06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I wasn't really sure where to post this, since the humble box doesn't really fit any particular genre. Mods, feel free to move this if you wish. While I'm no expert, there's something fascinating about the quotidian ubiquity of shipping containers. I've built a couple before (see here) but I was never happy with the colour of the CSLU box. I recently chanced upon an online store which sold appropriate "Reef Green" paint so I thought I'd have another go. If you'll indulge me, I'll post a few reference shots and some WIP of the box itself. Abandoned Shipping Container by Matt Grommes, on Flickr 2016 - China - Yangtze River - China Shipping by Ted McGrath, on Flickr MMNU Mobile Mini BV 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr I really like the Hazmat ghosts on the side of this (storage in our local co-op) Dutch rental unit and that's something I'd like to try and replicate. MMNU Mobile Mini BV 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr So, some model progress shots: 1/35 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Just visible in that last shot is the only addition I've made so far, a couple of door stops to keep the doors level with the ends. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 This is going to be different . . . I shal watch to see what transpires 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 The paint I had obtained was (unintentionally) cellulose and I was little nervous using it on a plastic model. I primed with Halfords plastic primer and applied the paint outdoors in a warm day, so it flashed off very quickly and I experienced no problems with damage to the plastic. 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 20ft Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 That looks great. We once filmed in a container construction factory and your photo is only the second time I've seen a pristine container 😁. I'm looking forward to seeing its descent into an aged, abused, badly-maintained, well-travelled receptacle for dubious goods. Why am I suddenly thinking of Keith Richards? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Given our house building process has us decamped into a wee cottage and my stash and books are in the back of one of these might I put in a bid that the contents of the finished model might reasonably has a minature stash in the back ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 Evidence of use/abuse will definitely follow but first I have to tackle the Trumpeter decals which memory suggests were a nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) I'm afraid that won't do in today's Eco Friendly environment. It needs to have a Bamboo floor. As for weathering......................just how far do you want to go? The possibilities are endless. As for contents, well.....drugs, contraband, migrants, scrap, waste paper, stolen cars...the World is your oyster. And maybe a few barnacles as well if it fell into the sea, as they do. Oh, don't forget Graffiti Edited September 4, 2019 by bentwaters81tfw Update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 CSLU 1/35 Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr CSLU 1/35 Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr So far the kit decals have gone on better than I remembered. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 CSLU Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr CSLU Container by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr T'other side and end. Needs to dry out now before the fun part. Inaccurate numbers of ribs on sides and ends don't help when positioning decals. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Well this is very different! Other than suggesting ‘bash it about a bit’ and display it in a dirty, shallow puddle with a door missing, I can’t really give any constructive advice. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Corgi 1:50th scale containers, a little more simplified than yours but they fit onto my vehicles a treat 😛 Carry on the good work, I look forward to see how you weather it . . . . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 I have a WSI diecast container in 1/50 scale (China Shipping again), not cheap but very nice. I don't have any 1/50 trucks or anything though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 If you're filling a 1/35 ship, you can get ready made plastic ones from China, minimum order seems to be 1000 pieces... http://qhdtyz.com/plus/list/tid/78.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Hey, fun topic! Just as an FYI, as shown above, containers have a 4-letter code that end in "U", e.g., "CSLU"; the first 3 letters indicate the owner (which could be the lessor). Chassis have a similar 4-letter code, but those codes end in "Z". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 1 hour ago, 06/24 said: Inaccurate numbers of ribs on sides and ends don't help when positioning decals. Ah, Don't you love Trumpeter's research department.... I count 22 on the side of the kit, and 20 on this? Or do they vary.... rivet counter is one things...now I'm a rib counter..... oh dear! 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 I'm afraid Trumpeter clearly couldn't be bothered to go outside and count. IIRC both Trumpy and Italeri got the ribs wrong. The Trumpy end ribs are worse. It happens in all sorts of scales, some model railway ones get it wrong too. Yes I admit it, I'm a rib counter. Because the ribs are angled/chamfered I haven't been able to think of a way to scratchbuild accurately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 I may be wrong, but I don't believe "rib counting" is a thing unless you're talking about a specific example. Items specified in the standard include external size (20ft x 8ft x 8.5 ft for a 20ft container), internal size, door opening size, maximum tare, locations of the corner and mid-length fittings that receive the twistlocks, &etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 You're right, in that the ISO specs don't spec ribs, but I've never found a 22 rib example yet. There are a couple of resin kits, from Minuteman Factory and Accurate Armour, but so far the price has put me off but I may get one (or both!) to compare. The Minuteman example apparently comes with decals, which is good, as I haven't found much out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 This is neat, no one else would spend time making a seacan. Something I'd probably do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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