CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 | Issue 233
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MODEL NEWS
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SCRATCHBUILDING MASTERCLASS
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What’s new, what’s due ERF Tanker Pt 2
1:24
CODE 3’s Andrew Reed Model
Highlights
1:50
RUSSIAN STYLE
KrAZ 256B Dump Truck
1:35
HEAVY MOVERS
Mammoet Model Reviews
1:50
HOLIDAY INSPIRATION
Leyland S24 Mixer
SCHONI MARKS DAF 105XF Tractor
1:24
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1:24
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FIRE REPLICAS
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IN THE BOX
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IN THE BOX Modellers Resource Site Dumper 1:24
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Chicago Fire Department 1954 Autocar Squad 3 1:50
IBG Scammell Pioneer
1:35
MEGA MOVERS McFadyens Mega Windmill Transporter 1:50 A&N MODEL KIT
Volvo FM Conversion
1:24
GOING CAMPING Bedford TK
Caravan Transporter
1:24
“Duel” Tanker Truck
1:24
FILM MATTERS
MILITARY MIGHT
Accurate Armour Models
SHOWSTOPPER
1:35
Gaydon Highlights
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS Book Reviews
FLEET COLOURS
Terex Branded Replicas
1:50
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COMMENT
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TRUCK NEWS
Drake Collectibles
Several new Freighter Maxitrans models are now available from the drake online shop (www.thedrakeshop.com). These include B Double flat tops in several colours and company decorations including BBG, Burgundy, White and Red/White. Matching road train sets are also available consisting of a B trailer and 2-axle road train dolly. All new freighter models have working suspension, removable diecast gates, gate storage racks, adjustable landing legs, removable spare wheels and realistic hoses detail. More colour and company decorated versions are in production including National Heavy Haulage and NTS.
1:50th - Freighter Maxitrans B Double Set (Red/White).
1:50th - Freighter Road Train Set (Red/White).
1:50th - National Heavy Haulage Kenworth K200 with Freighter B Double set.
1:50th - National Heavy Haulage Kenworth C509 with Freighter B Double and Road train set.
Fire Replicas
New announcements in the Fire Replicas line of museum grade 1:50th scale fire and rescue models include three new models for the Chicago Fire Department, featuring the Spartan Engine which is available in three different engine numbers of 116, 117 and 123 along with a set of all three engines together. There is also a new image of the Milwaukee Fire Department Engine 26 which is expected to be available in September while the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department Engine 606 is now available. For full details and to place an order, check out the Fire Replicas website (www.firereplicas.com)
1:50th - Milwaukee Fire Department Engine 26.
1:50th scale Ashburn Volunteer Fire-Rescue Department Engine 606.
1:50th - Chicago Fire Department Spartan Engine 116.
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1:50th - Chicago Fire Department Spartan Engine 117.
1:50th Chicago Fire Department Spartan Set (Engines 116, 117 & 123).
1:50th - Chicago Fire Department Spartan Engine 123.
Truck Model World is always happy to review new kits, products and accessories and welcomes information about new products and events. Manufacturers, distributors and retailers wishing to have items reviewed should send samples and information directly to the Editor, TMW Editorial Office, 3 Orchard Close, Saracens Head, Holbeach, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 8AR, England.
Tel +44 (0)1706 671822. Or email: sjd@steven-downes.co.uk
Start Scale Models
SSM has announced some interesting 1:43rd scale MAZ, KAMAZ and Tatra Russian trucks including 2- axle and 3-axle chassis with different design cabins. Each features a tilting cab with plenty of detailing of the engine bay. Full details of the new releases can be found on SSM’s website www.startscalemodels.eu
1:43rd scale MAZ-5550 2-axle dump truck (Blue/Orange).
1:43rd scale MAZ-5550 2-axle dump truck (Orange/Silver).
Weiss Brothers Heavy haulage fans may be interested in the latest announcement from Weiss Brothers, a 1:50th scale concrete bridge section produced from resin and highly detailed including tie-bars and fixing holes. It measures 13” x 2” x 4” and is expected to be available mid October. Pre-order now from the Weiss Brothers website (www.weissbrothers.us)
1:43rd scale MAZ-5340 2-axle cargo truck.
1:43rd scale KAMAZ 5320 3-axle flatbed truck.
1:43rd scale MAZ 6430 3-axle tractor.
1:43rd scale Tatra 815S1 3-axle dump truck (Emergency Service).
1:50th - Pre-cast Concrete Bridge section load.
Conrad Models
A new Liebherr HTM905 concrete mixer has been produced by Conrad, based on a 4-axle Mercedes Benz Arocs chassis featuring a brand new mixer body casting. It is available now from the Liebherr online shop (https://liebherr-shop.liebherr.com)
1:50th - Liebherr HTM905 4-axle Concrete Mixer.
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ERF B-SERIES TANKER (PART 1)
TMW 1:24
Author: Andrew Bell
In the last issue, Andrew detailed the process of building a chassis-cab for an 8-wheeler ERF fuel tanker and now he completes the model with its bodywork, paint and final assembly. rior to me beginning the build, my customer Darren had managed to get into the most secretive of places, Rush Green salvage yard, and crawled all over a similar 8-wheeler tanker fitted with the same Thompson 6 compartment, 23,000 litre barrel the ERF had. These proved to be invaluable and I could not have built the model without them. I set to work designing the barrel in 3D using the modelling software I had used at university, and soon had a virtual 'solid lump' which had the correct shape and dimensions. This was split in CAD into 3 different 50mm sections (front middle and rear) and hollowed out to give a 3mm wall thickness. Internal lips were added to the two rear sections so that the barrel could be built up to any length in a modular fashion. I used the online 3D printing community 3DHubs to find someone who could print the sections for a reasonable price and at a decent quality. I opted for ABS, which cost about ÂŁ20 per section. A few days later I had them in my possession, and they were promptly cleaned up and dispatched to Modellers Resource for replicating in resin. A slight oversight in the design stage meant I had made the internal lip exactly the same size as the section it had to fit into, which on a PC screen works absolutely beautifully. Introduce the vagaries of layer thickness in the 3D printing of ABS however, and this was more than just an interference fit! I spent several miserable hours attempting to sand, file and ultimately Dremel the excess material away. Turns out ABS is exceptionally difficult to work with! Once these had been completed, I worked on 3D CAD designs of the tanker manlids, foot valves, APIs (outlets) and fire extinguisher and spill kit boxes. These were printed at a much higher quality and in a higher quality material, because of their smaller size, which meant the cost was not prohibitive, again using 3DHubs, and again subsequently dispatched to MR for replicating in resin. With the 6 required tanker sections returned, a quick clean-up and a trial fit showed my efforts had not been in vain with the ABS sections, and the resin parts were a snug fit into each other.
