Big Rig wooden models

[bigrigmodels]

Here in Minlaton, South Australia I design & build realistic Big Rig wooden models plus even draw up the woodworking plans for those who are interested in this of wood working.

Been a woodworker for as long as I can remember,- Grew up on a Southern Yorke Peninsula farm, but enjoyed wood work heaps more than farm work.

In my younger days, I worked on house projects, concreting work, and furniture restoration, plus even built a bit of timber furniture, etc., etc,- but now I am an, " oldie, " with a few, " creaking hinges, " I prefer designing & building wooden models of our Aussie Big Rigs.some of which, when completed stretch all of 2.9 metres in length !!

1:20 scale Side-tip Quad, " Only, " 2.9 metres in length. Classic Superliner & tri-axle Low-Loader Pair of Kenworth T909's One is USA,- One is Aussie. B-double flat-top. The, " Bandit, " - in my back yard ! K108 & a " load, " of West End Beer. T909 & a load of, Coca-Cola. Front-angled pic of the T909. Rear doors opened to show the " load. " K108 & a B-Double tanker. Close-up of k108 & B-double tanker Another Load of, West-End Beer. T909 tri-drive hauling a triple tanker road-train.

[bigrigmodels]

Hi KatieC,

Thank you for your compliments.

Re; Graphics on the, " Bandit, " - Nope, not that good, Get all the graphics & decals custom printed by our local commercial print shop who also specializes in doing custom-printed graphics on real trucks as well.

[bigrigmodels]

Hi KatieC,

Currently working on two models, both of which will be quite impressive when completed within the next few weeks.

( 1 ) Kenworth T909 hauling a " load, " of, Great Northern Beer, " - with the correct graphics & correct paint colors as well.

( 2 ) Special Model for our local Minlaton-Port Vincent RSL Sub-Branch for their annual ANZAC DAY community raffle.

[KatieC]

That's great @bigrigmodels 

What a great prize for your local RSL ANZAC DAY raffle. 

Cannot wait to see them!

Katie

[Noyade]

They look fantastic!

But I wouldn't wanna meet any of those long rigs - full scale - on the road.

[woodenwookie]

Funnily enough this is the very reason I got into woodworking.

Once when travelling to Hawera to do a job I noticed wooden toys on the side of the road. One was a milk tanker which is oval and the chap had replicated the curves. This is my goal.

[bigrigmodels]

1:20 scale Wooden model I made specially for, & Donated to the, Port Vincent RSL Sub-Branch for their Annual ANZAC raffle.

Truck based on a Kenworth T909 hauling a refrigeration unit.

Dimensions;- 900mm long x 127mm wide x 220mm high.

The rear doors open, and the van roof lifts off to reveal interior storage.

Designed & built in Minaton, Southern Yorke Peninsula, South Australia by;- Roger Jenkins.

Graphics designed & printed by Bray Signs, Central Yorke Peninsula, South Australia.

Left side angled view left side close up. Right side. Front showing custom number plate. Top of cabin & bonnet. Rear doors closed. rear doors opened. Coat of arms behind bunk. lid off to reveal interior storage space. Signed & dated by myself.

[MitchellMc]

What a corker, @bigrigmodels!

Your detailed work is just phenomenal. Ever thought of integrating electronics for the lighting? Nothing overly complicated, but maybe just running lights down the side. I hear there are some tiny LED lights used as ambient lighting for miniature models. They could run off a battery pack housed in the container. Though, I am in two minds about that. There is something very nostalgic about a full timber model, and the addition of electronics not only complicates things but could ruin the appeal.

Many thanks for sharing another amazing model.

Mitchell

[bigrigmodels]

Hi MitchellMc,

Re; Led Lights,- yes there are 2mm. led's available,- but fitting them is another story,- been there.- tried that,- total disaster to say the least as just too fiddly for me & my old fingers, plus, one mistake & a $700 wooden model is ruined & is good only for firewood,-- which when one is on the Age Pension like I am is very, very expensive to say the least.

[prettyliving]

Wow these are incredible! 👏🏻👏🏻 @bigrigmodels 

[mich1972]

OMG !!!!! These are amazing , beautiful work there @bigrigmodels  Gosh, just amazing 🤩