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Old 11-13-2014, 08:27 AM
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Default Re: Freightliner Logger - Built By PaulNZ

Paul,

Great looking truck. The details you made for it came out superb, very nice work.

If you are worried about the weight of your log load, then might I suggest making them out of foam. This is a popular construction method among G-Scale railroaders to keep weight down. You just need to go to your local building supply store and pick up a piece of 1-1/2" - 2" thick Pink (or Blue) foam. Use the solid kind, not the white beads type. Then you simply cut a block to the length you want and start carving. I have found a stiff wire brush will make quick work of the foam, and leave you with a bark appearance. (It makes a big mess so don't do it in the living room) A little detail work to the end and then paint with a craft paint. Make sure you vary the length and diameter of your logs, but don't change the outer appearance, you want them to look as they came from the same place. Once finished use a little white glue to turn them into a bundle and wrap a chain around them in a couple of places. Then you have a nice full yet light load for your truck.

One other benefit to this method is they will last longer and be less likely to attract bugs than real wood.

Chris
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