Hitachi Vibratory Combined Roller ZC50C-5
So far, so good. This is the 1/35 Hitachi Vibratory Combined Roller ZC50C-5 from Hasegawa. Almost done with it. I still have to add the side amber lights to the unit. As I mentioned before, this is he second vehicle that will be on my current diorama, that I am working on. I still have a little weathering left to do on it before it will be done. The diorama itself is almost complete, but I am still working on the figures (not my best attribute, but it is necessary, in order for the diorama to work well).
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Dave Yodens said on January 19, 2021
Absolutely outstanding work, Charles. I’m around a lot of equipment; this certainly looks the part.
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Appreciate it Dave. Thanks.
Greg Fabian said on January 19, 2021
Very impressive work, unique subject.
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Thanks Greg.
Bob Bailey said on January 19, 2021
Ain’t no way it’s a model built by a human. Just gotta be a 1×1 rollin’ blacktop on your driveway.
Absolutely an amazing piece of art, Charles. You’re a master.
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Hehe!! Thank you Bob. Glad you approve of this model. π Wish I could just use a ray gun to shrink the real one. It would make my life a bit easier. π
Walt B said on January 19, 2021
Wow, Just another Jem in the Jewel Case of Charles King Builds!
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Aweeeeee! Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. π Appreciate your support. Thanks.
Spiros Pendedekas said on January 19, 2021
Amazing work, Charles!
As usual, it’s hard to tell if it’s the real thing or not!
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Once again Spiros, always a pleasure to read your uplifting comments. Thank you my friend.
Michel Verschuere said on January 19, 2021
Great one! Looking fwd to the real reveal!!
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Thanks Michel. hoping not to disappoint. π
David Mills said on January 19, 2021
Fabulous work Charles, I look forward to seeing the completed diorama soon!
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Thank you David.
Josh Patterson said on January 19, 2021
Very nicely done! It reminds me of the episode of Malcom in the Middle when Hal had the steamroller obsession!
Charles King said on January 19, 2021
Thank you kindly
, Josh
Jim Crabb said on January 19, 2021
What I love about your modeling is that you model from every day life, and not from an historical pursuit. This is a small and special niche in the modeling world.
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
You know me well Jim. π Appreciate it. Thank you.
Rob Anderson said on January 19, 2021
Man that is great!
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Thank you Rob.
George Williams said on January 20, 2021
Rock ‘n’ roller, keep them coming, Charles, can’t wait to see the finished diorama.
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Thanks George. Just hoping thw final piece will bring everything together.
James B Robinson said on January 20, 2021
Awesome work Charles! Well done.
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Thank you James.
Eric Berg said on January 20, 2021
Iβm flattened by that roller. A real master work.
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Tack Eric. Appreciated it.
Gordon Enquist said on January 20, 2021
Looked at all the fotos but did not hear the “beep, beep, beep” when shifted to reverse. Nice work. Looking forward to the dio…………….
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Hehe!!! Thanks Gordon. Glad you liked it.
Haslam Yeoman said on January 20, 2021
The level of realism is outstanding Charles.
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Much appreciated Haslam. Thank you. π
Dan Lee said on January 20, 2021
Definitely looks like a well used roller back from my construction project days.
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
A pleasure to read your comment, Dan. Thank you.
John Healy said on January 20, 2021
Well done! Thatβs some of the best paint chipping that Iβve ever seen.
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Too kind John. Much appreciated. Thanks for the upliftment.
Greg Kittinger said on January 20, 2021
I envy your ability to use a little paint and creativity to bring a model to such realistic levels!
Charles King said on January 20, 2021
Thank you Greg. Like every challenge there’s always practice makes perfect.
Robert Royes said on January 20, 2021
As always your weathering is spot on! Long live the King!
Charles King said on January 21, 2021
HeHe!!!! Thanks buddy. π
Dirk Derks said on January 22, 2021
Hello Charles,
Here is the answer to my question. In regards to the loading platform, asking for the articles used in your dio. Great build.
Regards, Dirk
Charles King said on January 22, 2021
Hi Dirk. Glad you got clarification. I hope. π
Charles King said on March 21, 2021
Finally added the side amber signals and took some outside photos. It’s incredible how small this model is in reality.