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rickshaw

#15
January 10, 2016, 03:25:14 PM
Quote from: kerick on January 10, 2016, 07:41:05 AM
That's looking really good! I'll be watching!
Where's the truck trailer from?

It is a Herpa product bought off of Evilbay.  As you can see, I've lengthened it and added a dolly to the front.  I've been looking for a suitable long nosed prime move from the 1960s but been unable to source one.   I am presently working on the launching frame.
How to reduce carbon emissions - Tip #1 - Walk to the Bar for drinks.

loupgarou

#16
January 12, 2016, 03:26:32 AM
Quote from: rickshaw on January 10, 2016, 03:25:14 PM
Quote from: kerick on January 10, 2016, 07:41:05 AM
That's looking really good! I'll be watching!
Where's the truck trailer from?

It is a Herpa product bought off of Evilbay.  As you can see, I've lengthened it and added a dolly to the front.  I've been looking for a suitable long nosed prime move from the 1960s but been unable to source one.   I am presently working on the launching frame.

Try looking at the Roco Minitanks line.
Lots of US military trucks (all long nosed) from the fifties and sixties.
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

zenrat

#17
January 13, 2016, 03:22:56 AM
Roco stuff looks to be HO scale & thus 1/87.
Possibly a bit small?

If you can accept a soviet truck (or are prepared to disguise it) then how about one of the ICM 1/72 range?

http://www.kgwings.com/zil131/zil-131.html
They are finely detailed kits which go together well as long as you pay attention and don't glue the rear diffs in upside down. Ahem...  :bang head:
There are various kits with different bodies (fuel bowser, cargo truck, katushka etc) for each of the chassis they produce.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

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loupgarou

#18
January 13, 2016, 08:32:52 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 13, 2016, 03:22:56 AM
Roco stuff looks to be HO scale & thus 1/87.
Possibly a bit small?


But Rickshaw used an Herpa semitrailer, and Herpa models are in 1/87.
And the Revell Snark is around 1/83 or whereabout.
This Roco would offer both tractor and trailer, but maybe the tractor is too modern.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roco-Minitanks-744485-1-87-M931-US-Army-Semi-Flatbed-Truck-/191206144933?hash=item2c84c63ba5:g:j7gAAOxy0bRTFMmW
Owing to the current financial difficulties, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned off until further notice.

rickshaw

#19
January 13, 2016, 04:07:59 PM
Thanks for the ideas.  I'll think about it.  Most Roco Minitanks stuff is rather highly priced, once you add in P&P costs to downunder.   :banghead:
How to reduce carbon emissions - Tip #1 - Walk to the Bar for drinks.

zenrat

#20
January 14, 2016, 02:14:14 AM
Quote from: loupgarou on January 13, 2016, 08:32:52 AM
Quote from: zenrat on January 13, 2016, 03:22:56 AM
Roco stuff looks to be HO scale & thus 1/87.
Possibly a bit small?


But Rickshaw used an Herpa semitrailer, and Herpa models are in 1/87.
And the Revell Snark is around 1/83 or whereabout.
This Roco would offer both tractor and trailer, but maybe the tractor is too modern.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roco-Minitanks-744485-1-87-M931-US-Army-Semi-Flatbed-Truck-/191206144933?hash=item2c84c63ba5:g:j7gAAOxy0bRTFMmW

:banghead: :banghead:

Thanks. :rolleyes:
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

rickshaw

#21
March 06, 2016, 06:09:39 AM
Finished!








How to reduce carbon emissions - Tip #1 - Walk to the Bar for drinks.

NARSES2

#22
March 06, 2016, 07:16:47 AM
Nice one mate
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PR19_Kit

#23
March 06, 2016, 08:38:47 AM
AWESOME!  :thumbsup: :bow:

That looks tremendous, and looks SO much better with the intake on top too.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

The Chaos

#24
March 06, 2016, 08:45:10 AM
Looks Good

Old Wombat

#25
March 06, 2016, 03:12:52 PM
Nice one, mate! :thumbsup:

May just want to silver out the engine exhaust - it looks a little too orange. :blink:
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Captain Canada

#26
March 06, 2016, 03:51:35 PM
Wow. That's really cool ! love the way the trailer turned out. That thing is huge !

:wub: :bow:
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