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I assembled the tank in about 5 minutes, literally stacking one section on top of another using superglue and a quick squirt of activator. An initial coating of filler in the joints, and a run round with a sanding mouse gave me a decent starting point. A perfectly smooth outer skin to the tank is not particularly necessary, as the joints between the sections resemble the baffles or compartments on a real tank. I considered adding photoetched weld lines to these, but decided I preferred the subtler effect I already had. Each end of the tank barrel was skinned with thin plasticard, so that the tank valance was encapsulated at each end. In the rear end, I cut out a section above where the ladder platform would sit. With these added, I gave the barrel a couple of rounds of priming, sanding and filling, particularly on the tank top where the moulding was not perfect. This would later be hidden underneath a set of photoetched walkway panels, so not a huge concern. I then turned my attention to the underside, first mounting the resin footvalves, each orientated so that the run-off pipework can get past the other valves in its path, and so that there is room for all the pipework behind the outlet manifold. My original plan here was to use ready-made elbows from EMA Models, but some 5mm solid round rod and a lighter proved to be far easier and I could rework any bend which was not quite correct almost instantly. These linked up to two individual manifold plates, and the outlets fitted to the other side. Small sections of tube were also added in the corners of the tank to replicate drain tubes, which run through from the tank top. The top of the tank required some careful thought. In my experience of the manufacture of tanker barrels, only two engineering drawings are required, one to build the actual aluminium barrel, and another just to detail the tank top, such is the complexity. Fixed quantities were the tank valance width, resin manlid diameter, and photoetched walkway sheeting width. Taking these into account, I worked out the best way of positioning the manlids so that I had to do the minimum amount of cutting the walkway panels down in width, whilst keeping them equidistant. Some planning here payed dividends and the measurements worked out nicely. With these all set in place, I added the dipstick stowage brackets, which in turn dictated the length SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 www.truckmodelworld.com 9
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Author: Andrew Bell
of the dipsticks. A quick check that these were roughly the height of the barrel confirmed that my guesstimates and measurements combined were pretty much correct! A rear ladder was added to the tank, using 2mm plastic rod and a small section of the photoetched walkway. These are usually set so that the slope of the ladder is parallel to the slope of the barrel. At this point the barrel was complete, except for the top halves of the mountings, which would normally be welded to the tank, which are in turn bolted to their corresponding brackets which are bolted to the chassis. Because of the difficulties I anticipated with masking and painting this arrangement, I decided once again to use some modeller’s licence and fit all the bracketry to the chassis. This would also serve the purpose of the tank being demountable yet firmly located, and therefore be safe to transport, but also able to reveal the chassis and barrel detail. The required brackets were simple fabrications fitted at 4 points on each side of the chassis. Next, I turned my attention to the pipework which is fitted to the chassis. Again, this was something which myself and Darren really struggled to find reference material for. Presumably, nobody ever felt the need to record the underside of a tanker! I gathered that there would be a pump driven from a short prop-shaft off the gearbox, a ‘loop’ of pipework, an outlet, and a connection to the manifold. What I ended up with is probably not correct, but nobody has proved otherwise thus far! With the barrel and chassis mated, I added guard bars around the 6 outlets, and hose trays on each side and at the rear. The delivery hoses are black elastic, with end caps made from 5mm resin spotlight backings from KFS, with two small lengths of round rod inserted on each side. One of these is permanently attached to the chassis pipework, and is known as a jumper hose. 10 www.truckmodelworld.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017
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It connects to each barrel outlet in turn, allowing each one to be pumped. Other details added at this stage were the small discs on each outlet which are rotated to show what product is in each compartment, hose straps on the trays, and gold coloured earthing points, which are small brass pegs which earthing leads are attached to when loading or unloading fuel. Paint colours for the model are Halfords Appliance White, and RAL 7031 Blue Grey. Most decals were homemade, having being meticulously researched by Darren, even getting the period style of Hazchem symbols correct, as these have changed slightly on modern day tankers. The BP logo was scaled down from a scan of a large sticker bought online, it is amazing how many versions of the BP crest there are in existence! The model was mounted in a DSC showcase and delivered at the Gaydon show, 3 years after Darren had first approached me to build it. I bumped into him amongst the 1:1 trucks at the show, where he enquired about a Scammell Routeman tanker as the next build. Less than a minute later I found a KFS transkit of the very same cab on a stall for a reasonable price. Must have been fate!
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MODEL TRUCK
TMW 1:48/1:50
Author: Andrew Reed
HIGHLIGHTS
DAF3600 & VOLVO F12 GLOBETROTTER
The Volvo F12 started with the ASAM 6x4 kit. Several changes were made to the chassis, firstly by shortening it slightly and cutting out the rear drive axle to look more like a rear-lift. The diesel tank was also swapped for a modified Renault item, and rear wings, fifth wheel and new wheels/tyres all coming from Heavy Goods range of spare parts. The cab needed the front wings slightly re-shaping and the Globetrotter roof was also re-worked for a more accurate look. The tilt trailer was completely scratch-built, starting with a simple scale line drawing. The suspension and wheels/tyres are from Heavy Goods again. The trailer chassis and body were built up using Evergreen sheet and strip, and a belly-tank was also made from tube to sit between the chassis rails. The tilt cover was made using LiteSpan sheet cut carefully to size then glued over the body using 3M spray adhesive, with fine fishing line for the tilt cord. The livery is fictitious, but colour scheme based on Ted Taylor's superb 1:24 Volvo F88, with simple lettering made up from old Italeri spares and some dry rub-down Letraset lettering. The DAF 3600 tractor unit was a WSI die-cast, stripped down and repainted, the only additions to this being a saddle tank and air-con unit on the roof. The step-frame tilt trailer started in the same way as the Volvo's, this time using low-loader wheels/tyres and wings, and low-loader suspension from Kingfisher Model's wide range of spares. Lettering for the unit and trailer was a mixture of spare decals from Kingfisher, and again dry rub down lettering from Letraset. Some more modeller's licence was used on this as LC Lewis are/were Heavy Haulage operators from South Wales, but the sizing and simple black seemed to fit the yellow cab well. Both motors were painted using Halford's spray cans, with the tilt covers and other details using Humbrol enamels. Although built a few years apart, I thought they'd look good alongside each other, possibly taking a rest during a trip to the Middle East, so were both weathered together at the same time. This was my first attempt at doing any weathering with an airbrush, so was a bit of a deep- breath moment to hit the trigger! A simple base was made using board covered with Tamiya textured paint and some dried filler for a few strewn rocks and stone, all washed over with Tamiya acrylics. 12 www.truckmodelworld.com SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017
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FODEN 8X6 DROPS (1:48 SCALE)
This was a very different beast to anything I'd built before, but I fancied having a go at something big and chunky. Seeing one close up at a show in Lincoln a couple of years back and being able to take plenty of photo's was a real help, as not the sort of thing we see every day on the road. The kit is an ASAM item, and needed a bit of work to bring the chassis alive. After the main frame with the axles/suspension, tanks etc was built up, it was detailed with thin Evergreen strips and several bolt- heads to add surface detail - I think overall I got up to about 300 over the whole chassis and rear wings and hook-loading system! Some hose detail was also added using thin wire. The hook-loader was the next part of the build. There are no instructions included with the kit only a few pictures of a built up model, so its a case of trial and error along with some common sense to put this together! The system can be made to work, but I glued this set as wanted to pose it in operation. The cab was built with a couple of aerials added, and a kit bag on the roof. Protection bars on the rear windows were replaced with finer wire, and head-lamps were also changed for larger items from Kingfisher Models. The various build stages were spray painted first with Tamiya NATO Green, then brushed over with a wash of the same colour thinned down so give a worn appearance. Details such as rust around the hooks and rollers, window rubbers, wing mirrors, lights, tow-hitches etc were all picked out using Humbrol enamels;
and warning signs and plates were added from the kit and the spares box. The whole motor was then given several thinned washes of sand coloured Tamiya acrylics, built up thicker wherever the sand and dust of the Afghan desert would get in and accumulate. Instead of the load of ammunition crates that comes in the kit, I wanted to use a normal 20ft container. This was a Tekno item, given a few scrapes and gauges with a file, a few rust patches added and again a washed over for a well used look. The Land Rover is an Airfix kit, posed alongside on a simple base and shows how big these motors are.
Scania 112M
This Scania R112M tractor unit was a straight forward build from the superb Heavy Goods kit, the only additions to this were a small scratch-built saddle tank and a few bolt heads added to the chassis made from .5mm rod for surface detail. Halford's spray cans were used for the main chassis and cab, with details picked out in Humbrol enamels. Dry rub-down lettering used for the Hercock livery, and TIR and number plates were from the spares box.
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KRAZ 256B DUMP TRUCK
TMW 1:35
Author: Cliff Read
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The fuel tank fabricated from brass tubing with sheet styrene used for the end caps as well as the main brackets. The filler tube and cap is aluminum tubing epoxied into a drilled hole. The fuel line and drain plug, etc. will be added using wire inserted into much smaller drilled holes. I believe that the Custom Factory trans-kit was supposed to include a fuel tank, but since it was not in the package that I received, I simply decided to fabricate my own to save time.
