Return to Index   A Builder's Truck - In 1/32... March 12 2011 at 6:54 AM   (Login spencer2) HyperScale Forums from IP address 199.27.131.216 Morning everyone! Here's my latest little model, this time based on Fujimi's 1/32 Mitsubishi Canter truck. This one will feature as part of a large new diorama entitled "Echoes" and as such, replicates a generic builder's truck loaded with the bits and pieces needed for their next project. I tried to use as much imagination as possible with this one and so rather than build a specific vehicle, I elected to build something that captures the feel of one of these vehicles, their dilapidated appearance and weathered look. Though the model was built from the box, I changed the dashboard around to produce a left-hand drive vehicle (the diorama will be set in Europe, though where I'm not too sure yet, which is why it has no number plates) and then loaded it up with items from the spares' box and the aftermarket. The model was painted with enamels and then weathered using standard armour-modelling techniques to create the rather unloved appearance you see here. I hope you like it! Spence     Respond to this message    Responses Great stuff, very inspirational - Rene on Mar 12, 2011, 7:22 AM   Outstanding and very realistic work!!! - Bob on Mar 12, 2011, 7:33 AM   eye poppingly realistic ! - russ on Mar 12, 2011, 8:08 AM   It's not really "unloved"... - Bill Koppos on Mar 12, 2011, 8:45 AM   With a good photo taken against the right backdrop there - JerryRutman on Mar 12, 2011, 9:31 AM   Superb - Serge Dompierre on Mar 12, 2011, 10:58 AM   Looks rather French to me, don't know why, it just does!..... - steve bailey on Mar 12, 2011, 11:28 AM   That looks fantastic! Are you going to add the required Work orders, plan drawings and ... - Val Bueno on Mar 12, 2011, 11:59 AM Thanks a lot! - Spencer Pollard on Mar 13, 2011, 5:52 AM   Missing items - Andrew on Mar 12, 2011, 2:30 PM   Spencer, I am getting worried about you.... - Ron Petrosky on Mar 12, 2011, 3:32 PM Civvy projects... - Spencer Pollard on Mar 13, 2011, 5:57 AM   Superb. I'm envisioning a mano-a-mano with that. . . - Ralph B. Thompson on Mar 12, 2011, 3:55 PM   Spencer, please patent your secret shrinking machine - Gil Hodges on Mar 12, 2011, 5:29 PM   Can I hire him,got a few jobs.As for the model - wallacejohn on Mar 12, 2011, 6:15 PM   Textbook Modeling! - JD on Mar 12, 2011, 11:57 PM   Hi Spencer, perhaps add... - snelten on Mar 13, 2011, 4:32 AM Windscreen Wipers - Spencer Pollard on Mar 13, 2011, 5:56 AM   oh... I LIKE this! Absolutely SUPERB! - Chris on Mar 13, 2011, 5:40 AM   Thanks a lot! - Spencer Pollard on Mar 13, 2011, 5:53 AM   Excellent !!! ... - Kikis on Mar 13, 2011, 7:43 AM   Outstanding job - Andre Pacheco de Moraes on Mar 13, 2011, 9:50 PM   WOW !!!!!!!! This is Modelling ! very very nice ! - OLIVIER on Mar 16, 2011, 2:36 PM

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