1/16 British Saladin Armoured Car project

[KCStephens]

I like the idea of having one right side and one left side of the hatch. The builder then could choose (if they are so inclined) to split each side up into 3 individual sections. I'm sure it wouldn't be that difficult to do. After all it is a digital model and additional parts can be printed out as needed to make it work.

[B-Manic]

the six engine hatches dilemma - I like the "one large lift-off cover to expose the entire engine bay" option"

[airdave]

Re: the front hatch inside hardware...

been messing around with various ideas for the handles, mechanism, periscope accessories that go inside the front hatch
and the bottom line is it is a complicated mess of small objects, levers, brackets, springs and other devices.

Too small to render in anything but a lot of hard-to-assemble little parts.
My goal is to come up with something that gives you some sort of realism,
but it done in the "dave" style of fewest parts and simplest construction.

Eventually I came up with this...
I think it has room for modification (to satisfy those who want a bit more realism).
Theres no point in trying to please the hardcore modellers, because they throw out all my parts anyway,
and scratchbuild their own thing!

I have since modified the height of the brackets on that handle bar...made them a bit shorter.



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I also tackled the rear Hull and the vent area for the radiator/engine bay.
The cover plate is cut out, with divided openings, and raises up at the center to meet with the angled Engine Covers.

I've recreated the parts with double layer cardstock on all the parts.
A bit fiddly because of its size, but not too difficult to assemble.



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It just drops in place on top of the Hull and is glued down permanently.
It covers the Hull sides and rear Bulkhead.

Not much to see in that rear hole, but you can see the liner colour and fake radiator on the rear bulkhead.



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Funny thing is, on the real thing, the large venting holes are to large to leave uncovered.
I guess the back end of the car must fill up with trash!

So, the vents are covered with a wire mesh screen panel.
I've tried to simulate, with artwork, the divider openings underneath the grille mesh.

Its way too small to make real mesh, and cut out all the holes,
so once it is in place it hides the actual divided vent assembly.
Seem a shame to go to all the trouble of making those dividers and then hiding them.



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I am going to include two rear deck parts.
One with the openings...you can install the dividers...and add the grill part if you like.
And a second part with the mesh grille already in place.
Artwork will simulate the mesh grille and the openings underneath.

The builder can choose which way to go.

[douglasmarrel]

Sigh. Just what I need, another absolutely must have kit from airdave, dangit.

[airdave]

THANKS DOUG!!!!!!!
LOL

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No paper model work today...had another Toy and Collectible Show!
I sell Toys and Diecast at local Collectible Shows throughout the year.
Today I was selling more Hot Wheels.

Not a very good day for sales.
Should've stayed home.
lol
but then again...

did plenty of walking around and gawking at other Vendor's tables (as I usually do)
although I try to avoid buying anything.
The goal is to get rid of stuff...not bring more crap home!

Plus, stuff is usually way overpriced.
(Not my stuff of course.)

There were a few guys selling old Corgi and Matchbox toys.
I found some Miltary stuff...and I searched for a Corgi Saladin
(even though I knew it would be way too expensive)
I just wanted to see one again.

And then I came across a vendor with a handful of little diecast toys on a shelf.
Two ugly (Russian?) tanks, and a trailer, and a couple of Army trucks...and this little thing...



Not going to provide me any sort of real reference for my paper model,
but its complete...still got its paint and all six wheels...
Turret rotates...and its Gun Barrel is still intact!...and moves up and down!!

Made in Hong Kong, from Playart, it is labelled "Saladin Mk II".
About 1/64 scale metal diecast.

One Dollar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kind of makes up for the poor Hot Wheels sales.

[southwestforests]

Insignia on glacis looks vaguely Polish-ish.

[airdave]

yeah, who knows what ideas were behind the markings.
as was the case, with diecast toys like this, manufacturers added things that little boys might find neat!

Playart is known for using discontinued and second-hand castings from other diecast toy companies.
Often retooled, they actually produced heavier and more detailed versions.
This Saladin, for example, is a much more detailed version than the Matchbox issue from 1961.

Playart Army vehicles in 1/64 http://www.garyscars.co.uk/Playart/army.htm

I'll have to look out for the other Playart Military vehicles...just for fun.
I think an original Matchbox 67a...with box...is worth more than I want to spend! lol

[JohnM]

Umm? How did that American half track sneak into that Match Box set? Everything else is British. Once again the mighty Stalwart is slighted.

Methinks the Landrover is a bit out of scale with the rest of the set.

[airdave]

Methinks the Centurion is LOT out of scale with the set!





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Umm? How did that American half track sneak into that Match Box set? Everything else is British.

It has to be there....its already in the box cover art.
If it wasn't there, there would be an empty space...and people would say "why is there an empty space?"
Sheesh.

I was watching a movie the other day, with my kid.
And she says "Why did he say that?"
And I said "He had to. Its in the script!"
Sheesh

[Don Boose]

Enjoyed the images of cast models!

The Saladin looks exceptionally realistic, as always.

Don