Stickframe Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) Hello model builders, After a few weeks of rain and clouds slowed down painting and progress, I was able to finish this project, and as today was sunny, well, the truck and I went for some pictures. If you're interested in seeing the process, please see the following: And on we go: As you can see, not a subtle truck - this is model of a Kenworth 963 Super. These are all wheel drive, heavy construction/oil field rigs - the tires/tyres are 6'/2m tall! This project involved a fair amount of scratch building. The front axle is from KFS but the suspension is scratch built - as is the hood/bonnet, chassis and bed. A guy went ahead and made the butterfly operable, using small piano hinges. And a couple of indoor pics - no distractions or bright paint: I really like how the bed and winch worked out - those of you who build model race cars might recognize the the cable - the same Top Studio we use for the hoses on 1/20 F1 cars - worked perfect for this! The tires/tyres are supposed to be used for a 1/16 scale model MATV - they are resin and quite heavy! And for fun, I cutout some images and set them in the appropriate landscape: And there you have it. I'm a bit disappointed this project is done, I really enjoyed it - ok, thanks for having a look. Cheers Nick Edited March 17 by Stickframe grammar 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 That is truly magnificent! I followed the build, yet some of these photos had me wondering if you had added some 1:1 shots. Dang! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, Stickframe said: As you can see, not a subtle truck You can say that again. I'm sure I read that Chuck Norris used his to go out for Pizza Another fabulous scratchbuiding result, Nick. The pictures look great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I was sure the first couple of photos were of the real thing! Great looking model. I'm not in to trucks but I know good modelling when I see it 👍 Atb, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 @dnl42, thanks very much. Considering how big (long and heavy) and awkward to hold this is, I really enjoyed building it. It's too bad that it's done! I would have liked to keep going, as opposed to at least one other project I have which has been patiently waiting for me to finish for quite a long time 😄 @Pete in Lincs isn't he the guy who uses Tabasco Sauce for eye drops?...and still doesn't cry??? 😄 But let me ask you, could he install numerous .7mm rivet heads in a straight line? He doesn't need to! he'd kick the model straight off the bench and go for pizza in his big truck! @triumphfan, hi Steve, thanks very much, I appreciate it. Not much of this project comes from a kit, so your comments mean plenty - just getting the chassis and suspension worked out to sit level on all six tires was a challenge! Cheers, and thanks for having a look - Nick 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Dude. Wow. I love everything about it, Nick! This will be my favourite build on here for quite some time I think 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raider of the lost part Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 stunning job on this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryedale Wolf Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Thats different, great build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV O Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) the tires/tyres are 6'/2m tall! Are you sure ? https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/length/inch-to-meter.html Then the ladies must be giants. This is the biggest tyre (4m) : https://omgfreeet.live/product_details/11228165.html Edited March 19 by AV O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 @JeroenS, Hi Jeroen, thanks very much! I'm glad you like this project - Our early conversation is what led to it 😀 @raider of the lost part, thanks, Raider, I appreciate it @Ryedale Wolf, thanks, I agree, this is indeed a different build - and a fun challenge. @AV O, well AV O, yes, I am sure, these tires are quite tall: I did use some exaggeration and rounding - the tires are indeed 1.86m in diameter (6.11'). The resin tires used in the model are just under 3" in diameter. I realize these are not the tallest tires in use, take a look at the tires used on mining haul trucks, or those used on this trailer: Cheers and happy model building, Nick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) Wow! And wow again! That is superb ..... and the first image looks real! 👌 Absolutely fantastic work and a build that's been fascinating to follow. Keith 😁 Edited March 19 by Keeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHaa Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Nick, Beautiful model, you did an excellent scratch build, love all those details, it worked out very well ! Thumps up for this one ! Regards JohnHaa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 What a fantastic beast, really brilliant model again Nick, loved watching it come together in the build thread and now love looking at the finished result - top work once again! On 17/03/2024 at 02:45, Stickframe said: I'm a bit disappointed this project is done, I really enjoyed it So, you'd best hurry up & find another monster to build next - something a little bigger maybe....??!! 🤣 Keith 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Top work as ever, I actually think I could use one of those tyres laid on its side as a display base for my current build! Trucks aren't really my type of thing, however I never fail to take inspiration from your work so thank you for taking the time to share - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On 3/19/2024 at 12:25 PM, Stickframe said: trucks, or those used on this trailer: I saw the picture and thought you'd sneaked another build in here! Do you think you might finish it and get it mailed to me by Christmas? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV O Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235138005-kenworth-963-super-124-scale/#comment-4922583 On 19/03/2024 at 13:25, Stickframe said: @AV O, well AV O, yes, I am sure, these tires are quite tall Nick I guess you did not realize your unit mistake - m / in.-. Hence my observation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 @AV O, well AV O, I am still confused - the note above "6'/2m" is intended to indicate that thee tires are 6 feet/2meters tall. I include both units of measure because I don't know who might read this, and what unit of measure they are familiar with. I did round up from 1.86 m to 2m, but I can live with that. Anyway, thanks for reading it, and dropping by - on we go and happy model building - Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV O Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I am really sorry. I was too quick in reading 6 1/2 m. Please accept my apologies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 HI @AV O, thanks, but no apologies needed. I understand - and again, appreciate you taking a look to begin with 😃 I probably should have spelled out the two units of measure to begin with - like tire and tyres, hoods and bonnets, or grey and gray 😄 Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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