grahame Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I thought I'd have a bash at bashing a dustcart a bit like this: http://farm9.static.flickr.com/8128/8960752024_47e8f8c169_m.jpg from a 1:150 scale model of a fire appliance. Here's the donor model with the body removed: Hopefully I'll update this thread with progress. G. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 The first step was to cut down the cab and add a new back to it: Next is to adapt the chassis. I've two sets of double wheels on axles for the rear wheels from an old redundant Aoshima model lorry, but I'll try and utilise the axle on the chassis moved forward and reduced from doubles to singles. G. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Rooting around in my vehicles odds and sods box I found a chassis from an old Tomytec concrete mixer that looks like it has potential. Obviously a little straightening and tidying up and it should suffice: G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) I thought I'd rough up a body from plasticard to check that the proportions (wheelbase, height, etc.,) looked right. This is never going to be a fastidiously accurate model but hopefully will be representative and look like what it is supposed to be. Below is the basic body (without the rear mechanism overhang) and chassis simply placed together - nothing glued in place to get a look and feel yet allow any alterations required (for example I think the body, perhaps, looks a little too tall but I'm not sure): G. Edited March 22, 2017 by grahame 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted March 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2017 Grahame, interesting conversion there. I don't know if these diagrams here are useful? Not ideal being white on white, and not on a Scania, but they might show something if use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 A little bit of progress: The rear bin emptying mechanism is fairly complex and there doesn't seem to be a standard type. But I'll try and roughly replicate this type : G 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 I got a little carried away with the body instead of sorting out the chassis: G. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 The chassis is now in one piece and the second axle mudguards have been made from plastic tube cut in half and added. Just the detailing to add, then the painting: G. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted March 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2017 The chassis is now in one piece and the second axle mudguards have been made from plastic tube cut in half and added. Just the detailing to add, then the painting: G. Here are some ideas from Southwark's fleet http://www.ipernity.com/tag/philsutters/keyword/3203357 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Here are some ideas from Southwark's fleet http://www.ipernity.com/tag/philsutters/keyword/3203357 Wow, some of those look like WW1dazzle ships. Think I'll stick with a simple paint job bearing in mind the size of the model. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 looking good so far, keep up the good work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted March 22, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2017 Wow, some of those look like WW1dazzle ships. Think I'll stick with a simple paint job bearing in mind the size of the model. G. Can't say I blame you! I don't think they did the vinyls in smaller sizes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Fantastic Job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37038 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Looks great! Have you got some wheelie bins to go with it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Looks great! Have you got some wheelie bins to go with it? Thanks. Yes, white metal bins of all types are available in N gauge - they just need painting: G. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wish I saw this thread earlier on G. I Work on scania's and see bin wagons most day's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 I was out at the 'spoons beer festival yesterday so no progress then, but this morning I've added some more detail to the body and given it a coat of paint: The 10p coin gives an idea of the size. G. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Thanks. Yes, white metal bins of all types are available in N gauge - they just need painting: G. Great modelling, just a minor point but that size of lorry would be used for industrial /commercial waste bins such as the large 4 wheel sulo bins you would find at the back of shops rather than residential streets so the wheelie bins above are a bit small. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Great modelling, just a minor point but that size of lorry would be used for industrial /commercial waste bins such as the large 4 wheel sulo bins you would find at the back of shops rather than residential streets so the wheelie bins above are a bit small. Yep, like these Biffa dumpster bins: and/or these skip type bins: which are all available in N gauge scale. And, fortunately, there's plenty of commercial/municipal buildings on the layout they're intended for. G Edited March 24, 2017 by grahame 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Nearly finished - just few bits and pieces to do: G. Edited March 24, 2017 by grahame 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Still not complete, but here's how it looks on a diorama: G. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busstopprints Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Very nice truck, I had the same idea only on 00 scale 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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