Topic: Tamiya Trucks and Trailers (Read 208801 times)

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #325 on:** May 08, 2015, 08:03:31 pm »

Here's the latest state of the model.

She has a new back end with another set of transfers. Just needs the lens bezels to complete.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #326 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:53:25 pm »

As I've come to a stall in the Seabex construction, I thought I might finish off the Fire engine.

To this end, I have wired up the lighting and connected all the flashing sequences. Some were moving out of sync with the camera click, but this will give you an idea.

ballastanksian · « **Reply #327 on:** August 29, 2015, 11:23:53 pm »

Gorgeous model Ken. It's work like this that keeps beckoning to me with its finger of enticement! I would love to do period lorry cabs from the fifties, sixties and seventies but time and money are devoted already to floaty wargamey things.

Brilliant stuff.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #328 on:** August 30, 2015, 09:41:28 am »

Thank you for the comments. Even my Wife likes this one. Pretty, I guess.

I have another new Tamiya but this time a scale 1:14 Volvo truck. It was all built without spraying so that I could get a working 'frame'. I'm now going through the options of 'what to turn it into'. The idea being that I will have a working chassis and rolling stock on which to build something.

( next project lined up for when the Seabex is finished !)

Cheers

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #329 on:** August 30, 2015, 09:44:53 am »

Make it into a sweeper Ken....you know you want to.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #330 on:** August 30, 2015, 09:48:40 am »

Now there's a thought. mmmm!!!.

Any more.

ken

carlmt · « **Reply #331 on:** August 30, 2015, 09:56:39 am »

Is that N...E...O...P...L...A...N.. still on the cards Ken?

essex2visuvesi · « **Reply #332 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:03:58 am »

Dustcart perhaps

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #333 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:07:37 am »

Hi Carl.

It was in the pipeline but stalled when I couldn't find the Revell kit. It's sort of disappeared from the shops.

Your drawings are helpful but nothing beats measuring and calculating from the real thing. Have you still got your unmade one.

nod wink.

regards

ken

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #334 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:09:02 am »

Hi Essex,

Yes that's unusual. Not pretty, but a mechanical challenge.

ken

Netleyned · « **Reply #335 on:** August 30, 2015, 04:39:30 pm »

Recycling Truck Ken
With the side loading and tipping
Three kinds of recycling waste into
Three separate compartments.

Ned

ballastanksian · « **Reply #336 on:** August 30, 2015, 07:02:49 pm »

Taking Ned's idea a little further (obsessive Moi?

) you could crumple up small bits of paper, make small tins from alluminium tube and even make milk bottles etc from clear resin, or just cut up cookie/cake trays into odd shapes such as from the corners, and then you have lots of recycling materials.

In Crewkerne, we have a removals van style one with modified end and sides with openings for operators to throw stuff.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #337 on:** August 30, 2015, 07:11:02 pm »

I prefer to keep my hands clean .................

but keep the ideas coming.

ken

U-33 · « **Reply #338 on:** August 30, 2015, 07:18:45 pm »

Stop mucking about, Ken...do a sweeper. End of story...

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #339 on:** August 30, 2015, 07:23:21 pm »

How about a snow plough ?

ken

Stavros · « **Reply #340 on:** August 30, 2015, 08:20:20 pm »

Then you could clear the drive when it snows then ken and Enjoy yourself doing so

Dave

Mark T · « **Reply #341 on:** August 30, 2015, 08:47:48 pm »

Ken if its a Volvo and you want a real challenge why not copy my truck

carlmt · « **Reply #342 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:09:29 pm »

Quote from: Tug---Kenny on August 30, 2015, 10:07:37 am

Hi Carl.

It was in the pipeline but stalled when I couldn't find the Revell kit. It's sort of disappeared from the shops.

Your drawings are helpful but nothing beats measuring and calculating from the real thing. Have you still got your unmade one. nod wink.

regards

ken

I have Ken - you are quite welcome to borrow it for measuring should you want to mate

I will get around to building it myself one day - looking forward to it actually - but the ferry is taking precedence at the moment.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #343 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:45:18 pm »

Thanks for the offer Carl. Put a hold on it as I'm being challenged here.

ken

carlmt · « **Reply #344 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:51:24 pm »

It's not going anywhere for a while mate

When you are ready...........

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #345 on:** August 30, 2015, 10:54:54 pm »

Hi Mark.

I made one of these last year and still have the pics.

Mark T · « **Reply #346 on:** August 31, 2015, 08:12:10 am »

Ken thats ace! Love the Scania with the double drive axles looks great

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #347 on:** August 31, 2015, 10:55:01 am »

I've made quite a few trucks now. An expensive hobby indeed.

The trailers are even dearer, so I usually scratch build these. Here's a few example of what I've been up to.

U-33 · « **Reply #348 on:** October 31, 2015, 01:15:01 pm »

Here you go, Ken...latest progress on the lowloader. I decided against using X9 on the trailer, so I acquired a second quality tug hull for £20. Trailer bed is now planked, ramps removed, marker lights and flashing beacon installed and working.

Next up is to give the hull a coat of spray red primer, and make the lash downs.

Tug-Kenny RIP · « **Reply #349 on:** October 31, 2015, 08:28:05 pm »

Cor, that's going to look great .

ken

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