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Rolls 1920 Mk.1 Armored Car (1/50th)
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I needed a break from some rather demanding airplanes and tried my hand at Alexander Bondar's model from Landships II. It turned out to be a bit of a puzzle at times and took longer than I thought...but that's mostly because I'm no expert at armored cars! It is very well rendered while the parts fit really well and are ingenious too. The directions just need a little head scratching at times and I was not sure how on earth to actually attach the main wheels on the suspension. But it looks nice when done and I'm pleased. A really neat little paper model. Give it a try! Cheers, Dan |
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Magnificent result! A great construction, and it is good to rest from so many wings from time to time.
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That really came out nice. The roundel turret top is very eye catching, although a definite bulls eye challenge for any warplanes that might be passing overhead. Mr Bondar has a well designed and growing line of models.
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Regards, Don I don't always build models, but when I do... I prefer paper. Keep your scissors sharp, my friends. |
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Very nice indeed!
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Very smart piece.
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Excellent job Dan. I fancied trying that one myself. It would be interesting to know what parts were difficult and how you got round them - would be very useful for anyone else wanting to build one.
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Great work!
I have to build this vehicle one day. I've always liked it.
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That's nice!
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Thanks, Everybody! It really was a neat little build.
Steve et al.: I'll try and show some of the odd parts for me. I could just be interpreting things wrong too so chime in. 1st: Overall, I didn't know where to attach the frame to the upper armor pieces (those were pretty obvious and looked good and fit well). How far forward? How much of the forward springs protrude? What does the rear look like (part 33...there is a picture of it but I'm not sure where it was actually supposed to go)? 2nd: The frame is neat but it's not too obvious where all the pieces actually go...at least the how/where you attach the springs (parts 38 and 39). The tiny spreader parts to have positive locators on the paper main frames. 3rd: Figuring out where the side runners attach (40 and 41). I wasn't sure how far forward to put them. I ended up making the rear "bed" and building forward looking at pics of the real thing and using the nice drawings in the plans. It also looks like part 13 that makes up part of the bed should extend further past the front of the rear wheel based on the real machine. 4th: This was the hardest and I know I'm way off...how/where to actually attach the front and rear wheels to the frame etc. I found what I think are axles but I'm still not sure nor where they are supposed to fit. I actually just glued the doubled rear wheels first to the bed edging (part 34) and then stuffed a nondescript axle (parts under the wheels on the plans to the right labeled in Russian). The angular one I used for the rear and the tubular part for the front axle. I also just stuck them in where they'd connect to the center of the wheels and line them up where I think they should go along the side to give the correct wheel base and heigth. 5th: Really had no idea how to attach the front head lights. I made those from parts 59 and 60 and glued them into holder parts 14 (look like two-tined forks). I just glued the holders to the sides of the front springs so they are approximately where they should go. I left off the top Lewis as the photos of the actual vehicle in a museum didn't have that attached. I got lazy, though, and didn't add the spot light that is on the top turret! This all sounds pretty negative but, again, it sure builds into a neat machine. I really like how there are many layered parts that give depth like hinges and wheel hubs etc. The overall effect is spot on. Not to mention, you get a cool stand too! I hope this helps for anyone wanting to have a go...and don't laugh, all your armor guys!!!! Dan |
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Thanks for the write up Dan, and for supplying the extra info - very useful. I've no idea if you've got any bits in the 'wrong' place, but it looks spot on, which is the main thing!
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