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Scratchbuilding

Started by jryan at 06-02-2008 1:31 AM. Topic has 4 replies.
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   06-02-2008, 1:31 AM
jryan

Joined on 12-31-2007
Posts 5
scratcbuilding

                         A film called Battletruck had a interesting vehicle. I would like to know

                        what truck to start with and what source to use of the 45 angle it

                      covers.What materials could  be used for further detail. I am also

                       trying to build a tripod harpoon and a flametrower where would I

                      look for references. I am having trouble to makeing  a good tripod

                       pedistol. whats the best way to make it right

 

 

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   06-02-2008, 11:05 AM
EasyMike


Joined on 03-31-2008
Horse Cave, KY
Posts 151
Re: scratcbuilding

Can't help with the truck.  Considering you will be adding a lot of scratchbuilt armor to it, looks like any suitable scale semi would do.

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   07-02-2008, 4:51 PM
Jantrix


Joined on 06-27-2008
Jax, FL.
Posts 32
Re: scratcbuilding

I did a bit of checking around. www.imcdb.com (internet movie car database) has no record of Battletruck or it's alternate title Warlords of the 21st Century. Also no joy on a Google image search. My advice is to watch the movie, see if you can't spot a badge or something to tell you the make of the truck. In any case, I would then check Ebay for a truck of that make or at least one that looks similar. Start there. As for modifications, check your LHS for scale diamond plate, round/square tubing. Use household items to replicate features. I had a friend that made fuel tanks for a post-apoc build using cigar tubes.

Also, another idea for identifying the truck is to check the truck forum at www.scaleautomag.com, it's another Kalmbach title,so its cool. Those guys might be able to help you, because they are serious car/truck guys. Let us know how it goes.


Rob

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   07-03-2008, 7:48 AM
EasyMike


Joined on 03-31-2008
Horse Cave, KY
Posts 151
Re: scratcbuilding

Pix here, but you can't tell the make of the truck.  http://www.post-apocalypse.co.uk/battletruck1.html  Scroll down the page.

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   07-03-2008, 3:28 PM
Tramp

Joined on 09-19-2007
Tennessee
Posts 4
Re: scratcbuilding

Looks like it's based on a Peterbuilt. 

Not a newer type with the "anteater" hood style.

A Kenworth would work too. Both were made by the same company (Pacar) years ago, so there are similarities in hood and cab design.  Definately looks like an interesting build.

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