Super QUICK WW II 1942 project...

great skill there Chris

@geoff-jowett Thanks, but there really wasn't much to it, just allot of little, somewhat precise, cuts & set-ups.  I do regret not taking more pics that would've explained everything without words.  Oh well, there's always another project.  🙄 😯 🙄

Your modelling skills are very impressive Chris; what is no biggie to you sure isn't for many of us!  Lol.  I really enjoy your project pics!

@jack-dodds Thanks. Looking back now, I realize I could've filled in those leaf spring gaps, oh well.  🙄 🙄   I drilled 4 holes (for mounting screws ) on each corner of the leaf springs to facilitate easy on/off access.   If I ever need to remove the front axle assemble again, I will address those leaf springs.

Again thanks!

As always, excellent work.  Ha!  The easiest part will be to insert a leaf spring plug.  LOL!  

Nice. All looks very professional and realistic.

I've always been interested in models with working parts, and I've had a couple of attempts at fitting working steering in 1:43. As you can see, unlike yours the results are functional rather than realistically detailed!

While knocking together a fictional Edsel pickup I gave it a steering system (just to see if I could, really.) Pretty crude but the steering action is quite good, unlike a lot of 1:43 models fitted with a steering system where the wheels swing forward and back much too far.

And while converting an Ixo Ford Ranch Wagon to a Fairlane 500 I tried the same trick again, with a slightly different system. Again, it looks crude but the front wheels can be posed realistically.

Even sillier, I had a go at fitting suspension (but not steering) to a Vitesse Mercedes.

Double wishbones and coils at the front, which required making some fiddly little parts

and authentic swing axles at the rear, giving nice camber changes

all of which fitted neatly enough into the model (and yes, the interior went back in place OK).

Posted by: @marty-johnson

The easiest part will be to insert a leaf spring plug.

Exactly, and I'm reasonably sure I can do that without turning a screw or removing a part.  I'm so lazy...... 🙄 🙄 🙄 

@graeme-ogg All those mods are terrific!  I especially love the realistic rear-articulating-camber on that Mercedes, pretty ingenious.  But yes, working steering is a MUST on large scale replicas but make NO mistake, if I can get away with "crude,"  I'll do it!   1/43 applications are perfect for "crude"  because all that counts is an accurate turning radius, and you achieved it!  That '60 Ford sedan is my favorite.

Awesome post, thanks for sharing; I really enjoyed your pics. 

Glad you enjoyed them. The Fairlane 500 turned out OK

and I thought it matched the photo of the real thing quite well (steering angle included!)