Waterworld Hellfire Barge - FINISHED AT LAST !!!

[buzzbomb]

Terrific solution.

One of the Meng modern equipment sets ? You know, those must have accessory sets for any Post Apocalyptic builder.

[Austanker]

Terrific solution.

One of the Meng modern equipment sets ? You know, those must have accessory sets for any Post Apocalyptic builder.

I think it was Zveda or something I threw the box out lol I have a few of the Meng sets tho very handy for sure anyway I have pelican cases of all sizes for yonks now

[Austanker]

More progress

[Steel Penguin]

really coming together well

[Austanker]

Bit more done on the paddle wheel after some test fitting I realised I have entirely not enough wheels for it 
Buying them separate was frikkin costly, I was lucky to land 4 of those Meng sets for not too bad a price.
Wasn't real keen on taking them from my existing stash of unbuilt kits so I thought I would have a crack at casting them and they are turning out pretty good

really coming together well

Cheers it's a slow process as I don't get much time also doing stuff I haven't done before

[buzzbomb]

Casting is good. A few dings and bubbles can easily be used to add character to well used tyres.

This really is coming together well

[Old Wombat]

Bit more done on the paddle wheel after some test fitting I realised I have entirely not enough wheels for it 
Buying them separate was frikkin costly, I was lucky to land 4 of those Meng sets for not too bad a price.
Wasn't real keen on taking them from my existing stash of unbuilt kits so I thought I would have a crack at casting them and they are turning out pretty good

I did offer.

[Austanker]

Very happy with the way the paddle wheel came out, I'm not going to attempt the chains holding the tyres it will do my head in lol I might try thin wire but we might pretend they are bolted on 
Bit of a milestone all the major bits are done time to add details and glue er up

Bit more done on the paddle wheel after some test fitting I realised I have entirely not enough wheels for it 
Buying them separate was frikkin costly, I was lucky to land 4 of those Meng sets for not too bad a price.
Wasn't real keen on taking them from my existing stash of unbuilt kits so I thought I would have a crack at casting them and they are turning out pretty good

I did offer.

Had you down as plan B lol cheers

[Austanker]

Latest work starting to add more details to the truck, the stands that hold it in place , added spikes to the barge, drive system for the paddle wheel
Decided to go with a small diorama base so I have cut the model down to waterline

[buzzbomb]

Lots and lots of wonderfulnessness in there 

[Old Wombat]

 

[zenrat]

Good work there mate.

How is it steered?

[Austanker]

 

Good work there mate.

How is it steered?

Cheers
I believe its by movie magic lol , I've studied it closely and unless there are rudders underneath the barge I don't think they engineered it that far, in the movie the Mariner pulls it off course with his boat , the 50 cal does not rotate but is fixed firing forward

[zenrat]

Good work there mate.

How is it steered?

Cheers
I believe its by movie magic lol , I've studied it closely and unless there are rudders underneath the barge I don't think they engineered it that far, in the movie the Mariner pulls it off course with his boat , the 50 cal does not rotate but is fixed firing forward

I suspected as much.
I suppose they could use jet skis to nudge it in the direction they wanted it to go.
How did/do they steer stern wheeler paddle steamers?  I've never thought about that until now.
Look at that, you've got me pondering.  Well done.

<googles>

Rudders behind the wheel is the answer.  At least in this case.

[Austanker]

well there you go I never knew that myself