Truck Overload

[tiking]

Like my last overload project this one takes things a little further. The scale is 1/35, simply because, I had this vehicle on hand, that I did not know what to do with it. So I turn it from being a military truck to a civilian vehicle instead. This brand of trucks are sometimes used in the African regions so I thought I would use it for this build. I used whatever fits the bill, from old clothing, rubber, tissue paper, plastic, and odds and ends that I had saved in my ‘box of tricks’, to get the job done. I even added a toilet bowl to throw in some interest. The plastic yellow/orange containers are used a lot in many regions in Africa, so I painted and added them to the mix of odds and ends. I want to thank Ulf Lindgren for sending me the containers. These were 3d printed. He did and amazing job with the fine details of the containers. The drawings were provided by another great modeler, Peter Olsson. Thanks guys.

Note. I just noticed, I had forgotten to shave off the thin rubber in the middle of the tyre on top of the cab. Will try and shave it off. I will also be trying to smooth down the rope strands. Maybe using some type of wax. Otherwise, it was a fun build. Thanks for looking.

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[360spider]

Very cool! Is that Kamaz?

[tiking]

Yes, it is,

[Kjenjak]

Teriffic model with lots of cool details. Very impressive!
But I guess the truck should go down a lot more at the rear wheels?

[tiking]

Originally Posted by Kjenjak

Teriffic model with lots of cool details. Very impressive!
But I guess the truck should go down a lot more at the rear wheels?

I just want to address the weight of the tyre and why there is not much sag. I understand that it depends on the weight of the cargo and amount of air in the tyres. Also the spring system plays a part in it too. Also, since this was a military built truck, before it was turned in a civilian truck, the specs might have been slightly better,but I'm guessing here. The truck brand is a Kamaz from Russia. Also, I've seen pretty much the same amount of loads on worst trucks without much sag. I could have tried to replicate the sag, but did not. I probably should have, but I did not. From a modeler perspective, it would have looked much better.

Here are several trucks that don't have sags at the rear:

[Kjenjak]

As it's part of my job to plan truck routes and optimize truck loads and truck utilizations (within the legal limits) these pictures give me the creeps.
I've seen examples like that, e.g. in India.
But the thoughts of max. load, max. outer dimensions, load security etc. still define my feelings about trucks.

[tiking]

Originally Posted by Kjenjak

As it's part of my job to plan truck routes and optimize truck loads and truck utilizations (within the legal limits) these pictures give me the creeps.
I've seen examples like that, e.g. in India.
But the thoughts of max. load, max. outer dimensions, load security etc. still define my feelings about trucks.

I can totally understand from your point of view and that's why I wanted to share the photos to show you that I always do my research when I model something. Regardless of real world figures and what is expected. I like to model subject matter that do not adhere to real world rules. For almost every build I get responses about why is it like that or it should be like that etc etc... I just simply show them photos and the conversation is over.. most people just don't take my word for it.

But I agree with you whole heartily about your point of view but I always tend to go with things that kinda break all the rules.... It makes modeling interesting.

Thank you for your professional advice and tips, i appreciate them.

[Kjenjak]

Modelling should always be fun, so just do what you enjoy the most!
Just keep the great builds coming!

[model freak]

Awesome!

[tiking]

Thanks guys. Appreciate the support.