’ve always thought the early Russian (Ukrainian) KrAZ trucks were exceptionally attractive and proportionate vehicles. I’d first seen pictures of them in Bart Vanderveen’s “The Observer’s MILITARY VEHICLES Directory” published by Olyslager back in 1972 and later, I was fortunate enough to see firsthand a few dump truck (tipper) versions while on a vacation in Cuba during the late ‘80s. The KrAZ 256B style of dump truck was evidently in production from 1966 until 1994 with improved brakes and other more minor incremental upgrades during that time. These durable, easily maintained, heavy duty dump trucks were manufactured for both domestic as well as export markets. In the last couple of years, I’ve collected a few 1/43 diecast and plastic versions of various KrAZ trucks, purchased at toy shows or on Ebay, but when plastic model kits of the 6X6 military versions became available in 1/35 scale, I was happy to acquire one marketed by RODEN. I hadn’t actually gotten around to building the kit, but then, recently, I purchased a resin and brass ‘trans-kit’ (using the military model
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The frame with the basic fuel tank and air lines added. the resin front axle and suspension is from the Custom Factory kit, as are the air tanks and battery box. Although I chose to use the front bumper from the Roden military kit, I used the Custom Factory's brass PE step plates since they had nice through-hole non-slip tread detail.
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At the end of a modeling day, a quick test assembly of the major parts to check the overall look and also, quite frankly, for self motivation purposes.
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Tiny working hinges fabricated for the hood and doors as well as wire grab- bars, mirror brackets, and door handles. The clearance ‘whiskers’ on the front fenders are simply made from straight-pins. I find that drilling and using wire, etc. for these tiny details, instead of just gluing the fragile plastic molded parts, makes for a cleaner and much more durable model. Notice also the fuel line now inserted into the fuel tank.
as a base) for a dump truck version KrAZ 256B marketed by Custom Factory in Russia. This would be the impetus to get my KrAZ model started, and when the trans-kit was delivered, the project began almost immediately. I must admit, the trans-kit is a bit simplified and the resin parts are a little coarse in quality control and finish compared to current typical resin kit standards, with lots of bubbles and lumps as well as many ‘short-shot’ parts....many of the wheels had incomplete centres. I suspect that most of the trans-kits will be used to depict weathered, rusty, and deteriorated trucks for inclusion in dioramas. The RODEN military model kit is very well detailed with lots of high quality molding, including many finnicky and somewhat fragile parts. The cab doors and engine hood (bonnet) are molded separately and like many military models, are unhinged and expected to be glued in either open or closed position. I wanted to build an ‘as delivered when new, by the manufacturer’ 256B dump truck, so lots of time was spent finishing and detailing the resin parts to look complete, and in the case of the simplified dumping mechanism, drilling, pinning, and modifying the parts to articulate appropriately, as well as adding polished aluminum telescoping tubing to emulate the hydraulic rams. Even though they’d be almost invisible, I also added simulated hydraulic hoses to the double ram assembly. Rather than gluing, I soldered the Custom Factory photoetched brass dump truck chassis frame parts together for durability, but I modified and used the RODEN plastic kit’s rear axles and details rather than using the resin trans-kit versions because they were better molded and detailed. I used the trans-kit’s front axle, though, since the dump trucks were typically 6X4 configuration rather than the military kit’s 6X6 version. I did, however, pin and modify the resin front axle and hubs to have pivoting, poseable steering, adding aluminum wire and tubing for the tie-rods . Since the trans-kit I received was missing the necessary round fuel tank, I fabricated one (including fuel line) following Google photo reference, using appropriate diameter brass tubing with styrene for the ends and brackets. I used the
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TMW 1:35
Author: Cliff Read
A light coat of primer gives a clean impression of the various parts and assemblies, and also indicates where some extra body-work is needed before colour coats are added. The chassis assembly has already been painted at this point, with satin black Krylon paint.
8 trans-kit’s resin air pressure tanks, adding wire air-lines, and also chose the trans-kit’s photoetch brass versions of the cab step-plates, since they were so nicely done with through-holes for the foot- tread detail. Instead of using some of the more fragile styrene plastic cab parts such as mirror brackets , grab bars, and door handles, etc., I fabricated my own using fine stiff wire inserted into drilled holes. I made tiny hinges for the engine hood using pressed, drilled, and bent wire, and also door hinges using fine wire feeding into short lengths of fine aluminum tubing. I followed some Google Search reference to add some basic firewall detail for my model and used the 6 cylinder 2 stroke Diesel engine from the RODEN military kit with added brass mesh for the intake filters. Most of the later KrAZ dump trucks evidently used the more powerful V-8 diesels but I couldn’t find a source for a 1/35 version of that motor. I generally use automotive basecoat/ clearcoat to finish my larger 1/24 scale models, but in order to maintain the smaller, fine detail of a 1/35 scale model, I used Krylon paints for this one...Pumpkin orange for the cab, satin black for the frame, and grey primer/sealer for the dump body. I’m exceptionally pleased how the vehicle turned out and delighted to now have a reasonably durable, more substantial representation of a non-military KrAZ. The finished model looks deceptively simple but there’s plenty of secondary interest on closer inspection.
A major emotional milestone: the first colour coat has been added to the cab assembly (doors and hood are held open during spraying with temporary fine wire), and the resin wheels /tires have been painted in matt black with added Humbrol gloss black for the wheel centres. I hadn’t yet totally sorted out the dumping assembly geometry, so it was still in raw resin for another day or two.
9 The chassis cab getting a lot closer to completion. This unit would be set aside to dry for a couple of days while my attention could now concentrate on the dumping mechanism.
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The simulated working hydraulic dumping assembly now added to the chassis cab.
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A test assembly of the working simulated hydraulic dumping mechanism. The unit would still require a bit of body-work and better paint finish as well as the addition of some soft flexible wire hydraulic hoses (black rubber-coated flexible wire gleaned from a ‘dollar-store’ purchase of ear-bud speakers).
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The completed dump-raising mechanism with the dump body etc now attached. The fine black stiff wire prop-rod is simply there to temporarily hold the dump body in the 'up' position since gravity prefers it to settle in the 'down' position.
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A view of the underside chassis detailing.
A look under the hood of the engine bay.
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MAMMOET AUSTRALIA Author: Steven Downes
ne of the new releases from Mammoet is an Aussie variant of a Mercedes Benz 6x4 tractor coupled to a Drake Swingwing trailer, produced by the Wan Ho factory in China in a limited edition run. One of the first observations is that the tractor is finished in white, rather than the usual black colours for Mammoet although this is no surprise considering the weather conditions in Australia. The traditional red stripes have been printed onto the sides of the cabin along with fleet markings. A chrome finished bulbar has been fixed to the front of the chassis, complete with OVERSIZE plates although the bulbar does not pivot, so it is not possible to tilt the cabin to check out the engine bay. Additional driving lights are fitted above the bulbar and the cabin interior is finished in a right hand drive configuration. The 2x8 dolly features a highly detailed frame with air tanks, service lines and a fully functional fifth wheel coupling, complete with spring operated locking mechanism. The optional chrome tank fits on top of the neck, as do the spare wheel holders, four of which are fitted to the dolly (2 per side). The axles all pivot, allowing them to remain in contact with the ground, complete with accurately moulded rubber tyres, chromed wheel hubs and fenders. Service lines have been added to the dolly and lead to the extending frame, allowing the footprint to be widened for added stability.
Below: For Mammoet Australia, a Mercedes Benz 6x4 with Drake 4x8 Swingwing trailer and 2x8 Dolly.
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Left: The Mammoet Australian decoration is a little different to usual, with a white base colour carrying the red markings.
Right: The chassis is configured as a 6x4 with dual fuel tanks, fifth wheel coupling and coiled hoses.
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Left: Underside detailing has been added to the chassis.
Above: The chrome bulbar is an authentic addition for this Aussie prime mover.
Above: The trailer can be used without the dolly, shown here transporting a Grove RT-540E in Walter Wright livery.
Above: The dolly has a number of self fit spare wheel holders and optional fuel tank.
