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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 05:21 AM UTC
This is a Scania 142h tractor with trailer. Try trailer is modified from an Italeri container kit. The bed was scratchbuilt. The tractor chassi was slightly stretched to accommodate the trailer. Some of the the extra details were modified from other kits and/or scratchbuilt. The boom cradle was scratchbuilt from balsa wood. The boom itself, is actually a childs toy I dismantled and heavily modified with scratchbuilt parts.
I do not own an airbrush, so all my models are done with a spray can.








































ChurchSTSV
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 05:50 AM UTC
So these are just pictures of a real truck.

Isn't there supposed to be a model in the pictures?

betheyn
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 06:17 AM UTC

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So these are just pictures of a real truck.

Isn't there supposed to be a model in the pictures?


That's what I thought, then noticed its mounted on a bit of wood.
Absouloutly outstanding work Charles.
Can you send some pics in for a front page feature please.
Andy
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 06:46 AM UTC

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So these are just pictures of a real truck.

Isn't there supposed to be a model in the pictures?


That's what I thought, then noticed its mounted on a bit of wood.
Absouloutly outstanding work Charles.
Can you send some pics in for a front page feature please.
Andy


Thanks Andy. Glad you bpth like it. I'm away on vacation. Would it be ok, if you just download the photos from this thread? Or do you need larger photo sizes?
Littorio
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 07:02 AM UTC
Great work Charles, I also thought that it was a real truck until I saw the wood grain in the third picture. Simply outstanding.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 07:42 AM UTC
Charles,
I also thought the same that somehow you photographed the real truck, then using Photoshop or another editing program, just combined those pictures with that wooden base.

You work is beyond words, both in detailing and weathering. Truly an exceptional model.

Joel
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 09:13 AM UTC

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Great work Charles, I also thought that it was a real truck until I saw the wood grain in the third picture. Simply outstanding.


So kind of you. Thank you kindly.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 09:14 AM UTC

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Charles,
I also thought the same that somehow you photographed the real truck, then using Photoshop or another editing program, just combined those pictures with that wooden base.

You work is beyond words, both in detailing and weathering. Truly an exceptional model.

Joel


Thank you kindly Joel. I am honored you liked my builds. Kind of you to say these words.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 09:40 AM UTC
Charles,
Believe me, you're one exceptional builder.
Joel
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 10:40 AM UTC

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Charles,
Believe me, you're one exceptional builder.
Joel


Thank you Joel. Appreciate the warm sentiment.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 11:43 AM UTC

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So these are just pictures of a real truck.

Isn't there supposed to be a model in the pictures?



yep I fell for this as well, damn this is one fantastic model!
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 12:40 PM UTC
Struth!

I thought it was a real truck too at first glance!

Well done Charles!
ti
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 04:38 PM UTC

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So these are just pictures of a real truck.

Isn't there supposed to be a model in the pictures?



yep I fell for this as well, damn this is one fantastic model!


You this type of comment is the best a modeler can receive. I thank you for that.
ti
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 04:40 PM UTC

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Struth!

I thought it was a real truck too at first glance!

Well done Charles!


I bow with a humbleness in my heart. Thanks a million.
betheyn
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 06:57 PM UTC

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So these are just pictures of a real truck.

Isn't there supposed to be a model in the pictures?


That's what I thought, then noticed its mounted on a bit of wood.
Absouloutly outstanding work Charles.
Can you send some pics in for a front page feature please.
Andy


Thanks Andy. Glad you bpth like it. I'm away on vacation. Would it be ok, if you just download the photos from this thread? Or do you need larger photo sizes?


Hi Charles,
Larger photos would be better. It can wait until your back off your holiday if that helps.
Thanks, Andy
ti
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 11:22 PM UTC
Alright Andy. How large do you want them? The ones in thread are around 1025x768, if I'm not mistaken.
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 01:08 AM UTC
Charles,
How about doing an article or two on how you achieve your incredible weathering effects? You managed to fool everyone here at 1st glance.

Even the inside of the bucket looks so real it's not even funny.

We could all benefit from your expertise.

Joel
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 04:24 AM UTC

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Charles,
How about doing an article or two on how you achieve your incredible weathering effects? You managed to fool everyone here at 1st glance.

Even the inside of the bucket looks so real it's not even funny.

We could all benefit from your expertise.

Joel


Hi Joel. I can do that. Its pretty simple. Will put something together. Thank yoy for your interest.
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 04:24 AM UTC
Absolutely stunning! Even the color of wooden cribbing material is perfect and the saw marks are perfectly scaled. I bow down to the master.

Edit: Do you have any pictures taken during construction?
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 04:36 AM UTC

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Absolutely stunning! Even the color of wooden cribbing material is perfect and the saw marks are perfectly scaled. I bow down to the master.


Thank yoy kindly. I am glad you think I am a master but I'm still learning. My appreciation regardless.
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 09:27 AM UTC

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Alright Andy. How large do you want them? The ones in thread are around 1025x768, if I'm not mistaken.

Hi,
1200x800 please, and a little text for the feature if you would be so kind.
I am totally with Joel on you writing an "how too" on your weathering techniques, it would be fascinating and a excellent tutorial on the subject.
Andy
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 07:38 PM UTC
Beautiful work Charles, once again you have created a true gem. I look forward to seeing this as a feature, and definitely some tutorials on your various techniques would be brilliant!

Cheers, D
ti
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 08:52 PM UTC

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Alright Andy. How large do you want them? The ones in thread are around 1025x768, if I'm not mistaken.

Hi,
1200x800 please, and a little text for the feature if you would be so kind.
I am totally with Joel on you writing an "how too" on your weathering techniques, it would be fascinating and a excellent tutorial on the subject.
Andy


Alright Andy. Will put something together when I get back from vacation. I appreciate your interest.
ti
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 - 09:59 PM UTC

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Beautiful work Charles, once again you have created a true gem. I look forward to seeing this as a feature, and definitely some tutorials on your various techniques would be brilliant!

Cheers, D


Thank you kindly Damian. Appreciate your interest in the matter.
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