discussion Takom 1/72 MAZ Tank Transporter

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Nicely done, that is a cracking result.

 

[Guest]

Sorry Paul, missed your reply. Thank you :smiling3:

 

[minitnkr]

Weather you use mud or dry dirt/rocks, you can simulate load by how deep you sink the tires into the medium in comparison with the tracks you leave behind. A thought at first cuppa. PaulE

 

[Guest]

So simple I'm kicking myself for not thinking of it. Thanks Paul!

 

[minitnkr]

When I'm planning to use a multi-wheeled (more than three) model in a dio, I always explore making the suspension flexible. Sometimes the model is easier to modify than it appears at first glance and sometimes it requires a reengineering effort. The latter you decide if the effort is worth the result as the dio envisioned may be easier to adjust than the model, as may be the case above. For future reference, second cuppa. BTW, your modeling results are pretty amazing for the short time you've been at it, IMHO. PaulE

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the compliment Paul, means a lot.

I'm definitely going to have to do some suspension modifications on the other similar trucks if I follow my plan. One will sit on the trailer and OOB only 4 wheels would touch. Not very realistic!

Currently deciding whether to go the easy route of simple cutting off the axle stub and relocating the wheels slightly up or down on the hubs (it only need a mm or two either way), or go the whole hog and try to adjust the complex double wishbone and damper arrangement!

I think it will be the former :smiling5:

 

[Si Benson]

Very nice Andy,
An awesome looking vehicle, just imagine that in 1/35 :surprised: !! Gotta agree with Paul with reference to you modelling skills and how long you’ve been building...impressive stuff:thumb2:

 

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Great result. I agree with Paul. Your skills are coming on in leaps and bounds.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Wow, thanks Si & Jim. I'm not sure I'm worthy of such praise but I'll take it :smiling3:

I guess I've just found something I really enjoy doing so I'm happy to pour everything I've got into it. I just wish I'd started years ago!

 

[Steve Jones]

You and me both! It will be interesting to see once the dio has been finished how your techniques will change from vehicle to vehicle

 

[Guest]

Haha, yes, 3 almost identical vehicles but (hopefully) in very different conditions.
I'm building the factory fresh one currently but already planning some extras for it like a canvas tilt, and pondering how to make it look brand new without being toy-like.

Then loads of ideas for the wreck but it's whether I've got the skills to pull them off :smiling5: