1982 Scania Truck

**bj383ss** · 25th August 2011, 10:46 AM

Hello Gents,

Yonnee the windshield is plastic. I worked on accessory for the truck today. I think you guys will like it. It is my design although I sketched from an actual truck.

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Here is the real truck.
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Jim the last 4 pics are for you. I put a 12" scale next to and in front of so you can get an idea of the dimensions. Also I shot a pic of a tape measure run from the front to the back.

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Later,
Bret

**munruben** · 25th August 2011, 11:27 AM

Love it, great detail and thanks for the ruler included in the shots, puts the whole thing into perspective for us. This is an exciting WIP.

**crowie** · 25th August 2011, 11:29 AM

And yet again Bret,
You just continue to excel with the detail you are putting into this great truck.
Well done!!
Keep up the good work.
Cheers, crowie

**Grandad-5** · 25th August 2011, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Jim the last 4 pics are for you. I put a 12" scale next to and in front of so you can get an idea of the dimensions. Also I shot a pic of a tape measure run from the front to the back.

And I thank you for that.
Getting details off a real truck then coming back and working out how to make it in model form.
I'm loving it.
Well done Bret.
Cheers
Jim

**Byc** · 26th August 2011, 01:17 PM

Just great work Bret. You hav muchhhh more patience than I.

**bj383ss** · 27th August 2011, 10:54 AM

I went to the local hobby store and bought 4 sheets of felt for a $1 and a bottle of rubber cement. Tried out my upholstery skills. Not that great but once it is all inside the cab it is kinda dark so that will work to my advantage.

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Bret

**crowie** · 27th August 2011, 11:43 AM

WOW and WOW, Bret.
This truck is fast becoming a showroom model that'd easily win FIRST PRIZE in any show.
Well done again.
Cheers, Crowie

**bj383ss** · 27th August 2011, 12:40 PM

Got the other seat and the top bunk done!
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Trying to decide if I should "upholster" anything else in the cab. Do you think I should make curtains for the back side windows and the back window?

I have black felt to go on the floor but have to wait until assembly to cut it out.

Bret

**munruben** · 27th August 2011, 02:38 PM

Bret it looks terrific. Did you consider flocking the seats and interior rather than cutting everything out. Would that have achieved similar results do you think? Some of the jewellery boxes I have seen flocked come up really great. I think the floor will look great when you "carpet" it. Great work looks fantastic.

**bj383ss** · 27th August 2011, 11:27 PM

John,

I actually wanted to use flocking but the only color I have is green. So I would have had to spend $30 to get the flocking and the adhesive and I didn't think the 2 seats and bed justified the cost right now. I used rubber cement to adhere the felt so if I ever change my mind I could take it off.

Bret

**AUSSIE** · 28th August 2011, 12:23 AM

I use flocking powder and use acrylic house paint or model acrylic-What ever is close to the flocking color.Can touch it up if not right the first time and cant tell it has been repaired. OH and it saves money as well

I think I got the idea from Jim Carroll I am not sure on that point.If I get time in the morning I will take a pic of some gray I have drying from yesterday

Originally Posted by bj383ss

John,

I actually wanted to use flocking but the only color I have is green. So I would have had to spend $30 to get the flocking and the adhesive and I didn't think the 2 seats and bed justified the cost right now. I used rubber cement to adhere the felt so if I ever change my mind I could take it off.

Bret

**AUSSIE** · 28th August 2011, 04:07 PM

Here is a seat that has been flocked,yesterday.I will leave it for a few more days for paint to harden ,then give it a brush with a softish nail brush and a blow with the air hose.I dont like using it really,as I get fine dust everywhere from it.
But you can put it on all sorts of shapes,not just flat surfaces.Years ago you could get spray cans of spray on vinyl for dashboards of old cars,It looked like real vinyl.I havent been able to track it down for years now.
PS sorry Bret,a bit of a hijack,but relevant sort off.

**bj383ss** · 28th August 2011, 10:40 PM

Great job Ross! Now I want to go back and redo mine with flocking. I didn't think about making a design in the seat. Great inspiration thank you.

Don't worry about hijacking.
Are you holding out on us what does this seat go to? Another masterpiece.

Bret

**bj383ss** · 31st August 2011, 10:54 AM

So I posted early in this thread how the engine for this model was lacking detail. That's putting it lightly.
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So today I started on making a better detailed engine. Its not exactly to scale as I am working from various images but it should look similar to the real 14L V8 when I get done. I am really going to enjoy this part as I have always liked building the engines in plastic model kits. Alot of times it is all I would do and then start another model. Anyways here are the pics

Cylinder Block
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Front Cover
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Oil Pan
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Cylinder heads. From what I can tell each cylinder has a separate head and valve cover.
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I started the valve covers but I have to find a way to make them more accurately
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Here are a couple of pics of the real thing
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More parts to follow

Bret

**crowie** · 31st August 2011, 11:29 AM

G'Day Bret,
Your attention to detail is amazing, WELL DONE!
I'm very much enjoying seeing this beaut truck model take shape; a masterpiece by a craftsman.
Cheers, crowie

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