1/87 Scale Potato Peeler/Cook Trailer

[Mini Me]

I was goofing around with this while waiting for decals to arrive for my Sanitatswagen so I thought I would post what I have got done so far. By the way, "the potato peeler" is a result of my Rolling Chow Wagon build. JR thought it would be good if I had one for that build. I didn't locate the figures I had in mind for that before I finished the build, so here he is in his own special Cook Trailer

 

[Steven000]

Nice interior, I once had those flat bags and crates on my old layout too : )
Looking good, I like the mess he made
Steven

 

[Mini Me]

Still some finishing touches to put on this one, the shiny potatoes need some dulling down, but it gives you the general idea.
Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Nice Rick

will there be a tub of peeled spuds as well?

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Mr. T. That white stuff in the bucket is supposed to represent peeled and cut up potatoes...not very convincing is it.

 

[SimonT]

Ah - wouldn't that be collecting the peelings, which is what it looked like to me, not the finished article?
When I peel spuds I don't put them in with the peelings anyway

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
I like that. Nice interior details.
Jim

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Rick,

This is really cool Buddy and definitely interesting too. I imagine trying to make a pot of peeled potatoes in 1/87 scale could be tough though......…..

Bleib Gesund
Allen

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Very nice Rick .
I have to be the one to say it,those potatoes look like lumps of shit.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Great work Rick. A cosy little scene.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Superb job in 1/87 Scale! But if I had that wagon I would probably turn it into a Circus Wagon looks very close to what the used a lot

 

[Mini Me]

Mr. T, I might have to work something out in the spud dept. to avoid further confusion...Jim and Allen, Thanks for the comments, I'm pleased you like it. Ralph, I couldn't agree more...Thought it looked like "Barf" after I painted it. Hi Peter, I hope to try some special effects lighting on the interior if I can remember where I stashed my mini bulbs...stay tuned. Lee, Glad you stopped by, actually this trailer was a construction site portable office. I built the "Belly Box" and upgraded the wheels to full scale duels and changed out the modern looking sliding windows. I'm still holding out for Preiser to come through with my order for their "Circus Caravans". They are still listed in the current catalogue so one day... Thank you all again for your comments and support, Rick H

 

[Mini Me]

O.K. I think I have this worked out, The potato peelings are in the slop bucket and the fresh peeled spuds are in the newly made potato pot. I paper punched a scrap of wine bottle foil for the pot bottom and rolled up the side after computing the circumference and there it is.

 

[SimonT]

Brilliant Rick - that's it exactly

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Mr. T...I shall sleep well tonight, knowing that the spud wagon has met with the highest approval!

 

[Steve Jones]

Well the guys have said it all Rick. A terrific build and detailed interior. I'm glad Spudgate was finally resolved

 

[Mini Me]

Yes, there was a little drama there, but finally sorted. I have had fun with this and do enjoy making up the small detail bits that add so much interest. All the while getting the best results possible under the watchful eye of Mr. T.
Not much left to do on this, stay tuned. Rick H.

 

[Gern]

Very nicely done. I know 'you know it's there' but how much will be seen when you put the lid on?

 

[yak face]

Superb work rick , the taters look brilliant . I think he’s gonna need a bigger bucket though ! What did the poor guy do to get KP duty with a sack of spuds that size !?

 

[minitnkr]

Better than turnips eh Dzohn? Well done Rick. PaulE