1941 Chevrolet house truck

[Big Messer]

Just got a 1941 Chevrolet 1/16 scale fire dept pump truck (probably an Ertl copy) with missing parts for $9.99 so I am going to turn into a house truck, pretty much like the one I posted before, but far more detailed. Plans are not final yet, will make a paper mockup first to see how things look. Probably to make smooth sides to imitate plywood and metal panels roof. Also want to make a detailed interior. Materials to be used would be thin plywood, styrene and/or aluminum sheet. Ideas that would make sense welcomed but will be subject to approval by management.

[Big Messer]

The thing will be a 18" monstrosity. Want to keep the cab red with the lettering. Rear verandah will be foldable up with handrails (brass?) that will be collapsible flat before raising it with a roll canopy on top. Check scribbled notes scattered all over. Will have an opening on the rear cab wall to go into the house.

Edited September 22 by Big Messer

[Big Messer]

Thanks

Edited September 22 by Big Messer

[Glassparman]

That is some awesome planning! I would have just started building and torn it apart 14 times until I get it right. I have a lot to learn from modelers like you

[Big Messer]

1 hour ago, Glassparman said:

That is some awesome planning! I would have just started building and torn it apart 14 times until I get it right. I have a lot to learn from modelers like you

Trying to design it like a full-size one. Currently making a light cardboard mockup to see how things look. Made it 1 ft lower, 12' currently.

Edited Thursday at 01:20 PM by Big Messer