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Post by southgate on May 6, 2009 15:28:20 GMT -6
I just caught wind of this forum yesterday. Heavy commercial is my favorite modeling subject, and this looks like a great place to share it. I recognize a few names here, so I recon some will remember mine. I started out by butchering models in high school (mid '70s), and learned to build some worth keeping. And have never really stopped since then. I'm currently working on my most ambitious project ever, and will post pix of it as soon as I get some time to sit down and compose it here. Here's a couple of my builds. I'll probably post threads on these and others as well, but for now: Dodge Service Truck   Paystar 6x6  Much more to follow. But SO MUCH to see here first! Dan S |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2009 16:01:46 GMT -6
Welcome to the club. Nice builts you have, I really like that dodge. How did you get the working front suspension? That looks pretty cool.
Mike
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Post by phoneguy on May 6, 2009 16:10:58 GMT -6
Glad to have you here Dan. I remember both of these builds as if it were yesterday.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2009 17:00:10 GMT -6
Welcome to the club. Those are some impressive models.
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Post by Weird Decal Guy on May 6, 2009 17:02:08 GMT -6
Welcome Southgate I know you will add value here.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2009 17:21:17 GMT -6
Hey Dan, welcome. Those are sharp builds there. That Dodge is cool, did you scratch the bed and crane?
Les
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Post by chirsch on May 6, 2009 19:11:04 GMT -6
Welcome Dan, I've seen both trucks before and they are impressive indeed. Craig
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Post by 41chevy on May 6, 2009 19:38:35 GMT -6
Ditto to all the above. Welcome!! Paul
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Post by mltoth30 on May 6, 2009 20:43:50 GMT -6
welcome aboard dan. i realy like the 6x6 paystar, and the dodge service truck is awsome. i'm working on getting my jeep to flex like that. ;D
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Post by slackadjuster on May 6, 2009 21:52:50 GMT -6
real nice work, look forward to seeing more... welcome to the club
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Post by southgate on May 7, 2009 6:21:52 GMT -6
Wow, what a reception! ;D To answer a couple questions, the Dodge's front suspension is scratchbuilt coil spring with triangle control arms. The rear is working leaf spring made from styrene strips, as developed by another forum member "Modeljeeper". The service box and crane are scratchbuilt.(Scratchbuilding those service boxes is quite easy) The box has working outriggers using magnets. I'll post a thread later. That Dodge is the most involved plastic 'bash I have ever built.
The Paystar has working rear equalized suspension. I'll post that how-to also. It's 5:22AM and past my bed time for now!
Thanks for the responses. Dan
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2010 18:32:45 GMT -6
Wekcome to the forum from one Oregonian to another. Great bunch of people here and I know you will enjoy it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2010 8:31:17 GMT -6
Hi Dan.
Welcome to the group. Very impressive builds. I remember seeing both builds before just can't remember were. Looking forward to seeing more of your builds.
Lance.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2011 20:18:57 GMT -6
Welcome aboard Dan!! Roy
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