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10-03-2004, 03:09 PM
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Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
Hi guys!
Seen the originality of the subject, I thought I d put up a progress thread about this big cab!  It's officially called the Austin FX-4, but we all know it from our collective conscience as the london cabby, the monument of English motion!  The kit itself is, as you can see it, an old release by revell, the decals say 1986, with the necessary yellowing that comes with age too, off course.  I believe it is an old ARII rebox tho, because it s supposed to be powered, and the interior detail, is as you can see it, pretty scarse, although the basics for detail are well there. Pieces that are not pictured are the dash, and separation wall.  I have been looking for interior pics of cabbies all over the net, but strangely, I haven't found that many, so I was wondering if some of you guys have some, or live in london, please post them, as I m probably am going to build a fac-simile of the interior and door panels. Hope you guys are interested, and yes, it will be black :-) , with a nice chrome paint on chrome parts, to make it look exactly like it was driving around town just yesterday... Lots of little mods will be needed, so stay tuned for this little build. Comments and ideas welcome Ciao Olivier Last edited by bigfrit; 07-14-2013 at 09:05 AM. 
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10-03-2004, 04:28 PM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
had that kit a long time ago was a tidy build if i remmeber.
maybe thses pic's will help http://uk.msnusers.com/londontaxicabs/shoebox.msnw
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10-03-2004, 04:33 PM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
Very cool! This will be a great model. I wish I could help you with interior shots, and am interested int what you find; it's been my understanding that these cars are very uniquely designed with funny seat and door arrangements since they are built specifically as taxis. Can't wait to see this underway!
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10-04-2004, 09:40 AM
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This looks like it's going to be a cool build. I can't help with the pics though.
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10-04-2004, 10:35 AM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
interesting project, something quite different from the models usually seen on af.
often tried to get this kit to....
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10-04-2004, 11:04 AM
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Great project, love the old English Taxi, much nicer than the new style ones. good work !!!
Mike 
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10-04-2004, 01:27 PM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
this is going to be an interesting build. i can't wait to see more
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10-05-2004, 09:31 AM
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Shiny Hoppin Hydro's or Pegasus wheels under it, some lowering, the roof chopped, the original TAXI-decals on it,..............
Sorry, I was dreaming!! 
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10-05-2004, 11:35 AM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
Hell...didnt even think they made this kit.
Be keen to see how it turns out.
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07-14-2013, 09:11 AM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
After about 2 years... I got back to continueing this model.
As a simple cabby, it was in need for some graphical appeal. That's why I decided to experiment with BMF masking. Here were the first results. White primer, mask, black paint. Mask off... color if needed.           Then I put some clear on it. This is the result how it stood then.
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07-14-2013, 11:27 AM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
No way!
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07-14-2013, 02:00 PM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
Cool! Great idea!
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07-14-2013, 02:47 PM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
Good to see you back here, Oli!
So Beatles and Pink Floyd on just one Cab? Nice masking job! IŽll stay tuned. 
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07-14-2013, 02:48 PM
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Re: Progress; London Cabby, AKA Austin FX-4
Sweet! Great idea!
Needs this on the bonnet, perhaps? 
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