Fiat 690T2 Cormach crane

[Barnaba]

Here are some shots of the last truck I'm modelling.
First of all, some shots of the real truck:







Chassis under construction:











...and some shots of the vehicle trying on the cab under construction

[skunk]

Impressive work as we have now come to expect from you, Barnaba. Where does the resin cab come from? Is the modelling paste (?) inside the cabin your way to test the fit?

[austinvfd]

VERY nice frame!! What model year is the prototype?

[Barnaba]

The truck was built in 1969.
The cab comes from a GeG rail one, but has been modified and resin casted; anyway it's not the final one.
The yellow paste is a sort of adhesive cheving gum that I use to test the fit of parts. The cab leans to one side, but it doesn't matter: I just wanted to try the look of the cab on the chassis. The same material is used to fit wheels.

[cfesmire]

Amazing modeling again Barnaba. This looks like a great project. Thanks for sharing.

[eexjoe]

Looks great Barnaba!
Please keep us up to date with your in progress pics.

Joe Enriquez

[Cor_DutchArt]

Barnaba,

This really looks great! Amazing!

Cor.

[Barnaba]

Here I am with a new update. I've made the structure, while I still have to make some details and oil piping and system.

[cfesmire]

Exceptional work again Barnaba. Such an impressive use of different materials. I do so want to see this in paint.

[Barnaba]

I enjoy trying to use the best material for each application. For example I used brass for the boom as it's much rigid than polistyrene and brass square sections are much thin than polistyrene ones.
The only problem I did not consider is that the boom is heavier than the truck chassis (that is made of polistyrene) and it risks overturning. ;D
I'll try to put it right with some lead sheets inside the cab under the seats (the only free room I have), otherwise I'll have to fix the boom withdrawn, working inside the outriggers.

[eexjoe]

The crane looks great Barnaba!
What type of paint do you plan on using out of curiosity to allow free boom movement after painting?

[Barnaba]

All the models I make are static and no movement will be allowed after it's finished. I think no any paint you could use will resist friction either on the boom or cilynders.
Anyway, I'll certainly use enamel or acrylic paint for the model, than I'll weather it.
Are your models usually movable?

[DavidJohnson]

Baranaba,
The detailed fabrications and precision of your modeling is impressive. I too look forward to the finished models, however I most enjoy your photos showing the materials used for fabrication.

Dave

[skunk]

I agree, it is almost a shame to cover all of that beautiful labor up with paint.

[eexjoe]

barnaba said:

All the models I make are static and no movement will be allowed after it's finished. I think no any paint you could use will resist friction either on the boom or cilynders.
Anyway, I'll certainly use enamel or acrylic paint for the model, than I'll weather it.
Are your models usually movable?

Not usually unless it is a dump body or dump trailer.
I was just curious if you went through the trouble of designing your crane to telescope after it was painted or not.
Can't wait to see the finished product.