The trailer has extending stabiliser legs which use a pin to hold them at the chosen height. There are also holes on the bed of the trailer which are used to lock the trailer at the required amount of extension. The controls to operate the trailer have been replicated on the side frame of the trailer, complete with tiny printing of the instructions and safety labels. The underside of the trailer details the sprung pivoting axles which have a decent amount of resistance to accurately simulate the suspension of the full sized trailer. The unique design of the hydraulically widening trailer has been captured perfectly, with the two main chassis frames extending outward to increase the width of the bed to fully accommodate the load while the main deck of the trailer has a number of holes cast into the surface which have small bars across the centre to allow loads to be tied down. The rear ramps are hydraulically operated and have safety locking chains fitted. While this adds greatly to the realistic appearance, the chains are very delicate and care needs to be taken to prevent them from getting damaged. The ramps have ridges on the upper surface to provide added grip when loading / unloading plant equipment.
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Author: Steven Downes Below: The MAN TGX XXL with Broshuis 4-axle trailer is the latest release from Mammoet.
MAN TGX XXL 6X2 TRACTOR WITH BROSHUIS 4-AXLE SEMI LOW LOADER TRAILER ‘MAMMOET’ Available now from the Mammoet store (www.mammoetstore.com), a new combination of MAN TGX XXL tractor and Broshuis 4-axle semi low loader trailer finished in the Mammoet black and red colours, complete with metal pipe load.
he 4-axle Broshuis trailer comes fully stocked with a number of accessories including deck ramps and loading ramps which can be stored in the compartment under the rear of the trailer. The sides of the trailer have pull out bars which can be used with the included wooden planks to extend the width of the trailer bed while the trailer frame offers the ability to extend telescopically lengthwise. Metal stakes, wide load markers and panels to create a storage area on the upper deck of the trailer are also included while a support frame and five elastic tie down straps round out the accessories. The metal pipe load is a nice touch showing one possible load configuration while the accessories allow the trailer to be used for various other loading situations. The trailer has lowering landing legs and good surface detailing including the
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simulated tie-down rings along the upper edge along with holes to install the stakes. Several recessed areas on the deck are fitted with simulated wooden panels while the rest of the surface has a fine raised texture. The MAN TGX XXL tractor included with the trailer has a tilting cabin revealing the nicely finished engine bay with the expected level of fine detailing expected from a WSI model, including the detailed chassis underside. The paint finish is of a high standard with Mammoet logos and fleet numbers added.
Above: The pipe load is an interesting addition, with everything included to tie the load in place.
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Below: The trailer has a number of accessories making it adaptable for various loads.
Left: The 6x2 MAN tractor has linked steering of the front pair of wheels.
Above: The tilting cabin reveals the modelled engine bay.
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Author: Mick Russell
LEYLAND S24 MALTESE MIXER How many modellers are like me? Go on holiday, camera in hand and see lots of ideas for your next build, only to get home and forget about it or put it to one side? This was the case with this model, after seeing the vehicle several times over the last 10 years visiting the isle of Malta. I did however bite the bullet and make a start Christmas 2014 while away on the Isle of Wight with the in-laws. I knew it would be a quiet one over the Christmas period so I packed a box with plastic and a Kingdom Trucks Reiver resin kit. fter studying the pictures and information sheets I had acquired I noticed that the cab on the S24 is different in many ways to the Reiver, depth of cab, depth of the door windows etc. So decided to have a go at a scratch built version using the resin Reiver as a measure. After measuring and drawing out three sides of the basic cab shape on flat card, I cut out the windows about 1mm oversize, I warmed up the plastic and bent it round the edge of the table I was using. The second layer was measured and clamped to the outside
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of layer one, heated and bent and while clamped I marked the windows with a pencil. As the pencil marking makes the window aperture smaller this would work for holding the glazing in place, once happy I glued the two together and left them over night to harden. The door apertures were marked out using the back of a blade and a ruler. I added 1mm half round styrene to the window apertures and another layer to the lower half of the cab and 4mm x 1mm strip to the centre line all the way round. More thin strip was added vertically for the panel joins. The roof with built in sun visor was also made in layers with the first and second layer being hollow and along with the third layer, decreased in size. Car body filler was added to gain the profile and strips of styrene were added for ribs. The front windscreen and panel were produced and added to the rest of the cab, remembering to make a stencil of the windscreen aperture. Once I was happy with the look of the cab I set it in silicone to make a two piece mould. I had a go at casting it in resin with minimal success, but I got one out to use for the model. The Kingdom Trucks cab comes with a right hand dash, this truck has a left hand dash so I scratch built a new one! Seats came from the spares box as did the steering wheel and column. The chassis is a KFS milled kit with KFS white metal front axle and DAF rear axle from the spares box. The engine is also DAF and is a second hand one stripped of paint and mounted at the front of the chassis. I used a combination of measurements from a Leyland information sheet sourced from an auction site and photographs I had of the real thing. If you measure the number of times a real wheel will go into the length of the real chassis, and using kit wheels
as a measure, usually 42mm diameter, you can start to reproduce the model in scale. Using this method, I was able to reproduce the front and rear wheel arches, bonnet and sides in plasticard. The grille is made from etched mesh and the air cleaners and various engine parts came from the parts box or were scratch built. The mixer barrel and water tank is from the REX kit usually found mounted on an International Paystar. The front tower that holds the water tank is scratch built and holds a Mini engine and hydraulic pump, known as a donkey engine, to drive the mixer barrel again from the spares box. The rear A-frame is
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also scratch built, as are the rollers, pigs ear loading hopper and discharge chutes. I also added mixer controls from plastic rod and a spare chute fastened to the right hand wing. Painting came next, the chassis and
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cab being painted with Nissan 526 red and the body in Diamond white both from rattle cans. The steps and air cleaners are scratch built and painted black and silver respectively. Once all the paint had been left to dry for a few days, I added the decals, which were done by Chris Moxham. Once dry, about a day, I sprayed all the white with Citadel Satin varnish which actually is more matt than satin, this not only seals the decals and takes the shine off but it is also a great base for weathering. The cab and bonnet were left glossy, but would be given a light weathering. Once all the parts, with the exception of the barrel, were assembled and the glue dry I weathered the chassis and mixer frame using a mix of Vallejo sand and light grey. I then thinned this mix right down and gave the cab area a mist coat from a great height. The mixer barrel was weathered separately and added to the mixer frame once dry. Finally I added Little Cars detailed headlights nice and clean, I am really pleased with the end result and so is the owner of the real thing over in Malta, I might take it over one day.
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Author: Rich Ellis
DAF 105XF TRACTOR
In a bid to clear some part build models off my shelf I reached down an Italeri DAF 105XF, the cab was built, and some of the chassis had been completed although I couldn’t remember what my plan was for it! look on eBay got me a set of decals for Schoni, a Swiss company that runs a mixed fleet including DAFs, from an Italeri trailer. I wanted a fast build and a look through my stash found a set of KFS low profile tyres. I completed the simple Italeri DAF chassis, being the ‘new concept’ it didn’t take long! I used the kit exhaust, battery box and left the diesel tank. I did drill out the 5th wheel flitch plates before adding it. Some wiring and plumbing was also added. Not even the wheelbase was altered being a European truck it was correct. I added 1.5mm packing to lower the back axle, as the Italeri DAF can sit nose down. The chassis was painted Humbrol Grey from a spray, with the airbags, and plumbing picked out in black. Italeri wheels, with the KFS low profile tyres completing the chassis. The cab was built as the instructions with a resin air-con pod on the roof. Some plasticard was cut and added inside as there is no interior walls in the box, for a change no replacement dash board was needed! The cab was painted Humbrol 19 (Red) outside, and various Greys for the interior. The Italeri decals went on with some gloss varnish to give a shine.
