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    • C Offline
      carex
      last edited by

      Hi folks. New to the forum… but have been SU’ing for quite a while. Mostly ‘Sim’ structures.
      However, I finally decided to tackle something difficult. Well, it took several attempts but I finally managed to get all the curved parts of this model to meet (without gaping holes).

      Anyway, thought some of you might enjoy the WIP.

      Have a sparkling day,
      Bob


      WIP... Volvo 770 Class 8 Heavy Truck (US Semi-tractor)

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        boofredlay
        last edited by

        Nice start. Welcome to the forum.
        I look forward to the convoy of images you will be posting on your progress.

        http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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          carex
          last edited by

          Thanx Eric,

          Progressing nicely, although not accurately. That is to say I'm doing this model using the "Mark I Eyeball" only. It's more an exercise in compound curves than anything else. In fact the 'flat' planes are almost non-existent. The back of the sleeper, some areas around the 'cat-walk' and naturally the chassis rails.

          As you can see there is still a bit to go. BTW, the front fenders are not complete, nor properly scaled.

          Anyway... thought y'all might get a kick out of it. Have a sparkling evening.

          Bob


          WIP Volvo 770...??

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            Ross Macintosh
            last edited by

            Truck is looking good Bob. Are going going to add lots of details like trims, lights, wipers, grab bars and steps?

            Regards, Ross

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              carex
              last edited by

              Thanx Ross,

              Still very much a WIP. The Volvo tends to be an ‘aero’ design. So a lot of your “Peterbilt/Kenworth” type details (air horns, grab-bars, air cleaners, chrome plated ‘anything’) are generally not typical to the 770 model. However I do plan to detail the model (sleeper windows, doors, door latches, lights, wipers, etc). as well as getting it a tad closer to an actual Volvo appearance.

              Meanwhile… here is a recent (last night) WIP render. Thanx again.
              Bob

              (another pic can be found here...
              http://www.kerkythea.net/phpBB2/download.php?id=3093 )


              WIP Volvo...

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