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Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

An illustrated tutorial on making an oil tank truck from discarded cans. There are many steps and it is very tedious to make, but the final prize is also great, and you can get a highly restored oil tank truck model!

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

First of all, of course, prepare materials and tools such as cans and beer bottle caps.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Print the drawing of the can tank truck on A4 paper at a ratio of 1:1.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Cut the bodies of 3 small cans for later use. The length and width should not be less than 206*85cm.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Cut out the printed drawings.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Cut out the various parts.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Then paste the parts drawing onto the aluminum sheet and cut out the parts for making the can.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Cut out the cars windows and front windshield from black cardboard.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

First make the front of the car and glue it with AB glue. The windows are also glued on.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Make a large frame for an oil tanker.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Start assembling the front end and frame.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Add front tiles.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Add card filling.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Add front bumper and running boards.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Make a fuel tank.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

This is the water tank and spare tire.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Install the fuel tank, water tank, spare tire and rear tile.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Truck shock absorption.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Truck tires.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

TruckThe front and rear wheels are ready.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Truck front wheel assembly.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Reinstall the trucks rear wheels.

Illustration of the method of hand-made oil tank truck model using cans

Add the tank, rearview mirror and wiper, and a decent tank truck model is ready~