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FIRE REPLICAS
So far, we have looked at the modern range of fire and rescue vehicles from Fire Replicas and for the Chicago Fire Department, Fire Replicas have looked into the past with a range of models based on the Autocar fire engine design with the Autocar 1954, produced in five slightly different versions all based on the same chassis. All but the Squad 3 have already sold out and it is not surprising considering the truly stunning presentation. About the Autocar Company
Autocar’s history began in 1897 by Louis Semple Clark, a pioneer who built a 1-cylinder gasoline powered tricycle, followed a year later with a 4 wheel runabout car before moving to Ardmore Pennsylvania in 1899. The innovations would go on to shape all modern American vehicles and the name still thrives today. In the 1950’s, the company
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became known for “Custom Engineering”, producing bespoke solutions and was acquired by the White Motor Company in 1953. One such vehicle was a fire engine which saw service with the Chicago Fire Department and the 1954 model has been produced in 1:50th scale to stunning effect by Fire Replicas.
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Autocar 1954 Squad 3
Squad 3 were based at the Engine 61 fire house at 5349 S Wabash Avenue and the replica has meticulously captured all the details of the vehicle, from the chassis, interior and rear bench seats to the fine details including the fire bell, light housings, MARS football light and authentic graphics. Once again, a number of different materials have been used to bring every millimetre of the model to life, including a number of delicate photo-etch parts for the various compartment handles and trim, not forgetting the grab handles, door handles, rear view mirrors and screen wipers. Each side of the vehicle has protruding water connection points complete with hand wheels while a walkway platform is fitted around the entire chassis, covered with textured anti-slip finish. Fire extinguisher bottles are mounted at the rear along with several tools and the rear deck has seats along both sides with a water cannon, again finished with the various pipe-work and hand controls. The paint finish is excellently applied, with crisp separation of the red and black 2-tone colour scheme and authentic number plate markings.
Chicago Fire Department Autocar Squads
The first set of models released included Squad 1, Squad 8 and Squad 9 with production quantities of 125, 75 and 150 respectively. Differences include a hydrant thawing unit fitted to Squad 1 and a Stokes basket mounted on the squad 9 truck, while squad 8 represents the model first introduced into service. A second production run introduced Squad 3 and Squad 4, with the Squad 4 model including an accessory pack with production quantities of up to 300 pieces of each.
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IN THE BOX
Author: Steven Downes
- IBG MODELS
Below: The new Scammell Pioneer SV2S truck kit from IBG Models includes 16 sprues of a tan colour for the main parts with a sprue of clear parts for the windows.
n the previous issue, I reported that two model companies are producing models of the Scammell Pioneer truck with the IBG Models SV2S recovery truck (item 35029) the first to hit the market, so I now take a look inside the box to highlight what is included. Full details of the model and the other planned Scammell Pioneer variants including the R100 Artillery tractor and a tank transporter can be found on the IBG Models website (www.ibgmodels.com) and a full build article on the SV2S will follow in the Nov/Dec issue.
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Above: The instructions are easy to follow and well presented.
Above: A photo-etch sheet contains an impressive 43 parts which are used for adding fine detailing and true-scale thickness to the model.
Above: A decal sheet includes a number of different marking options including Russian, German and Polish forces.
Above: The tyres are each made up from three parts, the outer tread, the inner surface and the outer surface which fit together well.
Above: The assembly is very easy to follow and the fit of the parts is very good indeed, although a couple of the photo-etch parts were a little fiddly to assemble but certainly add to the realism once attached
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IN THE BOX
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Author: Steven Downes
- MODELLERS RESOURCE ow available from Modellers Resource is a 1:24th scale resin and plastic model kit of a 5-6 ton site dumper, taking inspiration from the Barford design. The kit consists of a number of resin parts to build up the chassis, engine housing, operator station, ROPs frame and skip with plastic sheet parts milled out to construct the structural parts for the connection points of the hydraulic cylinders. Different sizes of plastic tube and hollow pipe are provided to construct the drive shafts, hydraulic tipping and steering cylinders and the connecting pins with a piece of copper wire needed to form the safety grab rails. For the drive-train, a number of 3D printed universal joints have been provided which actually pivot in one direction along with the cylinder end caps and the steering wheel with two pins for the gearstick and tip lever and two white metal pedals rounding out the parts. There are 26 pages of step-by-step assembly instructions clearly showing each stage of the build and once the resin parts have been cleaned up, the resulting model is impressive. The master has been developed by Neil Cooke and hopefully, a build article will follow in a future issue. To place an order, check out the Modellers Resource website (www.modellersresource.co.uk)
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Above: The main resin parts for the 1:24th scale site dumper.
Right: A number of 3D printed parts are included, along with milled parts on a plastic sheet, lengths of plastic rod and tubes and several small white metal parts.
Above: The model once built has working articulated steering and a full replicated drive-train to both axles, not forgetting the operator’s station with hand and foot controls and metal safety grab handles.
Above: The skip can be tipped, as shown here on the prototype displayed at Gaydon.
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Author: Steven Downes
Below: Now available for the Nooteboom online shop, a Scania 8x4 tractor with MEGA Windmill Transporter stunningly recreated in the McFadyens Transport Ltd colours.
MCFADYENS MEGA WINDMILL TRANSPORTER One of the main features of the Nooteboom MEGA Windmill Transporter is the ability to load/unload without the need for a supporting crane, reducing costs significantly while maintaining transport flexibility. The trailer consists of a front 3 or 4 axle jeep dolly with a choice of 7-axle NLD hydraulically steered self-tracking dolly or Nooteboom Scheuerle modular trailer at the rear, fitted with hydraulically extendable lift-adapters between which the load is clamped. The new version from WSI Models consists of a 3-axle dolly with 7-axle NLD rear trailer paired with a 4-axle Scania tractor in the striking colours of McFadyens Transport LTD.
he 3-axle dolly connects with the tractor unit and when not connected, a pair of metal supports are included which slide into holes at the front of the dolly to keep the kingpin raised. The rear-most axle on the jeep dolly has a small degree of steering movement and the dolly houses a turntable to which the lift adaptor is permanently connected. The rear NLD trailer features seven axles, with the front three and rear three having a proportional linked steering system which is smooth in operation and allows for fine manoeuvring of the trailer frame while the turntable for the rear module has its own steering system powered by a pair of hydraulic cylinders. As with the front dolly, the rear trailer is permanently connected to the lift module.
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pins inserted at the desired extension. Flexible hydraulic lines are fitted for added realism with access steps and work platforms fitted to the adaptor gantry. Both lift adaptors are fitted with a frame housing the generator, hydraulic
Above: The turntable and dolly connections allow for plenty of steering movement.
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Left: The front dolly features three axles, with the rearmost also steering.
Above: The lift modules can be clipped together for travel without any load and this works well.
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Right: A Scania 8x4 tractor in paired with the trailer, finished in the McFadyens Transport Ltd decoration.
pump housing and hydraulic fluid tank. A coiled hose bundle and support line is fitted between front and rear modules which can be uncoiled when a load is engaged. The level of detail is great to see, but the coiled tube is permanently fitted so it is not possible to fully separate the modules and trying to recoil the tube to look good is tricky to achieve. The prime mover for the trailer is a Scania 8x4 which looks to be an exact match for the real truck in the McFadyens fleet, from the red colours of the chassis frame and wheels to the dark blue finish on the cabin. Silver wheel guards are located above the wheels, again in the same design as the full sized truck with fuel tank, air canisters and adblue tank also fitted to the chassis while the array of decorative printing and pin lines is stunningly recreated to the smallest of details. As usual, the underside of the chassis is kitted out with a drive-train to the rear axles with steering of the front axles and the suspension frame detailing all added. The interior of the cabin shows the right hand drive layout with plenty of driving lights fitted below the front window and mounted to the roof line. There is no load included with the model; however separate loads are available in the WSI program including VESTAS brand Nacelle and tower sections which directly interface with the MWT. The McFadyens Scania with MEGA Windmill Transporter is currently available from the Nooteboom online shop (www.nooteboomshop.com) but is unlikely to be in stock for long.
Left: Underside chassis detailing is all there.
Above: The rear storage box has a number of marked compartments, all adorned with silver finished handles.
Below: The replication of the graphics and pin lines is especially well done, down to the tiniest markings.
