[Tibbs]

I totally scratch-built that HY van using flat plastic sheet that has overlap shuttering type surface (Evergreen Plastic iirc). The curved bits are filler shaped suitably. It was easier to do than I thought.  Its a static item. 
I finished it as a Marchal support van but nowadays these vans are commonplace as catering outlets at outdoor events so that might be an inspiration for you.

Leo

Great job on the H-Van Leo,
I did some signage on one for a mate a few years back.
He restored it beautifully with a modern quick audi motor.
   
   
It was good to see one not turned into a catering van, but at least those ones are getting used I suppose.

[Scuderia_Turini]

Nice job on the spark plugs

[Gpa113]

So, it's been a while.....


Back in February,  Chief Engineer Scuderia_Turini (Leo) offered this snorkel platform and base as a free item, with just the postage to be covered.   As soon as I saw it I said "Yes Please", it would fit perfectly onto my Shed End Circuit layout.

It arrived the very next day,  was given a quick clean and repaired where the snorkel fits onto the platform base.
Next up it was time to slightly alter the area where I wanted to position it. 
With that completed  it was put to one side, awaiting a nice warm sunny day to get it painted.  This was done some weeks back.
The base was painted metallic bronze,  I had nearly a whole can left over after doing a resin Nash Healey,  and it looked a cool colour.

It came up great, very pleased with the colour and finish.   I then decided to add some Solar Productions signage.  This of course was the film production company of the legendary Steve McQueen.  Simply stick on letters of a proportionate size, but the effect is nice.
A little VW crew van was picked up on eBay,  and the Solar Productions logo added.  The figures have yet to have their bases painted and covered with grass scatter material,  but this will get done soon.

It fits so well into this area on the track,  so a very Big Thank You to Leo for offering the item,  and for the generous gesture of only asking for the postage to be covered. 

As for racing on Club nights..... Yes, an eager Marshall did send the whole lot flying,  with the poor cameraman ending up at the other end of the straight, but luckily still in one piece!

   
   
   

[Scuderia_Turini]

Hello Gpa, Somehow I have managed to miss the final product.  Looks fab in that "scene".  
Good Job!


Leo

[Gpa113]

Hi Leo,

Thank you!  Really pleased with how the base came up, the bronze paint covered the original colour very nicely.   
The signage is simple,  but effective,  and with the little VW crew van it makes a good job of filling a gap on the layout. 

The camera man has been knocked off, or out, of the snorkel on more than one occasion by enthusiastic marshaling,  but no damage so far. 

Having re read the post I still haven't got around to covering the bases of the figures with grass scatter,  must make a new "to do" list.....

Thanks again, 

Pip