Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 12 of 12

Thread: Recovery truck

  1. 16th August 2012, 02:32 AM #1
    Dirk Peek
    Dirk Peek is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Ireland
    Posts
    42

    Default Recovery truck

    Got asked last week if i could make a recovery truck, it had to feature a flat bed and a car that was "broken down".
    After a few sketches i decided i'd make the flat bed so it could be lowered for ease of loading.

    Here are the first pictures:

    Attachment 219463
    The space between the guides is 6.5mm

    Attachment 219464
    Rough cut of the cab

    Attachment 219465
    The main chassis

    Attachment 219468
    Attachment 219466
    Attachment 219469
    It works!

    Regards,
    Dirk.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 16th August 2012 02:32 AM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 16th August 2012, 03:59 AM #2
    bj383ss's Avatar
    bj383ss
    bj383ss is offline Hotrod
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Leander, TX Central Texas Area
    Age
    45
    Posts
    1,061

    Default

    Great idea Dirk. It's so simple yet ingenious. Looking forward to the broken car

    Bret
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/27291602@N03/
    https://www.facebook.com/bjohnsonswoodworks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 16th August 2012, 10:12 AM #3
    crowie's Avatar
    crowie
    crowie is offline Life's Good, Enjoy each new day & try to encourage
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Faulconbridge, Lower Blue Mountains
    Age
    68
    Posts
    11,178

    Default

    G'Day Dirk,
    I'm watching with interest as I have what we call a Tow Truck in progress..
    Keep up the good work & photos.
    Cheers, crowie

    PS - Just relooked at your photos - WOW, your are making a Tilt Tray Tow Truck......Well Done indeed!!!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 16th August 2012, 12:28 PM #4
    fozzy767
    fozzy767 is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    indiana
    Posts
    523

    Default

    pretty cool dirk!!!!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 17th August 2012, 03:39 AM #5
    Dalboy's Avatar
    Dalboy
    Dalboy is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Canterbury UK
    Age
    67
    Posts
    3,996

    Default

    Keep up the good work I also like the way you have done the mechanism for the back

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 17th August 2012, 04:25 PM #6
    m.t
    m.t is offline Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    murray bridge
    Age
    62
    Posts
    82

    Default

    looking good just life your fire truck (thanks for sending me the plans) keep putting the pictures up
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 17th August 2012, 09:48 PM #7
    Dirk Peek
    Dirk Peek is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Ireland
    Posts
    42

    Default

    Thanks guys,

    Cut the front fenders and started to decide where to place the rear wheels.
    Not sure yet if I've to add a second pair of wheels at the back but we'll see.

    Here is part of the progress so far:

    Attachment 219679
    Attachment 219680

    Regards,
    Dirk.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 19th August 2012, 06:01 AM #8
    Dirk Peek
    Dirk Peek is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Ireland
    Posts
    42

    Default

    Started on the car today that is to fit on the truck, nice and simple sporty design:
    Attachment 219809

    Back to the truck I decided to fit 2 rear axles, it looks a whole lot better this way I think:
    Attachment 219808

    Just a general overview so far:
    Attachment 219810
    Attachment 219811

    Regards,
    Dirk.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 19th August 2012, 09:33 AM #9
    crowie's Avatar
    crowie
    crowie is offline Life's Good, Enjoy each new day & try to encourage
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Faulconbridge, Lower Blue Mountains
    Age
    68
    Posts
    11,178

    Default

    Wow Dirk what a top effort,
    You've certainly done a great job on the truck & car...
    And so quick; a very cleaver design and a simple build, WELL DONE.
    How are you going to finish the truck & car?
    Who is going to be the very lucky little person to receive them?
    I also see a big forklift in the background [you been hiding that one?]
    Anyways, I appreciate your simple, solid toys; they're great.
    And from my understand you do all the plans yourself, excellent.
    Cheers, crowie
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 20th August 2012, 08:50 PM #10
    Dalboy's Avatar
    Dalboy
    Dalboy is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Canterbury UK
    Age
    67
    Posts
    3,996

    Default

    Now that the car is on the back it brings the model all together. Keep up the good work

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 21st August 2012, 04:01 AM #11
    Dirk Peek
    Dirk Peek is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Ireland
    Posts
    42

    Default

    Crowie,

    The wheels will be stained dark and the rest treated with oil or child friendly varnish.
    There are no plans for most of my toys, just a vague idea in my head, apart from the log loader in the background that is a plan. Ill post a picture later if you want.

    Regards,
    Dirk.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 21st August 2012, 09:26 AM #12
    crowie's Avatar
    crowie
    crowie is offline Life's Good, Enjoy each new day & try to encourage
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Faulconbridge, Lower Blue Mountains
    Age
    68
    Posts
    11,178

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dirk Peek View Post
    Crowie,

    The wheels will be stained dark and the rest treated with oil or child friendly varnish.
    There are no plans for most of my toys, just a vague idea in my head, apart from the log loader in the background that is a plan. Ill post a picture later if you want.

    Regards,
    Dirk.
    G'Day Dirk,
    Now I am every more impressed with your craftsmanship....NO PLANS!!
    I have to has some sort of plans to start with for most toy projects; VERY WELL DONE INDEED.
    Cheers crowie
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. A Model Recovery Truck On Wall
    By colbra in forum SCALE MODELLING
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 6th July 2012, 05:22 PM
  2. Silky Oak Log Recovery
    By DJ’s Timber in forum SMALL TIMBER MILLING
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 18th April 2009, 10:14 PM
  3. Disaster recovery
    By Ross Lambert in forum BOX MAKING
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 7th February 2009, 05:29 PM
  4. My recovery chair
    By Sturdee in forum WOODWORK PICS
    Replies: 32
    Last Post: 19th October 2008, 06:15 PM
  5. System Recovery
    By spokeshave in forum COMPUTERS
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 14th December 2007, 08:47 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules