Holodoc Posted June 30, 2010 Hello folks and welcome to a small MOC I made for the 40th birthday of my brother-in-law. (This was also the first time I have given away a MOC ) He's the owner of a fuel station in my home town and he also drives one of the tanker trucks to deliver oil to private houses. I started breaking up set 3180 (tank truck) to see what I could use for inspiration. Within a short time I realized that there weren't too many bricks useable for it, except for the front and the base. Then I started building the new truck with blue bricks where I didn't have the right parts at hand, followed by 3 BL orders. Some details here and there and I was finished with the build. The red tile was by far the most difficult part to add to the sides. I didn't want to stay where I placed it. First I tried flexible hoses and clips (see photo above), but that didn't work. I ended up in using... can you see it? But what is a truck without advertising? So I made some nice decals and I have to say I'm very pleased with the final model! Now what does the real thing look like? The complete BS-folder. Thanks for watching and commenting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Selander Posted June 30, 2010 Nice details and sticker job, Holodoc. I would make the truck front more "square" and skip the cheese pieces. But that's just a matter of personla taste. It's still a great build ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey75 Posted June 30, 2010 That was cool, nice detail and stickers it just look like the real truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted June 30, 2010 AWESOME 'Holodoc' - great stickering job there ! Excellent detailling too ! I'm a conformist! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted June 30, 2010 Great truck! I like the overall shape, and the stickers are great. BTW, did you use sticky tack? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morgan Posted June 30, 2010 That's truely an awesome gift. =) He'll love it. You should make a little minifig that looks just like him to put in the driver's seat. =) I love the detailing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fires-storm Posted June 30, 2010 My, what an amazing gift! You are truly a fantastic brother, as well as truly excellent at building with the brick we all love. Well done mate, and excellent design on the stickers as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holodoc Posted June 30, 2010 Great truck! I like the overall shape, and the stickers are great. BTW, did you use sticky tack? Whatever that may be... no, I didn't use it. I used a transparent self adhesive decal sheet I bought years ago (for those living in Germany: From pearl.de) - and never had use for it. Until now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-zenn Posted June 30, 2010 Nice, looks like the real deal! GJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prateek Posted June 30, 2010 Whatever that may be... no, I didn't use it. I used a transparent self adhesive decal sheet I bought years ago (for those living in Germany: From pearl.de) - and never had use for it. Until now! Okay, but to my defense, I had no idea that existed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Elijah Timms Posted June 30, 2010 Great design... the front of that truck is incredibly well-executed. Nice job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izy Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) That's a great gift if you ask me! I'm inspired to make a gift like that for someone myself! Edited June 30, 2010 by Izy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nucleon Posted July 1, 2010 Realistic truck!! Great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarrollFilms Posted July 3, 2010 That MOC is amazing, i wish i had the pieces to make that. You know what would be even cooler, if that were an actual set! I would buy 10 of them! Amazing work, keep up the good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaredchan Posted July 3, 2010 Your truck looks just like the real thing! Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zortker Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) Good job! Very realistic truck, amazing details. That was amazing MOC. :) Edited July 3, 2010 by Zortker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holodoc Posted July 3, 2010 Thank you all guys for your very kind comments. I always try to make my MOCs look as realistic as can be. These decals are the cherry on the cake and I will use them more often from now on. I'm currently working on a electric locomotive. Well - I'll keep you updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XimenaPaulina Posted July 6, 2010 Nice tanker, very realistic indeed! The stickers are also good details. Good job Holodoc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
