Stabliofarmer Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 My biggest project this summer was this Renault Tridem livestock truck. Due to the lack of suitable donor models every part is scratch built. Start point was the cab sides, and then the grille. Luckily there is a blueprint for the T series cab available online which makes life easier. Its then a case of adding various bits that look right as the 3D shape is built up. Any material that could be made to suit was used from Mountboard for the main body to plasticard for the rear pressed pannel to heavy weight paper for the roof detailing A few stages of filler and primer and its starting to look like a cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 I had really wanted a new Renault to arrive when Welly updated there trucks, since that didn't happen I snatched at the chance to build this truck so I could have a cast cab for my own builds. With a coat of paint on prep for moulding began. The mould made is a squash mould, with the outer mould being made first. The pictures show blocking up the windscreen, rasing the cab off the base, adding the venting routes and the mould keys for the two parts to locate. The cab is then boxed up and the silicone poured. Left to set, the bits that aren't cab or vents ate removed and the mould turned upside down as the second part is poured The resin parts can then be cast ready to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Work could now focus on the bodies which are all plastic. Again start point is the sides, then frame work, grill detailling and then everything was bought together. The customer requested lifting decks so that has been built into the framework using small hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Delicate work up next with all the opening doors and gates. Also work on the chassis started. Full walk through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Fantastic work, love the moving ramps and doors, makes the model that bit more special even if those features aren't always seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Very, very impressive James! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Then started splashing some paint about. Masking off to get an airbrush style effect, using card to allow a degree of paint to seep/dust under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 And finished ready to roll Roofs down Decks off for straw and machinery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 And the doors all open for loading Thanks for looking James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 18 hours ago, mb86 said: Fantastic work, love the moving ramps and doors, makes the model that bit more special even if those features aren't always seen. Cheers Martin, was really pleased the customer wanted to go all out feature wise with this one, an enjoyable challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 The finished model is stunning. This must be the winner of scratch build of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph1972 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Wow, incredible craftmanship! That’s really a great hand made model! Especially the hand made cab is really well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stabliofarmer Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Thank you for your kind comment Christopher, this is still one of the builds I am most proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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