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
This took over two hours. The indents were larger than the decals liked.
On the nose
These should have been done before glueing the grille in place
To show the size of the decal sheets
The roof should be 6 decals. But the biggest shred in 4, so I make it 9 😉
This side is done
I opened the grille
Started on the starboard side
And the cab is done. Two more decals on the aero package around the front corners. I can’t find a decal for below the window
Commenti
27 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
GoldmanGreat progress with the DAF
I do hope Revell will re-release all of its classic and colorful kits like this one. It will looks amazing with all the decals.
30 July, 07:16
Martin OostromStarted with the decals. They're a bit older and fragile. Should have read the instructions better. Would have made life a bit easier now.
I don't know what Revell were thinking, but some of the curves are too steep for these decals. It takes a lot of softener, a hairdryer and a boatload of patience to get them right. Even then they tore in places. And I've only done 5 pieces.
30 July, 17:09
BozzerSorry to hear about your bad experience mate.
However, it's definitely made a difference, and I know, that it looks bloody fantastic!
This is why I'm not a big fan of decals. It's the worst part of any build, for me. Hence why I push myself, with my airbrushing? But, I have to be in the correct mood, in the correct conditions.
The decals on my Turnpiker, were terrible. The amount of decals softener that I used, started to affect the clear coat. Next time, I'm going to airbrush everything, and then put them both together, so you guys can give me your honest verdict.
But to try and airbrush those beautiful decals, that you have there, would take me years!
Do you think, you would have been better trying to copy them on your own decal paper, and trying it that way?
30 July, 17:51
bughunterWhat I hate most about working with decals is the fact that there are no spare ones (at least for older, no more available kits).
So I wish you a huge amount of patience and luck! Take care, it will look great 👍
30 July, 18:02
Martin OostromThe overall quality of the decals is well enough. Thin, almost no decal film on the edges. It's just that on the rear of the cab, the trenches are so deep. Luckily this is the only part that has this. The roof has some extending bits, but there are seperate decals for those.
My life would have been a bit easier if I'd read the instructions more carefully. Revell wants you to decal some pieces, before glueing. That way all edges are nicely covered. I'm an advanced modeler, so I just did my thing...
The artwork on this one is a bit too complicated to airbrush, it would take me more than a few years.
It might take some time, but I'll finish this job in the end 😄
30 July, 18:10
GoldmanBefore starting to use a complex or questionable decal sheet I take a high resolution photo of it with my phone (an old school flat-bed scanner will be even better). My reasoning is that if I mess the decals I would be able to print a new sheet somehow. Luckily never had to actually test this theory so far...
30 July, 19:07
Martin OostromRTFM is overrated.
Good idea Goldman. Should give that a go on future builds.
31 July, 19:01
BozzerCracking job, on that cab, mate!
I'm glad you opened up the grill, it makes a hell of a difference!
Take your time with this now, because it'd be a shame if something went wrong, at the final fence?
This was always destined to be an epic build. I can't wait to see it married upto the trailer
3 August, 09:15
Martin OostromI found the missing decal for on the nose. That'll need placing and then it's onto the trailer
3 August, 14:05
Christian WWhen I see the decal work I know, why I'm not building racecars. I'd going crazy with all the roundings and millions of decals.
5 August, 05:01
