WIP Köln truck
The chassis has some parts moulded on already. Naturally one piece is already broken off.
The gearbox looks quite alright
The exhaust pipes were moulded together
So I split them
The tip needed some putty, but came out nicely
The seats needed a backing too, probably never to be seen
The mount for the rear fender are frustratingly in the way for cleaning up the frame
So I got them out of the way
I replaced the plastic with 2mm brass rod and 1mm styrene sheet
Looks much better
Sanding the styrene to some identical pieces
The seam lines were impossible to fix
So I split the tank again and cut the other half from the frame
Internal strengthening of the tank
Dry fit. It will all be painted aluminium
Trying to line up the cab
All parts cut, sanded and thrown in one bag. Puzzle time later
All 10 parts need to be just right
A few days later. It took just under 4 hours to get everything glued just right.
All parts are bamboo-ed. Repurposing the box for sorting issues
Primer is on!
Tamiya bright red
Zero interior stone grey
Airbrushed Tamiya aluminium, thinned with slt
The Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch with white, 50/50 and lightened some
Especially for Bozzer, a bit of colour
Ready to operate!
Black!
I like it
No masking tape was harmed in this production
Commentaires
13 16 June, 18:26
Martin OostromI spent a couple of hours cleaning up some parts that I cut of the frame
22 June, 18:33
BozzerThese curbside chassis, really upset me. Just like the Volvo VN. If the manufacturer, went to the trouble, of making an engine, and separate frame parts, with other kits, then why would they cheap out, on kits like these? I love what you're doing with this though. Keep the pictures coming, buddy 👍
22 June, 19:35
Martin OostromI didn't put up pictures of all the cutting and sanding. A summary:
All parts are cut, sanded and glued where possible. Only a few drops of filler were needed.
The cab consists of 10 parts that need to be positioned just right. **** job, but I think I managed.
Next up: Primer.
18 July, 09:20
Martin OostromAnd primer is on after a monster session. 200ml primer + 50ml SLT = just enough.
Primer is zero paints grey. But a dirty grey.
18 July, 16:16
Martin OostromTamiya Bright Red for the chassis and Zero stone grey as main colour for the interior
19 July, 13:51
Martin OostromThe Zero stone grey was a bit depressing, so I mixed a batch 50/50 with white to lighten things up a bit.
Tamiya aluminium was airbrushed, and Tamiya black as well.
Done with airbrushing for now. Letting the paint cure before decalling.
20 July, 14:19
BozzerThat's pretty good moulding. I thought they were PE mate.
I'll get some pictures up myself, tomorrow, of what I've been up to?
It's been a rollercoaster, that's for sure!
20 July, 21:50
