tiking Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) This is 50% done. I still need some weathering done to it and need to build the trailer. So you can call this work in progress. The tractor is 95% done. Still experimenting with different weathering techniques and some more detailing, like wind deflectors for the front etc.. I'm kinda jumping between projects. so the trailer is still in the planning stages. So here are the pics of the tractor so far: Edited February 12, 2016 by tiking 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Excellent rendition there, if it wasn't sat on a plank of wood it could easily pass for the real thing! I do love the spare tyre, very handy for use in an emergency! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Excellent weathering skills and attention to detail, love the grease on the trailer hitch, and what looks like someone putting their hand or boot on it and a skid mark left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Got to say, you do 'weather beaten' trucks beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks guys. Thanks for the encouragment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Stunning job. You say 95% done, the only thing I'd touch is maybe weathering the windscreen slightly. Especially liking the grease on the 5th wheel coupling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 This truck has had a very hard working life.Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A5h Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Really like the way you have built this, looks incredibly realistic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx3f Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Stunning build. The remaining 5% could be the background / diorama. It would be easily taken for the real thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Kind of you guys. Thank you. Glad you love the build. I am mostly just tweaking the weathering. I also need to add the wind side deflectors on the front cab. And some other minor detailing. Edited November 8, 2015 by tiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Looks good, a friend has a 142 and you have got the rust spots bang on in the areas these cabs ho rusty! I'm sure the corner deflectors or plastic on the truck as well if that's any use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Looks good, a friend has a 142 and you have got the rust spots bang on in the areas these cabs ho rusty! I'm sure the corner deflectors or plastic on the truck as well if that's any use Thanks. Hoping to get them soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 I have been working on the trailer for the Scania 142H long based chassi for some time now. So far this is where I am. I have finally added the side wind deflectors, which I painted black. I also toned down some of the weathering on the passenger side. Still have a little toning down near the windshield as well. The trailer was scratch built and it is 90% complete. I have to add more details and a bit more subtle weathering around the trailer. I tried to make it look somewhat outdated by design but yet have a kinda modern feel to the rest of the overall look. I decided on the mix color combo; has the trailer, had been painted unprofessionally several times during it's hard course life. Secondly, I wanted it to be different and stand out. I am making the precast concrete slabs that will eventually be placed on the trailer when done..I am experimenting with various materials. The ones you see in the pics are made from poster boards. We will see what I end up using. The trailer has rest mounts for four precast slabs, which in turn can double up on each mount depending on thickness of the precast slab. So I hope you like the trailer and the overall look of this tractor/trailer combo so far. ---------------------------- ------------------------------- 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Wow ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Glad you approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albergman Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Just been poring over your work here as I'm a fairly new member. Have to say I'm mightily impressed by this model. That scratch built trailer is a lovely piece of work too. I take it the tractor is a kit then? You have an incredible eye for detail and knowing how things should look. As someone else already said ... in a different setting this couldn't be distinguished from the real thing and I agree. I think that's about as good a compliment as a modeller can get. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 PHWOAR !!! BLOOMING PERFECT ! Reminds ME trucks I used to stop on traffic duties to inspect them just because they were always grungy and weathered so much. BEAUTIFUL work Tiking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just been poring over your work here as I'm a fairly new member. Have to say I'm mightily impressed by this model. That scratch built trailer is a lovely piece of work too. I take it the tractor is a kit then? You have an incredible eye for detail and knowing how things should look. As someone else already said ... in a different setting this couldn't be distinguished from the real thing and I agree. I think that's about as good a compliment as a modeller can get. Frank Very kind of u Frank. I am still working on it. More detailing and a little more weathering in certain places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 PHWOAR !!! BLOOMING PERFECT ! Reminds ME trucks I used to stop on traffic duties to inspect them just because they were always grungy and weathered so much. BEAUTIFUL work Tiking. Thank you Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Frank. The tractor is a kit that I modefied into a tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi guys. Here are the some pics of what was done to the trailer since the last time I posted. As mention before, I had removed the electrical box and support stands to the front of the trailer. I also added a fire extinguisher. Instead of concrete slabs I decided to go with steel slabs, Only two. I think I will build a third sheet. Why steel? Well. I saw a haul with several large steel plates being transported in a similar manner and thought I would go for the 'not-so-normal' look, instead. You know me. Different is my middle name. I know there are standard trailers for concrete slabs and steel plates and slabs. But I found out that certain companies, in rare instances, use by any means necessary, quick and unconventional methods in transporting goods, if time was of an essence. I too have seen weird setups that just proves to me that transport methods do differ. Now, if they do not adhere to the EU regulation code; then that's another issue all together. The sheet of steel were made from cardboard. The chain tensioners were scratch built. I am contemplating building another short base tractor 2x4 tractor for this trailer. I already have one in mind. Not too sure. But I will build it and see if it suits it better. If not, I will stick to the one I already have. ------------------------ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza68 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 That spare is the icing on the cake, superb build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thank you kindly Dazza68. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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