JukkaT Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Hi all! First post here, so I apologize for bad English History: During WW2 gasoline was rationed and in short supply. In Great Britain, United States, Germany and Finland, large numbers of such generators were constructed or improvised to convert wood and coal into fuel for vehicles. Commercial generators were in production before and after the war for use in special circumstances or in distressed economies. This is the story of expropriated car by Finnish Army during Continuation War 1941-44 starting 2door body shell generator build basically by scratch Edited February 8, 2013 by JukkaT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukkaT Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 roof rack doors wasn`t in the proper position painted body with a roof tarp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukkaT Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 gas generator ready to attach yellow war time license plate and some sneak peak at front of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fine89 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 that is way to cool! nice job. But what I really want to know is, whats under the tarp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukkaT Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 that is way to cool! nice job. But what I really want to know is, whats under the tarp? there`s chopped wood for generator and spare tire etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 That is pretty cool Jukka. A very unique subject, and great scratchbuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 awsome !!actually saw a piece obout these cars believe on top gear uk ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot90 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Great job..!! well done.. What did you use to make your tarp..? I'm having a heck of a time finding a material to lay down realistically. cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Julia, that is really neat!Sorry meant to type Jukka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 this is really neet! Does anyone know how the generator works? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Very cool.I have seen a few pictures of cars with these on them but didn't know what they were, there is some pretty cool history behind this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukkaT Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Long time no see Well my project delayed for quite a while, but 2017 kicked my butt and deadline for this diorama is february 18 at local model show. Jimmy Flintstones two figures going to be finnish war-era drivers at cigarette break. first coat dry mud painted airbrush. then wet muddy. I use Baking soda mixture and brush. 96% completed. Some minor details still to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 So very realistic looking. I'm impressed by the Boiler power plant. The four door conversion and the weathering looks perfect. Just when you think life is hard you can look at this and be thankful for not being there at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedd60 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) The attached are vids of old trucks and a '37 Chevy with gasifiers. These might make good subjects for a build. Edited January 25, 2017 by tedd60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I would never have imagined vehicles like this had you not shared your build here. Very well done, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Very interesting build. The weathering is superb and your scratchbuilding skills are outstanding. I saw one of these recently on the Discovery Channel's "Mountain Men". Eustice, who lives in the North Carolina mountains built a similar contraption to power his pick-up. Amazingly it did work. Keep those updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Cool,and very well done, all over!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Simply amazing !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 What an unusual subject and simply great weathering job.Interesting, backing soda and brush for the heavy stuff ... I have one on the bench I'll have to try that on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Here's a little more reference on a similar vehicle I found at the Petersen Automotive Museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 love the dirt ! really brings it to life , you can almost see it driving over dirt roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 This is really exceptional. I like the hobo addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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