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Post by Christian on Jan 24, 2011 0:48:16 GMT 1
Since I've been looking for more ways to configure the Roco piece I immediately thought of your trucks when I came across this relic. It was abandoned on one of the most remote places of the planet (Rudolf Island, Russia).
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Post by hemicuda on Jan 24, 2011 3:03:15 GMT 1
Since I've been looking for more ways to configure the Roco piece I immediately thought of your trucks when I came across this relic. It was abandoned on one of the most remote places of the planet (Rudolf Island, Russia). Wow, Chester's work is now influencing where people abandon vehicles!! ;D ;D
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Post by cfesmire on Jan 25, 2011 1:49:43 GMT 1
Heh heh, very good. And thanks Christian, I now know what to do with my next Zis-5
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Post by cfesmire on Feb 15, 2011 0:58:40 GMT 1
Well I didn't go for the totally abandoned look here but built this to replace a piece sold at the Springfield show. Again the wrecker unit is scratch built from styrene.
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Post by hemicuda on Feb 16, 2011 1:50:19 GMT 1
As always, a beauty!!
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Post by Jeroen van der Ven on Feb 16, 2011 19:59:50 GMT 1
Looks great! Can you telle me where the gear from the crane is coming from? Jeroen
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Post by cfesmire on Feb 16, 2011 23:19:20 GMT 1
Thanks guys. Jeroen, Those pieces come from Vector Cut ( vectorcut.com ). They are laser cut reinforced cardstock. I took some samples to Springfield of some of their work and the conclusion among many that viewed them were that the process was superior to photo etching. You see, p.e. can only etch two levels of cut whereas the laser cutting can etch multiple levels even rounded surfaces. Visit their web site and expect to be amazed. You can view some of their painted pieces on the previous page here on the REO Comet as well as these:
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Post by Jeroen van der Ven on Feb 17, 2011 21:00:14 GMT 1
Thanks, it looks great. I will order some. I need the gear for two cranes from the fire brigade. But the other parts are perfect to put on a pick up or small truck. Here in Europe you find only lasercut by some buildings from Busch and Faller. For vehicles it's always foto etched. Jeroen
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 2, 2011 22:44:19 GMT 1
Thought I'd add this one. It is one of those really cheap 55-56 Fords from Life Like Scenic Masters that come 2 in a package for about $8 so no real loss here if the weathering doesn't turn out right. The wheels and chassis are from Athearn and the bed is scratched out. I removed the grille and replaced the headlamp surrounds and added a radiator.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 16, 2011 23:24:43 GMT 1
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Post by Thomas on Mar 17, 2011 23:33:17 GMT 1
I love that DM800, looks like it should. Looks like a tough working rig. Your weathering is always stunning. Weathering is something I still got to learn.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 20, 2011 17:40:15 GMT 1
The Jordan Model TT with a few modifications. Removed the doors and hood sides, mounted the little flathead that comes with the kit. Then took the sides from the '22 Packard stake bed, cut them down (I actually made two beds from the one Packard kit, another to show soon). And finally covered the roof with 1 ply tissue and put a few minor rips in it.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 23, 2011 19:16:48 GMT 1
Here's the other of the two beds I made from the Packard. The Ford AA from Jordan in a dump.
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Post by perez on Mar 24, 2011 0:24:30 GMT 1
Another big Mack, the DM800 in a prime mover. The solid resin cab, wheels, fuel tanks, and battery boxes are from Ralph Ratcliffe Models. The chassis is Roco and the headache rack and winch are scratch built. I used the photo etched diamond plate from Plano for the rear fenders and crossover deck. Really nice quality brass from those folks. Been doing something a little different with my black finishes lately that seems to be turning out OK. I base paint the model with RR tie brown, when dry I brush the finish coat which is the dirty turp that I use to clean brushes, with a little engine black mixed in. While still wet, blow with the airbrush (no paint). Just hints of the brown come through. Goodness Chester!!!! I so LOVE this Mack!!!! once again u proved that you are a weathering master! those ratcliffe wheels are awesome. I would like to get some myself but my biggest concern is where to get axles and drilling holes exactly in the center on the back of the wheels to fit the axles. i want to see my truck run smoothly without limping. I love the ford and the weathering as well.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 27, 2011 15:04:48 GMT 1
One more Jordan Model T.
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