chrisgrove Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hi guys I am a modeller and I am trying to make a model of this rare bird. There exists a kit, but I am suspicious of the cab detail (no doors or windscreen, so all is pretty obvious). On the kit, the bonnet, inside the cab, extends, level all the way, from front to back of the cab, but if this is correct, where would the gear lever go? I think the bonnet should be shorter, or at the least, taper from front to back. There was a CDF at Beltring last year or the year before, of which the cab appeared to be complete (I think there was no body on it), but I didn't see it this year. I took some pictures which I now cannot find. But maybe the owner is a member of this forum. If he, or anyone else for that matter, could put a picture of the inside of the cab of the CDF on this forum (or send it to me as a PM), I would be extremely grateful. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Hi Chris, There is a CDF, actually think it is a CDFW as I recollect it is winch equipped, residing in East Sussex. Think I last saw it at the Festival of Transport at Hellingly (always August Bank Holiday), so might be worth popping over to have a look. If it is not there, always an assortment of other interesting vehicles to be seen. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 This is from the CD range instruction book. The engine cover doesn't extend the full length of the cab. PM me if you want more scans from the book to help with detailing your model. Who makes the kit, and what scale is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgrove Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for that, Ivor (and you Richard). The kit is made by Giesbers Models from Holland and is 1/76. Obviously now it needs a bit more work than I had already worked out! I do not like the radiator grille, the ventilation hatches on the top of the bonnet are omitted, but the overall shape is not too bad. I'll have to see about going to Hellingly! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'll have to see about going to Hellingly! Chris, I hope the Morris is there this weekend, if not it is still an enjoyable show and not too far away. regards, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgrove Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks again, Richard. I might well go along. Particularly as it's on for all three days - I thought from what you said it was only the Monday and my daughter-in-law is coming in that day after four months away! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgrove Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 Richard I went; it was there and I collected some useful pics. It has had the back cut down a bit and made into a recovery vehicle, though the data plate clearly shows it was built with a '10ft GS Body'. The kit cab is certainly a bit out. Nice show, and the rain stayed off while I was there, though the public car park was interesting! Many thanks again for your tip-off! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Richard I went; it was there and I collected some useful pics. It has had the back cut down a bit and made into a recovery vehicle, though the data plate clearly shows it was built with a '10ft GS Body'. The kit cab is certainly a bit out. Nice show, and the rain stayed off while I was there, though the public car park was interesting! Many thanks again for your tip-off! Chris Ah, glad it was not a wasted journey Chris! If the car park was the usual stubble field, I can imagine it being interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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