Romell R Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Well i decieded i was gonna go ahead and add another steer axel to the project so while im waitin on supplys I figured I'd try to get the wrecker body done. I added side pieces to build up the sides and make it look a lil closer to the truck I was modeling it after. In the process I fixed any pits or dents or just bad sctrach building LOL! Its in primer now but I still have few small things to do before I can put it on the done list. here I have added the side pieces and putty to fill any gaps.... I was also able to complete the compartment just forward of the wheel wells... In primer so i can see where I need to work next..... Please stay tuned for more to come. Edited August 31, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Trucker Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Your rig looks good keep it going . Among other projects on my bench I am working out the bit for a tri steer Merc 1854 ls with tandem drive. Will have to scrach build a componit or two for it have on almost finished now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlocke01 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 You're going to have to scratchbuild a case for that hoss too! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Case he%%, he's gonna need a garage! Keep it comin' bro, that puppy's just great. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thx fellas for those great compliments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Hey fellas heres a quick update I cut the doors off the cab and added the sleeper passage to the back of the cab. Once the doors were off I added a small strip of styrene to close up the gap and make em air tight again enjoy..... Edited August 31, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Cab and Wrecker body is looking Great.. Love the wheels too.. Awesome to watch your builds.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Hey Rodney thx and glad you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 After I posted yesterday it hit me. You have more plastic there than in a Las Vegas strip club. Just sayin'........................ G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 After I posted yesterday it hit me. You have more plastic there than in a Las Vegas strip club. Just sayin'........................ G While I was reading your post, I got into an allergy triggered sneezing fit, and let me tell you, laughing and sneezing at the same time is interesting. Needless to say, the Kleenex box was diminished appreciably! Romell, even though I'm not a truck modeler (the last one I built was in the mid 70's for my brother; the AMT "Movin' On" TV show Peterbilt issue,) this is a wild build, and I'm enjoying your scratch building. Looking forward to seeing how you light it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 (edited) After I posted yesterday it hit me. You have more plastic there than in a Las Vegas strip club. Just sayin'........................ G While I was reading your post, I got into an allergy triggered sneezing fit, and let me tell you, laughing and sneezing at the same time is interesting. Needless to say, the Kleenex box was diminished appreciably! Romell, even though I'm not a truck modeler (the last one I built was in the mid 70's for my brother; the AMT "Movin' On" TV show Peterbilt issue,) this is a wild build, and I'm enjoying your scratch building. Looking forward to seeing how you light it up. I know exactly what you went thru Jim as I had a allergy triggered sneeze attack right before I made this reply, 20 sneezes in a row is no fun when tryin to have fun reading a funny comment. Thx for the compliments fellas and I think you owe Jim and I a box of Kleenex Wayne Edited August 30, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm really enjoying watching this come together. You are a very versatile builder... shiny, dingy... supersized... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) I'm really enjoying watching this come together. You are a very versatile builder... shiny, dingy... supersized... Hey thx Rick and youre correct on one point I am a lil dingy for even attempting this build LOL! thx for the compliment bro! herea a small update fellas I added the door trim to the cab because it wasnt very defined in the resin. I used Evergreen styrene strips to handle this job... you probably cant see it but the strip is added here and goes around the door its just a subtle detail heres the cab in primer Edited August 31, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesDE Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Dude, seriously..... This has got to be the sweetest wrecker I have seen done.... Youre a mad man!!!! Sick work bro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Dude, seriously..... This has got to be the sweetest wrecker I have seen done.... Youre a mad man!!!! Sick work bro... Thx James Im trying I'll just keep chippin away at it until its done again thx for watchin and for the compliments. Romell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71datsun1200 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I like what you have done so far. I think hat the fabrication/scratch building is the best part of any build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 I like what you have done so far. I think hat the fabrication/scratch building is the best part of any build. I totally agree with you Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRG Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Unbelieveable work on this one, but then that's what we have come to expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 What type of fuel tanks do you plan on using?You didn't answer my prior question.!BTW great work on the wrecker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I will be more than happy to provide Kleenex, provided I am continued to be allowed to view this spectacle of a build. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) What type of fuel tanks do you plan on using?You didn't answer my prior question.!BTW great work on the wrecker! Im sorry Phillip I sometimes miss questions but i do try to answer them all. I wont be using the long distance tanks like they use in Alaska but I do have a set of aluminum 60mm tanks I'll be using.(pictured below) Edited September 1, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Wow!Nice fuel tanks!where did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Wow!Nice fuel tanks!where did you get them? Hey Phillip these tanks are from Europe a company called KFS (Kit Form Services) makes them heres a link to the page thier on. http://www.kitformservices.com/metal.html Edited September 1, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 THanks! I have a REvell Peterbuilt 359 Conventional in the stash that could use tanks like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCDOC Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Hey Phillip these tanks are from Europe a company called KFS (Kit Form Services) makes them heres a link to the page thier on. http://www.kitformservices.com/metal.html I would recommend Auslowe as well- Auslowe Shop Edited September 1, 2010 by QCDOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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