In addition to my farm diorama (which is stalled due to lack of acreage) I also like to build 1:25 plastic models. Pretty sure I've posted my '50 Chevy 3100 pickup that I modified to a NAPCO 4WD conversion.
Last Winter I started on a quest to convert this:
Into a replica of this:
Known locally as a "pulp truck" they're a stretched straight truck with a tag axle and a log loader. I wanted a challenge rather than just building a "shake the box" like a bajillion others.
Many parts made on the 3D printer, frame stretched 6 actual inches, entire loader built from scratch using printed parts and standard plastic shapes.
That's as far as I got last Winter, but the last week or so I've dug it back out and continued with it:
I'm "weathering" it as I go to create the look of a well used but well-maintained truck. Long way to go yet, but feels good to get back at it.
Last Winter I started on a quest to convert this:
Into a replica of this:
Known locally as a "pulp truck" they're a stretched straight truck with a tag axle and a log loader. I wanted a challenge rather than just building a "shake the box" like a bajillion others.
Many parts made on the 3D printer, frame stretched 6 actual inches, entire loader built from scratch using printed parts and standard plastic shapes.
That's as far as I got last Winter, but the last week or so I've dug it back out and continued with it:
I'm "weathering" it as I go to create the look of a well used but well-maintained truck. Long way to go yet, but feels good to get back at it.