[TC18] Azure Rod Pick-up. Photos. Finished.

[Shtykoff]

Hi every1. I am back with some updates about the build.

first of all I made working piston fake engine. For me it was very difficult task. So I used double rubber drive from rear wheels. I made hog too. Rebuild front grill and use some azure tiles to improve hood look. 
cause lack of experience I apologise but I couldn’t  make working steering wheel.

thats all for now. I still have to build interior and improve doors. Thx for reading and enjoy some pics.

 

 

 

 

Edited April 25, 2020 by Shtykoff

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

You may use a chain from the steering axis below to build a working steering wheel. Of course it'd be horizontal, which is not perfect, but that should be easy to devise.

[Shtykoff]

Just now, 1980SomethingSpaceGuy said:

You may use a chain from the steering axis below to build a working steering wheel. Of course it'd be horizontal, which is not perfect, but that should be easy to devise.

that was the first try. I think I can come back to this again if I’ll have space after building seats. 

[1980SomethingSpaceGuy]

You may try with 2 of those:

A couple pieces in between and bevel gears. Would be self-structural and more elegant. 

[1gor]

If you move steering gear (that is in contact with gear rack) do you get the same steering angle on both sides?

If yes (and if it does not influence fake engine) you would not need those two gears with 8 tooth.

[Shtykoff]

1 hour ago, I_Igor said:

If you move steering gear (that is in contact with gear rack) do you get the same steering angle on both sides?

If yes (and if it does not influence fake engine) you would not need those two gears with 8 tooth.

Ofc not. I use that 8 teeth gear to make hog work in normal way, not mirrored

[Samolot]

Very nice model. I once built similar vehicles but on a larger scale.

 

[Shtykoff]

7 hours ago, Samolot said:

Very nice model. I once built similar vehicles but on a larger scale.

 

 

 

Thx a lot! I always watch your great mocs especially gaz and zil! 

[Shtykoff]

I am back with some updates. I made engine one stud shorter, so now it has 6 pistons. Made working steering wheel but unfortunately it’s horizontal. Cause this upgrade I’ve got big fat hog mechanism inside the cabin. I try rebuilded mustang seat with minor azure add. Maybe I’ll change them to technic seats. So in the future I’m planning to improve small details. 
 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 26, 2020 by Shtykoff

[Tomik]

I like oldschool look of your pickup especially front grill is excellent. And those rearview mirrors are funny addition. I am looking forward to see finished model.

[Shtykoff]

6 hours ago, Tomik said:

I like oldschool look of your pickup especially front grill is excellent. And those rearview mirrors are funny addition. I am looking forward to see finished model.

Thx a lot. I am glad u like my first public moc. I’ll try to do my best.

Photo of the chassis. I think this will go to entry topic.

 

[SilenWin]

Nice modular bodywork!

[Shtykoff]

I’m back.

i understood, thx @Limga, that hood doesn’t look like on the real car. Here we can easy compare them.

so for now my version don’t look bad but it’s not ok for sure.

Now I a trying different styles 

 

 

Well good news I finished doors using curved panel 3x7 and made openable trunk door. 

[Shtykoff]

Hello every one again. I am back, with I think finished model, for today. So I’d like to post some final pics and make entry. 
first of all I wanna say that this is my first public moc in my life. Ofc I’m sure every part of the build can be improved but I see it like this.

final model as it is:

Model was inspired by Bulgarian (don’t know how that guys call) hot rod pick up in azure color made from Russian truck Gaz 53 (real truck was developed in 1953). U can see original on the photo.

Cause I have dog I can go outside for a walk not far from home. So I made some photos. 
my moc features:

1. Working 6 cylinder line engine from rear wheels using rubber drive. There is no diffs and suspension in model.

2. Openable doors, hood, trunk door, and trunk floor to get access to tools.

3. Working steering wheel and hog on the roof

4. Extremely low clearance.

5. Cool chrome parts and some accessories. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All other photos U can see on flickr

https://www.flickr.com/photos/187954099@N06/

Thx every1 for support and answers.

[GASimir]

Wahouuuuuu

So cool !

I like pickup, I didn't know well the russians ...

Good luck for TC18

[Shtykoff]

11 minutes ago, GASimir said:

Wahouuuuuu

So cool !

I like pickup, I didn't know well the russians ...

Good luck for TC18

Thx!

[ArsMan064]

Everything is nice! Only windshield racks look out of model's style

[Shtykoff]

4 minutes ago, ArsMan064 said:

Everything is nice! Only windshield racks look out of model's style

Thx. Yep they are not on their place. Maybe I can do smth before the deadline. I am totally killed with roof connection. 

Edited May 11, 2020 by Shtykoff

[ArsMan064]

1 minute ago, Shtykoff said:

Thx. Yep they are not on their place. Maybe I can do smth before the deadline.

I think, you should not use angle connectors

[Shtykoff]

Just now, ArsMan064 said:

I think, you should not use angle connectors

Thx for advice. It’s still some time for try and change photos if needed.

[Tomik]

I can't say it in other way: your truck is perfect - body is excellent especially front. It has just one wrong feature that bothers me - too small wheels...

[Shtykoff]

2 minutes ago, Tomik said:

I can't say it in other way: your truck is perfect - body is excellent especially front. It has just one wrong feature that bothers me - too small wheels...

Thx a lot! Well about the wheels, yes I can agree that they are a little smaller but if I make them bigger I can’t fit them inside wheel arches and keep clearance as low as it is.

Edited May 11, 2020 by Shtykoff

[Shtykoff]

Well after making entry I’ve got lots of feedback about roof and windshield racks. So I made small update to fix it.

 

 

 

[1gor]

Cute doggy 

(We know that pickup is very nice already, and now bonnet looks better IMHO )

[Shtykoff]

4 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

Cute doggy 

(We know that pickup is very nice already, and now bonnet looks better IMHO )

Thx!