Projects
There are many things to build but generally there's lack of time. Of course need to have some inspiration as well. But I like
challanges; building the same type of vehicle is not very exciting. And I decided to take apart models when I'm short in certain
pieces. That might be a pity but maybe something even better will come forward. And as usual: building is more interesting than
having it.
Below a few vehicles which are on my list to be build. If I managed to build them all shortly I don't know. In most cases these
projects are time consuming.
Kenworth K100, Neil Yates Recovery
During a visit for my work in England I drove to Neil Yates on my way back to picture their Kenworth K100. Shortly before I went
to England I noticed this immaculate recovery vehicle. If I only would have some pictures it would be nice as well. But an
American truck is on my list for years and the K100 is one of my favorites. And because it's a recovery vehicles it makes it even
more interesting!
Kenworth K100E Aerodyne, Neil Yates Recovery
In August 2011 I started building above KW. But I needed such a large amount of chrome pieces I postponed the project and
build another Kenworth K100 first. The cab of the Aerodyne prototype I still had and picked it up again. In a meanwhile I saw
a couple of pictures of a
Dutch hauler and thought it would be nice to build a single unit.
The model is progressing. I still need some more chrome parts and eventually it'll be a rather expensive model though. But
it a good basis for the wrecker of NYR.
Volvo F88, Joh. v/d Zand
Every year there's a recovery meeting in the Netherlands and the last few years I went there to take pictures. In May 2011 the
well known recovery specialist Joh. v/d Zand showed his excellent restored Volvo F88 with Eka body. Really an immaclute
vehicle of which lots of pictures were made. For my standards it's quite a small vehicle but interesting though.
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