MAN – Burnt Out Cab
I have been experimenting lately with different burnt out effects, on various vehicles. After doing the burnt out car, I just decided to go ahead and try a truck. In the earlier stages I had to re-do some parts and scratch built parts in certain areas to get the right effect. The steel thread on the rim is electrical wiring. It is not perfect but it is as close as I could get to simulating the torn Tyre effect, revealing the steel thread underneath.
As you can see in some pics I have tried simulating carbon fibers as they literally tear into almost thread-like material, by using disinfection wipes. It looks 'OK' but not quite perfect. I have added more modulation effects on the cab and more weathering on the overall cab and truck as a whole. I think , I am satisfied with the results , especially, after taking some outside photos of the model. What do you guys think?
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Michel Verschuere said on April 26, 2018
Amazing modeling Charles, an as always "never really what you wld expect"! Well done!
I read this journal article once about a modeler on Jagdpanzer iv. He used pieces of actually burned cardboard and charcoal on this burnt-out hulk. I try and look it up for you.
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Thanks. Should be an interesting read
Ulf Lundberg said on April 26, 2018
It's a cliché, but I actually thought that the first photo was a photo of a real burnt out truck.
You are a master at this kind of work Charles, and it's always a pleasure to see your works.
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Kind of you Ulf. Thank you.
david leigh-smith said on April 26, 2018
This is almost unbelievably realistic. Even when you know it's a model your brain still wants to think it's real, like an optical illusion.
Fantastic work.
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Thank you buddy.
david leigh-smith said on April 26, 2018
It's great work. Only one thing that concerns me, Charles, but you're not one of those people who go burning things for the sake of 'research' are you?
😳
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Hahaha! Naajjjjj! You can rest assure on that issue. 🙂
david leigh-smith said on April 26, 2018
Well that's good. And now your build is even better than I thought it was.,,
Charles King said on June 20, 2018
HaHa! All good now. 🙂
Johannes Gerl said on April 26, 2018
Creativity and craftsmanship at their best. Cheers for this build!
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Thank you kindly Johannes
Craig Abrahamson said on April 26, 2018
If I didn't know better, I'd have thought all those shots were actual pics of a wreck you stumbled across somewhere out in the woods. Fantastic craftsmanship, sir!
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Thank you Craig.
Greg Kittinger said on April 26, 2018
Very convincing to me! Only question I have is if more of the grease on the 5th wheel would not have burnt off in the fire. I don't know how grease burns so could be totally off in my thinking... Maybe to David's point, a little experimentation would be in line...?!
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
It probably would react differently if the fire had reached that far. 😉 Remember, the fire was probably put out before it reached the back.
Rob Pollock said on April 26, 2018
Very effective, Charles. Keep up the good work!
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Thanks Rob.
Tom Cleaver said on April 26, 2018
Amazing!
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Thanks Tom. Glad u approve.
Stellan Schroeder Englund said on April 26, 2018
Great looking work, Charles. I especially like the interior photos and the burned out tire. One thing to keep in mind doing things like this is what materials are involved. You seem to know what is what as you mention carbon fire etc. Great work!
Charles King said on April 26, 2018
Thanks for that. Yeah. It was hard trying to find what parts were made if what. Looking at many photos of different truck burns, depending on the brand, they burn differently according to the type of materials used. I was really hoping was made of metal, like that of the Volvos. Then I could have kept the high roof. But if course, that too was made of plastic. Hence, the clips at the top.
Robert Royes said on April 26, 2018
You should be well satisfied! Nice !
Charles King said on April 27, 2018
I think I am Robert. Thank you.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on April 26, 2018
Charles, absolutely stunning! IT LOOKS REAL!
Charles King said on April 27, 2018
Glad you approve of it Bernard.
Dirk Derks said on April 27, 2018
Looks burned out to me. Good job.
Regards, Dirk / The Netherlands.
Charles King said on April 27, 2018
Thanks Dirk.
George Williams said on May 3, 2018
Amazing work, great attention to detail, and fabulous photographs, the outdoor light really helps the realistic effect.
Charles King said on May 3, 2018
Thank you. It sure does help. Natural lighting is the best.
Jeff Bailey said on May 6, 2018
Really well done and photographed, Charles!
As already mentioned, it looks real. I love that you uses fine wire to simulate the steel cords in the burnt-out tire.
Bravo! Reality in miniature!
Charles King said on May 7, 2018
Thank you Jeff. I appreciate it. Presently working on another truck piece. It's a Truck/trailer on a scale.
Frank Cronin said on May 19, 2018
Charles,
Congrats on your award... I am going to say it again... Your are NOT a MODELER ... You ARE an ARTIST... All of your work is stunning and shouts out your talent
Charles King said on May 19, 2018
Kind of you. Thank you for the warm congrats. I was amazed myself when someone had contacted me, to congratulate me on winning the April award. So I was pretty caught off guard and humbly pleased. Thanks to your support.