Modelmikey Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I started a in progress thread awhile ago, but got lost in that shuffle. I didn't repost until I got a bit more done. I'm building a model of a '72 Hayes COE my Dad drove, from a AITM F-Mack. Although he offers a Hayes, I went with the mack because it doesn't have molded in headlights or A/C. I sort of started this 15 years ago with a MTFAC cab, which was too much work for me at the time, see the side by side. From the 1:1 pics, I'm going for the black paint. So far, I chose the KW 123 as a donor, which adds a bit of a challege, but has most of what I need, spring suspention, cummins, etc. I have a Pewter grill from ????? but looks good to me. I've so far scrach built a battery box, modified a Diamon reo bumper, and for the tanks I used the K123 tanks with Diamond Reo end caps, the mounts are from a Frieghtliner COE & I took about 2mm off the top, and added a strip to to the top. The straps are .015" sheet plastic. Lots to do on this one, it will be a suprise hopfully by Aug, its hard to get info about it, since my dad sold it when I was 2. Edited February 2, 2015 by Modelmikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Good start, Mike. I never tire of seeing these older cabovers. Do you have a 'macro' lens setting on your camera/cell phone? That might help with getting the close up detail shots a bit more in focus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Good start, Mike. I never tire of seeing these older cabovers. Do you have a 'macro' lens setting on your camera/cell phone? That might help with getting the close up detail shots a bit more in focus. I do appologize for the poor pics, the camera has lots of settings, BUT we took it to a sandy beach, and well, the sand prevents the button from turning. I'll get my hands on a better camera and get some better pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnmodman Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Mike, looks good !! Will be keeping an eye on this build !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 This is a very interesting build. Looking forward to seeing more progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Looking pretty good, Man....Great start..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I snapped a few more pictures with my phone which turned out waaay better. Here are the Peterbilt mufflers, the elbows I made from 5mm rod and aluminum tube, and the KW 123 exhaust piping (I didn't like the KW elbows). Front shot of cab with Pewter grill, and headlights from a Revell KW COE kit, they are only .03" wider then the AMT round headlights found in several kits, but eyeball engineering to me looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Ya got to love those old COe's. I likewhat you have going on here. I will be watching this to see how you finish it out. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmikey Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) Small update, with so much snow I've spend more time shoveling then building. My dads truck had a toolbox behind the cab, so I scrach built this one, and here is some stuff to put in it, mostly from the Italeri accessories kit. The pry bar I made from 1/16" aluminum rod, and flattened the ends, then filed to suit.Thats a photo etch hinge, I'll put the top on after its painted Edited February 21, 2015 by Modelmikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Interesting I look forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Glad to see your still working on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 You're of to a good start, keep it coming. Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 This is looking real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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