I'm not into Military stuff. I build cars. I watch your vids because I like the gentle and layed back approach to it all. "Not going to make it so wheel's turn, not bothered about it" Absolutely brilliant approach. Keep it up Gary. Oh and BTW that part towards end of vid is a steering box.
One of the great things I enjoy about your channel is that you are very honest about your modelling and when things don't go as planned. You do continue on and just deal with it. Keep up the good work.
I don't think there's any point not being honest when I mess up, Barry. Apart from anything else, it means I might get a work-round that gets me out of trouble and can help others if they find themselves going down the same rabbit hole!
Gary, I'm using the Derwent Water Brush for the first. Wow, definitely a Game Changer! Thanks for the heads up. Next on my list is to do up some tooth-pick sanding sticks.
The detail in this really comes into it's own, even down to things like what I assume are anti roll bars. I think the thing you put on the right side of the chassis is the steering pump. But I could be wrong. It's looking amazing so far. Great video Gary 👍🏼👍🏼
Gary, you are sometimes very critical of yourself and your modeling abilities. First, you are a great modeler. Even if you weren't, you do a great job presenting your work. You make a pleasure to watch you work. Your commentary and informational content are always spot-on. Keep up the good work!
Hi Gary, glad you couldn't find part 51 me neither makes me feel a whole lot better, those front lever arm dampers are a doddle NOT!!!! broke mine in half as well, the part right at the front of the chassis is the steering box. Cheers 😂
Lovely build, Gary -- the patience and precision of a surgeon. And I quite agree that shock absorbers are best called dampers, mufflers and silencers are a draw, but the engine hood has nothing to do with a bonnet. 😀 The exhaust system is in a constant state of self-destruction from the first moment the engine starts up and produces heat and water as byproducts. Yours is fresh but I like to paint the piping with dark rust then tamp it with baking soda and repaint it when it's dry. It will take a light wash at joints, and I drybrush it with lighter rust to give it a slight texture effect. Thanks for the tip on holding tiny parts and etched parts with a China marker/grease pencil. I couldn't find one as technology has surpassed us, but my wife found them as markers for sewing. It's easy to trim down to a fine point, too. Looking forward to more, and I hope at the end if you'll have preference. the simpler Airfix build or the more time-consuming detail of the Gecko build. Cheers@
Very good video,Gary. I dampen a fine brush to pick up small parts and the part frying your brain is the steering box. Another linkage connects to steering wheel👍. Yet again ,I enjoyed every minute,cheers👍😎Pete 🤓
Hi Gary, the Katy is looking absolutely great so far, I am not cerain about kits that have more parts than they actually need, the Airfix version was just about right, but what ever manufacturers do is up to them, looking forward to the next episode, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.
Thanks Les! Certainly Gecko isn't somewhere for a newbie to venture. I'm all for accuracy, but this is amazing. If Airfix took this approach to something like the new 1/24 Spitfire I'd half expect the bleedin' guns to fire!!!
I'm so glad you called the suspension components dampers, my inner pedant always screams when they are referred to as shock absorbers. Not that it matters but the component you called an alternator looks more like a dynamo to me and I don't think any vehicles had alternators at that time. The cover at the front of the engine is for the camshaft drive. I've got this kit on order, so it's good to know what to expect when I start my build.
Thanks for all the info on the engine parts - it is a lot of years since I took a Ford 1100 apart in my old Escort! Yes indeed it probably is a dynamo, thinking about it. I remember the thing about dampers from years ago - they don't absorb shock (that's the job of the springs), but they damp the spring oscillation, if I recall correctly that is!!! Cheers John!
@@garys_stuff you are absolutely spot-on about the function of springs and dampers. Also, the unidentified bit on the front of the chassis, I think that's the steering box (or part of it).
@@crazylocha2515 yes they are, I believe. The difference is that a dynamo generates direct current in proportion to its rotational speed. Alternators produce alternating current and can produce more current at low speeds.
@@johnscarsandstuff ok, thought so. Have a Ford 3000 ('74) with a Genny, and oddly, the '53 Farmall has both, except the Genny isn't hooked up, late conversion to an alternator. I don't relish having to mess with the points and getting the Genny's "excited" to start producing DC. Thanks for translating the Dynamo=Genny 😜
Looking good Gary! Your headscratching over the names of the bits of machinery reminds me of one of the better things about the old days where the instructions identified the gewgaw you were assembling. "Cement part no. 2 the left hand widget to part no. 12 the right hand thingymibob."
Don't say such thing! I wake up at night worrying whether I've correctly placed decal 1497, the one that is the slot on the head of the gear flange support plate bracket retaining screw that sits on the inside of a closed box - itself an optional fitting...
