Okdoky Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi there folks new to the site Working on a mainly Scratchbuilt construction of a truck and trailer combination I used to drive with the Territorial Army. Home made resin HIAB Multilift hoak loader system was cast in a mould formed from gun applied silicon mastic in a plasticene mold box. Masters were carved from balsa wood Rear twin driven axles and leaf springs use altered set from a heavy duty Merc rig Resin cab is from KFS (plasticard attempt maid prior to KFS cab going into production) Wheels also KFS with alterations Test fit of truck and trailer Combination will have a scale length of 700mm approx Side locker construction Correcting first attempt at hook arm using plasticard Hope you like. More pics to follow soon as build has progressed since. Seasons greatings to all on here and I hope to browse round all the variou threads in time. Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Aotearoa Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 G'day Nige, and welcome to the forums a.k.a the pit of insanity! You just know it's gotta be serious scratchbuilding when you see the micrometer on the work bench! That's pretty impressive work there, too - I don't know a lot about trucks, but it's looking like a lot of work. What percentage of this would be cannabalised from other kits? Cheers from NZ Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Mike It is hard to say what amount of cannabilisation of kits I will get away with Plan A Look over the plans and pick an area Hunt the Spares box to see what fits or is close Go in a huff when can't find Plan B Look at aftermarket companies for something to fit or close Go in a huff when can't find it or is too expensive Plan C Try to scratch it Go in a huff when I ain't got a clue how the hell to start it. Plan D Ask how on these sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 More progress pics Altering the resin cab Drilling out the cupola with a stepped drill bit Cupola cover and ring is from a milk carton (was a perfect diameter) Got to get rid of remainder of civvy roof vent Got to replicate the corrugated roof sections around cupola by scribing and scraping. Tape to protect surrounding areas Taking time here was worth it as cab roof looks good Installing cupola Weapons mount brackets Side lockers needed to be cut out of cab for storage of ratchet straps Dry fit to check progress of work Hope you like All the best Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 The King trailer build I adjusted the wooden jig I used to make the truck chassis by widening the rail width Nails were used to hold the two end rails where the iso locks are located Turntable ring from fire ladder kit used for dolly axle turntable Towing hitch formed from plastic tube heated and flatened then sanded and drilled Hitch rotates freely on internal pin to allow truck and trailer to take on rough ground Dolly axle, hitch triangle and hitch itself all will rotate freely giving ability to pose model on rough terrain dio (hopefully rear axle of truck model will also allow a high degree of articulation to be posed) Trailer spare wheel hanger Front end of trailer Rear of trailer As it stands for now Hope you like Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Burns Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Nige, It looks superb having driven DROPS many times its a joy to see your project develop Good Luck with it. Some wonderful skill in its construction. looking forward to the finished kit regards Tam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Hi Tam It is great to build something with a connection. Are you still in the Army and are you with RLC? I am still lacking some detail pics and construction information. Would you be in a position to assist? I am also trying to build 1/24 Bedford MK's and possibly TM much later. Any info you might be able to find again would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to find chassis and GS body dimension and componant drawings to scale to scratchbuild from. Hope to hear from ya Thanks Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic constructor Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Ayup Nige, Excellent build. May I suggest you contact Peter White, editor of Truck Model World magazine, I'm sure he'd find it interesting. Incidentally, I noticed you used the slewing ring from the Turntable Ladder kit to use as a basis for the dolly on the trailer, what are you doing with the rest of the parts rom the kit? Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyWan Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Sweet stuff Nige!! Where might one find KFS resin?? AW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Sweet stuff Nige!!Where might one find KFS resin?? AW Volia.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Very impressive. Do love a scratch built truck and i'm looking forward to more. Keep up the good work. Jay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I dont do Wheely Thingys but Im looking forward to this being finished, whats next, a Bedford MK/J or TM? I used to drive both spent many unhappy hours behind the wheel of the barsteward bucket of bolts, but this Wheely Thingy looks good so far Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi there Becky This is a blog I started on a Bedford MK build I hope to have running parallel with the DROPS. http://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?o...d=108906#897400 Running into a bit of a brick wall on drawings and dimensions to get a start on it though. Early days, and I have put a few more feelers out for detailing. http://www.britmodeler.