Some of my WIPs

[GDonk]

add another bit

[GDonk]

and when I'm done I can stick it on the end of this . ..  Taking inspiration (stealing the idea) from Eilif's fantastic conversion of the Indiana Jones Jungle Cutter toy, I got hold of one myself and hacked things off and stuck things on.  I think I stopped in time - I wanted interest but with plenty of playable spaces. Obviously its not fully painted yet. I'm also planning more  optional add-on units - different feed system, a couple of different roof structures for the control cabin area, some overhead walkways, a grab type crane for loading etc.

[GDonk]

Now I've placed the feed system and the other end (can't think of a suitable word for it that doesn't involve "discharge" or worse and generally suggest something unpleasant). Am working on some options for the operating cabin roof - will probably do 2 or 3 different versions which can be interchanged.  I did make one out of the original Jungle Cutter crew cable cabin roof but not happy with it. Watch this space (or not as the mood takes you). GDonk

[GDonk]

few more shots of it placed together

[GDonk]

Yet more, including a pile of old cogs that need crushing down, some steps that can be moved around different parts of the machinery and a roof for the feed conveyor - 'cos you don't want your rusting bits getting wet before they're crushed. GDonk

[Mason]

Some imaginative use of various toys and kits.
 

I shall be watching as I have been given a few of those containers myself, which I shall be using in other ways, but taking note of your uses too for future reference.
 

[GDonk]

Cheers Mason
Attracted by the sounds of grinding metal and dripping oil, the Iron Chicken is currently building her nest, Eggs are on the way. GDonk

[GDonk]

Have been looking at combining all my other meandering with a bit of Mad Maximillian conversion and, amongst other things, came up with this, from a Lesney Models of Yesteryear diecast (I obviously couldn't get just one so I now have more Bugatti's than Bugatti), some bits of Ork half track thing and some skis from a 1/48 aircraft kit. Hope you like the concept, even if the execution is to my usual half baked standard.  GDonk

[GDonk]

Have even managed to get it pretty much painted up.  Just need to decide on accessories (oh, decisions, decisions), do some weathering etc and pop in one of Eureka Nic's wonderful drivers - should be fully completed in another year or so . . . . . . Cheers, GDonk

[tin shed gamer]

Now I like that.
Simple and clean. But above all plausible. That's what separates a seasoned conversion from a kit bash. When you know the parts list and only see the whole concept. Not the list.

Mark

[GDonk]

Many thanks for those kind words Mark, I love your work.  I think the inspiration came from half remembered images from one of those Terry Thomas/Tony Curtis films like the Great Race or Monte Carlo or Bust although I haven't watched either in decades. All the best, Joe

[clanmac]

That's a lovely piece of work. Insane, and yet completely believable!

[Daeothar]

Nice work on all of the models.

The one jumping out at me though, is the Planes not-C-119. I've been ogling that particular toy for some time now, as it's just the perfect transport plane to go with 28mm miniatures. I have no (current ) project in which I could actually use it, but when has that ever stopped a hobbyist eh?

Good to see I'm not the only one with designs on that toy though.

I was planning on making the roof over the cargo hold on mine removable (and stuck on with magnets), so I can have better access to the inside and potentially move miniatures around in there too.

What paint scheme are you planning? I might go for a completely aluminum one, with some minimal markings on mine...

[GDonk]

Hi Daeothar

Thanks for that, I appreciate the comments.

The Plane toy is very much another of my many WiPs.

It does sit quite nicely with 28mm minis.

I'm toying ('cuse the pun) with a similar idea to that you mention. A bit ConAir  perhaps (I know that was a C123 with fuselage gear etc, but poetic licence and all that . .  ) but with as you say, minimal markings to allow multiple applications. We'll see (eventually).
It only really got a showing when it did because the weather at the time was being unseasonably co-operative for a rattle tin prime/undercoat.
All the best, GDonk

[Mason]

That Bugatti looks the nuts!
 

I am certainly stealing that one in the future.