Here is the completed marriage of a Sylvan Scale Models 1939 COE cab and a Wiking Models Henschel HS 100 fuel tank truck. Hope you like it. Rick H.
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Hi Rick
tanker looks good :thumb2:
it does have quite a lot of differences to the reference photograph though (cab different shape, tank different shape, details different) - is that actually a different type? -
Hi Rick, well done.
I think that is a good build from a toy up. Gives another avenue to making subjects that are not available in the modelling hobby. If you ask 10 people what this vehical is, I bet you 9 out of ten will say its a nice old fuel truck but only one will say you're trying to make the Wiking Models Henschel HS 100 fuel tank truck but the shapes a bit off...Simon, I take my hat off to you for noticing such details but I think the effort of the build is just great. Moreover that plastic must have been hard to work with.
Cheers,
RichardComment
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Sadly Gentlemen it was all I had to work with and as close as I could get. You are correct about the slightly different shapes of cab and tank. European Fords are notorious for this as they were built under license of Ford Motor Co. You will find this to be the case with Chevrolets As well.
But it is a reasonable facsimile which is what I was originally inspired to build.
Thanks for looking in.
Cheers, Rick H.Comment
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Rick, what I'm saying is that not everyone will know the difference and I'll be proud of your conversion and making it into something better. I'm certainly looking at some upgrades to toy boats for a harbour project.
Cheers,
RichardComment
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Hey Rick,
I would have to say that you have done an outstanding job with this project considering what you started out with. I bet it is especially difficult working with something so small in 1/87.
If there is one point that could be improved, it would be the 2 pipes on the tank body top that are 1/8th mm too high and should be lowered to be correct. Other than that, it's a keeper Buddy and real nice!!!
Prost und I'll get me coat...……...
AllenLife's to short to be a sheep...Comment
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No worry. I was simply explaining the challenges faced in 1/87 scale. Many, many of my models are not kits. They are either conversions such as this or almost complete scratch builds, such as my LOX trailer featured in Soft skins also. I try to be as accurate as possible with the understanding that I must also be reasonable about how much time I invest in certain projects. It boils down to what I can live with and what it costs me to tear apart several kits to produce one unique model that is unobtainable otherwise. Allen, Thanks for busting in and rescuing my posterior from the rivet counters lol:tongue-out3: I'm definitely having fun with this! Feel free to pile on sport!
Thank you all sincerely for you comments and criticisms it all helps me to be better at what we do. Cheers, Rick H. By the way I posted a bunch of pics of what I'm talking about in Completed soft skins titled: Post your captured soft skins in WW2 German service. some of those are kitless or kitbashed vehicles that would not otherwise exist.
Cheers, Alles!Comment
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I really like the look of your conversion Rick, I wouldn’t of spotted the difference myself :thumb2:Comment
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Hey Rick,
It's a hobby and It's fun. You and Paul are truly amazing working at this scale and creating vehicles that are not (or never) available in 1/87 scale. I just can't believe how detailed you get with these tiny critters. Drive on Sir, drive on!!!
Now get outside and shovel the driveway!!!!
Prost
AllenLife's to short to be a sheep...Comment
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Thanks Si, I knew of the differences but chose to ignore them as minor. That is also why I posted the photo of the actual truck as my inspirational image to work from .
Thanks for looking in. Cheers, Rick HComment
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Allen How did you know we had a blizzard here yesterday? And yes my driveway does need a good plow. Temp at present 0 deg. F. I'm waiting for the wind to stop blowing. Yes it is a wonderful hobby and like Paul E I chose to go the difficult route at about the same time he did (1964 I purchased my first Minitanks). I've been at it ever since. The cab just pulled up. I'll get my coat and join you.
Cheers, Rick H.Comment
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Sorry Rick - I think I shall refrain from commenting in futureComment
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No apols. required mate. I understood exactly where you are coming from and like to live there myself...not always possible. This is why we ask for comments and /or criticism please do not refrain from commenting on my thread ever, This is part of the reason the forum exists. I like this forum and the folks who hang out here. Nuff Sed!
Cheers Mate, Rick H.Comment
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Very nice execution I like that tank conversionComment
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Very nice Rick :smiling3:.Comment
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