Job's Modelling Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 The A70 pick up from John Day Models was still waiting to be painted. A couple of weeks ago I started with this little project. First job is to clean the white metal model. After drying it got the first coat of primer. This time I did not spray the model but added the Vallejo grey primer with a brush. The model has now to dry for 24 hours. Modelling information: In the Austin A70 sales brochure there is a summery for the use of the pick- up. Trades mentioned are market gardeners, painters & decorators, dairymen, poultry farmers, retail traders and everyday carriers. I thought that it would be nice to create some loads for the pick-up. The sacks could be chicken food for a poultry farmer and the oil barrel, small wooden barrels and boxes could be for an everyday carrier. I have an overview of the colours used for the Austin A70 models. One of the colours is called Cheviot Fawn. After some try-outs with several brown colours I decided to use Citadel Layer - Baneblade brown for my model. I used some pictures from Internet as a reference. I looked for the interior trim information at pictures of older Austin cars. Most trim was in beige. I will give the pick-up bank (seats) a red-brown leather look. I still have to paint the load. This will be some sacks with animal food for Apple Tree cottage. The final result. Job 8 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2020 They never made an A70 van but some companies offered a 'hard top' tilt cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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