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VOLVO FM 10X4 ‘VD.VLIST’
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Author: Damien Lision
Damien Lision provides some details of his new project, a complete kit from A&N Model Truck of a Volvo FM which is normally an 8x4 kit but he has decided to build it as a 10x4 with a modified lowered flat roof, based on plans from the OEM manufacturer. The chassis is made from photo-etch metal requiring skill and patience to construct it. A number of resin parts are also included for the cabin, front grill, air tanks, etc. The finish has been done in accordance to the company colours of V.D.VLIST, a Dutch specialist for heavy haulage. Cutting of the resin cabin frame to remove the raised roof.
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Main fuel tank construction.
The photo-etch chassis fully formed and fitted with the suspension and axles with fine scale wiring running through the structure from front to back.
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Scratch built cabinet with fitted air tanks.
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Steering rods connect the front three axles and the engine block has been mounted, as has the lower front grill.
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More of the detailing has been added, including all the resin wheel arches and cabin.
The resin grill has plenty of detail and filler has been used to join the roof to the cabin frame in its lowered position. The V.D.VLIST Graphics have been added to the sides of the cabin.
The finished cabin, with the filler filed and sanded before being coated in he orange top coat which has then been varnished in two coats. The rear gangway has been modified and finished with Alclad II aluminium paint which has also been applied to the fuel tank and grab rail.
The rear frame houses a fifth wheel coupling plate.
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Author: Dick Smith
BEDFORD TK
CARAVAN TRANSPORTER
fter bidding for, winning and receiving the KFS Bedford TK flat bed, I decided to convert the model into a truck which I have had a liking for, for many years, a Static Caravan Transporter. As the cab shell was loose, I removed this and removed the windows, these would be renewed at a later date. After trying to remove the paint from the cab with no success, I decided to spray the whole cab Halfords Grey Primer, I then concentrated on the cab interior, I noticed that the dash board and steering wheel and driver's seat had slipped and were all at a funny angle, so I had to cut the dash board off the floor of the cab and then straighten it up before gluing it back in at the correct angle, once all these jobs were done and I was happy with the result, I decided to fix on a roof rack and used the one from one of the accessory sets. After the roof
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rack was fixed on, plus the head board (which would have an Oversized Load transfer fitted to it at a later date), all were sprayed Halfords Ford Vision Blue, the next lot of paint to go on was Halfords Vauxhall Burgundy Red (or crimson to you and me), this colour was going to be sprayed along the head board and the side skirts, now that the cab was all sprayed up it was left to rest and harden. Before joining the two parts of the cab together I installed a rolled up sleeping bag on the rear shelf and also a sandwich box on the passenger seat. The rear deck was next for attention, I noticed that the rear wheels were set at an odd position so decided to remove them and clean them up and respray them the Vision Blue. On closer inspection of the underside of the model, I noticed that the rear chassis
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members were upside down and had got a length of Plastruct (90780 Square Rod) was in place to keep the rear deck level, this would now be a good idea to install a beaver tail (not in my original plans), so I removed the rear deck and head board, then set to cutting the chassis just past the spacer on the chassis where the prop shafts join. After cutting the chassis I extended it 4 inches and joined the chassis rails using a 6inch length of Plastruct 90507 (5/16"‘ Angle), once this had set, I decided to fit side skirts to the body as this would hide a multitude of mistakes and rough body work. I was going to make a 28 ft rear body, but it had been suggested that I should also have a Static Caravan as a load, as it would look better, basically you can't have one without the other. This was also not in my original plan, but I could see the point, it would also
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require several months extra work and research and it was at this point that I sent in a request for all information to a well known Static caravan manufacturer of The 1970's, eventually my request was answered and some photos came back with the dimensions of some of their vans, I chose The 28ft one. I required 2 x 50mm tow ball‘s and knew that Neil Cooke had made some for a model of his, he kindly made me 2 for this model. Back to the TK, after removing the fuel tank and spare wheel carrier I painted the chassis black and installed a new bigger fuel tank, which joined the old one, I was going to have the fuel caps in the side skirts, but shelved the idea and had them in the bed of the truck instead, The bed of the TK now ended at the wheel arches and the beaver tail (4inches long) was added using some Evergreen 4250 V groove sheet. The extended platform now became the beaver tail and had an extended square tube fixed to the rear chassis member that also holds the lights and U channel for the ramps to fit into for unloading. This bar extends a few inches and has a 50mm towing ball attached to it for when caravans are towed, (it stows away up against the rear panel) . I started to add the rear deck, with a new head board and found some chequered plate in the spares box to put over the joint on the beaver tail/deck. This is where I hoped the wheels of the caravan would go, it would also give some support to The deck. When all this was in place and glued down, the side skirts were glued in place, as was the spare wheel on the head board. Next to this is a single
drum KFS winch and above this is The 2"“ ,50mm towing ball with a tackle box, originally from an Accurate Armour Scammell lorry, also attached to the head board along with a ladder and some spot lamps. The rear deck now has 7 wooden support towers (Plastruct 90780) for carrying the weight of the van or ramps, plus I have two ramps (Evergreen 225 U channels), plus the cable from the winch. Once the transfers had come from our good friend Chris Moxham, these were applied and I was very pleased with them, as the rear side skirts looked bare, I asked Chris to make me some more transfers, these were then added later and finished the truck off. The next job was the Static Caravan.
I cut a piece of thick plastic (thickness not known), 14 inches long by 5 % inches wide, to this I fixed two 14 inch pieces of Plastruct 90505 3/ 16"‘ angle, down the sides and a slightly shorter length in the middle, I glued evenly spaced short bearers of the same diameter to each side of the middle bearer, then once the glue had set, drilled two very small diameter holes at the ends of each short bearer and at evenly spaced length on the main bearers. Into these holes I inserted a dress maker’s metal pin (not the type with the plastic top) once these had been pushed through the holes I super glued them in place and then bent them over to secure the bearers. Once the chassis was complete with the caravan jacks (also with pins inserted) I measured up for the draw bar, for this I used 2 short pieces of 5/ 16"‘ angle , set in a V & glued the tow hitch in place, making sure it was dead centre. The next job was to measure up for the Caravan Sides and front and back panels, these then had their windows cut in and once this was done, I glued some 3/ 16"‘ angle to each corner and glued the sides to the back and front panels. Once dry, I offered the body shell to the chassis, marking out where the bottom of the panels would sit once glued to the chassis. I then marked the inside of the panels and along this line I glued another piece of 3/ 16“ angle and once this was dry, measured and cut out the roof. The tops of the sides were fitted with strips of 3/ 16" angle for the roof to rest on, I had also installed two panels inside the van to stop the sides from distorting. The roof now sat on these panels as well as
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the sides. Once all the glue had set, I masked off the sides and sprayed the upper panels in Halfords Peugeot Antelope Beige and the bottom panels in Halfords Vauxhall Reed Green. I came across three problems No 1, what design of curtain to be used, the motif had to be small and had to be of the 1970's era, I had previously decided not to fit the van out with 1/ 24"‘ scale furniture as this would have added about ÂŁ100 to the final bill, so the curtains would be drawn shut, but where to get the curtain material from, I had looked on the internet to no avail, so I asked the owner's wife of the model shop I go to, if she could possibly help. The next time I called in, she gave me a small piece of dress material which she had found, it was just what I wanted, the clear plastic sheet was glued to a frame which was glued to the inside of the van sides, the curtain was glued behind the glass, now problem No 2, how do you make frosted glass for the bathroom, that turned out to be simple, the clear plastic sheet I use has two coverings when bought new, I just peeled the front (with the writing on) off and left the covering on the back, once a light was shown in the back of the van you could see a shadow of something in there so no curtain was put against this
window. Problem No 3 which caused a lot of pondering was what size were the two wheels on the axle. I asked at a site office of a Static Caravan park, the salesman did not know, so I asked the boss of a Caravan Transport Firm, he also did not know so in the end, a good friend of mine, who makes model wooden vehicles (Craftypops) and is an excellent wood turner came up with the answer. He turned 2 mini wheels for me that were then drilled and fitted to the axle shaft and then the shaft was glued in place and once again pins were inserted in holes previously drilled, just to add extra strength. The now finished Static Caravan was offered to the towing ball and then glued to the deck of the TK.
