We found a post on the Vectric forum by dhellew2 for a Kenworth Truck v-carve. The post inspired me to redesign it and add some details. I built this one for a good friend in the business.
The main additions include the use of two fluting toolpaths to taper the nose of the tractor and we build a dovetailed box for the trailer. We also cut our wheels from 1/2 Walnut. It might be hard to see the hexagons cut in the face of the tires to simulate lug-nuts. Since this was not built as a child's toy we finished with Satin Polyurethane. Acrylic paint was applied for accent areas after the first coat of poly then we sanded a little with 320 grit to cleanup the edge of the lettering. We applied a finish coat of Polyurethane to the entire truck to finish.
Have a great day!
... Rod
Another Big Rig Truck
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- NewAgent45
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Re: Another Big Rig Truck
That came out very nice. One of these days I might start making cars and trucks, when I have the time. Thanks for the details.
Tony
Tony
Buffalo,NY
"What will matter is not what you bought but what you built; not what you got, but what you gave”
Aspire 11.015, photo vcarve, cnc mako shark extended bed with the new upgraded HD 5 gantry with Led pendent.
"What will matter is not what you bought but what you built; not what you got, but what you gave”
Aspire 11.015, photo vcarve, cnc mako shark extended bed with the new upgraded HD 5 gantry with Led pendent.
Re: Another Big Rig Truck
Yes really nice, nice detail work. That would be an awesome toy though! As a new father I am interested in the finishing of wood stuffs for kids-what would you use if it were for a child?
Jim
Jim
It is easier to destroy than it is to create, just look at my scrap pile.
2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
Dixie Billet Aluminum Router Clamp Upgrade
Vcarve 8.0, Inkscape on Windows 8; CP 2.1 on WinXP
2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
Dixie Billet Aluminum Router Clamp Upgrade
Vcarve 8.0, Inkscape on Windows 8; CP 2.1 on WinXP
- NewAgent45
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Re: Another Big Rig Truck
I saw this string of posts on the Vectric forumn that discuss finishes for wood toys.
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... sh#p144720
.... Rod
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php? ... sh#p144720
.... Rod
Re: Another Big Rig Truck
Thanks!
It is easier to destroy than it is to create, just look at my scrap pile.
2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
Dixie Billet Aluminum Router Clamp Upgrade
Vcarve 8.0, Inkscape on Windows 8; CP 2.1 on WinXP
2014 Shark Pro Plus HD
Bosch EVS1617 w/ PrecisionBits Collets
Dixie Billet Aluminum Router Clamp Upgrade
Vcarve 8.0, Inkscape on Windows 8; CP 2.1 on WinXP