1/48th Scale Bedford MWD

[John Walker1707819984]

A fantastic little kit - I've got 3!

First, built from the box as the "Early" Army truck:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/MWD48_zpsyihhbk4t.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/MWD47_zps9u1brnpb.jpg

The second will be finished as a Western Desert example, painting already started:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/Lightstone3_zpsblx5kqrl.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/Lightstone2_zpszfqlovub.jpg

The third one will be the "late" RAF version from the kit.

Pointers - Parts fit is very precise so take the time to clean all the sprue attachements carefully, particularly the ones on the front mudguards and the front radiator bar:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/MWD12_zpskudeuy8z.jpg

Fill in these ejection pin marks if you're planning to leave the bonnet open:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/MWD26_zpsvwhfgtaj.jpg

and these ones if you want to use the early style hood:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/MWD19_zpsfpp3nhvb.jpg

If you are using the closed bonnet and the early-style firewall, sand down the bit indicated a little so the bonnet sits correctly. I think this is a small plinth intended to seat the strut for the open bonnet option but it sits a little high:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/MWD/MWD46_zpsrr0vsx89.jpg

You can probably tell how much I like this little model - all 3 1/2 inches of it!

John

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[John Walker1707819984]

Finished. Straight from the box with the kit supplied markings.

 

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Painted with Revell and Humbrol acrylics, weathered with well diluted Humbrol 237 Light Stone. " coats of Matcote to finish.

It's a first rate little kit.

John