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The final items to add were the rear warning signs (from the KFS Low Loader), rear indicator, stop & reversing lights from Little Cars and the amber beacon from KFS, laid on its side to reduce the light flashing in drivers eyes. Plumbing has been added to the underside of the van using spare sprue and the window surrounds are evergreen 114 strip. A radio aerial and the spot lamps are from Auslowe (Australia) ,KFS straps were added to hold the load down, as there is no age to this model so I think straps are OK, instead of chains. All in all I am very pleased with my efforts as this is the first time I have actually scratch built anything this big.
DUEL MOVIE TRUCK TMW 1.24
Author: Steve Lima
Steve Lima details how he created the truck and tanker trailer from the 1971 film Duel, one of the classic thrillers from Steven Spielberg.
reating the Duel movie truck was something I wanted to do, so began researching the truck considerably on the internet, including watching the movie countless times picking up details here and there every time I watched it. The starting point was the Dodge L700 tanker which is a Lindberg kit while the tractor is an AMT Peterbilt California 359 which I used as the base and converted it using the AIT 281 kit, also adding the correct five hole wheels. The hard part was deciding on the colours. What I found to be the most accurate was starting with a brown primer to which I then used a gold base for the truck and trailer. I sanded it and then
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began the weathering. The tractor appeared to have a pinkish colour on the fenders as it looked to have been a two tone colour and considerable heavy scratch marks on the doors as if a company name had been scraped off. The decals were custom made. The "swamp cooler" as it's called (a/c in rear window) was scratch built and I correctly converted it to a single exhaust as the real truck was. The windshield was taped off to represent the dirty windshield wiper film. It took about a year on and off to complete and considering this was my first truck model and first attempt at weathering, I was happy with the results although I've been building models for over 40 years. I used artist chalks and paints for the weathering and plastruct for the sheet plastic.
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ACCURATE ARMOUR MODELS
TMW 1.35
Author: Dick Smith
Antar Mk3
During the 2017 Gaydon model show, I displayed several Accurate Armour models in 1:35th scale which I highlight here, starting with Accurate Armour kit no 167, the Thorneycroft Antar Mk3 in “Chris Miller Heavy Haulage� decoration. This model was made straight out of the box and the only slight modifications are the front tow hook & pin (parts 46&47) were fitted on the rear of the vehicle and a new front tow hook and pin were made and fitted to the front bumper as it is on the real vehicle, I have added a few tools in the spares box and a straight bar to the rear near side wing, It was painted up in the livery of Chris Miller Heavy Haulage of Preston, the actual vehicle was used to transport heavy electrical equipment from Port Dinorwic into the Mountain at Dinorwic nr Llanberis when the power station was being built.
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1:35 SCALE
Scammell Explorer
The next model is Accurate Armour Kit No 127, Scammell Explorer, this is an exact replica of one I know of which lives nr Redditch , Worcestershire, it belongs to a lad I know, his Explorer is a 1955 version, which is slightly different to the one in the kit, in as much as the front tow hook has been exchanged for a spring loaded one from an AEC Matador, and the pipes from the air filters just under the windscreen now go up through the air filter and then are bent to come back down through the bonnet. In the kit the pipes go directly into the side of the bonnet. (I used thick electrical cable for the pipes) The transfers on all the models were made by our good friend Chris Moxham, and thanks must go to Accurate Armour and the Scammell Register for all their help.
Bedford K109 and Scammell Pioneer
The Bedford which is on suspended tow by the Scammell Pioneer was another Accurate Armour kit (K109/110) which I decided to make into the K109 lorry. Once made, I found the front axle very fragile and on removing it from my travelling box the axle broke off, so I decided to keep it in the state it was in, no front axle, until I could think of what to do with it, I had an idea to make the Pioneer and have the distressed Bedford OYD on suspended tow. After removing the windscreen and loading the rear up with parts from the spares box, including a work bench & vice, plus the front axle and drivers door, I managed to work off photographs showing a vehicle on suspended tow the army way. Both the Scammell and the Bedford have civilian number plates and will name this Bedford going for Restoration. (I got a 3rd for this in the competition 'Best odd scales Model') Kit No K101 is the Scammell Pioneer, this was made straight from the box, the only added item is the fire extinguisher which was fitted to the front NR side bulk head on the outside, and the girls name next to it.
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GAYDON MODEL TRUCK SHOW GAYDON MODE Gaydon ModelSCALE Truck Show 2017 TMW 1:50
Author: Mick Russell Photos: Kees Kamp
Scania Oldtimer brick transporter, 1:24, Zeger van Hattem
Work in Progress, 1:24, Zeger van Hattem
Scania 141, Brain Haulage, 1:24, Daren Farrow
Bussing, Bandt, 1:24, Roger Bennett MAN Roadhaus, Bertschi Ag Durrenasch, 1:24, John Vancraen
Leyland Reiver, Bowman Transport, 1:24, Ron Bennett Autocar, Red Ball Transfer, 1:24, Jiri Hubner
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GMC Cannonball, PIE, 1:24, Jan Rosecky
EL TRUCK SHOW
GAYDON 2017
With the Gaydon Model Truck Show now a distant memory, we take a look at some of the amazing models on display during the weekend, rounding off with the list of winners for 2017. Atkinson, Thorpes, 1:24, Peter White
MAN 6x6 with ballast box by Andy Blanchard
Scania Car transporter, Stobart, 1:24, Dave Clark
Fiat, Trans UK Haulage, 1:24, Andy Blanchard Foden, Marley Tiles, 1:24, David Cassell
Fiat, Atkins International, 1:24, David Cassell
MAN TGX powder tanker, John Mitchell, 1:24, Dick Lack
Scania 110, Asian Transport, 1:24, Ian Coles
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GAYDON MODE Gaydon ModelSCALE Truck Show 2017 TMW 1:50
Author: Mick Russell Photos: Kees Kamp
Scratch built Volvo G930 motor grader by Steve Bellerby
Volvo F89. Bakers with CAT load, 1:24, Jim Tomaszewski Scania 141, Curries of Dumfries, 1:24, Tom Kerr
Renault Magnum, Pollocks, 1:24, Dick Lack ERF EC10, S Jones & sons 1:24, Neil Cooke
Volvo FL10, Anderson, 1:24, Andrew Bell
Scania P270, Wildes, 1:24, Neil Cooke
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Scania P113 tipper, Lee James Roadhaul, 1:24, Mick Russell
EL TRUCK SHOW
GAYDON 2017
Scania 141, G. Dekker, 1:50, Eddy Verbist Foden, Wrights Transport, 1:50, Andrew Reed
Tata, San Ray, 1:87 diorama, Tom Charters
MAN, Stobart diorama, 1:50, Jimmy Scott Dio in a jar, 1:87, Martin McKenna
Mercedes LP, Atkins International, 1:50, Paul May
Volvo N10 tipper, 1:50, Pascal Garrits
Liaz 110, Nograd, Adam Berkes
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Small/Mid Scales Scania
1 Andrew Reed - Ben Marshall 142 tag 2 Andy Park - Patrick International 141 3 Trevor Stringer - 8×4 Silo Carrier
Small/Mid Scales Volvo
1 Andrew Reed - Hargreaves F7 rigid 2 Pascal Gerrits - N10 tipper 3 Martin McKenna - Australian G88
Small/Mid Scales Other Makes 1 Adam Berkes Liaz - 110 rigid 2 Andy Park - Kamaz 4310 3 Pascal Gerrits - GINAF
Small/Mid Scales British
