Author Topic: Revell 1/24 HLF20 Varus 4x4 (Read 9363 times)

kpnuts · « **on:** November 01, 2017, 05:08:29 AM »

Never tried a truck before but saw this and had some birthday money soon,

Old Wombat · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2017, 08:48:06 AM »

Cool!

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2017, 07:04:49 AM »

Maybe make it a self drive version for the new GB?

Old Wombat · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2017, 08:08:16 AM »

Ooh, a robot fire engine!

kpnuts · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2017, 04:19:36 AM »

Ok so made a start on this seems like a good fit so far, and I've got to say I really like the new instructions.

kpnuts · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2017, 03:19:32 AM »

Not sure what's happening here. Trying to paint the rad and fan blade washed the sprue as normal in soapy water but the paint won't stick I've primed it and taken it off 3 times (other parts on the same sprue were fine first time) the rad and the fan blade just won't seem to take the paint (it looks like a grease problem) I've scrubbed it with meths even but still get the same problem.
Help.

kpnuts · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2017, 03:12:06 AM »

Hi all well ciff seems to have done the job so I've done some weathering on the engine and chassis.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2017, 04:24:47 PM »

kpnuts · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2017, 04:32:43 AM »

Hi all here is the next instalment.

kpnuts · « **Reply #9 on:** November 14, 2017, 04:16:49 AM »

Some more work on the chassis.

It's a nicely detailed kit.

kpnuts · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2017, 04:46:01 AM »

Hi all done a bit more to this super detailed chassis (Not done a truck before I'm amazed how much detail there is just in the chassis) I think I'm only about half way through it.

I've started on the cab also. I used foil on the roof

I think it looks too clean so I weathered it a bit and added some other details.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2017, 10:05:16 PM »

kpnuts · « **Reply #12 on:** November 19, 2017, 02:53:16 AM »

Hi all made a concerted effort on the chassis today, still a bit more to add (this really is a great kit I'm loving this as much as the London bus)

Brian da Basher · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2017, 03:22:28 AM »

Nice to see you having a fun build, Mr Nuts!

It's a treat when things go smoothly.

Brian da Basher

kpnuts · « **Reply #14 on:** November 24, 2017, 04:22:43 AM »

Done a bit more to this amazing kit, the fit of parts is perfect, they really have done a great job of this kit the parts are such a good fit I've used no glue on any of this part.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2017, 08:42:03 AM »

Wow, looks really good!

kpnuts · « **Reply #16 on:** November 29, 2017, 04:26:45 AM »

Hi all next update.

kpnuts · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2017, 03:44:26 AM »

Hi all I love this kit, the fit is exceptionally good and the detail is great, again no glue

I tried a failed experiment the instructions say aluminium for this part so I tried aluminium foil

Yes I could try again but there are far more complex bits that have an aluminium background and this looks awful so I think I will use paint (although the ally doors will be simple enough with foil)

Old Wombat · « **Reply #18 on:** November 30, 2017, 08:32:35 AM »

Have you tried Bare Metal Foil? https://www.bare-metal.com/bare-metal-foil.html

Given the size & base cost of your kits, a little extra on this stuff would be worth it, I think.

kpnuts · « **Reply #19 on:** December 11, 2017, 03:21:19 AM »

Hi all made a start on the many, many accessories in this vehicle.

kpnuts · « **Reply #20 on:** December 15, 2017, 05:20:11 AM »

Hi all I'm wondering if on the real thing these compartments are hinged some how

After adding this detail the other bit fits over the top like this

There are handles at the bottom of the outer shelving I'm wondering if I can some how make the parts hinged to show all the detail, there is loads of shelving like this and it would be a shame to hide all the detail.
Yes I could just not glue them so they are removable but I would like to try and make them as they are on the real thing.

kpnuts · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2018, 04:04:42 AM »

Hi all here is the next update, I would really love to add lighting to this but can’t find leds small enough.

It’s a good job I’ve not glued the cab on yet as I’ve missed some painting

kpnuts · « **Reply #22 on:** February 03, 2018, 04:21:27 AM »

Hi all here are more of the many, many accessories for this vehicle

Old Wombat · « **Reply #23 on:** February 03, 2018, 05:22:44 PM »

Coming along nicely!

kpnuts · « **Reply #24 on:** February 04, 2018, 11:52:35 PM »

Hi all here's another update, I thought I could improve this bit so I cut the moulded on straps off and made some of my own

Then I thought to myself I can improve on that too.

I do think my bench is getting quite full (and this is not all I'm working on)

Here's an assortment of the accessories so far made for this.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2018, 05:37:35 PM »

Great job on the bag!

kpnuts · « **Reply #26 on:** February 11, 2018, 04:44:13 AM »

Hi all well thanks to Eddie Mc Vea and his pics here is the next update, I've added the missing cap holders to the hose clamps

There is actually loads of missing detail from this bit and I'm not sure I have the skill to add it but I may try (see if I can work up the courage)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #27 on:** February 11, 2018, 04:49:58 AM »

Great detailing

AXOR · « **Reply #28 on:** February 11, 2018, 07:03:04 AM »

A lot of work on this project !

Old Wombat · « **Reply #29 on:** February 11, 2018, 04:15:47 PM »

For a moment there I was wondering how big hose clamps would need to be to need cup holders $:-\$ ... Then it clicked

kpnuts · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2018, 05:21:23 AM »

Hi a little more progress

finsrin · « **Reply #31 on:** February 23, 2018, 10:40:13 AM »

Such a RW look. Fine attention to detail.

kpnuts · « **Reply #32 on:** February 24, 2018, 04:45:37 AM »

Hi all here is the next update

I've hinged this bit with some sticky backed aluminium foil

kpnuts · « **Reply #33 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:41:54 AM »

Hi all well I'm not sure I will actually do this but I've added some blue leds for the emergency lights, maybe I will and maybe I won't we will just have to see how complex it gets.

kpnuts · « **Reply #34 on:** March 21, 2018, 04:01:54 AM »

Hi all well it has working emergency lights.

I've glued aluminium foil behind the headlight holes to help them look more like headlights.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2018, 11:04:00 PM »

kpnuts · « **Reply #36 on:** March 24, 2018, 04:03:23 AM »

Hi all well here is the next bit, you really get a lot of kit for your money with this beast but I think I'm nearing the end now.

Old Wombat · « **Reply #37 on:** March 24, 2018, 03:54:25 PM »

kpnuts · « **Reply #38 on:** March 25, 2018, 03:32:30 AM »

Hi all near the end now, loads of decals to add but the basic kit is nearly done. This really is a lot of kit for the money and I have had so many ideas for different versions of this so this won't be my last build of this or the London bus (another incredible kit)

kpnuts · « **Reply #39 on:** March 26, 2018, 02:10:23 AM »

Hi all nearing the end now (loads of decals to add and a small amount of painting to do) I've really enjoyed this kit not found a bad fitting part on it, although it is quite complex and some parts need a few trial fits till you figure out how they actually go together.

kpnuts · « **Reply #40 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:01:09 AM »

Hi all well it's finished and I have to say it was a very enjoyable kit to build with not a single fit issue.

Thanks Revell for an amazing kit.

elmayerle · « **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2018, 07:58:36 AM »

*whistles in sheer appreciation* Damn!! That's one superb-looking model, there.

Bravo!!

Old Wombat · « **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:57:47 PM »

The whole is certainly better than the parts (& the parts were bloody good to start with!)!

Camthalion · « **Reply #43 on:** March 30, 2018, 06:34:45 PM »

Very nice


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