mrmike Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) This is my Italeri Range Rover Police also known as a "jam sandwich". It is painted with Tamiya TS-26 Pure White with a Tamiya Light Grey interior. I added a resin 2-way radio with a whip antenna. The first picture is with the lightbar I prefer. Edited June 27, 2019 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 You nailed this one Mike. Yes they were all know as a jam sandwich. I had a few run ins with them in my youth lol. Its a real pity (as many will say) that more British stuff isnt made. I would love to see a Ford Granada mk1, which would make the ideal car to accompany your Range Rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Thank you Steve! It was pointed out to me that the windows were not mounted correctly since I have mis-interpeted the instructions and I went and corrected that issue. But, in order to fix the windows, I had to remove the chassis and I corrected another issue that had been bugging me...the front of the body doesn't sit correctly on the chassis. The dash sits too high and lowering the dash required more surgery to the bottom of the dash and the center console. It opened up a can of worms that I didn't want to deal with, but I corrected that issue. Now to clean up the mess I created... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 I took six new photos of the Range Rover Police in British Transport Police Livery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Fantastic Build! remember seeing these on the road when I was really little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 That is a beauty. In real life a very expensive police vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 6, 2019 Author Share Posted July 6, 2019 Thank you Atin and Pat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Looks great Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 5 hours ago, slusher said: Looks great Mike! Yes indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Thank you Carl, Chris and Larry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Tuttle Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Nice work, well done, looks right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Thanks Mattias! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Great seeing one of these built. I got the older Esci release in my stash. It sure looks like a good kit and seeing yours I want to build mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thank you Gaute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thank you Lee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 10:35 AM, mrmike said: It was pointed out to me that the windows were not mounted correctly since I have mis-interpeted the instructions and I went and corrected that issue. But, in order to fix the windows, I had to remove the chassis and I corrected another issue that had been bugging me...the front of the body doesn't sit correctly on the chassis. The dash sits too high and lowering the dash required more surgery to the bottom of the dash and the center console. It opened up a can of worms that I didn't want to deal with, but I corrected that issue. Now to clean up the mess I created... Hey, it's not about how you screwed up, it's all about how you recovered! And you learned something in the process! Great model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Very neat model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thank you Tom and Lee! Tom, I did learn something about this mess I had created. Slow down and CAREFULLY read the instructions. I think I may have gotten cocky with this build since I built the Ford Transit Mk. II by Italeri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I really like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Thank you Peter! Overall, it really not a bad build, but some things could be a little clearer on the instructions. My research didn't include the 2-way radio, so I put one in anyway. I built both lightbars and left them loose on the model so I can swap them if I feel the need for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Well, the Range Rover Police is back on the bench! I would like to take this to the Classic Plastic Model Exhibition on October 6, but this Range Rover needs additional work! The body needs to be cleaned up and the windows are a real pain. Edited September 23, 2019 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 I have finished my Range Rover Police...again! I have decided to add a short back story to this model since it fought me tooth and nail to the finish! The windows went back in from the inside like it should. I was going to install them from the outside, but I decided to clean up to openings and the windows too. I clearcoated the body with Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear and after I found all kinds of tiny dark spots in the clear. I tried to touchup the decals that chipped with orange paint which didn't match 100%, but was kind of close. I added another antenna to the roof in front of the lightbar which is bent on one side and the 2-way radio was moved higher on the dash so it could be seen better. The front license plate is bent due to a front end collision from an attempted PIT maneuver. The back story...this Range Rover is a Police vehicle that has reached the end of its service life and soon will be replace by another Police vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairfax Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Nice Range Rover. Just keep going. I'm looking forward to another police car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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