tiking Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 You gotta be kiddin' me, Man....This is awesome.....You've got a serious weathering talent.....This is one of the most original pieces of work I've seen....Just beautiful.....I mean.....It looks so real.....Awesome work, Man.....hahaha! Thanks man. Glad you approve. Makes all the hard work worrh it. Although, I might have another tractor for the trailer. But we'll see after I'm done building it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Albsolutely beutiful & relistic. I am jealous of your weathering techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 18, 2015 Author Share Posted December 18, 2015 Thanks buddy; I am still learning and never seem to reach that pinnacle point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Wow. At first all the amazing weathering and scratchbuilding I'm seeing around here was discouraging. But now I'm seeing it all as more inspiring. Time to up my game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 This is an incredible build. The whole thing looks so real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Thanks guys. Much appreciated. ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Since these pics were taken I have since removed the trailer support stands and placed them under the front side of the trailer. Apparently it made the trailer wider according to EU trailer regulations. I also removed the box and placed at the front end. Looked much better. I've also added other details. Working on concrete or steel slab loads for this trailer now. Will post updated pics when all is done. Thanks for looking. Edited December 31, 2015 by tiking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Um this is awesome, the truck is really cool then I get to the trailer and you just blew me away.........WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Glad you approve Dan. I will be building another tractor for this trailer. I already got one in mind. Mean while I am in the process of adding the steel loads and chaining them up. As mentioned in my ealier post, I have already made some changes to certain details. So, I will post when it is done. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Hi guys. Here are the some pics of what was done to the trailer since the last time I posted. As mention before, I had removed the electrical box and support stands to the front of the trailer. I also added a fire extinguisher. Instead of concrete slabs I decided to go with steel slabs, Only two. I think I will build a third sheet. Why steel? Well. I saw a haul with several large steel plates being transported in a similar manner and thought I would go for the 'not-so-normal' look, instead. You know me. Different is my middle name. I know there are standard trailers for concrete slabs and steel plates and slabs. But I found out that certain companies, in rare instances, use by any means necessary, quick and unconventional methods in transporting goods, if time was of an essence. I too have seen weird setups that just proves to me that transport methods do differ. Now, if they do not adhere to the EU regulation code; then that's another issue all together. The sheet of steel were made from cardboard. The chain tensioners were scratch built. I am contemplating building another short base tractor 2x4 tractor for this trailer. I already have one in mind. Not too sure. But I will build it and see if it suits it better. If not, I will stick to the one I already have. ---------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Excellent job on the trailer & the weathering on the steel. It looks very realistic. I think I'm putting that flooring down in my kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Good Gravy !!!! That load looks AWESOME !!!!! Very nice work.....You made those pieces of steel out of CARDBOARD !!??? WOW !!!! That looks REAL.....Outstanding work....And the chains and binders and straps look just as good.....Awesome.... Edited January 4, 2016 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Good Gravy !!!! That load looks AWESOME !!!!! Very nice work.....You made those pieces of steel out of CARDBOARD !!??? WOW !!!! That looks REAL.....Outstanding work....And the chains and binders and straps look just as good.....Awesome....yeah man. Not difficult to do at all. I've been asked by many to do a little article on how i achieved it. I will let u know when I complete it. I have not started on it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Jim. The floor can wait.☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Good Gravy !!!! That load looks AWESOME !!!!! Very nice work.....You made those pieces of steel out of CARDBOARD !!??? WOW !!!! That looks REAL.....Outstanding work....And the chains and binders and straps look just as good.....Awesome....exactly my words!!! I thought the stell plates were made of thin sheets of rusted steel - but cardboard???Awesome weathering on load and trailer !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Thanks for that comment. I did not think I would be able to replicate steel using cardboard when I first thought of the idea but I was stubborn about it. Glad I gave it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 great work ! it looks very realistic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thank you again Gino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Spectacular model, by far one of the most realistic I've ever seen. If photographed in daylight on an appropriate base, it would be almost impossible to tell it from the real thing, and that's about the highest compliment I can pay any model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Spectacular model, by far one of the most realistic I've ever seen. If photographed in daylight on an appropriate base, it would be almost impossible to tell it from the real thing, and that's about the highest compliment I can pay any model.Thanks. That is enough for me.☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Top class job on everything. It´s as realistic as it can be. And cool idea with the load set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Absolutely stunning....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Thanks for looking fellas. Appreciate the visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Great job on this build. The weathering is very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiking Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Great job on this build. The weathering is very realistic.Much appreciated. I am in the process of building the second tractor for this trailer. A Scania 144l 530hp model. I think it will go together better than the 142H tractor. I will use the 142H for another trailer which i will build for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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