Proud Kraut Posted November 3, 2022 Share #26 Posted November 3, 2022 Wow, I really do admire your skills and your patience. Anyway the result is outstanding. Looking forward to see the next steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share #27 Posted November 8, 2022 The fenders are now finished along with some small treadplate pieces on top. The Walkaround says these plates were put there to help mechanics from slipping on the fenders when doing engine work. I can't image them really doing any good since they are so small. But that's the way they were done. The top hood pieces have been done and work is now on the side pieces of the hood. The side louver vents will be made of plastic quarter round stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted November 8, 2022 Share #28 Posted November 8, 2022 You are an artist, sir…..this is a fantastic build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Guy Posted November 8, 2022 Share #29 Posted November 8, 2022 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 8, 2022 Share #30 Posted November 8, 2022 I had to look back at it our previous post where you started making the fenders. 😁 They really turned out nice! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share #31 Posted November 8, 2022 HI, Kat. Renshape is a great material to work with. I was fortunate to get a block of it a while back and at a really good price. Once it is sealed it paints up just like plastic. Even unsealed, it looks ok for OD. If you make a mistake it can be corrected by gluing on scrap piece with CA. Bond is solid so sanding away the excess is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share #32 Posted November 15, 2022 A little update on progress. The windshield is done and the hood sides have been roughed in. The wire frame in the back of the cab is for the soft top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted November 15, 2022 Share #33 Posted November 15, 2022 Thanks for posting this update, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share #34 Posted November 19, 2022 A little OD paint and some detailing of the fenders is done. The cab is in primer and waiting for a final fit of the hood sections. The winch is in place and is wound with mylar coated wire for the cable. The cable end will have a chain and hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 19, 2022 Share #35 Posted November 19, 2022 Looking great!! The details are amazing! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share #36 Posted November 22, 2022 Here's a look at some paint. I began working on the cab interior. The dashboard is shaped and ready for some details. This morning I made up the steering wheel with 4 brass rod spokes. The solid cab version of this truck had a Diamond T logo in the horn button. The open cab one that I'm modeling has a horn button with Ross on it. Ross does steering for large trucks. So I'll make a up a tiny decal with the Ross script. On 11/3/2022 at 4:07 PM, Proud Kraut said: Very nice, thanks for sharing these pictures! How many hours did you spend for building the chassis so far? On 11/7/2022 at 9:56 PM, cutiger83 said: I had to look back at it our previous post where you started making the fenders. 😁 They really turned out nice! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted November 23, 2022 Share #37 Posted November 23, 2022 Wow! This is some incredible work. I love the headlight guards and especially the winch wire. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted November 23, 2022 Share #38 Posted November 23, 2022 19 hours ago, ArtyScout said: Wow! This is some incredible work. I love the headlight guards and especially the winch wire. Semper Fi. Manny +1 !!! Can the hood be opened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted November 24, 2022 Share #39 Posted November 24, 2022 Wow, you sir are an ARTIST, not a modeler! Absolutely love to see your work with all the scratch build parts and details that you put into these "mini's" but like Lars said early on in the thread, it looks like the engine should run! Stunning and I love to see your detail and work in progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted November 24, 2022 Share #40 Posted November 24, 2022 That is some incredible work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 24, 2022 Author Share #41 Posted November 24, 2022 6 hours ago, Proud Kraut said: +1 !!! Can the hood be opened? Yes. The hood does open. I'll update the photos in a bit so you can see the interior of it. Working on the cab interior right now. Levers and pedals in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share #42 Posted November 25, 2022 As promised, here is the model with the hood open. And some additional images of the cab interior. I still have the 4 levers and hand brake to go between the seats, a fire extinguisher and a storage box next to the driver's seat before I can call the cab done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted November 25, 2022 Share #43 Posted November 25, 2022 Are you SURE this baby doesn't run? It looks amazing/fantastic and all the other superlatives I could think of. Again, not just a model at this point, but a work of art! Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 26, 2022 Share #44 Posted November 26, 2022 I totally agree with Brian. This model is stunning! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share #45 Posted November 27, 2022 Got the hand brake, transfer case lever and power takeoff levers done and installed. I found a couple of M-1 rifles in the stash and painted them up. The scabbards are made of plastic strip stock. The slings are brown paper and the clips are brass wire. They add a nice touch to the inside of the cab. The cab, and fenders are now permanently mounted to the frame. The carbon tet extinguisher that is mounted on the side of the cab next to the driver seat is done but needs painting and the bracket has to be made. That will be next along with the two brackets that hold the windshield in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted November 27, 2022 Share #46 Posted November 27, 2022 Can´t get enough of regarding your photos, the details are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 27, 2022 Share #47 Posted November 27, 2022 7 hours ago, Proud Kraut said: Can´t get enough of regarding your photos, the details are amazing! I am out of "likes" for today so I will quote Proud Kraut and say that I too can't get enough of your pictures. I love to see the little details. ..Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share #48 Posted November 28, 2022 Cab interior is finished! Now to figure out how to make the soft top removable so all this stuff can be seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted November 28, 2022 Share #49 Posted November 28, 2022 Very nice!! I am interested in your fire extinguisher. Do you mind posting close ups of it? ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share #50 Posted November 28, 2022 Best I can do for now, Kat. Will try and take a better photo for clarity. I know most were red but the brass sort of sets it off for a change of pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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