Andy Moore Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 This has been a somewhat protracted build for me, having started back in March 2018. I got the trailer finished around a year ago, but the truck's taken much longer, mainly down to other projects taking up time. It is a model that's worth taking some time with though, especially the truck which needs to be built and painted/weathered in sub-assemblies to get the best out of it. Fortunately, Meng have engineered it to make that approach fairly straight forward, and they've also packed in just about every detail you'd find on the real thing. This one's been finished as an ex-service vehicle now in private hands, maybe with a logging company where a lot of these trucks ended up when they were decommissioned, and now in a rather dilapidated and semi-abandoned contition. OOB apart from a few small details and the shattered windscreen. There are a few more photos of the trailer here: (Cameos by Meng's Lep 2 A7+ and VOIIO's Abrams SEP v2) Thanks for looking Andy 64 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I don't think there are any superlatives that could be used to describe your finished model, the attention to the myriad of minute details which help bring it to life and way it has been photographed Andy: you are a master model maker and photographer sir ! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0ldethey Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 It's practically too good for words... I particularly like the grime on the hitch (Is that the right word?) and the mudflaps... but honestly everything is great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Fantastic work Andy. Love the little touches like the bent grille . There’s just so much to look st Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Come on Andy. Own up. You've photo shopped the real thing in here!! Once again, my gob is well and truly smacked. I could spend all day pointing out what I like about this build, but instead I'll just mention something trivial....I like the Suzie's. They look real, as does the whole build. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Hi Andy, As the mates said before, there are no words to describe what we see, I can only dream of doing something similar in another life ... And the photos are of a professional quality, also a point in favor of the work done. Cheers Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 A Masterpiece. Beautiful builds. Amazing skills, Maestro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 WOW!! Just Absolutely outstanding models Andy !! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrés S. Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 It is an absolutely fascinating job, perfect. But if I had to choose between so many magnificent details, I think I would choose the grease at the hitch for the trailer. ¡¡ BRAVO !! Regards. Andrés. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Smashing job, really outstanding. I love these heavy trucks. Yours is a reference, it has it all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted December 10, 2019 Author Share Posted December 10, 2019 Thanks for the comments everyone 23 hours ago, Bullbasket said: I'll just mention something trivial....I like the Suzie's. They look real Cheers John. Meng supply the suzies as lengths of red and blue wire. They just need wrapping around something to coil them. The only tricky part is the support post that holds them. It's incredibly thin and delicate, and I managed to snap mine while fitting it. I was able to repair it, but in hindsight it would preobably have been better to replace it with some brass rod. On 09/12/2019 at 06:54, c0ldethey said: I particularly like the grime on the hitch (Is that the right word?) 11 hours ago, Andrés S. said: But if I had to choose between so many magnificent details, I think I would choose the grease at the hitch for the trailer. Thanks Miles, thanks Andrés I was quite pleased with the way the hitch came out. It was a pretty simple process.Just repeated layers of black pigment and AK Fresh Oil enamel wash. Andy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Yep! Cheers Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Incredible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Amazing modelling – pure artistry. And those offset front wheels add a dimension of life to the whole. Impressed by your artist's eye and dedication! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witjas4 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) Absolutely superb! You are the master indeed. I'm going to reach your modelling level someday 😁 Chears W Edited December 13, 2019 by witjas4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srkirad Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Oustanding weathering.. all that dust, oil stains and grease.. just like on the real thing.. and cracked windshield is a very nice detail, adds a bit more realism to the kit! Great job, gotta be proud to have this gem in the display case! ;) Cheers, S. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsmodels Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 nice big truck, great model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Wow, impressive work. I wish to have skill like this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Wow. That is spectacular. The grime is great but I really like the odd camo door, a small thing perhaps but it really adds to it for me. Good effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Another stunner, Andy. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Just tremendous, the attention to detail is first rate, paintwork and weathering superb. To much to like to single out one item, the rust staining the grease the worn tyres.... The size of it alone must give it presence. Could be the real thing photoshopped onto a white background...... Absolute masterpiece Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 Thanks for all the comments everyone. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Absolutely flawless. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Have to agree with everyone that this model is exceptional, especially the copious amounts of grease on the fifth wheel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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