Hi Gary, another great video of your build. I was wondering if there was an option to have the bonnet open to show off the engine. Seems such a shame to hide all the detail you put into it. Great work. 👍
OK, that's a bit rubbish - it's supposed to be there so the hoards of potential sponsors can get in touch offering me millions to promote their stuff... try gary (at) garysevans (dot) com
Wouldn't help me because both sides have grids! But it is infuriating. I used to use a DSLR but the autofocus on that was wayward to say the least. The phone is better but you still have to coax it now and again, and when you're looking at a part trying to get it lined up, you aren't looking at the screen all the time! There is another alternative I'll try at some point, but fort now I have to ask forgiveness for the occasional focus lapse and say "blame Mr Apple..."
I'm not into Military stuff. I build cars. I watch your vids because I like the gentle and layed back approach to it all.
"Not going to make it so wheel's turn, not bothered about it"
Absolutely brilliant approach. Keep it up Gary. Oh and BTW that part towards end of vid is a steering box.
Cheers Paul and thanks for the mechanical ID!
Oh dear I can see a padded cell and a straight jacket in your future Gary , nice work
I know - this is only the chassis!!!
One of the great things I enjoy about your channel is that you are very honest about your modelling and when things don't go as planned. You do continue on and just deal with it. Keep up the good work.
I don't think there's any point not being honest when I mess up, Barry. Apart from anything else, it means I might get a work-round that gets me out of trouble and can help others if they find themselves going down the same rabbit hole!
Gary, I'm using the Derwent Water Brush for the first. Wow, definitely a Game Changer! Thanks for the heads up. Next on my list is to do up some tooth-pick sanding sticks.
Nice work Gary. Little by little, step by step….
That's the plan Ian! I mean, little PE treads for the pedals....????
The detail in this really comes into it's own, even down to things like what I assume are anti roll bars.
I think the thing you put on the right side of the chassis is the steering pump. But I could be wrong.
It's looking amazing so far.
Great video Gary 👍🏼👍🏼
You have the patience of a Saint my friend. Great work as always 👏
Thanks Rob!
Gary, you are sometimes very critical of yourself and your modeling abilities. First, you are a great modeler. Even if you weren't, you do a great job presenting your work. You make a pleasure to watch you work. Your commentary and informational content are always spot-on. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the encouragement Owen!
Hi Gary, glad you couldn't find part 51 me neither makes me feel a whole lot better, those front lever arm dampers are a doddle NOT!!!! broke mine in half as well, the part right at the front of the chassis is the steering box. Cheers 😂
Amazing kit though, right? Glad I didn't decide on a Gecko Scorpion or Scimitar as I was first tempted to, that'll wait a while yet!
Lovely build, Gary -- the patience and precision of a surgeon. And I quite agree that shock absorbers are best called dampers, mufflers and silencers are a draw, but the engine hood has nothing to do with a bonnet. 😀
The exhaust system is in a constant state of self-destruction from the first moment the engine starts up and produces heat and water as byproducts. Yours is fresh but I like to paint the piping with dark rust then tamp it with baking soda and repaint it when it's dry. It will take a light wash at joints, and I drybrush it with lighter rust to give it a slight texture effect.
Thanks for the tip on holding tiny parts and etched parts with a China marker/grease pencil. I couldn't find one as technology has surpassed us, but my wife found them as markers for sewing. It's easy to trim down to a fine point, too.
Looking forward to more, and I hope at the end if you'll have preference. the simpler Airfix build or the more time-consuming detail of the Gecko build.
Cheers@
Thanks Randy! I guess I need to be bilingual to satisfy my viewer base, or trilingual to include my antipodean friends!
Nice build so far. Your hands shake just like mine! Thanks for sharing Gary. 😎🇨🇦
Too much caffeine (yes @CrazyLocha, there is such a thing!!!) - shaky sausage fingers don't make kits like this go too easily!
@@garys_stuff Blasphemy!!! Don't make me report you to the Mystic Mug ☕😜🐢
Yes, following morning and I feel the need for the demon caffeine...
Very good video,Gary. I dampen a fine brush to pick up small parts and the part frying your brain is the steering box. Another linkage connects to steering wheel👍. Yet again ,I enjoyed every minute,cheers👍😎Pete 🤓
Cheers Pete, thanks for that. I like to know what I'm building!
@@garys_stuff We always do research on these things. It's what lead me to scratchbuilding a lot.
Hi Gary, the Katy is looking absolutely great so far, I am not cerain about kits that have more parts than they actually need, the Airfix version was just about right, but what ever manufacturers do is up to them, looking forward to the next episode, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.
Thanks Les! Certainly Gecko isn't somewhere for a newbie to venture. I'm all for accuracy, but this is amazing. If Airfix took this approach to something like the new 1/24 Spitfire I'd half expect the bleedin' guns to fire!!!
Great effort that Gary, engine looks amazing and going to be a great build.
Fingers crossed!
Another good bit of company as i stick Normans and Naps together cheers Gary . Regards Gav.
Make sure you get the right bits on the right lads marra - can't see the Imperial Guard in chain mail hoodies and pointy helmets!!!
