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Post by ti on Aug 24, 2009 11:33:09 GMT
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Post by foxy on Aug 24, 2009 19:17:27 GMT
'Whew ti', you have been busy. Nice models matey.
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Post by ti on Aug 24, 2009 19:18:43 GMT
Thanks.
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Post by DAFt on Aug 24, 2009 19:34:52 GMT
Amazing detail! The Volvo at the end ;D ;D ;D what kit is it from?
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Post by ti on Aug 24, 2009 20:22:37 GMT
Amazing detail! The Volvo at the end ;D ;D ;D what kit is it from? The basis for the model is a 1/32 toy-like remote control from NewRay (never heard of them before) Naturally, there were many mistakes and inaccuracies on this vehicle when I bought it. Quite understandable as it wasn't meant to be a a collectible item but merely a simple toy for kids around the age of 5-7 years of age. My interest was to build a wheel loader after seeing Mig's version but didn't want to spend the amount they were asking for the model(yes, I know...cheap person Anyhow, I wasn't too fond of the look of Mig's version, as I wanted something more heavy-looking. Since there weren't anything in kit form, especially in 1/35 scale, I decided to look at other alternatives. So I was out grocery shopping and spotted this toy-like wheel loader. I stopped and looked at it and my mind started as usual sketching out the design aspects. I noticed it was not much of a model with not detailing what-so-ever, and a remote control toy at that. So I forgot about it, although I took noticed of the name of this particular model brand and decided I'll do a search on the net, just for the hell of it. Doing an INTERNET search for this particular vehicle brand version I noticed I would have to do an extreme modification of the toy wheel loader if I wanted a nice representation of the real wheel loader. So after many days of contemplation and preparation I decided to buy the toy and go to work on it. Like I mentioned before, I did a reasonable amount of re-construction and refurbishing to get it to look like a descent enough model to be displayed. I had to remove all the remote devices and spokes motors and what-nots from within the toy loader. All sealed-up openings had to be cut out as well as other areas had to be cut out like on the real vehicle. Some parts were removed and new scratch built pieces were used in it's place. It was a good bit of work but the results was all worth it. All grab-irons, hydraulic hoses, pipings, antennae, wipers, support window braces, hinges, side view mirrors support braces, air intake, step grills, mud guards, rear view mirror and a drag hook were all scratch built. Since I wanted a military version look I decided to paint it green and added all the necessary details like the strobe light and antennae. I think the end result really stands out than the original toy-like wheel loader. Now, this particular model is the L220E Wheel Loader manufacture by Volvo. I personally have no idea if this particular model exist in military colors but regardless if one exist or not, it does look good wearing the military color scheme, for sure. This is the 1/32 scale Volvo L220E Wheel loader. Took me 6 days to get the results you see in the pics. Again, the pics do not do it justice. I still have a hard time getting perfect pics. Enjoy the pics anyhow. I'll like to count this model as the first model of the new year if I may but technically it isn't. This is what the Toy-like Wheel loader look liked before the transformation:
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Post by seangb on Aug 24, 2009 20:40:25 GMT
I remember you doing this build ..and I was amazed how you changed in all essence a plastic toy into a masterpiece with your scratchbuilding skills ... come to think of it all your work is fantastic I remember showing us how to make rusted plates and how to make trees ..For me its so nice to see these builds again And some of the new ones
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Post by ti on Aug 24, 2009 21:07:02 GMT
Thanks Sean. Much appreciated. good to see you here too. The Internet world is very small.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2009 21:14:55 GMT
What can I say, I've seen these models before on another forum, can't think where but I'm sure it will come to me eventually. I remember I was building my gun truck based on the Italeri M935 and I saw your build, fantastic. If you ever visit the 'War and Peace' show at Beltring, you are more than welcome to take display space on the IPMS stand. The standard and attention to detail is just amazing.
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Post by ti on Aug 24, 2009 21:28:54 GMT
Thanks nick for the vote of confidence. is there a website to the show? A gallery to previous show?
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Post by foxy on Sept 29, 2009 21:54:47 GMT
Hi Ti.
Do You have anymore picture's of an more of your model's lol.
Great they are.
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Post by ti on Oct 1, 2009 5:24:14 GMT
Thanks Foxy. Glad you like them. I do not have a large collection, unfortunately. But I've got many planned, but I will have to buy a bigger place before I start.
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Post by richardc on Nov 13, 2009 13:37:28 GMT
I have just caught up with your photo's - very nice work, a great set of models. The quality of the photographs is also very good. What camera settings and lighting did you use? Cheers RichardC
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Post by ti on Nov 21, 2009 13:56:29 GMT
Thanks. Oh god. I cannot remember what settings I used. i just experimented with many and choose the best ones. I used two working 150 Watts lamps at the time. I have not gone unto softer but brighter ones.
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Post by richardc on Dec 4, 2009 13:23:40 GMT
Thanks - interesting, I will need to try the same. Just a couple of other questions: - I take it you're using a DSLR? Can you remember what lens / focal length you used? - did you a physical plain blue background or did you do some post image editing to achieve this?
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Post by ti on Dec 13, 2009 22:26:37 GMT
The background is a ordinary blue arc paper I got from the stationery store. I did majority of the shots in manual model I used the manual WB. Unfortunately I did not write doe the exact 'F' numbers I used. I used the stock lens that came with my Canon 300D.
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