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    Mack AC, Monogram, Scale 1/24

    in Ready For Inspection - Vehicles

    Posted

    Dear members,

     

    I like to show my recent rebuild of my very old Mack AC, I build this model in the late eighties and it spent all those years in my cabinet.

    On internet I found some photographs of restored Mack AC trucks which had a more modern look not surprisingly, the AC series were build during many years after WW1.

    So after a critical look at my model, I decided that it was time for an overhaul.

     

    How it was :

     

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    After carefully taken apart I made the chassis about an inch longer, built a closed freight "box " , modified the front fenders and a new cabin, with closed doors.

    Some time ago I had made some resin cast tires, which I could use on this model. 

    I printed some decals on my PC, but later on I was not happy with the results, last weekend I designed, drew and printed new ones, which I like a lot better.

    I made up my own transport-  company,  :-), so I can use the design for later models.

     

    Here the pictures how this modification turned out, I hope you like it:

     

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    Kind regards

    JohnHaa

     

     

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    International 5000 Paystar 6x6 1/25

    in Work In Progress - Vehicles

    Posted

    Nick,

     

    Very nice project, I like those brutish trucks with build- in headwinds..., yes that complicated machinery, not easy to build, but most rewarding when finished. 

    Like Pete wrote, indeed scratchbuilding offers much more possibilities to build models 'out of the box' ....:-)

     

    Looking forward your postings !

     

    JohnHaa

     

     

    In the works:

    https://modelbrouwers.nl/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=55374&sid=bfd97c7390cd4d8cc7426cdb4550f590

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    Mercer Raceabout & Stutz Bearcat, Aurora, Scale 1/16

    in Ready For Inspection - Vehicles

    Posted · Edited by JohnHaa

    Thank you all for the nice comments !

    I'm glad you enjoyed the photographs.

     

    Both models survived the years rather well, only some copperplate on the headlamp- rims gave way. Also when you look carefully you will see some shrinkage of the pin stripe- tape. Well after so many years, I can live with that...😄

    I know Aurora brought out some more car models, alàs I never found them in the shops. But I was very happy with all 1/4 inch- scale planes of the thirties.

     

    Kind regards,

    JohnHaa

     

    In progress :

    https://modelbrouwers.nl/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=55374&sid=8edd56fb74a9e1c2b62fc6f0fa1f7e28

    Mercer Raceabout & Stutz Bearcat, Aurora, Scale 1/16

    in Ready For Inspection - Vehicles

    Posted

    Dear Modellers,

     

    While doing some searching in my photo collections I found some pictures I took last summer of models I built in the distant past.

    I can remember that I build these models long time ago, I think it was in 1965 or about. The Mercer was a second attempt :_), the first one ended in a mess because I never had build a car model before.

    Luckily I kept the some parts, which I put to good use in my second, more succesfull, attempt.

     

    So I hope you enjoy this short tour in memory lane.

    Thanks for watching !

     

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    Regards

    JohnHaa

     

     

     

     

     

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    Kenworth 963 Super

    in Work In Progress - Vehicles

    Posted

    Wow, this some scratchbuild project ! A real BIG RIG for sure !

     

    I like the way, how you fit metal parts in the stress spots.

     

    Are you working from 3-view drawings or just photographs ? 

    Well I will follow your WIP with great interest .

    Good luck with the build....👍

     

    Kind regards,

    JohnHaa

     

     

     

     

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    Supermarine Spiteful (First prototype) 1/48, Academy mod.

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by JohnHaa
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    Thanks Finn for your comment !

     

    Indeed, my model depicts the testbed for the laminar wing.

    In those days, there were only a few Spitfire Model Kits in 1/48. ( Monogram, Revell and Otaki) Later I found the Falcon Vacuform, but i think, a vacuform kit is not so easy to modify like an injection kit. 

    So I was happy, that Academy brought out the Mk.XIV, that made it possible to build some later marks.

     

    Greetings

    JohnHaa

     

     

     

     

    Supermarine Spiteful (First prototype) 1/48, Academy mod.

    in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft

    Posted · Edited by JohnHaa

    Dear members,

     

    I was doing some research for my next build; Trumpeter's Supermarine Spiteful, which, I found out, has some issues....;_) 

     

    To get in the mood, I had a look at my old Spiteful, which I build in 2011. Then I had only limited information, but enough to build the first prototype.

    Like the orginal I used the fuselage of the Spitfire Mk. XIV (Academy) and married it with scratchbuild wings.

    It still looks rather well, only the prop diameter was undersize and I made the undercarriage-legs too long. 

    Well I did some improvements and here are the photographs of this oldie.

     

    Regards

    JohnHaa

     

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    Italeri classic: DAF 3300

    in Ready For Inspection - Vehicles

    Posted

    Jeroen,

     

    Excellent results.  My compliments !

    The weathering is very convincing, it looks like real !

     

    I'm glad you replaced the cabine roof, in my opinion that big windspoiler really spoils the contoures....

    And yes, you can easyly modify the plastic tires in different sizes, like I did with my Mack Nr-19.

     

    Well done, thanks for showing.

     

    Regards

    JohnHaa

     

     

     

     

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    Mack NR-19 (Civil), Scale 1/24, Scratch

    in Ready For Inspection - Vehicles

    Posted

    Spiny,

     

    Well, paper is quite strong when handled carefully, for difficult corners you can make it softer by some water. 

    Have a look at this WIP with better information :

     

    https://modelbrouwers.nl/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=51082

     

    I fully understand, that the dutch language is difficult...🙂, I suggest you use Deepl.com.  It works, even for the Japanese language, rather well.

    Of course I will gladly answer all your question.

     

    Kind regards

    JohnHaa

     

       

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