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10 years 10 months ago #133918 by cardboardfido
old Volvo,... was created by cardboardfido
I had a go at one of these Volvos about 10 yrs ago...
(using thicker Cardboard)...
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My (2nd attempt)-first build for 2014... (using 'thinner Cardboard')...
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That's the Cabs- so far, (did I mentions there's 2?)
Chassis built (for a 6x4 Tractor, & a 6x4 flat deck)..
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Deck built for 6x4...
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(now) Work is calling...(more progress on my next 'Days Off').. :-/

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10 years 9 months ago #133919 by cardboardfido
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"Days off", (& it's raining) 8-) Time to work on an "inside job"...
(added bottom panels to cab shell)...
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Got to work on the floor plan...
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The cab (so far)...
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(quite pleased with the 'snug fit')..
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(Did I mention I build "pairs"?)...
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"Beer O'clock" now. ;D

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10 years 9 months ago #133920 by cardboardfido
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a wee bit of progress, (between nightshifts)...
Added front & rear axles...
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-Built the wheels for the 6x4..(will add the tyre tread on my next days/nights off)...
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(Roll on next days/nights off). ::)

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10 years 9 months ago #133921 by cardboardfido
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(a wee bit of progress on days off)...Added tread to tyres, + added wheels to 6x4 flat deck....
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(roll on next Days/nights off)....(to add a few more bits & pieces). ::)

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10 years 9 months ago #133922 by Bugly
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It's amazing that as soon as you add the tread to the tyres, the whole wheel assemblies look so REAL!! :o :o

1948 Fordson E83W 10/10 pickup

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10 years 9 months ago #133923 by cardboardfido
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I feel like I "Created a Monster", (when I first tried this last year)...but the end result was 'satisfying'...(then I counted how many wheels on other models I'd have to do- >300) :-? ::) ;D

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10 years 8 months ago #133924 by cardboardfido
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(a wee bit more progress)...
"Mock up" of Cab & Chassis...
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(+ deck)...
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(+ 2 deck combination stock crate)...
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Just gotta 'add'.....fuel & air tanks, tool box, spare tyre, engine, etc...
(looks "rough as guts")..But, a bit of 'paint' should fix that . ::)

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10 years 8 months ago #133925 by cardboardfido
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(a wee bit more progress)- Getting ready to visit the Paint Shop....
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10 years 8 months ago #133926 by Mr T
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Fantastic detail! :) :)

Cheers!

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10 years 8 months ago #133927 by cardboardfido
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Cheers Mr T.
..a bit more progress..(on 'days off')....
Made dashboard, seats, steering wheel, gear stick, pedals, air cleaner, & rear guards.
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(just gotta add tie rails to the deck, & "Off to the Paint Shop").

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