Boom Haul
The tractor was a normal 6×4 Scania flatbed when I bought it. I modified it by removing the flatbed an adding a fifth wheel and some other details to make a tractor version. The trailer started as a container trailer or semi- trailer which I converted to a flatbed with some scratch building involved. The boom on the trailer itself was taken from a toy excavator. I modified the boom with parts, detailing it with hydraulics and such. The cradle was also scratch built in balsa wood.
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Craig Abrahamson said on November 13, 2017
Yet another amazing piece of modeling, Charles….and I don’t need any WIP pics, either. You are the MAN..!!
Don’t think I’ve ever seen such detail put into any dioramas like THIS puts forth..!!
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Thanks Craig. Njaaa. I just thought you would like to see curiosity sake. 😉
Rob Pollock said on November 13, 2017
Love these civilian setups. Great looking model(s).
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Thank you Rob.
Stephen W Towle said on November 13, 2017
1st impression. That’s not a model. Darn railing gave it away.
The painting,the grunge on the paint, the mud, and the dirt and grime all make the model look real world. Some strong work and a strong candidate for model of the month Charles. Looking forward to seeing your next build.
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Hahaha! Thanks buddy. You made my day.
Jeff Bailey said on November 13, 2017
WoW! You CAN NOT tell it’s a model! Stunningly beautiful, Charles!
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Appreciate it Jeffry.
Greg Kittinger said on November 13, 2017
Charles, you are a master of realism! I love the way that the models, the toy piece and the scratch built stuff all mesh perfectly. These photos would easily convince someone you were taking pics of the real thing and they trying to convince people you built them as models!
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Thank you for the uplifting words Greg.
Anthony Conway said on November 13, 2017
Top class model. Hats off.
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Regards Anthony. Thanks.
Anthony Conway said on November 13, 2017
I dont think ive seen a more realistic finish.
Charles King said on November 19, 2017
Thank you Anthony. Natural lighting makes a diorama stick out more realistically than unnatural lighting.
Ulf Lundberg said on November 13, 2017
Having seen this, and Charles’ other models, live at the 08-Open in Stockholm, I can attest, that they are as convincing when you see them live, as they are on these photos. Welcome to imodeler Charles! Nice to see you here.
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Thank you Ulf. Nice seeing you herr as well.
Julian Shawyer said on November 13, 2017
Superb weathering
Charles King said on November 13, 2017
Thanks a lot.
Dirk Derks said on November 14, 2017
Hello Charles,
This goes for all your work. STUNNING.
The finish is a very true example how to weather your models.
Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Charles King said on November 14, 2017
Thank you kindly Dirk. I do appreciate your honest comment.