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  • Member since
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  • From: Sweden
Scrap 'Tire' Container Haul
Posted by Tiking on Sunday, January 3, 2016 3:54 AM

I finally got the tires into the container. 163 tires to be exact. Thanks to all my fellow modellers from around the world who donated most of the tires. So I hope you all approve of the final look as I am calling this done.

 

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Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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  • From: East Bethel, MN
Posted by midnightprowler on Sunday, January 3, 2016 7:59 AM

Wow! Just wow!

Hi, I am Lee, I am a plastiholic.

Co. A, 682 Engineers, Ltchfield, MN, 1980-1986

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    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Sunday, January 3, 2016 9:18 AM

Hello Charles!

Another beauty! What an attention to detail! Your model show that you know trucks very well. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Sunday, January 3, 2016 9:28 AM
That's a cool build!
  • Member since
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  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Sunday, January 3, 2016 10:08 AM

Pawel

Hello Charles!

Another beauty! What an attention to detail! Your model show that you know trucks very well. Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

 

 

Thanks for that, although my knowledge of trucks is not any more than any normal person. I just make sure to look at lots and lots of reference pics. :) I pass by trucks many times and sometimes stop to look at some and take pics.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, January 3, 2016 12:01 PM

Man that looks good! That's some hard work that paid off right there.

                   

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  • From: Earth, for now
Posted by BashMonkey on Sunday, January 3, 2016 12:57 PM
Ha ha love the Michelin Man!

 ALL OF YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!

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    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Sunday, January 3, 2016 1:34 PM

BashMonkey
Ha ha love the Michelin Man!
 

 

Thanks. He seems to be the most popular detail, people like, when they first look at the model. :)

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Sunday, January 3, 2016 1:35 PM

mustang1989

Man that looks good! That's some hard work that paid off right there.

 

 

Thanks. Took some time but it was worth it. Sorry for the pics. Themodel looks much better in real life. Not the best photographer.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

fox
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    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, January 4, 2016 1:12 PM

Outstanding build!  Toast

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

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Posted by kpnuts on Monday, January 4, 2016 4:28 PM

I'll say it again as it bares repeating, the king of weathering strikes again, I honestly wish I had half your skills, whenever I look at your art its always with a tinge of jealousy (sorry but there it is) I also learn a lot, I analyse how I think you've done something and try to emulate it, I'm still missing something but I do feel I'm getting there.

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  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Monday, January 4, 2016 5:23 PM
Kind words. I too have those same feelings after looking at some great models out there. I then go back to the drawing board and experiment. But if there is anything i can help you with please ask.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Monday, January 4, 2016 5:23 PM
Thanks Jim. Kind words.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Monday, January 4, 2016 10:25 PM

As the others have said, this is a most impressive work of model building.

Your eye for detail and how various surfaces weather, get grime, have worn out spots is peerless.         Cheers

  I shall now go back to my bench and overspray my currant attempt with plaster of paris and take the resulting lump out to the garden for a lawn ornament. But I will get on with my next project, weaving yarn from my clothes drying machine lint- it will keep me calm

 

Steve

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  • From: Cavite, Philippines
Posted by allan on Monday, January 4, 2016 11:26 PM

Every now and then a new modeling idea comes along and blows your mind. This is one of them.  

 

Mustve been a tiresome build?

Smile

 

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 3:06 AM

DUSTER

As the others have said, this is a most impressive work of model building.

Your eye for detail and how various surfaces weather, get grime, have worn out spots is peerless.         Cheers

  I shall now go back to my bench and overspray my currant attempt with plaster of paris and take the resulting lump out to the garden for a lawn ornament. But I will get on with my next project, weaving yarn from my clothes drying machine lint- it will keep me calm

 

 

 

Thank you for your careful wandering eye feedback ☺ much appreciated.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 3:08 AM

allan

Every now and then a new modeling idea comes along and blows your mind. This is one of them.  

 

Mustve been a tiresome build?

Smile

 

 

 

Thank you. Yes. A little tiresome but enjoyable none the less.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Thursday, January 7, 2016 2:40 PM

Wickedly COOL!! The only thing I would recommend would be to weather a few of the tires to make it look like some of them spent time in the elements for a while, or got covered up in sand, mud wash, etc. It would add some visual interest in that huge bed of same-tires.

 

 A great job of weathering that truck and trailer!!! Yes

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  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Friday, January 8, 2016 1:48 AM

Will  do. Thanks for the tip.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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    February 2010
  • From: Maine
Posted by Stage_Left on Saturday, January 9, 2016 8:49 PM

Another fantastic effort, Tiking. The replaced tire rim on the truck, the Michelin Man mascot, the abused paint and abused container, the weathering and general wear and tear appearance- all just fantastic!

Dave

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    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Saturday, January 9, 2016 11:07 PM

Thank you kindly for your observation. Appreciate the positive feedback.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Sunday, January 17, 2016 6:00 AM

Tiking !

  Well Sir ' I would have to say spot on ! Except for the tractor make ( we don't see them around here ) it is an exceptional build .I like your weathering and just one point I would like to make .Can you age the tires some ?    T.B.      I mention them because they are one of the first things you see .

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    December 2015
Posted by Dash8 on Sunday, January 17, 2016 8:09 AM

Epic bends, buckle, rust holes in the trailer and great

brake line details.

On the bench: Revell Euro Fighter 1/32

Ontario, CANADA

 

  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Sunday, January 17, 2016 12:59 PM

tankerbuilder
Can you age the tires some ?    T.B.      I mention them because they are one of the first things you see .

 

I take it you are referring to the scrap tyres? I know they need more aging and weathering. I will work on them later. They do take some time. I did 20 but unfortunately they are somewhere at the bottom of that pile. I tried to keep them on the top but it was harder. 

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Sunday, January 17, 2016 1:00 PM

Thanks Dash8. Much appreciated.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

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    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Thursday, January 21, 2016 10:31 AM

Yeah , Tiking ;

   I have that same problem with barge and cargo ship loads . It is tedious , But as I said . Spot On !  T.B.

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    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Thursday, January 21, 2016 7:48 PM

Utterly fantastic build!  I wish I could make models look THAT realistic.
Great pics, too.
The ONLY gripe is......the tires in the trailer look too.....new.  Chucking them onto a mandrel on a drill and sanding them down would have made them look used and worn out.
BUT.....other than my useless comment.....that's one HECK of an awesome build. 
Thanks for posting your fantastic pics of your GREAT build!

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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    July 2003
  • From: Sweden
Posted by Tiking on Thursday, January 21, 2016 8:49 PM
Thanks for your comment and feedback.

Charles King ----------------------- You may think you know...but you don't

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Thursday, January 21, 2016 9:43 PM

The grime, the rust, the dirty, scruffy look....dang, mate.....that's one heck of a model.
Nicely done.....very nice.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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    October 2009
  • From: Oil City, PA
Posted by greentracker98 on Friday, January 22, 2016 12:43 AM

Ditto Very Good!!!

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