JeroenS Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Hi all, it's been a while since I last finished a build, I didn't get much modelling done this winter. Anyway, I plodded on with the Titan, which I built for the TLC Group Build. It's Revell's '90's era kit of the beautiful Krupp Titan. Of course, I couldn't just build it like that... I have this book which contains a lot of pictures of various types of Titans, including a couple of fifth wheels tractors. I believe these were not very common, all the more reason to build one. Luckily, the book contains technical data as well and it mentions the wheel base for the so called "Sattelschlepper". I had to shorten the kit chassis considerably, 6 cuts were needed because exisiting mounts for fuel tank and such needed to be taken into account. The fuel tank itself, and various other components, were also shortened to accommodate for the reduction in length. With the chassis ready, I ran into an issue concerning the fifth wheel assembly. Because the chassis beams are not very high, normally a subframe and a load bed are put on top of the chassis, I needed to get that fifth wheel higher, while not being too obvious about it. It took a couple of tries to make something I liked. As for hoses and such, to connect to a trailer, I had some help from @richellis in fabricating a period correct look and feel. No coiled susie cables but thicker, heavy hose material it seems. The rack I built in the end is completely fictional but I think it looks pretty nice. Anyway, so much for the introduction, let's have some pics! I chose Belgian plates because the inspiration for this build, from the book, was a Belgian tractor. Full album here. Here's the build log. Thanks for watching! 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 That's an outstanding result! I particularly like the low shots. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Wow! What an outstanding result! Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 That's a real cracker Jeroen, excellent conversion job and your paint and weathering are great as usual! Top job again! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Impressively realistic Jeroen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 A wonderful creation. Very well done, Jeroen.👏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 Jeroen, it's a beauty. Great modification, great paint, and great weathering. Love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 We both started on here at the same time, and I think it's fair to say that we've gone in different directions in terms of how we build. I certainly couldn't build something like this - excellent work both in terms of the building and the weathering which you've done a great job of avoiding overdoing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I know nothing about these trucks but it's all very convincing. My main thought is how that front overhang must be lots of fun when manoeuvring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 3 minutes ago, Anteater said: I know nothing about these trucks but it's all very convincing. My main thought is how that front overhang must be lots of fun when manoeuvring. My thoughts exactly, it must have taken some getting used to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I thought that the first photo was of the real thing. Very impressive build and finish there Jeroen. Great work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Jeroen Congratulations with this model ! You did a excellent conversion job with this nice truck. Are you thinking about a semi-trailer ? By the way I like the photograph on the frontpage of your book, those Kastenwagen always have something special about them. Pity that Revell did not bring out more vintage trucks. Thanks for showing ! Cheers, JohnHaa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 A really nice conversion and the subtle wear and weathering looks very realistic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 1 hour ago, JohnHaa said: Jeroen Congratulations with this model ! Thank you John! I know you love these old trucks a lot. 1 hour ago, JohnHaa said: Are you thinking about a semi-trailer ? Definitely thinking about it, there are some really cool ones in this book These trailers have rounded fronts, I think you may know what I mean. I may save building such a trailer for when I build my DAF 7 striper. I have a cab body for that. 1 hour ago, JohnHaa said: By the way I like the photograph on the frontpage of your book, those Kastenwagen always have something special about them. Pity that Revell did not bring out more vintage trucks. I have another Krupp Titan kit, I'm thinking of building a "box truck" version, not like the one on the front with the cab enclosed (I don't think I can pull that off) but this looks feasible. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Hi Jereon, that's a great Titan. The conversion to a tractor is spot on and represents a rare bird of the old days. Congratulations. Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Another fabulously finished and weathered model. Superb! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old John Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Superb, great modelling & paint weathering Looks like you could hop in cab & drive off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Superb! Nice detailing and weathering ..... 👌 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire man Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Damn, thought that was the real thing ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Came out very well 👌 I have one ready to build, will have to start it soon as I’ve seen a photo of the lorry I want to build now 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 Cracking model , looks so realistic Very well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Good lord, I thought I was looking at reference photos, not a model. Superb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I agree with Natter: superbly realistic modelling, painting, weathering and photography. A true master at work. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 I just saw this and I must agree with others. Really realistic build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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