MechTech Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 You build it at work! Wish I had time for that! It's looking good so far. The wheels look on the smaller side, but I'm also guessing you're adding tread to them and not cutting into them? Keep it up! - MT Quote
big F Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 You build it at work! Wish I had time for that! Yeah in my new job I bearly get time to answer company emails let alone my own private ones. Quote
Vile Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) Just wanted to add my voice to the chorus - hope this is one vehicle whic makes it all the way to the paintshop! Most of the load could be vacform I'd think. I agree with the good captain, those containers would look good in vac-form, and it would cut down the weight. Edited March 21, 2009 by Vile Quote
ahiachris Posted March 29, 2009 Author Posted March 29, 2009 Hi guys, Not a big update. And thanks for the inputs. The driver cab will be trim later. I'd finished the air ducts and the flat bed. Will start on the axles on the coming weeks. Picture uploaded was the comparison on the truck with the FUCHS armored vehicle and the partial leg of a Gerwalk. Quote
cool8or Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Looks great!! I'm following closely your work, I'm very interested in this proyect. Quote
big F Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 You have a job now, that's great to hear! Yeah I was very lucky this one came along straight away and after christmas and all the reference checks etc I was only out for two months. Friends of mine are still out. the I.T industry has taken a big knock as companies shed the expensive I.T workers who cost and dont produce a product. This thread is gonna turnout to be one of those great ones. Makes a change to see some thing from the background made all "real" Quote
ahiachris Posted April 8, 2009 Author Posted April 8, 2009 Hi everyone, After a lot of research and 'd finally decided on the design of the suspension and drive axle for the Centipede. It will be a having a all wheel individual hydraulic suspension and all wheel drive system. Pictures uploaded will be the setup of all the rear axles. Individual axles may be able to fit with ball-joints so that it'll be steerable. Still haven't make the front axle yet. I'm glad that things are starting to take shape. Quote
miriya Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Great Progress there. I am excited about this project. Keep up the great work. And please put me on the list of people who want a kit when it is ready. Quote
neptunesurvey Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 Its looking great. Can't wait to see some more. Quote
MilSpex Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 randomly found this pic. Not sure if the Monster is 1/160 or 1/200 but the Centipede stand in looks pretty good. Whatever that truck kit/toy is maybe if its 1/200ish it would be suitable to customise for mechtech`s needs? Quote
Grayson72 Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 I betcha that's a HO Scale (1/87) Roco model. Quote
MechTech Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 I saw that years ago somewhere. I think he scratch built it, I forgot. I think the truck is a Roco HO model (I have one ). What I can use are Z gauge or Herpa 1/200 aircraft accessories that I know of SO FAR! Thanks MilSpex! Quote
ahiachris Posted April 24, 2009 Author Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone, After a lot of research and 'd finally decided on the design of the suspension and drive axle for the Centipede. It will be a having a all wheel individual hydraulic suspension and all wheel drive system. Pictures uploaded will be the setup of all the rear axles. Individual axles may be able to fit with ball-joints so that it'll be steerable. Still haven't make the front axle yet. I'm glad that things are starting to take shape. The chassis frame of the truck was finished and I'd managed to attach the rear axles to the chassis frame. The tyre tread of of the wheel was sculpted. I am now starting to sculpt the front axle will try so see how it goes when added with ball joints in the front wheels. Please enjoy... Edited April 24, 2009 by ahiachris Quote
ahiachris Posted May 6, 2009 Author Posted May 6, 2009 Any new progress? Nothing to share yet, I'm done with the axles and will send some of duplicate parts like the wheel to my caster soon. I'm now adding details to the driver cab and the goods platform. Quote
Robo_Geek Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I just ran across this forum tonight. I have been a Robotech fan for years. I would be very intersted in buying one or two of these truck kits if you get them done. Thanks Brian Quote
ahiachris Posted May 18, 2009 Author Posted May 18, 2009 Any new progress? Some update pics of the truck. Still a lot to be done. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Wow, that's a great proggress!!! The Centipede is turning out very well Edited May 18, 2009 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote
RogueTrooper Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Looking good, one very cool looking truck. Quote
MechTech Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 Awesome work so far! I think there's going to be some jealous people if you don't sell this as a kit! - MT Quote
ahiachris Posted May 22, 2009 Author Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) quote name='neptunesurvey' post='751946' date='May 18 2009, 08:03 PM']It is coming along nicely. Awesome work so far! I think there's going to be some jealous people if you don't sell this as a kit! - MT Thanks everyone for checking this project . There's still a lot of work to do if it's gonna be release as a kit. Have to design it so that my caster can make molds of this kit and have to design it so that everyone can build it easily. Another thing is about the cargoes. should it be hollow or solid/ styrene or resin. Edited May 22, 2009 by ahiachris Quote
codam23 Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 It's looking great. I can't wait to get one. Now all you need is a wrecked VF-1 on the bed. Quote
cool8or Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Fantastic Job. I'll want one, for shure. I can't wait to see it finished! Quote
ahiachris Posted June 13, 2009 Author Posted June 13, 2009 Hi everyone, thank you all for the encouragments given for the past months. No photo update on the truck yet since I am putting details on to the driver compartment. All the duplicate parts like the wheels and the suspension were sent for casting. I'm surely going to finish this project. But.... your encouragements push me past my limits and.... Quote
PetarB Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Wow, I'm going to need one of those. I wish Honneamise would have finished his, but happy to see another one in progress! Quote
ahiachris Posted June 14, 2009 Author Posted June 14, 2009 Wow, I'm going to need one of those. I wish Honneamise would have finished his, but happy to see another one in progress! Yeah, I saw Honneamise's six wheeler and love to grab one. BTW where is he now? Quote
Valkyrie Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Yeah, I saw Honneamise's six wheeler and love to grab one. BTW where is he now? He's still scratchbuilding models, just not Macross. He's done a few commissioned master builds for Starship Modeler, including a 1/72 Raptor from BSG, and the nazi flying wing plane from Indiana Jones. His work is still top-notch. Quote
big F Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 He's still scratchbuilding models, just not Macross. He's done a few commissioned master builds for Starship Modeler, including a 1/72 Raptor from BSG, and the nazi flying wing plane from Indiana Jones. His work is still top-notch. My god I didnt realise that was his work. Top notch indead. Quote
ahiachris Posted June 19, 2009 Author Posted June 19, 2009 Wow, I'm going to need one of those. I wish Honneamise would have finished his, but happy to see another one in progress! More update on the little truck Quote
cool8or Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Looks great. Here is pics from lineart: Maybe the front and rear part needs some revision, but It's looking good. Quote
007-vf1 Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Now that I see it better in the first pic the narrow half side of the mini truck is on the front and in the second pic the same front half is on the back..!!?? what a puzzling picture. I would prefer the wider half on the back.. How do i sign up for one of these minis? Edited June 20, 2009 by 007-vf1 Quote
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