tiking Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 It’s been mix feelings with this Heller kit. But seeing that it was a very old kit and compromises were taken into account, I now learn my way around such discrepancies in this kit. All-in-all, it was an ‘OK’ build, despite my frustrations. Barlas Pehlivan, was also kind to help answer some of my annoying questions, concerning this kit. So kudos to him. My apologies for the pics. I will take better ones later. It was very windy outside today and I could not get the right photos I wanted. Oh well, you can’t win every time. Hope you enjoy the photos regardless. I also added some wip photos o the interior, as it was difficult to get good shots of the interior after the roof and doors were install. It’s been mix feelings with this Heller kit. But seeing that it was a very old kit and compromises were taken into account, I now learn my way around such discrepancies in this kit. All-in-all, it was an ‘OK’ build, despite my frustrations. Barlas Pehlivan, was also kind to help answer some of my annoying questions, concerning this kit. So kudos to him. My apologies for the pics. I will take better ones later. It was very windy outside today and I could not get the right photos I wanted. Oh well, you can’t win every time. 🙂 Hope you enjoy the photos regardless. I also added some wip photos o the interior, as it was difficult to get good shots of the interior after the roof and doors were install. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 WIP: 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 That weathering is absolutely beautiful! Superb outcome for a difficult old kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Absolutely incredible outcome. You have really made some pieces of styrene look like weathered metal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Beautifully done, very convincing! Both inside and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 2 hours ago, thorfinn said: That weathering is absolutely beautiful! Superb outcome for a difficult old kit! Thank you. It was certainly most challenging. I mean, who chromed seats? Hahaha! There was so much chrome, I almost gave up. 1 hour ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Absolutely incredible outcome. You have really made some pieces of styrene look like weathered metal! Thank you kindly. Glad you approve. 34 minutes ago, JeroenS said: Beautifully done, very convincing! Both inside and out. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Holy cr@p! That’s simply fantastic and the level of detailing and weathering is stunning. Very well done Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Bill.B said: Holy cr@p! That’s simply fantastic and the level of detailing and weathering is stunning. Very well done Sir! Thanks Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Brilliant! what fantastic weathering. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Once again, tiking, a fabulous result. Both inside and outside it's so impressive. The pictures look good enough to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Viking said: Brilliant! what fantastic weathering. Cheers John Thanks for looking. 39 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Once again, tiking, a fabulous result. Both inside and outside it's so impressive. The pictures look good enough to me. I appreciate your feedback. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 One of your very best, Charles... love the whole 'feel' of this one. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Ian said: One of your very best, Charles... love the whole 'feel' of this one. Ian. Thank you kindly Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Another cracking build Charles. The weathering is superb, but if the police stop it and see that tyre, the smelly stuff will hit the whirly thing. Those V8's were noisy so and so's. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Another cracking build Charles. The weathering is superb, but if the police stop it and see that tyre, the smelly stuff will hit the whirly thing. Those V8's were noisy so and so's. John. Hahaha! Then the driver would a have a very big problem, John. HiHi! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Another masterpiece! I always look forward to your work here. It's in a class of it's own! Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 hour ago, fightersweep said: Another masterpiece! I always look forward to your work here. It's in a class of it's own! Steve Kind of you to say Steve. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 My brother built this kit years ago as a kid but not to this standard ! The photos are spot on to me . Well done . My brother drives a Volvo FH 16 now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, Windy37 said: My brother built this kit years ago as a kid but not to this standard ! The photos are spot on to me . Well done . My brother drives a Volvo FH 16 now . Thank you. The FH16 are great. Great pulling power. I assume, it is an automatic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Fantastic result. You can almost smell the diesel, farts, and old cigarette smoke in the cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 really convincing result, brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 14 hours ago, goggsy said: Fantastic result. You can almost smell the diesel, farts, and old cigarette smoke in the cab. Thank you kindly. Farts!!! Oh my! I hope not. Hahaha! 4 hours ago, noeyedears said: really convincing result, brilliant Thanks. Glad you approve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Holy crap that is the dog’s dangilies .... really realistic rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Mr B said: Holy crap that is the dog’s dangilies .... really realistic rgds Haha! Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 7:19 PM, tiking said: Thank you. The FH16 are great. Great pulling power. I assume, it is an automatic? It is an auto . Think most modern heavy trucks are now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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