Post Apocalypse "Road Train" kitbash.

[Guest]

I used brass sheet for the first time to make the rear wheel arches, and various bits of tubing for the outriggers.

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[JR]

Just brill Andy, love it.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Your just showing of now, great work mate.

[Guest]

Thanks John & Paul.

My head is still muddled but I figured if I got on with the stuff that I know wants doing, the rest will come to me.

[Guest]

That is coming along very nicely. I agree with what Tim said earlier: if you think about what things are, you can work out how they should do that, and build accordingly. You seem to be doing that quite well with the bits you’ve been adding. It also pays to just rummage trough your spares box to see if there’s anything there that looks like it could go on this model — you might just get some inspiration for another cool addition.

[Guest]

Thanks Jakko.

Yes, I've got plenty of ideas & spare bits. Probably too many, which is where the problem lies.

[papa 695]

Some great work so far Andy, really liking watching this develop.

[rtfoe]

Lets look at your spare parts box and let us help you pick something appropriate. :smiling2:

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Thanks Ian.

Lets look at your spare parts box and let us help you pick something appropriate. :smiling2:

Seems like I caused a lot of confusion when I said (to myself) "what now?" Sorry all, poor choice of words.

"How should I proceed?" Or "What is my order of operation?" would have made more sense, but that's not how the voices in my head speak :smiling5:

Since I’ve never done anything like this before it's more a case of sorting out in my head which bits to do, in which order, so they don't get in my way when I do the next thing, or have to remove something completely because I haven't done the other thing, or that bit needs to be done so that I know where to fit the other bit.

All of that, for each idea I have and each part I want to fit, spinning around my head at warp speed until my brain finally crashes and I have to start from the beginning again!

I'm probably better off not over thinking it and just keep nailing stuff on, but I'm not really wired up that way :upside::smiling5:

[Gern]

Sounds like you got a plan - even if you don't have a scheme of work to go with it!

[minitnkr]

When I did my rock crusher plant I started with the frame, suspension & wheels as you did then the main large structures like you did. Then as I envisioned the rest I cleared a space & then went through the various "Found Objects", spares, & cutoff boxes grabbing stuff that might fit in the FINAL PICTURE. This narrowed things down a bit so I could start dry fitting, in a loose fashion, various ideas till the PICTURE & sequence became clearer with the parts selected. Then the real work started. Just some thoughts w/firstcuppa. PaulE

[Guest]

Sounds like you got a plan - even if you don't have a scheme of work to go with it!

Yes Dave, kind of. I've a rough idea where I want to go, but my Satnav is having trouble plotting the route :smiling5:

Cheers Paul, something like that might help me visualise the process better. I envisage an afternoon involving lots of blutack..

[Steve Jones]

Your certainly on a roll here mate. Had a very enjoyable read through and I luv where your imagination is taking you too with this model. Looking forward to seeing the next up date. Keep up the great work my friend.

[Guest]

Thanks Steve.

It might not be to everyone's taste, or up to the epic standards that some can produce, but it's keeping me entertained and I'm learning a lot as I go.

[Guest]

I spent ages making this thing but now I'm not so keen. I guess not every idea can work as expected!

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Will see how it looks once I've tidied it up a bit, but I can see me ripping it off and starting again :rolling: