Hobby Boss 1/35 M1070 & M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Semi Traler

[letsgobrowns82]

As much as we all want to see it done take your time and enjoy the blank canvas you have right now. I love that feeling of starting a new build.

 

[spud]

haha mine was opened a long time ago to have a look see

 

[adampolo13]

The build has officially begun! All I can say so far is WOW! Hobby Boss did their freaking homework on this thing! The first thing I noticed when I went to start on the trailer was the why H.B. packed the kit. All of the sprues containing the trailer parts are on one half the box!!! It was a pleasant surprise not having to jump all over the place searching sprue after sprue, especially with all the parts in this thing.

Anyways, I started with the Trailer, which begins with the goose-neck:

This is the first part the instructions have you make. It is the bottom rear section of the goose-neck that will be attached to the bed of the trailer.

A few moveable pieces already. ;D

Next is the little hydraulic pump:

Then comes the support beam things molded in two pieces. At first I said "crap" seam lines to sand. But I read a few pages ahead. H.B. has literally hid all the seams and pin marks that I have found so far. I knew this kit was good, but I really am blown away. Also, the fit has been great and the styrene has been very easy to work with.

Here is how the support beams will look with that first piece I made. Moveable is a cool touch!

Inside of the piece:

And that's all I was able to get done tonight. I joined a local IPMS here in Southern New England and a few guys get together on Tuesday nights. Turns out one of them is a member of the Herd. Great getting to meet you Chris.

Thanks for checking this out!

Adam

 

[TRM]

Excellent!!! Getting this going....woo hoo!!! Fine looking kit!!! Nice when the company takes the time to think about actual placement of the parts!!! LOL!!! Kepp at it!!

Bay Colony Chapter?? Watch out for that guy Chris...might be a shady charachter!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[andrei383]

and so it begins *insert evil laugh here* ;D

 

[adampolo13]

Thanks T!!! I decided to toss my $10 in and join Bay Coloney, see how it goes. Chris does seem to be a bit nefarious doesn't he. Haha. In all seriousness its nice to get outta the cave and hang out with other people. Don't get as much building done but it sure is a fun time.

Hopefully I'll have more of an update soon.

 

[spud]

Nice start Adam nice and clean

 

[chriss67]

(((LOL)))) Adam&T I prefer Scandalous(has a nice ring to it)....In all seriousness it was great to meet you Adam I look forward to hanging out&slapping some plastic together.

 

[TRM]

LOL...you need to keep a keen eye on those guys from MA!!!!


Hi Ya Chris!!! Long time no speak buddy!!

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

Yeah, the Dana kit was pretty much the same way, not much in the way of mold lines and knock out marks to be seen.

 

[geegad]

nice start to this monster

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Hobby Boss is an awesome company but seperating the sprues like that in the box AWESOME! Progress looks good so far Adam, dont hold back now lets see some more.

 

[adampolo13]

Alright fellas,

I got some major work done on the goose neck tonight. The major structure is complete, pluming added, and the stairs have started to go on.

Top Side before stairs:

For those of you that are going to build the kit, be prepared as the plumbing took me FOREVER!!!


Bottom side:

Beginning of the stairs:

You will notice that the kit is designed to be movable so everything is constructed that way. Two pics show different positions so far.

And for those of you wondering just how big this Bad @SS is...
Just the goose neck is 6 inches long!!!

Thanks for checkin' my stuff out.

 

[TRM]

Nice Adam!!! This thing is just loaded with fun stuff!! ;D

 

[spud]

Very nice Adam

 

[andrei383]

wow great work adding all that detail!

 

[letsgobrowns82]

Nice work Adam. Did you ever pick up one of those PE benders because those PE parts look nice and crisp.

 

[SecretSanta]

Adam, looks good, when you're done building I'll lend you a few elves to paint and weather that thing!

 

[Dusky]

Nice work Adam. Did you ever pick up one of those PE benders because those PE parts look nice and crisp.

Whatever you do, don't buy a cheap plastic bender. I'd go with one of the Small Shop benders or the old Etchmate if you can find one.

 

[adampolo13]

Adam, looks good, when you're done building I'll lend you a few elves to paint and weather that thing!

Thanks Santa!!!

Aaron, I do have a P.E. bending station. Thank God!!! I don't know how I ever did P.E. without one.

I was able to get a bunch of work done Pre - Tryptophan but was only able to take a few pictures after. I was able to complete the rest of the goose neck (there is small hand winch that I didn't put on yet as it is very delicate. I will add it before painting.)

Anyways, happy thanksgiving and thanks for taking a look!