Long Haul Scania 142H Tractor part 1

This is 50% done. I still need some weathering done to it and need to build the trailer. So you can call this work in progress. The tractor is 95% done. Still experimenting with different weathering techniques and some more detailing, like wind deflectors for the front etc.. I'm kinda jumping between projects. so the trailer is still in the planning stages. So here are the pics of the tractor so far:

Another killer build on the way here Tiking.

Yep Tim. Gotta keep pushing forward.

WOW great weathering on it almost looks like a real one.

Thanks.

Incredible. Wow

Where did you find a block big enough to drive a real truck onto?

Hey I'm not one for building truck models... but I can spot a phony from almost 2 Mtrs away!... This is definitely a "photo-shopped" pic of a real Scania truck 'super imposed' onto a standard block of timber, in a lame attempt to fool all us serious modellers into believing that this is actually a built scale model... Yeh right!

Ha ha haaaa... Seriously Tiking... this is brilliant work!.... detail on this build is awesome

zenrat wrote:Where did you find a block big enough to drive a real truck onto?

Hihi. Thanks. Ray gun...aka honey i skrunk the truck.

Jerry Ol'55 wrote:Hey I'm not one for building truck models... but I can spot a phony from almost 2 Mtrs away!... This is definitely a "photo-shopped" pic of a real Scania truck 'super imposed' onto a standard block of timber, in a lame attempt to fool all us serious modellers into believing that this is actually a built scale model... Yeh right!

Ha ha haaaa... Seriously Tiking... this is brilliant work!.... detail on this build is awesome

Kind of you Jerry. Much regards.

Yet another mind blowing realistic build mate, MAGNIFICENT !!!

Kind regards Dale.

A lot of real nice detail in this , your weathering is always so realistic , well done .

Thanks for your conment.

I have been working on the trailer for the Scania 142H long based chassi for some time now. So far this is where I am. I have finally added the side wind deflectors, which I painted black. I also toned down some of the weathering on the passenger side. Still have a little toning down near the windshield as well. 
 
The trailer was scratch built and it is 90% complete. I have to add more details and a bit more subtle weathering around the trailer. I tried to make it look somewhat outdated by design but yet have a kinda modern feel to the rest of the overall look. I decided on the mix color combo; has the trailer, had been painted unprofessionally several times during it's hard course life. Secondly, I wanted it to be different and stand out. 
 
 
I am making the precast concrete slabs that will eventually be placed on the trailer when done..I am experimenting with various materials. The ones you see in the pics are made from poster boards. We will see what I end up using. The trailer has rest mounts for four precast slabs, which in turn can double up on each mount depending on thickness of the precast slab.
So I hope you like the trailer and the overall look of this tractor/trailer combo so far. 
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Now that's a cool trailer.

Thanks.

Hi guys. Here are the some pics of what was done to the trailer since the last time I posted. As mention before, I had removed the electrical box and support stands to the front of the trailer. I also added a fire extinguisher. Instead of concrete slabs I decided to go with steel slabs, Only two. I think I will build a third sheet. Why steel? Well. I saw a haul with several large steel plates being transported in a similar manner and thought I would go for the 'not-so-normal' look, instead. You know me. Different is my middle name. I know there are standard trailers for concrete slabs and steel plates and slabs. But I found out that certain companies, in rare instances, use by any means necessary, quick and unconventional methods in transporting goods, if time was of an essence. I too have seen weird setups that just proves to me that transport methods do differ. Now, if they do not adhere to the EU regulation code; then that's another issue all together.
The sheet of steel were made from cardboard. The chain tensioners were scratch built. I am contemplating building another short base tractor 2x4 tractor for this trailer. I already have one in mind. Not too sure. But I will build it and see if it suits it better. If not, I will stick to the one I already have.

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You sure that's a model?

Looks more real than a real one!

Hihi. Thanks.

Great looking model awesome finish great job!!!!! Cheer's

Thanks for your feedback.

My goodness, this model is amazing...so very, very realistic. Well done, you should be quite proud of this one.

Thanks alot. I think i am. Getting there anyway. ☺

Here is the tractor I built just for this trailer unit. The blue Scania 142H tractor unit has now been replaced with this Scania 144L 530 unit. I think it suits the trailer better, especially with the similarities of the color schemes. Hope you guys liked this better.

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