Man tga (eurpoean truck)

This is my first model post on AF

I'ts a Man tga with 410 bhp tractor. One of the drivers of my dad's company asked him to make a miniature one. So i started building.
I am building for several years now. Although i can't touch the level off perfection on this site.


http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/111105100_4288_-med.JPG
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I'ts an italeri kit completely stock, just painted in the company colors.

And this was my the first truck, wich i drove for about 2 years.
I made that one too out of an italeri kit.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/111105100_4105_-med.JPG


Next project is something completely different

Tamiya peugeot 205 t16 rally in Belga colours (Belgian cigarette brand)

so what do you guys think of my modeltrucks ?

Looks very nice.. Very clean build, well done. You will have to post progress of your 205 Rally car..

Very nicely done!
:p

nice build, nice subject. i like seeing new things. lets see some more of your builds!

well done.

Welcome to AF!!

That is a very nice rendition of the MAN cab. Don't get many truck builds on the Forum. Look forward to seeing your future builds.

These model trucks are gourgous! Exellent assambly too!

Very good job :thumbsup:
Trucks are rare here, I'd like to see more.

Transclaes :confused: Are you from Belgium or the Netherlands?

Yes indeed I am. I live in Tielt - Winge
(tussen Leuven en Diest).

I am also a big vw fan like you deedlit en wheelin75er

This will be my next project. although it will take a wile before i start. The summer is coming up and i've got to replace the drivers who have their anual vacation.
and that means very little time.

Tamiya Peugeot 205 t16 +
Dmc Belga decals

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/111105SKC020.jpg

This is a picture of a die cast i think.

Tommorow i'll post an other truck in this thread. I still got to make a pic.

Thanks for the comments.

Me again

This is one of my other trucks

again Italeri but this time a Renault truck (with unfinished trailer)

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I liked the yellow truck more then the green one, but still nicely built.

Just a question, are you gonna paint the insides of the bodyworks at the back, cause they look a bit unfinished from the high picture.

Oh and welcome on AF, enjoy your stay.

Olivier

Indeed they look unfinished.

In real life they are unfinished too. In my model you can see the white primer. And in real life it will be rather a darker color.

By the way since you live in Belgium where do you buy sandpapers in really fine grits ?

Looks great. I'm not one of the semi-only guys, but I like to see them when they are nicely built like that. I prefer the compact (Relatively speaking) European trucks to the big long-haul American rigs.

I've got an Italeri Subaru rally team hauler on the to-do pile, I think it is a Man but it might be a Renault (I'm sure it was used sold on it's own)

The kit on you're to do pile contains a Scania

Scania is the most popular brand here in Europe amongst the drivers.
Not for the owners because they are expensive when you buy them and when you service them. Scania is a part of Saab and they are expensive to. I know i worked at a Saab dealer.

The one you have is an old model that is not sold anymore.

When you make the kit watch out for the front axle. There is a fault in the kit witch sets one of the wheels ( i don't now if it's the right or the left wheel) in an un straight position.

That's pretty cool. :D

The kit on you're to do pile contains a Scania

Scania is the most popular brand here in Europe amongst the drivers.
Not for the owners because they are expensive when you buy them and when you service them. Scania is a part of Saab and they are expensive to. I know i worked at a Saab dealer.

The one you have is an old model that is not sold anymore.

When you make the kit watch out for the front axle. There is a fault in the kit witch sets one of the wheels ( i don't now if it's the right or the left wheel) in an un straight position.

Hello....your trucks are looking awesome. Do you have Italeri's Volvo FH16?

hardly do we see these here, the yellow one looks great

Ah, the Saab/Scania/Subaru connection would make sence since all three are then under the blanket of General Motors in some way.

Thanks for the tip. I've built bigger and more complex R/C cars than the Scania, but I'll admit it is daunting. The engine is nearly as big as the Subaru WRC included in the box.

Cool, you're also belgian :iceslolan and a VW lover :iceslolan
Can't wait to see your future projects.

As for the sand paper, I buy mine at automotive stores, at the bodywork department (like Auto5, Norauto, ...) . You can have 1000 and 1200 grits sheets for cheap.

Xav :sunglasse

Hi all

For TireGiant:

Yes i have the new volvo Fh 16 from Italeri on my to do pile. This one is becoming a mad man project for me.

In Sweden the maximum lenght is restricted to maximum 25.25 meters.
Here in Belgium the maximum lenght is restricted to 18 meters.
But the trucking companies want to raise it to 25.25 m like in sweden.
In the Netherlands they are already testing these trucks.
Result: I'm building my on swedish combo with a kit bash of 3 Italeri kits


like this example:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/111105dhl_volvo_-med.JPG



Expect to see my version this time next year. (Slow builder, lots of projects and not that mutch time)



As for deedlit: thanks for the info but i would like a higher grit

Hi all

For TireGiant:

Yes i have the new volvo Fh 16 from Italeri on my to do pile. This one is becoming a mad man project for me.

In Sweden the maximum lenght is restricted to maximum 25.25 meters.
Here in Belgium the maximum lenght is restricted to 18 meters.
But the trucking companies want to raise it to 25.25 m like in sweden.
In the Netherlands they are already testing these trucks.
Result: I'm building my on swedish combo with a kit bash of 3 Italeri kits


like this example:

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/111105dhl_volvo_-med.JPG

WOW....this BIG DHL truck is so HOT....cant wait to see its process from you. :D



Expect to see my version this time next year. (Slow builder, lots of projects and not that mutch time)



As for deedlit: thanks for the info but i would like a higher grit

OMG....this DHL truck is HUGE......cant wait to read its progress from you. :D