Zbysek Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Category: Unique Usable hardware: Pentium D 930, Gigabyte GA-965P-DS4, 2GB Kingmax 800MHz DDR2, GigaByte MAYA GV-NX76T256D-RH 256MB, WD CAVIAR 640GB AAKS, Lite-On iHas120, Enermax Liberty 500W CM hardware: CM GeminII + 4x fans R4-S2S-12AK-GP This project is a miniature of a truck Avia DA-12 used by some fire brigade departments. It is reduced to a scale of 1:8 and is an exact replica of one used by our local fire department. The whole construction has been made by myself in my small workshop at home with the use of a vice. I used 1.3 mm thick sheets of steel. These were welded into the basic shape of the Avia truck, consisting of the cab and the rear body. The main tools used for this proces were the grinder and welder. All this was carefully watched by our dog Max. When the basic construction was complete I could start to carve the necessary openings. A lid was attached to the rear body of the truck, where the hardware would be placed later. I have also made doors for the cab and the rear body and attached all of this to the undercarriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbysek Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I then welded all the relevant external details, which were made of steel onto the outside of the truck. After which I started with the plastic accessories consisting of plastic tabs, step lights and a milled front grill. A fuel tank was created, this will be used to contain the DVD drive. To ensure adequate cooling and air flow, I carved openings shaped as flames on the front side of the structure, which were hidden under the air intake fans. At this time everything was put together and then the filling and grinding of the structure started, giving it a smooth finish. Followed by using some spray filler, smoothing everything under water and applying the final coat of colour RAL 3000th. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaPang Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Really great object mod project! Kudos on the metal work of the truck which shows meticulous planning and detail. Looking forward to the internals to fully appreciate, but no doubt, great job up to now. Am a little surprised that you entered so late in the contest. Anyways, good luck! Cheers and Saludos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asgneto Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 YOUR PROJECT IS TOTALLY AMAZING !!!! Awesome work with with sheets of steel ... finishing rich in details... impeccable! A welcome last minute entry with great style ... Kudos !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Molella Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Yes truly amazing, your metal working skills are great! Can't wait to see the rest of the project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyXtremist Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Yo Sir Zbysek, Welcome to the club!!! More Power!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asgneto Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 One question... Where are you from (and, of course, the fire truck)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zbysek Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks guys! I'm from Czech Republic - small country in Central Europe . Work with stell is my hobby and so use him on modding. So, next episode After thorough drying and hardening of the sprayed coat I decorated some parts of the truck with stickers and adjusted the wheels. Dashboard from plastic material and extensit opening roof from balsa. Handle from plexiglass milling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Molella Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 WOW, I love all the attention to detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petoscal Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 This mod Looks fantastic! I'm ready to retire of the contest, (lol) well, not really, but for the next year I'll be better prepare to give some battle. The details, and the colors! its just great! Kudos!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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