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Title: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Boggler on 30 April 2011, 12:21:56 PM: I've been converting diecast Mack AC Bulldog trucks into a convoy for my Back of Beyond wildcat oil prospectors (using the Dinosaur Hunters list).

Here's the first of two improvised armoured cars.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3DHcM6ldABc/TbvcDQiro1I/AAAAAAAACGg/8cze91sd2_g/s1600/IMG_1264.JPG)

The unarmoured versions are finished and I'm now working on the second armoured one now.

Cheers

Jim
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Mr.J on 30 April 2011, 12:46:48 PM: That looks really good, simple yet very effective. Have you got any photos of the rest of your force?
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Galland on 30 April 2011, 03:12:10 PM: Very nice work, keep it up and please, as allready mentioned, more pics! :)
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Westfalia Chris on 30 April 2011, 04:50:49 PM: Bloody hell! Where did you get Mack ACs in a suitable scale, if I may ask? I've been looking for some of those for years.

Your conversion looks great, BTW. Love the rivets.
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: traveller on 30 April 2011, 05:10:33 PM: Cool, the world needs more armoured trucks! ;D
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Boggler on 30 April 2011, 05:25:17 PM: Cheers :)

The trucks are Models of Yesteryear (YO30) diecasts.

I don't think they're in scale but they're pretty close based on the photos I've seen of the real thing.

A few more photos, this time of the unarmoured lorries:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TvMaoGnDy3A/TbnSSvkt5II/AAAAAAAACGI/Z924cK_tG9Q/s1600/IMG_1258.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-49uszzjTneY/TbXpBPoObyI/AAAAAAAACFs/qsI8VtfY1rU/s1600/IMG_1251.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5isPnuS_kk/TbXotkU1WhI/AAAAAAAACFo/z6xNrPPxVZg/s1600/IMG_1252.JPG)

I've nearly finished the last armoured truck, so will post some photos later on.
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Mancha on 30 April 2011, 07:50:04 PM: The armored truck looks great, and I especially like the sand channels on the unarmored version.
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Boggler on 01 May 2011, 12:08:50 AM: Here's the last of the improvised armoured lorries:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LIzo5jV8skg/TbyUw_TycEI/AAAAAAAACGs/WI7_yIn2qbU/s1600/IMG_1267.JPG)
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: 6milPhil on 01 May 2011, 12:33:27 AM: Just the ticket for the serious motorist. Please say you'll put more photos up once painted.
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: TadPortly on 17 May 2011, 06:55:02 PM: Very very nice work
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Boggler on 27 May 2011, 11:23:54 AM: I started painting the two improvised armoured trucks last night, having been sidelined with the figures for the last couple of weeks.

I was going for a rusty boiler plate look but I think I need to add something to make them less monotone. I think I'll repaint the roof panels, leaving the transverse strips rusty so that they look like braces for the armour plate. A few decals to maybe?

Anyway, here they are so far, complete with a giant finger print...I need to repaint that bit I think lol

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f01V4MQoNM8/Td66jN1DxdI/AAAAAAAACJE/M5ZX_EgaI-4/s1600/IMG_1325.JPG)
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Mindenbrush on 27 May 2011, 11:45:21 AM: Nice work on the build and painting :)
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Brandlin on 27 May 2011, 11:47:01 AM: The metalwork looks brilliant, and I want to know how you did it! Tells me, tells me now!!!

As to breaking up the monotone I think I'd just go with some decals. If you paint one bit it'll always ask the question "so why wasn't the whole truck painted?"
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Mancha on 27 May 2011, 03:24:33 PM: Those look great. To add some color, you might paint (and then weather) the original truck parts peeking out, such as the fenders, running boards, and wheels.
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Captain Blood on 27 May 2011, 05:51:34 PM: Jolly nice trucks :)
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Belgian on 27 May 2011, 05:54:55 PM: Quote from: Mancha on 27 May 2011, 03:24:33 PM
Those look great. To add some color, you might paint (and then weather) the original truck parts peeking out, such as the fenders, running boards, and wheels.

Great idea :D
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 27 May 2011, 06:54:39 PM: good job, Boggler, well done on the painting.
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: Boggler on 28 May 2011, 08:46:57 AM: I re-painted the roof to see what it wouldlook like:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iC5s8XSEnFg/TeAPLkAwb_I/AAAAAAAACJM/U8pNkAO_nfM/s1600/IMG_1327.JPG)

I quite like it but I'll leave the other one as it is.

Thanks for all the ideas and comments :D
Title: Re: Back of Beyond Improvised Armoured Truck WIP
Post by: FramFramson on 28 May 2011, 04:17:07 PM: I definitely second the suggestion to repaint the few "original" parts that weren't covered by armour plate (fenders, etc.). I think that will provide the exact touch you're looking for. A flat colour, plus maybe an alternate-colour pinstripe and some weathering.