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Details: Although the quality of recent model buses is very good, Les's service vehicles are a good match. What better to pose with a towing lorry than an AEC Swift?! Les writes: 1989F (TP) Ford D1110 6.5 Tonne Open Towing Lorry, was constructed using another one the Base Toys models using the Ford D Cab. Having dismantled the model, I set about making the body from the Base Toys shortened Flatbed body. I made the sides, head and tailboards using a double thickness of plant effect Plasticard. Using further pieces of Plasticard, I constructed the toolbox, which I fitted to the inside of the body. A length of 1/16 inch thick plastistruct solid rod was used to make the crane. A spare EFE lorry wheel was used for the spare wheel that was stuck to the inside of the body. I had to drill a new hole in the chassis to fix the shortened body. I made and fitted the signboard to the top of the cab using plastistruct. The whole model was spray painted in Ford Dove Grey and the usual detail added. The transfers were all created on my computer; this includes the name FORD that is situated at the front of the cab. When I reassembled the model, I fitted a small brass washer between the cab base and chassis so the cab was able to sit higher and therefore give the impression of a larger vehicle.

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Derek Robinson	Sir,well done on such a fine model! You obviously have a great skill in ''scratch building''. Would you consider making me a tow -wagon similar to your own? I am a keen bus enthusiast/model collector, but do find the lack of ''service vehicles'' somewhat of a pain. As you say,they add a touch of realism to any ''street scene'',as depicted in your own model. I worked for LT/London United on the engineering/stores side for 23yrs. and drove many a ''wagon'' in my time. I'd love to add some ''colour'' to my' own collection. I hope you'll consider my' request and get back to me. Cheers! Derek.	Fri 31/08/2007, 20:28