Author Topic: 1/35 Frankentruck  (Read 1174 times)

Offline Frank3k

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Re: 1/35 Frankentruck
« Reply #25 on: Yesterday at 10:30:03 AM »
I'm focusing on what I think of as the "American" vehicle today . Some work was done to the cockpit cabin. I used some Ural 4310 3D decals for the instrument panel and they look good:



Cat hair is a bonus. The seats are loose and I still need to add some bits (floor mats, pedals, brake and shifter, more weathering)

Offline Jeffry Fontaine

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Re: 1/35 Frankentruck
« Reply #26 on: Yesterday at 06:44:49 PM »
Thanks guys - The space in front of the tool box would be for either welding gases or tools/equipment for the box. it could also be a way of climbing into the box without a ladder (at least a long one)

Jeff - the tool box should be about the same x and y dimensions as the box on the Unimog 404:



I may reprint it with some minor changes. What looks like supports on the four corners of the top surface are actually vent holes to prevent any resin in the hollow boxes from pulling the box off the build plate, either from suction forces or weight. I should add at least one, maybe two more per side to act as supports for a canvas top. I also have two small drain holes near the cargo floor that would act as drains for water on the real vehicle, but acted as resin drains on the print.

I also need to add internal supports to the empty side boxes. The walls are pretty thin and can warp (in or out).

That was good design planning on your part Frank.  The holes could also serve at mounting points for a platform to increase storage or as a work stand to service things higher off the ground.  Either way, brilliant design and it looks legit! 
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