Barnaba
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Magirus-Deutz 160 D 15 AK Enel
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Post by Barnaba on Nov 8, 2005 22:32:41 GMT 1
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Lee
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Post by Lee on Nov 9, 2005 4:21:49 GMT 1
Fantastic work! If you told us that the hydraulics worked, I think that I would believe you. ;D Good photos also.
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Barnaba
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Magirus-Deutz 160 D 15 AK Enel
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Post by Barnaba on Nov 9, 2005 11:29:01 GMT 1
Yes, it really works!!! ;D Here are some pics of the painted crane. It's a Fassi F5.2.
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Nov 10, 2005 1:43:20 GMT 1
I cannot think of any suitable superlatives. I don't often find myself at a loss for words, but... it's almost an insult to see you listed as a "junior member". I wish we could give you a ph.d or something. Dont forget the blinker stalks on the steering wheel column. Do you make your own decals as well?
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Post by only87 on Nov 10, 2005 2:56:30 GMT 1
Just WOW! The whole arm is built from scratch? Tell me yes, I still can't believe it, what an awesome construction! What I really like about your models is that you're putting so much energy in those "wallflower" kind of vehicles, that are more interesting in a technical sense than just looks. As far as I can be seen up to now I also admire your weathering talent, just a little here and there, but very effective!
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 10, 2005 14:09:58 GMT 1
Magnificent work Barnaba, what do you use for the hydralic lines that seems to behave so well for you? And I'm curious about that resin chassis in the background.
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Nov 10, 2005 15:08:05 GMT 1
Magnificent work Barnaba, what do you use for the hydralic lines that seems to behave so well for you? If I were to hazard a guess, I'd say copper wire painted flat black.
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Barnaba
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Magirus-Deutz 160 D 15 AK Enel
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Post by Barnaba on Nov 10, 2005 18:23:32 GMT 1
I'm very pleased to see so many replies to my post! Thanks a lot! - Decals are not scratch but custom made from www.decalprint.de . - Hydraulic lines are made of a wire used by 1/43 car modelers for engine spark wires. It comes from a japanise make. Anyway, you can use either copper wire, steel wire or, if you prefer a very nice stuff, let's find a fabric elastic band (like the ones used in the cuffs of a sweatshirt) and unpick it. You'll discover some rubber flex (of different diameter depending on the band) that are very nice for reproducing hydraulic lines. I've used this method in this model: bino.supereva.it/liebherr_a992.htm . -The resin chassis in the background is a 1/35 Corbitt 6 ton US military truck from WW2. -The crane is scratch in evergreen styrene and copper pipes for rams. Here is cab and hood with photoetched Magirus Deutz 160 inscription (these are my first photoetches).
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Post by nickvoges on Nov 10, 2005 19:48:27 GMT 1
Very, very good! I´m impressed. Waiting for new year to see the finished model. nick ingmar
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stanhas87
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Post by stanhas87 on Nov 10, 2005 19:51:38 GMT 1
Dear Barnaba:
So far,I am awed with your creation,specially the working sections of the crane.As far as I knew,only construction vehicles in large scales has so many working features!
Great work,
Nick K
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 10, 2005 22:20:55 GMT 1
Barnaba, thanks for the response on the hydraulic lines. I just noticed the very realistic treatment that you gave the exhaust stack on the Magirus and the p.e. pieces you made for the grille are very well done. Keep up the excellent work and by all means please don't hesitate to share it with us.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Nov 11, 2005 2:59:53 GMT 1
Baranaba, This is true craftsmanship of the working arm and telescoping parts. It brings to mind the patent models required in the early years for a US patent for granting of a patent for mechanical device, but these were generally desktop size. To say your model is impressive is an understatement, and it is a delight to study.
Dave
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Nov 11, 2005 4:03:29 GMT 1
Here is cab and hood with photoetched Magirus Deutz 160 inscription (these are my first photoetches). I remember when you were starting work on that grille, asking for advice on the board. I must say, it turned out better than anyone could have dreamed of! Your first photo-etches? You are a fast learner indeed, they are superb. Would you like to photo-etch a grille for an Alfa Romeo Giulietta 101 Coupé next? I am working on fixing up an Eko but got stuck in the grille, like a bug strayed onto the Via Appia... But seriously, gorgeous work.
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Barnaba
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Post by Barnaba on Nov 11, 2005 15:46:27 GMT 1
I remember when you were starting work on that grille, asking for advice on the board. I must say, it turned out better than anyone could have dreamed of! Your first photo-etches? You are a fast learner indeed, they are superb. Would you like to photo-etch a grille for an Alfa Romeo Giulietta 101 Coupé next? I am working on fixing up an Eko but got stuck in the grille, like a bug strayed onto the Via Appia... But seriously, gorgeous work. Yes, I remember my previous post about the grille ( 87thscale.proboards23.com/index.cgi?board=workbench&action=display&thread=1100817117&page=1 ) ! ;D It was one year ago! Anyway...some words about photo etches: a friend of mine teached me how to draw photoetches by cad; I've drawn the front and back films (A4 size, it's a very long work to complete a A4 film with 1/87 parts!), then I've sent it to a linotypist for printing and then I've sent the print to a photoetching company who made the plates! It's quite a long process, but I think it's impossible to reach the industrial quality making photoetches at home by myself. If I can help you, I can try to draw the grille, but I can't photoetche it by myself.
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Nov 11, 2005 19:12:33 GMT 1
Ok, that's good to know. I can probably draw it myself, my roommates are graphic designers and will probably lend me Corel. I wonder if there are any companies in NY that will do that kind of work? It sometimes seems that "work" itself is extinct in the US, and we are left with lawyers suing each other and waiters serving their tables. However, if there are any linotypists (great word) left I am sure that they are in NY.
Front and back films? Is that in order to achieve the raised lettering?
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