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I like to coat decals with a shot of clear fixative or clear acrylic. It makes them stronger and easier to work with (helps keep them from folding under on themselves for instance). Ya can't do that with his. I get the Matchbox decals, that I can't print myself, from Steve Flowers in UK or Rob in the Netherlands. I like both of their decals. I also get some decals from Microscale and Code 3 (I don't know if Code 3 is still in business), they make good decals as well. The decal paper I use is made by Bare Metal Foil and it's called "Expert's Choice." It's my choice for sure.

I have had some decals for the Timpo trucks I did that disintegrated before my eyes.Very distressing....good idea to coat first,I never thought of that.....See you learn something on here every day..

There is a emergency call for the special unit of the famous KENT FIRE BRIGADE ! Looks like a Ford Prefect is in trouble. Work done.

Very good, 10/10 for imagination.

Ghosty.

Thank you Thomas, that was worth the wait! I love what you've done with Safari's. That's some really tidy work on the shortened passenger compartments and added pumps and hose reels.

About 10 years ago, another guy posted a Kingsize K15a Merryweather which had been converted into a crane truck. Nice to see the 1-75 version.

Here's an older project of mine using a Merryweather as a bucket truck.

I like the Land Rovers with the part of the Alvis crash tender in the back.
Must keep this idea in the back of my brain.

Stephan

Thank you guys for the comments.
The yellow suits the Merryweather very well. Good idea for a new project.

I don't remember you posting pics of the Unimog Dumper (your profile pic) ... can we see some pics of that one?

Tinman wrote:I don't remember you posting pics of the Unimog Dumper (your profile pic) ... can we see some pics of that one?

Here you go ...
Fully working

What a great model, 10/10.

Ghosthunter.