compucrap
Active Member
Hey guys,
I know this isn't completely prop and replica related but I thought some of you might enjoy it. It's definitely not your typical model kit!
I've started an online build of a kit from a company in Spain called OcCre. They are most famous for making very detailed kits of large sailing vessels, however; They recently started making kits of locomotives using boat building techniques. For me this is the most exciting part of building this kit. There's not plastic injected parts - It's all white metal, laser cut wood and metal sheets, and some laser cut acrylic.
The finished kit will look something like this:
Thats right it's an old timey 4-4-0 steam locomotive. I guess considering this style engine has been featured in many films over the years it means it's not completely off subject for the RPF. Plus considering the clever way this multi-media kit is built I'd imagine there's some applicable lessons to be passed along to the community.
Here's a few images of some of the parts that make up this beautiful locomotive!
The casted parts look sharp and surprisingly some of the thicker metal parts are laser cut. This is the first time I've ever seen a model kit with photo-etched and laser cut metal parts. Very cool. Assembly begins with the undercarriage frame:
The finished undercarriage is very strong (and heavier than it appears!) Should be a very sturdy model once finished.
I'll have a build update this weekend. In the meantime feel free to check out more photos on my blog: https://modelerinthemitten.wordpress.com/
I know this isn't completely prop and replica related but I thought some of you might enjoy it. It's definitely not your typical model kit!
I've started an online build of a kit from a company in Spain called OcCre. They are most famous for making very detailed kits of large sailing vessels, however; They recently started making kits of locomotives using boat building techniques. For me this is the most exciting part of building this kit. There's not plastic injected parts - It's all white metal, laser cut wood and metal sheets, and some laser cut acrylic.
The finished kit will look something like this:

Thats right it's an old timey 4-4-0 steam locomotive. I guess considering this style engine has been featured in many films over the years it means it's not completely off subject for the RPF. Plus considering the clever way this multi-media kit is built I'd imagine there's some applicable lessons to be passed along to the community.
Here's a few images of some of the parts that make up this beautiful locomotive!







The casted parts look sharp and surprisingly some of the thicker metal parts are laser cut. This is the first time I've ever seen a model kit with photo-etched and laser cut metal parts. Very cool. Assembly begins with the undercarriage frame:




The finished undercarriage is very strong (and heavier than it appears!) Should be a very sturdy model once finished.
I'll have a build update this weekend. In the meantime feel free to check out more photos on my blog: https://modelerinthemitten.wordpress.com/