tiking Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) This is 50% done. I still need some weathering done to it and need to build the trailer. So you can call this work in progress. The tractor is 95% done. Still experimenting with different weathering techniques and some more detailing, like wind deflectors for the front etc.. I'm kinda jumping between projects. so the trailer is still in the planning stages. So here are the pics of the tractor so far: Edited February 13, 2016 by tiking
Tesla Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 The weathering reflects a truck that has worked hard...looks great!
Renegade Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Amazing weathering, but the Michelin Man should be getting another spare instead of riding lookout !
Petetrucker07 Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 That blown tire looks, well, blown. I've seen enough of them to know what they look like, and they look just like that. Great build.
Jonj238 Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Amazing weathering and attention to detail. I like the tire on the truck that is about to have a blow out. I've always wanted to do a "used" look truck but lack the skill.Where did you find airline hose connectors with so much detail?
tiking Posted November 7, 2015 Author Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks. That was taken from another kit. I had it in my box of misc. Stuff.
David G. Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Excellent weathering and distressing! In the right setting it could pass for the real thing.David G.
ZIL 111V Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Beautiful work! love the Long wheelbase frame...Did the frame/kit come from the "Canvas" Scania kit?
tiking Posted November 7, 2015 Author Posted November 7, 2015 Beautiful work! love the Long wheelbase frame...Did the frame/kit come from the "Canvas" Scania kit?it is actually the flatbed platform wheel base version i used. But i know the one you are referring to. It is the older kit. Although Italeri is notories for using the same kits over and over again. ☺
kilrathy10 Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) That is an amazing piece of work.....I dig that blown tire.....That's something I've NEVER seen anyone do and do WELL....That looks incredibly real.....As does the rest of the weathering on the tractor.....I'm taken aback by what I see, here.....I have 2 of those flatbed Scanias and was trying to figure out what to do with them.....This is a nice idea....Although, I think I'd do a "clean" version with a different cab, this one knocks it out the park.....AWESOME!!!!! Edited November 7, 2015 by kilrathy10
tiking Posted November 8, 2015 Author Posted November 8, 2015 Thsnks a million kilrathy10. Much appreciated by the uplifting comment.
tiking Posted December 17, 2015 Author Posted December 17, 2015 I have been working on the trailer for the Scania 142H long based chassi for some time now. So far this is where I am. I have finally added the side wind deflectors, which I painted black. I also toned down some of the weathering on the passenger side. Still have a little toning down near the windshield as well. The trailer was scratch built and it is 90% complete. I have to add more details and a bit more subtle weathering around the trailer. I tried to make it look somewhat out dated by design but yet have a kinda modern feel to the rest of the overall look. I decided on the mix color combo; has the trailer, had been painted unprofessionally several times during its hard course life. Secondly, I wanted it to be different and stand out. I am making the precast concrete slabs that will eventually be placed on the trailer when done..I am experimenting with various materials. The ones you see in the pics are made from posterboards. We will see what I end up using. The trailer has rest mounts for four precast slabs, which in turn can double up on each mount depending on thickness of the precast slab.So I hope you like the trailer and the overall look of this tractor/trailer combo so far. ---------------------------- -------------------------------
kilrathy10 Posted December 18, 2015 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.....
redneckrigger Posted December 18, 2015 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.....X2!!!!!!!
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