5t Diana

[bdr65]

I thought it was about time to start another build. At the mo the only pic is this box art.

Will post some progress pics of the build tomorrow.

 

[spud]

ohh very nice

 

[bdr65]

ohh very nice

Yeah mate, she is a beaut alright. My first bronco kit. Should have the lower
chassis more or less complete tomorrow.

 

[geegad]

looking forward to seeing this bud

 

[bdr65]

Well didn't get a great deal done as you can see. So far iam really impressed with
this kit. There has been very little cleaning up needed, even on the smallest part.








Thanks for lookin in all.

Thanks Geegad - She'll be a pretty slow build, as I have already made one little boo boo on the front
assembly. My eyes aren't as young anymore lol. :'(

 

[OldHammer]

This was my first build from Bronco! I was impresed by the quality!
I wish you good luck on this project!

 

[rookie]

Cool subject, looking forward to watching your progress

 

[bdr65]

Tks Old Hammer. Yeah luvin it so far. My first Bronco build as well ;D

Tks for lookin in Rookie.......

 

[bdr65]

A minor update on this build so far. Completed 99.9% of the engine and started work on
the front fenders. Engine and front fenders are only dry fitted at the mo ;D












The engine detail is really good and all fits together quite well. After reading a review on this kit, it was
pointed out that the front axle was 2mm short and the rear axles needed lowering by the same amount.
While I didn't bother with the front axle, I did lower the rear axles around about the 2mm mark as I had
only had them dry fitted too the chassis. ;D

The complete review can be seen here:
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/bronco/cb35038.html

PE detail will be added once the glue I ordered arrives............


Tks for lookin in folks

 

[wbill76]

Nice work so far on the Diana. Bronco's latest kits are packed pretty well with details, looks like this one's no exception.

 

[bdr65]

Nice work so far on the Diana. Bronco's latest kits are packed pretty well with details, looks like this one's no exception.

Tks mate. They do but together a really good product. Plenty of detail and the plastic they use
is a real joy too work with as well. ;D

 

[bdr65]

Re: 5t Diana. A fresh update

Finally got some more done on the old girl. Sub assemblies dry fitted at the mo. Even without
glue the fit is fairly snug with the front fender section and cabin section ;D I could have
shaved more from the oil can under the front dash as the floor at the font of the driver's
side and firewall there is a pronounced gap that will be puttied before I splash on the paint.

Broke one gear stick and repaired it with gator glue...... which is the bulge halfway down it.
Tarp tie down p.e points on front cab fiddly and frustrating, but worth it :-\ Got more of the
same on the rear fighting compartment.....



















Thanks for lookin in folks. comments criticisms are encouraged

 

[the doog]

I have to admit that I want this kit! The amount of detail is amazing!

It looks like everything is progressing along nicely!

 

[bdr65]

I have to admit that I want this kit! The amount of detail is amazing!

It looks like everything is progressing along nicely!

Yeah, Bronco certainly have packed it on in spades with this kit. ;D
She is coming along nicely. The build should speed up some now
the front ends pretty much done........



Thanks for lookin in doog