discussion Truck 'Loading Bay' Diorama WIP

[tiking]

Forklift WIP:
Did some detail work on the forklift to give it some character. This is a Dinky toy model I bought at my local grocery store. The price was 'ok' and on top of it, it is 1/24 scale. To my surprise this model is pretty close to the real thing in accuracy. So I did not have to do too much extra work to get it to look descent. I added the hydraulics, strobe, extra lighting and cabling bind to the framework of the forklift.

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Made a lock for one of the opening, which I'not too sure what it is used for; but according to my prototype pic, it has a gas-tank lock on the right side of the chassis. So I made it to look like the one in my pic.

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Added some small details to the steering wheel:

Scraped away the extra stud that was on the forks:

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Added an extra link from the steering wheel to the base of the forklift floor:

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[tiking]

Since this forklift was missing peddles, I scratch built a pair:

An over view of the forklift ready to paint:

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I decided I will be making a sign for this building. I saw this children's alphabet with magnets on the
back to be placed on a refrigerator. I chose the letters I wanted and removed the magnets from the
back.

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[tiking]

Letters painted, weathered and mounted. I am still contemplating if I should have done it any other way:

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The forklift painted and weathered. Looks much better than in its original state. I see I forgot to add the logo before weathering(Darn it!!!) See if I can still add it.

 

[tiking]

used some kind of grease( don't know what kind) Otherwise, I usually use machine grease, mixed with black paint. Then I just apply it on the areas that has it on the real model. Like on the rack below:

 

[Guest]

Excellent work Charles

 

[papa 695]

Charles that folk lift truck looks outstanding, I know it was a shop bought toy, but how you have changed it to look so real is just superb

 

[tiking]

Excellent work Charles

Thank you.

 

[tiking]

Charles that folk lift truck looks outstanding, I know it was a shop bought toy, but how you have changed it to look so real is just superb

Thank you. It's ok. The plastic is a bit too greasy soft, if you know what I mean. But the overall look should work in the bigger scheme of things. Glad you like the results so far.

 

[Snowman]

Top shelf work on the fork lift mod!!

 

[tiking]

Top shelf work on the fork lift mod!!

Thank you.

 

[grumpa]

Absolutely Stunning work Charles, I'm left speechless and that in itself is stunning

 

[Ian M]

This is looking so good it is almost real.
Great work Charles.

 

[tiking]

Absolutely Stunning work Charles, I'm left speechless and that in itself is stunning

Thank you. Glad you approve it.

 

[tiking]

This is looking so good it is almost real.
Great work Charles.

Glad to hear it. I have started working on the trailer. Hopefully I will get it there.

 

[monica]

simply stunning work,Charles,this is one of the best I,have seen,lov it

 

[tiking]

simply stunning work,Charles,this is one of the best I,have seen,lov it

Thank you M. Great support.

 

[Guest]

Charles your eye for detail is something else the park foods sign looks good to me and the fork lift is so realistic. this is one of those builds that raises the bar with every addition top work.

 

[tiking]

Charles your eye for detail is something else the park foods sign looks good to me and the fork lift is so realistic. this is one of those builds that raises the bar with every addition top work.

Thanks. I think I will let the sign stay as is. I wanted it to look standard and nothing fancy in terms of design is concern. Appreciate the support.

 

[tiking]

Ok fellow modelers. I have just updated this diorama. It is almost at a closure with some minor details and weathering on the trailer to be made. As you can see in the pics, I've decided the trailer to be somewhat dirty(are you surprised?). Since the trailer is the second main attraction on the diorama, I wanted it to be as detail as possible but without over-doing it. I think it looks fine. As mention, I will add a few minor details and de-toned the weathering just a little.

As you can see, I changed the building Logo from the previous one to a much simple four letter word. I made the letters one color instead of the two-color variant I had before. I added a light fixture, to each letter giving it some character detail. The forklift is in place now. I think it looks convincing.It helps to have reference shots as well. All-in-All, I'm pleased how this turned out.

 

[Lee W]

Truly fantastic Charles

Lee