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8413 Having driven them, would you have any such info or pics? Glad you like Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Bloody hell great work ..shame there isn't a kit of this one in 35 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hi there I am sure some really great resin maker has got the vehicle lined up for production in 1/35, but being in resin it will probably cost heaps. My first model that I collected of the DROPS in 1/50 die-cast is by Smith Autos and cost me a wacking 120 pounds way back in 1991. The resin cab for the 1/24 scale is 65 pounds. It was a must have but it was as heavy in the pocket as the amount of resin. Shame this process is so expensive. It is a lovely vehicle and the KFS parts are nicely detailed and easily worked on for these wee conversion tweeks. Nige Bloody hell great work ..shame there isn't a kit of this one in 35 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hi Folks I found these at a craft shop and wondered what you think of them for use as the NATO towing pintle for the DROPS? They are used for necklasses and the like but to my mind have a reasonable resemblance to the pintles. It looks like it would be easy enough to secure them to the chassis using the ring and might allow it to pivot if shown towing a fixed eyelet trailer. The advantage of allowing the pintle to be opened and closed instead of having to make a cut in a plastic version. I know I would never get a plastic hinge to work at that scale. I have still to get the sizes of the real pintles to scale it down but I know these come in a few sizes. What do you think? Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Making a start on the trailer axles and leaf springs Found an unusual source for the first leaf of spring by straightening out a 'u' shaped strip of metal that last saw action in my wifes bra that dug in too much (to my wife,,,,,,,,,,,,,not me I hasten to add). She's not got my size!!!!!!! The additional layers of plastic strip made up the 7 leafs on each I decided to drill out the centre rear of the resin hubs to insert plastic tubes that will in turn insert directly into the axles so that I can spray the model with the resin wheels off as they will hang heavy on the axle and spring hangers I had to build up the height of the rear axle sring hangers as per the real trailer using plasticard (laminated and glued to give me the thickness I needed as I had no plasticard thick enough) These will be glued onto the axles and will have a plate and "U" bolts added Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul B Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 This is looking very impressive indeed, I'm in awe of your scratch building skills Nige. Had a peak at the KFS site you mentioned, I'd be happy to see the Alvis Stalwart kit go into production. I was a lucky boy and got to drive one as part of my 21st birthday pressie Watching intently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Thanks Paul and DAz Is getting there slowly but surely,,,,,,,,mainly due to the high winds, freezing cold and ,,,,,,,,,,,,,oh yeh,,,,,,,,need some more plastic!!!! Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Hi Rory That is one big muckle paperweight to keep on your workbench,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, No chance of your model instructions blowing away!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the proportions and that gives me a good idea as to how to add some detail to the fasteners to see if I can get them looking more like this. I think I will also have a try at carving a plastic one to see how close I can get. It scales out about 6mm by 6mm. What is the thickness of the jaw head? Looks around about 40-50mm. Thanks for the great pictures Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 I know this is a daft question and shows you how observant I was during my time in the TA, but the towing pintles were a standard size for both trucks and the landies, yeh? I tended to do a lot of thinking about the driving of them and the soldiering bit, rather than the techy bits and what if's of breaking down on the road. I have very little skills regarding the mechanics of the vehicles. Wish i had paid more attention, might of saved my self a fortune on car repairs. Was great to get to play with the trucks and if they broke down, someone else fixed them!!!!!! Thanks again Rory and fab pics Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Still working on the King trailer axles 'U' bolts added by pinching the copper wire holding balloons that my kids got in the shopping mall over xmas. What a bad daddy. Had to burst their balloons first!!! Front axle of trailer has the leaf springs fixed directly on top of the axle The rear axle has blocks added to give the rear of the trailer the same ride height as the front The wheels are fitted to plastic tube that is inserted into the trailer axles It's getting there slowly Nige :-H :-H :-H :-H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okdoky Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 I noticed in the pics one of the plates holding the u bolts has split so I will add a thin strip to make up the edge again Nige | | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Holy Nige, I wish I had your skills, fantastic stuff. Dazie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARV Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 (edited) Get on with it ...........work harder .........your slowing up Doing Good Nige...found a little towing eye --so get the big one done TIP....build it up with 3 laminated strips ..... and you will get it to work .....sorry no vid aye BARV Edited January 20, 2008 by BARV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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