Mirror Models Morris C8 Quad Mkll 2022-12

[BarleyBop]

Early 2023 build, first time Mirror kit. PE from LZ Models.

Instruction drawings pretty easy to follow. Fit good, not always a clear reference location.
I certainly like LZs catalogue, many British and CMP, LRDG trucks and accessories from MIrror and Thunder Models.

... like the stuff I've posted to date, a completed kit, some build photos.

 

[BarleyBop]

lets start with the details!

My quick and dirty condenser to add to the cab interior...

straps for ruck sacks - copper foil and PE

Bren and rifles... straps later...

a sheet of Magazine covers, flags and maps at different scales... print them all at once to make good use of paper and printer

 

[BarleyBop]

anybody else use these things? works well with super thin, medium and un-cure. The tube is so small, they don't seem to clog! even after months!

 

[BarleyBop]

strapped and positioned

I find I try different kit, in different positions, until it feels right. that's where having a stash of painted accessories comes in handy!

 

[BarleyBop]

Head light detail, interior with chrome pen behind the lens...

I was surprised that the kit didn't actually provide any means to secure the spare to the roof!
... a bit of digging provided example to scratch build

 

[BarleyBop]

Found the these water containers - British Camel Tanks, not sure how they were used

Also tried my hand at a bit of rain streaking and light mud.

... another one for the shelf!

I hope to add a figure, perhaps in full brew-up position.

 

[Jakko]

Bren and rifles... straps later...

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Um … No. 4 rifles in North Africa? But I guess you can barely see them on the finished model.

 

[OldManModeler]

Excellent work, @BarleyBop !!

 

[BarleyBop]

No. 4 rifles in North Africa?

That kind of research was clearly above my pay grade!

 

[wjbrandel]

Good job on the build and paint.

 

[GCB]

Nice job! You obviously like unconventional vehicles!!

 

[BarleyBop]

@GCB , @wjbrandel , @OldManModeler , @Jakko

Thanks guys for the encouragement!
haha, unconventional, often bordering on quirky and 'what were they thinking?!'

Have had a love for these beetle backed beauties since I was a kid

 

[WtShark]

Oh, wow- Sorry I missed this when it was originally posted.
This is MAGNIFICENT!!!
Love the attention to details and the fabrication handy-work, (that spare tire mount is a work of art!)
Love it!!

 

[BarleyBop]

fabrication

Thanks!
I guess we find out over time how and what we like to build... I do like some level of scratch, even it is only to approximate a feature or part in the real world...
I guess that's why even though I have a background in tech, learning to draw with CAD and hyper realistic 3D printing sound like work to me, unlike the playful art of building with my hands.