1 Chris Rischer - Albion Tipper 2 Andrew Reed - ERF E14 3 Alan Fixter - Bedford KM
Small/Mid Scales Heavy Haulage Outfit
1 Pascal Gerrits - Rawcliffe MAN TGA 2 Bill Wooldridge - Preston DAF Ballast truck 3 Jimmy Scott Hislop - DAF XF106
Small/Mid Scales Replica of a real truck
1 Trevor Stringer - Scania 8×4 Silo Carrier 2 Adam Berkes - Liaz rigid 3 Andy Lee - Volvo F12 & Bogie trailer
Small/Mid Scales Diarama 1 Andy Park - “Russian Ferry” 2 Martin McKenna - ‘The Wayward Haywain’ 3 Jimmy Scott - ‘Flynn DAF’
1:24/1:25 Scale ‘Straight from the box’
1 Ben Sterry - Beford Recovery truck 2 Andy Bell - Ferrari Race truck transporter 3 Mark Reeves - Scania rigid & Drawbar trailer
1:24/1:25 Scale Conversion
1 Andy Blanchard - GINAF 2 Paul May - Scania rigid & drawbar trailer 3 Adam Berkes - Renault R310
1:24/1:25 Scale Scratch Built
1 Steve Bellerby - Foden 6×6 wrecker 2 Kees Kamp - Kenworth half cab tanker 3 Zegar van Hattem - Scania 110 & Brick trailer
1:24/1:25 Scale Scania
1 Jim Tomaszewski - Martintrux 111 2 Neil Cooke - Swains 143 3 Paul May - Harbridge R series
1:24/1:25 Scale Volvo
1 Adam Berkes - FH16 flat roof 2 Jim Tomaszewski - F89 6×4 3 Andy Bell - F16
1:24/1:25 Scale DAF
RESULTS
SHOW Gaydon 20172017 Winners Gaydon Model Truck Show 2017
1 Zac Hopley - 95 6×2 Super Space Cab 2 Neil Cooke - XXT 3 Rob Price - XF105 6×2
1:24/1:25 Scale Iveco
1 Andy Blanchard - Fiat 190 2 Jim Tomaszewski - Fiat 170 3 Tony Askwith - Magirus 190.38
1:24/1:25 Scale Mercedes
1 Alan Tallentyre - SK 2 John Holcroft - Actro 3 Tony Askwith - 1450 Race truck
1:24/1:25 Scale British
1 Steve Bellerby - Foden 6×6 wrecker 2 Jiri Hubner - Scammell Crusader 3 Tony Christie - ERF E series
1:24/1:25 Scale Other Makes 1 Andy Blanchard - GINAF 2 Zac Hopley - Renault Magnum 3 Dick Lack - MAN TGX
1:24/1:25 Scale Plant / Heavy Haulage
1 Steve Bellerby - Volvo G930 grader 2 Zegar Van Hattem - Scania R730 8×4, lowloader and excavator 3 Jim Tomaszewski - Volvo F89 6×4, lowloader and bulldozer
1:24/1:25 Scale Trailer
1 David Cassell - York 33′ flat 2 Dick Lack - Mobile Home transporter 3 Jan Sklenica - Orlican fridge trailer
1:24/1:25 Scale Custom Truck
1 Neil Cooke - DAF XXT 2 Andy Bell - Volvo F16 3 Peter D’Hollander - Kenworth K100
1:24/1:25 Scale Resin kit / Transkit
1 Jan Rosecky - Peterbilt 350 2 Jiri Hubner - Autocar DC 3 Mick Russell - Mercedes 911
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1:24/1:25 Scale Replica of a real truck
1 Mick Russell - Scania P cab 8×4 tipper 2 Jim Tomaszewski - Fiat 170 7 Tilt trailer 3 Neil Cooke - Scania 143
1:24/1:25 Scale U S / Australian
1 Jiri Hubner - Autocar DC 2 Chris Cooper - Western Star 3 Nick Burden - Lonestar
Odd Scales
1 Jan Sklenica - Peterbilt 359 2 Chris Rischer - Mack Recovery truck 3 Dick Smith - Scammell Pioneer
Radio Controlled 1 David Reed 2 Fred Jones 3 Alan Bibby
Vintage
1 Kees Kamp - Kenworth half cab tanker 2 Jiri Hubner - Mack 3 Chris Rischer - Mack Recovery Truck
Showroom Paint Finish
1 Pascal Gerrits - Volvo N10 tipper 2 Alan Tallentyre - Mercedes SK 3 John Holcroft - Volvo F16
Weathered Finish
1 Jan Rosecky - GMC Cannonball 2 Zegr Van Hattem - Scania 110 & Brick Trailer 3 Mick Russell - Mercedes Quarry truk
Junior Modeller
Jack Sparrow (age 12)
Most Improved Modeller Neil Cooke
Czech Model Truck Club award Steve Bellerby - Volvo G930 grader
Jiri Hubner Vintage award
Ashley Coghill - Scania Vabis LB76
Best In Show 2017
Steve Bellerby - Foden 6×6 wrecker
BEST IN SHOW
25th Anniversary ‘Long Service Award’ David March Ron Johnson Roger Bennett Chris Rischer Gerdi Kimpe Peter White Alan Fixter
TMW 1:50
TEREX / DEMAG
Above: IMC Models has released two Nooteboom ballast trailer models which have been finished in the corporate Terex and Demag colour schemes which is a good addition to any crane fleet, particularly where detachable counterweights can be used for an authentic load.
BRANDED SUPPORT TRUCKS
When it comes to model releases, all model companies are looking for ways to maximize tooling and IMC Models has come up with an interesting idea to produce support vehicles finished in the corporate colours of crane manufacturers. This is not new, as they have already released a truck and trailer in Kobelco colours to accompany the Kobelco crawler cranes they produced and they have now released two very nice Nooteboom ballast trailers, a 6 axle with 4-axle Mercedes Benz Actros tractor in Terex white and a 7-axle trailer with 3-axle DAF tractor in the blue and yellow of Demag, also a Terex company.
he Terex branded transport solution is ideal for anyone with a fleet of Terex coloured cranes, particularly the larger AC1000-9 or CC3800 from Conrad which have many components which would be transported on the decks of ballast trailers. The tractor unit is a Mercedes Benz Actros 8x4 with rear power module, linked steering of the front axles, good underside structural detailing including drive-train and suspension while the cabin can be tilted to uncover the powerplant beneath. The cabin interior has been modelled, as has the fine detailing on the exterior including service walkway and pivoting ladder, not to mention the excellent printing of the Terex logos and markings along the sides of the cabin and rear module.
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Right: The truck requires the mirrors to be fitted, and these are a loose fit so ideally need to be glued in place.
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Right: The white and grey colours are certainly interesting and it does not look out of place alongside any Terex branded crane.
1:50 SCALE Below: The tractor unit paired with the trailer is a 6x4 DAF which really stands out in the blue and yellow Demag dress. Left: The cab tilts to reveal the nicely detailed engine bay.
Right:: Underside detailing of the tractor is to a high level, with suspension, drive-train and steering featured.
Above: The deck of the trailer is large enough to hold the crane mats, ballast plates, additional side ballast and the 10’ storage container with an optional headache board included.
Above: With the release of the Demag AC220-5 and AC250-5 mobile cranes, the accompanying 7-axle Nooteboom ballast trailer in matching Demag colours is the perfect solution for the transport of the crane’s ballast.
Two years ago, IMC announced they would be producing a model of the Terex Explorer 5-axle crane, and since the original announcement, Terex rebranded the mobile crane range to the former Demag designations with a blue and yellow colour scheme. Now that the cranes have been produced, identified as the AC220-5 and AC250-5 and finished in the new Demag colours, the 7-axle ballast trailer is the ideal support truck for the various accessories from the crane model, including the metal crane mats and ballast plates. By finishing it in the same colour combination makes for a great transport combination. The DAF 6x4 tractor has a detailed underside as expected from the IMC / Tekno relationship with a tilting cabin revealing the fully kitted out engine bay, complete with Paccar branded engine block. The 7-axle trailer has linked proportional steering of the 4 rearmost axles which are mounted on turntables with the front axle also able to counter steer. A storage compartment on the underside houses a removable spare wheel and both headache board and storage container are included in the box for a choice of display options.
Below: The 6-axle trailer has plenty of room for a load, shown here with ballast plates from the Terex CC3800 lattice crawler. Both 10’ storage container and headache board are included.
Left: The colour match is very close to other corporate Terex models, as shown here alongside the Terex 3160 Challenger 3-axle mobile from Conrad.
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