Looking good already, great start Gary. I can't wait for the the next 50 odd episodes to see how this compares to your Airfix kit
I know, it's a beast! Cheers JB
I'm so glad you called the suspension components dampers, my inner pedant always screams when they are referred to as shock absorbers.
Not that it matters but the component you called an alternator looks more like a dynamo to me and I don't think any vehicles had alternators at that time. The cover at the front of the engine is for the camshaft drive.
I've got this kit on order, so it's good to know what to expect when I start my build.
Thanks for all the info on the engine parts - it is a lot of years since I took a Ford 1100 apart in my old Escort! Yes indeed it probably is a dynamo, thinking about it. I remember the thing about dampers from years ago - they don't absorb shock (that's the job of the springs), but they damp the spring oscillation, if I recall correctly that is!!! Cheers John!
@@garys_stuff you are absolutely spot-on about the function of springs and dampers.
Also, the unidentified bit on the front of the chassis, I think that's the steering box (or part of it).
@@johnscarsandstuff here in the States, are the Dynamo also called generators?
@@crazylocha2515 yes they are, I believe. The difference is that a dynamo generates direct current in proportion to its rotational speed. Alternators produce alternating current and can produce more current at low speeds.
@@johnscarsandstuff ok, thought so. Have a Ford 3000 ('74) with a Genny, and oddly, the '53 Farmall has both, except the Genny isn't hooked up, late conversion to an alternator. I don't relish having to mess with the points and getting the Genny's "excited" to start producing DC.
Thanks for translating the Dynamo=Genny 😜
Good progress Gary, looks like you've almost caught me up? Looking forward to the next one. Cheers Bob 👍
Thanks Bob! It's a slow burner, this one. Glad I just got new close-up prescription for a spare set of glasses!
@@garys_stuff I've been wearing my optimizers most of the time 🤓😳
You deserve heaps more subscribers imho.
Doing my best! I'd love to get to the 40-50K mark in my dreams, but every new sub counts!
Looking good Gary! Your headscratching over the names of the bits of machinery reminds me of one of the better things about the old days where the instructions identified the gewgaw you were assembling. "Cement part no. 2 the left hand widget to part no. 12 the right hand thingymibob."
Happy days, eh? Enjoyable and instructive.
excellent !!! not my bag like, but a well detailed kit.... Gary you have the patience of a saint lad !!!!
Thanks Shaun - that's about all I might have in common with a saint as m'dear wife will tell you!
@@garys_stuff lol.. now now lol
looking good
Thanks Andy!
I think you did a good job of that gary
Cheers John!
It looks like on Sprue C there was a miscount between 16 and 17 rather than renumber they took next number 51
Just imagine the designer counting through the parts and finding one left over - an Ikea self-build moment!
Needs more stencils on the frame and engine. Great job so far 👍☕🐢
Don't say such thing! I wake up at night worrying whether I've correctly placed decal 1497, the one that is the slot on the head of the gear flange support plate bracket retaining screw that sits on the inside of a closed box - itself an optional fitting...
Nice job so m8. Looks good. Btw do you happen to live by a school by any chance, could hear in the background. 👍
Yes, we back on to a school playing field/playground. Thing is, these days they seem to properly scream for no reason!
Hi Gary, another great video of your build. I was wondering if there was an option to have the bonnet open to show off the engine. Seems such a shame to hide all the detail you put into it. Great work. 👍
Yes, the bonnet comes in four sections so you can have it open, although for such a detailed kit there is no optional stay to hold the bonnet up....
Gary, I was looking for your e-mail, too, but couldn't find it on your Home info.
OK, that's a bit rubbish - it's supposed to be there so the hoards of potential sponsors can get in touch offering me millions to promote their stuff... try gary (at) garysevans (dot) com
Gary this is wondeful will part 2 be out tomorrow and are you going to finsh it off before monday
Harry it will be done by Monday but I'm not sure of the schedule for videos!
@@garys_stuff thats amazing garry send me over your email i wanna give you a gift for making such great and amazing content please
That's very kind Harry - my email is on my home page under the "about" tab.
Or you can try putting "gary" in place of "stuff"... which is probably better as it's what I use with most of my online partner programmes.
@@garys_stuff cant seem to find it id love to email you somthing over about sending you s gift
Would turning your cutting mat over help with focus? So many modelling channels seem to have cameras which just love to lock on to that grid.
Wouldn't help me because both sides have grids! But it is infuriating. I used to use a DSLR but the autofocus on that was wayward to say the least. The phone is better but you still have to coax it now and again, and when you're looking at a part trying to get it lined up, you aren't looking at the screen all the time! There is another alternative I'll try at some point, but fort now I have to ask forgiveness for the occasional focus lapse and say "blame Mr Apple..."
Its a steering box
Thanks Christina!
I think the people at Gecko all have a sadistic side to their nature.
Thank you for your suffering, I can confirm I will never be building this kit.
Don't, I'll start getting all messianic - "let me carry your burden" and all that stuff.
@@garys_stuff 😂