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ACCO Inter.
11 years 2 weeks ago #132651
by Tacho
Replied by Tacho on topic Re: ACCO Inter.
More amazing work. I would really like to see these models, because until I do I can't get my head around how you can make something look so good using just cardboard. Is there a club for this type of modelling, and do you have displays?
Geoff
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11 years 2 weeks ago #132652
by TheTank
Replied by TheTank on topic Re: ACCO Inter.
Believe me they are a work of art.Hard to imagine how good they look in real.Dave has built the g88 and Acco c1800s for me and they are outstanding

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9 years 8 months ago #132653
by cardboardfido
Replied by cardboardfido on topic Re: ACCO Inter.
(After months of 'thinking, thinking,').. :
Finally decided on a trailer for this baby.
First attempt at a Bottom Dumper.....
(progress pics)...
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...om-dumper.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-1.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-4.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-3.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-2.html#media

Finally decided on a trailer for this baby.

First attempt at a Bottom Dumper.....
(progress pics)...
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...om-dumper.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-1.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-4.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-3.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-2.html#media
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9 years 7 months ago #132654
by cardboardfido
Replied by cardboardfido on topic Re: ACCO Inter.
(S l o w l y ) progressing...
Added a toolbox, Air cleaner, & exhaust stack-(paper tubing) to Tractor..
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...l-tractor.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-1.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-2.html#media
Added Tyre Tread to trailer tyres, (& some work on the rear)..
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-5.html#media
"Mock up"...(3070 grille added to cab)..
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-3.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-4.html#media
more (slow progress) to come. :
Added a toolbox, Air cleaner, & exhaust stack-(paper tubing) to Tractor..
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...l-tractor.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-1.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-2.html#media
Added Tyre Tread to trailer tyres, (& some work on the rear)..
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...-dumper-5.html#media
"Mock up"...(3070 grille added to cab)..
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-3.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-4.html#media
more (slow progress) to come. :

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9 years 7 months ago #132655
by Mrsmackpaul
Your better to die trying than live on your knees begging
Replied by Mrsmackpaul on topic Re: ACCO Inter.
your doing a top job there you have something I dont have skill LOL
keep up the progress shots loving it
Paul
keep up the progress shots loving it
Paul
Your better to die trying than live on your knees begging
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9 years 6 months ago #132656
by cardboardfido
Replied by cardboardfido on topic Re: ACCO Inter.
Cheers Paul. (I dunno about 'skill'),...
More like "Have a crack...& if it looks ok...she'll do".
A wee bit more progress....
"Had a crack at an engine"...
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-5.html#media
A bit of work on the dash, & interior....
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-6.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-7.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-8.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-9.html#media
Also added air tanks,...& raised the cab a wee bit (to accommodate the engine).
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...ractor-10.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...ractor-11.html#media
More progress later.
More like "Have a crack...& if it looks ok...she'll do".

A wee bit more progress....
"Had a crack at an engine"...
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-5.html#media
A bit of work on the dash, & interior....
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-6.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-7.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-8.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...tractor-9.html#media
Also added air tanks,...& raised the cab a wee bit (to accommodate the engine).
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...ractor-10.html#media
public.fotki.com/cardboardfido/cardboard...ractor-11.html#media
More progress later.
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