Beyond The Sprues
Modelling => Group and Themed Builds => Fabulous '50s GB => Topic started by: Robomog on July 26, 2025, 05:14:31 AM
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Hi all,
Nearly finished the Boxkite and I've realised i have no "yellow Land Rover" To use for the scale shots so I'm rapidly constructing one as i post.
This model Land Rover first came on the market in 1954 so it comes under the Fabulous Fifties label, though maybe not quite so Fabulous ::)
Incidentally the Pogo first flew in 1954 and yours truly burst on the scene in 1954 also, amazing coincidence ;)
Anyway here's the kit
(https://i.imgur.com/9bEO068.jpeg)
It's 1/43 so not quite 1/48 scale but near enough.
Progress so far
(https://i.imgur.com/MMZExoL.jpeg)
More when it happens......
Mog
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Hi all
I said I was building this one fast and we're at the priming stage already
A shot of the inside of the cab before I put the roof on.......
(https://i.imgur.com/0q1V08a.jpeg)
The kit plastic is very waxy and although I gave it a wash before starting the paint in the box is not adhering very well, fortunately most of the external paint will have a primer base.
Aaaand were ready for primer........
(https://i.imgur.com/qhyTaO0.jpeg).
The fit of this kit is quite good most of the bad fit is due to yours truly rushing it :-\
Thanks for looking.....
Mog
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Looks good! At 1/43, your average 1/48 6' tall figure would be about as tall as Michael J. Fox.
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Looks good! At 1/43, your average 1/48 6' tall figure would be about as tall as Michael J. Fox.
Maybe you could build a time machine out of your Land Rover then :icon_surprised:
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Nooooo. Stop, get out of my head !
Soooo tempted.....
Desist, get thee behind me Satan :D ;D ;D ;D
Mog
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Lots of room in the back for the flux capacitor!
Do you have any oversized 1/48th figures for Doc Brown? Of course painting him would be a challenge.
(https://cdn.abcotvs.com/dip/images/1045888_102215-cc-jkl-bttf-1280.jpg)
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Landrovers always look right.
Nice work
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Hi all
Top coat has been applied.
(https://i.imgur.com/lhQzJV3.jpeg)
A nice shiny yellow, painting the underneath as i post in preparation for fitting the wheels and transmission.
More when it happens......
Mog
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Yellow !! Do you have some AA signs ? ;D
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I have actually, but they are reserved for a further, seperate, different project. ;) ;D ;D
Mog
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That yellow is sharp! I never would have thought of that.
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Hi all
The Land Rover is almost complete, just the transfers to do which are in the design stage
A couple of quick shots,.....
(https://i.imgur.com/HqqytNQ.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dajzNc1.jpeg)
Sadly I will not be able to use this for the 1/48 scale comparison shots, I know it was going to be a bit big but up against 1/48 scale figures it is too tall (I was warned). The figures head/ eyeline should be roughly in line with the roof but standing a few figures next to it the roof is above their heads . It just doesn't look right.
There are other Land Rovers out there but I may have to compromise on the age of the vehicle, or find an alternative 1950's utility vehicle.
Thanks for looking ........
Mog
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Have you seen or built the Airfix 1/48th scale Bedford truck kit? With some effort/modifications it can become a useful component for a vignette such as you have planned. I have one that is partially built as part of learning about the vehicle and was impressed with the three versions that are available in the box.
Link: ScaleMates > Airfix > Bedford MWD Light Truck (48th scale, A03313) (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airfix-a03313-bedford-mwd--940409)
While not a Land Rover, the Bedford is 1/48th scale and usually affordable.
