Today at the RMG meeting, Our good friend, Colin Bull, was showing of his latest creations. Among the assembled models one stood out; an eight wheeled Crane lorry built in orange Evolution and traditional parts. A fusion model, just what I was blogging about a few days ago! As I did not have a camera with me (Can you believe I forgot it!) I press-ganged Bob Palmer into taking a few shots of this very nice little model for me...
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| Just arrived on site! |
Colin's model is based on the Evolution crane truck but it has been extended and modified to give it four wheel steering.
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| Cab detail |
The cab follows the lines of the original model with the usual 'corrections'. Colin has resolved the seat/steering wheel clash by setting the seats lower.
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| Ready and working |
The boom ram has been relocated to give more lift than the original. This is something Les Megget did on his 'standard' model to improve the look.
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| Fabricated engine covers |
Top view of the business end with improved cab and engine cover detail. I do like that black and orange colour scheme...
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| Oops! |
Finally a view of the underside showing the steering detail. I am sure this subject is going to run and run. Detailing this model has so much potential, until today it had not occurred to me to build one in orange!
Ralph.
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