Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: tiking on August 03, 2025, 11:33:11 PM
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Still not used to the settings of this new phone. Got some slight weathering and probably add a thing or two, if needed. But it seems I might have to change the position of the bucket... Or remove it completely.
For those who are wondering about this build. First thing first. I am no truck driver. I try and mimic what I see 99% of the time. The way I built is according to some photos I posted in my previous threads. Some are taken from memories of similar style rigging. I like to model unusual things. electrical cables or airlines got broken or were missing. So I have to order new ones. That's why there are no airlines attached. So what you see, is what I have seen on the road or in photos. The Volvo truck is from Italeri. The Trailer is from JK Model Parts, a 3D printed sectional trailer( that means it can be extended to your desire; with modifications. The loads are a mixed of Italeri, 3D printed a toy which I modified a little, and extra accessories.
I mimic what I see, even though it might be wrong to a professional driver as yourself, there are still people or drivers that do stuff like this. And most often, I try to mimic the unusual and not so doable things, because its fun. 😉 and different. 🙂 I totally understand your view and I am not arguing against it at all. 🙂 BTW, I did add chain ratchets. You just can't see them.
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1691/photos/0/3821280/16710453/nd_phase_photos_without_bucket-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos.html)
(https://images49.fotki.com/v1692/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_1-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-2.html)
(https://images49.fotki.com/v1692/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_3-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-3.html)
(https://images15.fotki.com/v1675/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_5-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-4.html)
(https://images14.fotki.com/v1688/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_4-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-5.html)
(https://images49.fotki.com/v1692/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_6-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-6.html)
(https://images49.fotki.com/v1692/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_9-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-7.html)
(https://images14.fotki.com/v1689/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_8-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-8.html)
(https://images20.fotki.com/v1691/photos/0/3821280/16710453/_phase_photos_without_bucket_7-vi.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/tiking1970/low-loader-trailer/second-phase-photos-10.html)
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I'm no expert but I see lots of detail in the model :smiley:
I'm no truck expert either, but I'm not sure the driver has tied down everything in the best possible way ;D
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I'm no expert but I see lots of detail in the model :smiley:
I'm no truck expert either, but I'm not sure the driver has tied down everything in the best possible way ;D
Well then...we might have a problem. ;)
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Great job ! :smiley:
Wish I'd known about the 3D trailer before I bought the under-sized Trumpeter one.
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Load securing laws are pretty heavily enforced, here in Australia, but I've certainly seen loads not too dissimilar to that one - They're the ones I try to overtake very quickly!
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Great job ! :smiley:
Wish I'd known about the 3D trailer before I bought the under-sized Trumpeter one.
Which one are you referring?
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Great job ! :smiley:
Wish I'd known about the 3D trailer before I bought the under-sized Trumpeter one.
Which one are you referring?
This one - I had to both lengthen & widen the trailer (unless Chinese T-55-based tanks are much smaller than everyone else's). The truck cab also seemed too small for 1/35th, three crew wouldn't fit.
(https://cdn.hobbiesdirect.com.au/fit-in/900x600/products/26648/TRU-00201_51.jpg)
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A shame. Sorry to read about this.