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Hey, 'Mog, I just flicked through all the 1/48 vehicles I could find;
I found a couple of WW2 AFVs that crossed over into the 1950s;
Staghound Armoured Car: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ZB48003?result-token=CQ2Ty (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ZB48003?result-token=CQ2Ty)
Humber Armoured Car: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32587?result-token=CQ2Ty (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32587?result-token=CQ2Ty)
A few WW2 era road vehicles (last one's a bit of a joke);
Austin 10HP 'Tilly' Light Utility Car: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32562?result-token=CQ2Ty (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32562?result-token=CQ2Ty)
Citroen Traction 11CV Staff Car: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32517?result-token=CQ2Ty (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32517?result-token=CQ2Ty)
Kurogane (Japanese 4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95): https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32558?result-token=CQ2Ty (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TA32558?result-token=CQ2Ty)
Plus a couple of trucks, but they're resin & more expensive, one probably a little late (1960s/80s) the other much later (looks to be ca. 1990s+);
UNIMOG 406 (1963–1989): https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-cmk-cmk-8055-1:48-german-unimog-u406-doka-military-airport-tug-towbar-full-resin-kit (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-cmk-cmk-8055-1:48-german-unimog-u406-doka-military-airport-tug-towbar-full-resin-kit)
MAN LE 10.220 Bundeswehr Military Aircraft Tug: https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-cmk-cmk-8056-1:48-german-man-le-10-220-bundeswehr-military-aircraft-tug-towbar-full-resin-kit (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-cmk-cmk-8056-1:48-german-man-le-10-220-bundeswehr-military-aircraft-tug-towbar-full-resin-kit)
And 3 kits of the ubiquitous jeeps (again, resin - weirdly, not ubiquitous in 1/48 & none in styrene! :-\ ):
Willis Jeep "Follow Me": https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-sol-model-sol-mm103-1:48-willis-jeep-follow-me-resin-kit (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-sol-model-sol-mm103-1:48-willis-jeep-follow-me-resin-kit)
Willys MB Jeep: https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-sol-model-sol-mm084-1:48-willys-mb-jeep-resin-kit (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-sol-model-sol-mm084-1:48-willys-mb-jeep-resin-kit)
Willys MASH Jeep: https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-sol-model-sol-mm102-1:48-willis-mash-jeep-resin-kit (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-sol-model-sol-mm102-1:48-willis-mash-jeep-resin-kit)
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Thanks chaps thats really helpful. Not a treadhead or builder of much 1/48 stuff so this is useful.
So much choice, it's coming down to the Bedford MWD, the Austin Tilly or a Jeep although the jeeps are mega expensive and out of stock.
I also like the Kurogane for its quirky looks but I can't really work it into the scenario
Mog
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You can get the jeeps direct from South Korea, if you really want one but, as you say, expensive (Why aren't there any in styrene? one might ask);
https://solmodel.com/category/148-scale/80/ (https://solmodel.com/category/148-scale/80/)
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Why aren't there any in styrene? one might ask
Revell did have a 1/48[ish] Jeep included with their CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter kit. It looked like a Jeep as long as did not get too close to it. The Jeep was included to tow what was supposed to represent an M101 105mm h owitzer that was just as bad on details.
Link to the kit in question so you can look at the kit instructions or reviews: ScaleMates.com > Revell (4511) 1/48th scale CH-53 Sea Stallion (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-4511-sikorsky-ch-53g--1332160). I have a couple of the later Revell CH-53G (GSG) kits with the Jeeps and Howitzers if you really, really, really want one. Not sure it would be worth your while considering the postage costs.
As far as Jeeps (Willys MB) go there was also the Verlinden 1/48th scale resin kits that were available many moons ago and they still show up on eBay and other venues on occasion.
Link ScaleMates > Search Results for Verlinden Jeeps (https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION%5B%5D=All&q=1%3A48+Verlinden+Jeep*)
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Thanks again, the Land Rover is being repurposed into another guise, I'm doing the transfers as i type.
More soon.....
Mog
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Thanks again guys for the research I've decided to go for the Austin Tilly.
The Land Rover is done, finished pics coming soon......
Mog
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And here they are......
After a quick transformation into a JCB maintenance vehicle ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/qtlazuk.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ROFSgZI.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gc6VKSb.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/L3FUzhK.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lJgCP8z.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9axJWs7.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TluyWPR.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/n5gOLXx.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8kLVnQK.jpeg)
This is a really good kit and I can see why they market this one as a beginners kit because the fit is excellent.i font think I'm going to pull many votes on this one but I had great fun with this build regardless. ;) :smiley: :smiley:
As always all comments and criticisms gratefully accepted.
Mog
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:D :smiley:
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Elegant! :smiley:
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Very pretty :smiley: And squeaky clean ;D
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Neat.. very neat :smiley:
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Hi all
The Land Rover is almost complete, just the transfers to do which are in the design stage
A couple of quick shots,.....
(https://i.imgur.com/HqqytNQ.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dajzNc1.jpeg)
Sadly I will not be able to use this for the 1/48 scale comparison shots, I know it was going to be a bit big but up against 1/48 scale figures it is too tall (I was warned). The figures head/ eyeline should be roughly in line with the roof but standing a few figures next to it the roof is above their heads . It just doesn't look right.
There are other Land Rovers out there but I may have to compromise on the age of the vehicle, or find an alternative 1950's utility vehicle.
Thanks for looking ........
Mog
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Put the Land Rover down a little in some ruts and the figure standing on a piece of stone. Like they do in the movies with Tom Cruize.
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Good idea ! ;D ;D ;D
Mog
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