Boom Haul
The tractor was a normal 6x4 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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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..!
Thanks Craig. Njaaa. I just thought you would like to see curiosity sake. 😉
Love these civilian setups. Great looking model(s).
Thank you Rob.
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.
Hahaha! Thanks buddy. You made my day.
WoW! You CAN NOT tell it's a model! Stunningly beautiful, Charles!
Appreciate it Jeffry.
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!
Thank you for the uplifting words Greg.
Top class model. Hats off.
Regards Anthony. Thanks.
I dont think ive seen a more realistic finish.
Thank you Anthony. Natural lighting makes a diorama stick out more realistically than unnatural lighting.
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.
Thank you Ulf. Nice seeing you herr as well.
Superb weathering
Thanks a lot.
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.
Thank you kindly Dirk. I do appreciate your honest comment.