stenfalk Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Hi guys, My name is Torsten, i am 51 years old and come from Germany. I registered in this forum because I am very interested in American Big Rigs of the 50s to the 80s and the quality of the models presented here is unique. At the same time, i hope to be able to get expert answers with one or the other question about these great trucks. Originally i'm a figure sculptor in scale 1/72, i created animal figures for diorama and architectural modeler (www.stenfalk.de). Unfortunately, due to painful problems with my hands, I'm currently forced to think a little "bigger", but I don't want to give up my 1/72 scale. That's why I'm now trying to build a small fleet of Peterbilt, Kenworth, Marmon etc. through conversions or scratches, because unfortunately the model building market does not offer a lot of building kits. It is not easy in Germany to get helpful material such as plans or dimensions - maybe i will find some support in my concern here. Kind regards, Torsten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Welcome Torsten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Welcome to the forum Torsten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Welcome to the board! I’m an American but lived in Pirmasens when I was a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 Welcome Torsten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenfalk Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 Many thanks for the friendly welcome! I will endeavor to provide you with some photos of my current projects soon. I am currently working on three cabs, Marmon HDT AC/BC-86, Kenworth K100 and Mack Superliner. Because I'm considering giving some of these models in silicone molds and later making 2 or 3 resin casts, the work is slow. I have to work very well thought out to prepare replication as simply as possible. That means, I cannot complete a cabin in one piece, but have to manufacture individual assemblies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldiablo78 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Welcome Torsten and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky1943 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Wilkommen Torsten! - I have now exhausted my German. You have heard of Italeri? They have a lot of big rigs, and most of them being European. You might find something you like. Italeri.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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