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Rugby

So just when I thought I was finished my daughter spotted that I’d missed finishing the front end of the trailer chassis and improving the tow hitch so will still have that to do this evening before going back to work tomorrow ,, but pretty much finished with the side and rear build spent a couple of hours building the rear light clusters and stowage door, riveted up the new frames and panel details, coupled with of Jerry cans from the bits box thrown in the frame and I’m reasonably happy with it.

Edit- for some reason I am unable to post any pictures,, just keep getting an http error notification,,
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Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Rugby

So seems I have sorted my pic uploading issue,,, must have been a change in the settings after my phone updated, anyway, work on the front of the trailer chassis progressing, had to extend the hitch attachment as after I added the front sole bar sections I’d reduced the turning circle too much. Steps for the tractor unit finally arrived so fitted them along with a large fuel tank behind the wheels,, this still needs the filler spout and cap building but I have all weekend for that. Unfortunately a very cold weekend forecast here so will be a while till I can get a coat of primer on this I fear,,
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Made in ro
Regular Dakkanaut





Madrid, Spain

Looking fantastic!!

Also known as KeiserS! muette is my old name.

I also have a 3d models shop, check it out here! https://cults3d.com/en/users/keiserspandp/creations 
   
Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Rugby

Cheers Muette,,, this one’s got me back in the productive mood,,,

So front chassis, and hitch detail added, landing gear all complete but struggling with the truck unit as it looks unfinished yet can’t seem to work out what’s missing,, also put it next to my other fuel trailer model and it’s not as big as I thought it would be,, may have a rethink and go again with something even bigger for a third one,,, but that’s enough for tonight, too cold in my conservatory to sit still any longer,,
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Made in se
Guard Heavy Weapon Crewman





Sweden

Great work on the tanker trailer !
if it sets into toubble, and your ARV is busy, you can always call on the S.H.A.R.V

33rd Tulean Armoured Cavalry Regiment + support 
   
Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Rugby

Sdkfz- Love the sharv, but surely an atlas would do!!

So the resurrection of old projects continues, after the success of the control and nav panels for my cargo hauler, thought I’d try the same process for my scavenger crawler, this time though I’ve use 1/48 ejection seats instead of building my own, started to build things in modules for ease of construction rather than fighting the whole model,,, test fit in the vehicle and looks ok, still really cold here so not much else getting done today,
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Made in se
Guard Heavy Weapon Crewman





Sweden

Thats looking great ! Love to see how it turns out.

33rd Tulean Armoured Cavalry Regiment + support 
   
Made in us
Ragin' Ork Dreadnought





Deep in the Outer Boroughs of NYC

That's some fantastic looking control panels. And those ejection seats really fit the overall design aesthetic. Nice work.

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Orks-in-Progress, Finished Orks.
Terrain I'm making.
The Darion Sector War Campaign.
Into the Jaws of Hell 40k campaign. 
   
Made in gb
Stealthy Grot Snipa






UK

That's a brilliant creation

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Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Rugby

Cheers guys,,, I must confess I’m am enjoying this as it’s not based on anything in particular.

Had a little tinker earlier in the week and an hour or 2 tonight working on some more interior detail. Started with a bench seat against the engine bulk head and then fashioned a basic table. Then thought you can’t go roaming round the wastes without the means of cooking up some recaf or tanna so pulled together a 2 ring burner and a simple prep counter with cupboard underneath,, even added an extractor for a bit of a laugh,, just need to fashion a cooking pot and kettle now!!
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Made in us
Ragin' Ork Dreadnought





Deep in the Outer Boroughs of NYC

Oh cool, it looks like a roving living space. A stove and cabinets, right? Regardless, that's fantastic detailing.

Waaazag da Kan't Stoppable (ORKS) ~6,000 points
Orks-in-Progress, Finished Orks.
Terrain I'm making.
The Darion Sector War Campaign.
Into the Jaws of Hell 40k campaign. 
   
Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Rugby

Something like that Warboss,,,

Today has been roof detail and installing the ball joint drive ( zinge industries again) between the 2 sections, these just pull apart so can still work on both sections individually. Put some guards over the top to protect them, just spent the last hour being silly making some cups, big sauce pan and a kettle for some more interior detail,,,
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Made in ca
Boosting Ultramarine Biker






Just too awesome! ...and of course its tea.
   
Made in us
Blood Angel Terminator with Lightning Claws






Virginia

First time seeing your blog, I just skimmed it from the beginning (2016!). Firstly you work is great, very inspirational, I love it. Those control consoles are ridiculous! Second, it's inspirational that you keep plugging along, I very much admire that. You work on a project, then get sidelined for a year, then you come back to it. It's the epitome of not failing, you never give up. Makes me feel bad for making excuses to not work on my projects. Keep up the awesome and inspiring work.

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"So if I want to paint my house green, even if everyone else thinks it should be red, guess what? I'm going to paint it Jar-Jar." -George Lucas 
   
Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Rugby

Cheers Tommygun,, worlds of the future still run on tea! Never sure on the need for interior details but couldn’t resist that one,,,

Jabba,, and welcome aboard. Thanks for the very kind and motivating words, glad you like it all.
   
Made in gb
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Rugby

A little more progress on the wasteland crawler and playing with an idea that will be useful on a number of projects. Before mounting the rear body I thought it needs a crane and some stabilising feet,, as I said earlier I like parts on my models to move so this leg slides in and out the body on a 5mm square tube, the inner 4mm section slides out and can then rotate 90* to lower the foot to the ground. The foot is off a dune crawler and I’ve fashioned a working pivot on the joint, needs some minor ram detail or something along those lines as well as rivets but too cold and late today,,
Have a good week all,,
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander






Pretty neat detail. And very good execution.

~6740 build and painted
769 build and painted
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Made in gb
Dakka Veteran




Rugby

Thanks,,

With it raining pretty hard this evening a slight change to my plans. Managed to get the second stabiliser built, took some pre install shots this time so you can see how I put this together. The feet are now attached properly on both sides and I made a start on the crane base as well. Trying to work out how to install some magnets without destroying everything else in the process so i can slide the crane across the back without it falling off,,,,,,
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Boom! Leman Russ Commander





United States


_Very_ detailed work! My hat is off to you guys that can cut styrene clean and accurate!

"He fears his fate too much, or his desserts are small, who will not put it to a single touch; to win- or lose- it all."

Montrose Toast


 
   
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Fixture of Dakka





Surrey, BC - Canada

Wow, some fantastic detailing there Alaricuk.

Cheers,

CB

   
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Guard Heavy Weapon Crewman





Sweden

Great detailwork Mate !!

33rd Tulean Armoured Cavalry Regiment + support 
   
 
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