Boom Haul

Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Boom Haul

Posted by Tiking on Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:55 AM

Ok fellas. I just completed the trailer to the 142H tractor unit I had built for the Steel Haul that I was supposed to use but did not. The boom is from a toy digger I bought at a cheap store. I had planned on using it as a load for my heavy hauler rig, but the amount of work I had to do on it to get it looking right, would have taken me ages. So I opted to salvage what I could and use the parts for something useful. So now I had a use for the boom. :) I added hydraulics using soldering iron wiring and styrene tubing. I wanted it to look alive. The trailer is the Italeri curtain trailer kit. I only used the chassi and bottom half of it. I then scratch built the extra floor and added tie-downs.So now this tractor has a trailer, I think, goes together pretty well. Hope you like the results. Thanks for looking. Lots of detail pics:

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Sailor Steve

Member since
January 2016
From: Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted by Sailor Steve on Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:57 AM

That is some great detail work! With the proper basing I think it could pass for the real thing.

I especially like that ripped-up old tire.

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midnightprowler

Member since
February 2003
From: East Bethel, MN

Posted by midnightprowler on Thursday, March 10, 2016 9:36 AM

Hands down that is the most realistic truck model I have ever seen!

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hogfanfs

Member since
May 2013
From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho

Posted by hogfanfs on Thursday, March 10, 2016 9:42 AM

midnightprowler

Hands down that is the most realistic truck model I have ever seen!

I agree, it looks fantastic! The detail is second to none!

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goldhammer

Member since
August 2014
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Posted by goldhammer on Thursday, March 10, 2016 9:49 AM

The used/weathered look to the excavator boom and bucket is just fantastic. Amazing work. I'll second the look of the blown tire/wheel. Very nicely done.

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Thursday, March 10, 2016 9:58 AM

Thanks guys. But I have to chsnge out the chains. I need thicker ones. Will try and fix that later. Appreciate the comments guys, -great support.

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jazzsoul60

Member since
February 2014

Posted by jazzsoul60 on Thursday, March 10, 2016 11:24 AM

Your weathering skills are top notch!

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Thursday, March 10, 2016 11:47 AM

Thank you.

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Thursday, March 10, 2016 3:06 PM

I agree with what everyone above said. That weathering of the boom is dead on.

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Thursday, March 10, 2016 5:43 PM

Thank you Jim.

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OctaneOrange

Member since
June 2010
From: Australia

Posted by OctaneOrange on Saturday, March 12, 2016 2:52 AM

as usual, you have blown my mind...

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Saturday, March 12, 2016 3:23 AM

And as usual i thank you. ☺

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Saturday, March 12, 2016 11:25 AM

For those who have asked or wondered how I did the weathering on the boom. Here it is:

The color used on the boom is Automotive yellow spray paint. I do not own an AB. The brown used as an underlying color is also an Automotive color. I chose a brown that looked right. They had a few to choose from. I started off;

1. Spraying the boom with Citadel Chaos black paint

2. Then sprayed the second layer with a brown automotive color

3. Then sprayed a coat of Citadel Matt varnish

4. Then sprayed the base color with a yellow automotive color.

5. For the rust/paint faded away weathering, I chose the easy way. I used the sponge technique. I assume you know the sponge technique right? If you don't let me know. I used Citadel Dark earth. A brownish dull grayish color. I do not remember the name. I am not at home so I cannot check the name of it.

6. Then I when over almost every brownish patch with Citadel shade to blend in everything and to give it depth and to accentuate the rust better.

7. Then I high-lighted the edges of the boom and bucket by dry-brushing Citadel leadblencher. It's a type of metal color. I love Citadel range of colors. It gives the discolored areas the metal finish or look.

8. Last but not the least I took so,e real dust and brushed it in every nit and cranny on the boom.

9. The bucket wear n' tear was simply done by taken the enamel solution and an old brush and brushing vigorously until the brown paint started to show through. I just stopped when I was satisfied.

10. Them I took some real dust and brushed it all inside the bucket until I got the look looked good.

That's it! Simple!

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CapnMac82

Member since
November 2005
From: Formerly Bryan, now Arlington, Texas

Posted by CapnMac82 on Sunday, March 13, 2016 12:53 AM

Outstanding. Beyond superb. One thing, when you rechain, consider some 4x4 blocking (3.5" square--about 80mm full size) to suppoert the bucket and especially the excavator end of the arm. The owner of the trailer would not wan the equipment digging into the top, so, they'd make a cribbing of 4x4 to support it. Probably two pieces parallel to the long axis, and two cross-wise spiked into the first two.

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seastallion53

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January 2013

Posted by seastallion53 on Sunday, March 13, 2016 3:14 AM

Are you sure that is only a model? Stick out tongue

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Sunday, March 13, 2016 4:47 AM

CapnMac82
Outstanding. Beyond superb. One thing, when you rechain, consider some 4x4 blocking (3.5" square--about 80mm full size) to suppoert the bucket and especially the excavator end of the arm. The owner of the trailer would not wan the equipment digging into the top, so, they'd make a cribbing of 4x4 to support it. Probably two pieces parallel to the long axis, and two cross-wise spiked into the first two.

Already got that covered. I have been reminded on this issue on other forums. :) Thanks again. But if you have a diagram or pic of what you describe it would help to see if your suggestions are the same.

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Monday, March 21, 2016 10:48 AM

Ok. Here are some newer pics showing what I've done. I decided to leave some chains hanging to show the it was in the process of being chained down.

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 1:23 PM

Outside photos that many have mentioned. So here are they-:

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 1:49 PM

Perfectly replicated! The cribbing and chains are almost exactly how we would've done that. The only thing I would've done in the real world would've been to cross chain it. We always cross chained if we could. It makes the load even more stable.

Weathering and effects are SPOT ON! This looks like what I dealt with in the yard every day as a rigger. WELL DONE!!

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mustang1989

Member since
March 2012
From: Corpus Christi, Tx

Posted by mustang1989 on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 2:55 PM

I've seen alot of finished models in my time and that don't look like no model. Excellent work!!!!

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 4:28 PM

Thank you for your candid comment. Much appreciated to get a pro perspective on this build.

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 4:29 PM

mustang1989

I've seen alot of finished models in my time and that don't look like no model. Excellent work!!!!

Thank you kindly.

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Sailor Steve

Member since
January 2016
From: Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted by Sailor Steve on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 5:19 PM

Fantastic!

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Tiking

Member since
July 2003
From: Sweden

Posted by Tiking on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:27 PM

Thank you.

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LonCray

Member since
March 2013

Posted by LonCray on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:12 AM

Your li'l 1/24 driver is gonna want to get that spare tire replaced, before the 1/24 scale inspectors fail him for it. If the science news suddenly breaks that a successful shrink ray has been tested, I'll know I saw it here first.