72 Charger Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I thought It was about time I did a truck build as Ive not done one for about 6 months . So I went to the loft and got out a Paystar /rex mixer. Here is what I have got done so far Engine ready for some plumbing Chassis ready for plumbing Mock up Im now of to try and find some engine pics wish me luck Comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Looks really nice. It loos like you're using the International V800 from the kit. This article might help you with your "plumbing problem":http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/car_modeller/cm06_mar_1991_inter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Wow thanks Jim you just made my day well I guess I do have some luck lol Only one little problem that I see is that about 3 lines down it tells you not to put the engine together for drilling ! Oh well I will see what I can do ! Time to get the drill out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 A nice change from the regulars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Has anyone ever seen the rex mixer thats dipicted on the box? (Ie 1/1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDA Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 http://www.flickr.com/groups/mixers/pool/page2/ Look at this link. It is a real mixer. I've seen the 8yd version also, with the water tank mounted on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks for that Charles very helpful Im going to try to add as many pipes n wires as I can on this one as normaly I dont bother But on this one Im trying to push my skills up a bit ! So if you know where I can get detail pics as well I would be very greatfull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Heres a couple of my other mixers the DM800 is not finished yet It still needs wearthering The DM600 Has a resin KFS mixer kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) Hi all well this is the result of an few hours with the drill ! Injecter lines and fuel lines are in just got to do air and electrickery coments welcome Im off now to try and find some good chassis detail pics Thanks for looking P/s Please let me know if I have put any lines in the wrong place Edited March 13, 2013 by Doobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDA Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 If I weren't deployed, I could get you all the pics you want! My Dad works for a concrete plant. He has no internet, nor a computer, or I'd ask him to send me some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 If I weren't deployed, I could get you all the pics you want! My Dad works for a concrete plant. He has no internet, nor a computer, or I'd ask him to send me some pics. Thanks very much Charles Oh well never mind .I will keep it mind tho mayby I wil do another one some day then i will give you a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Hi all well just a little update for you.As you can see we have primed everything . Just got to sand it all now ready for paint .The barel has needed a ton of work as it was very warped thankfully its nearly done now the engine has been painted white I know its not the correct blue but white shows the weathering off better I think Its a recon Comments welcome Dave Edited March 26, 2014 by Doobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Car Man Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Looks really cool more please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks Jerramy here this pic shows the water tank has been moved to the chassis the tank hangers are from the bits box This pic shows the radiater with the hole for the PTO drive shaft that was not in the kit Still a long way to go yet Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Looking good Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Looking good Dave Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 looks great so far, keep at it. look forward to seeing updates on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Nice job on the mixer. That engine looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Looks real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone James the engine has come out better than I thought .I made use of the great reference that I got on here for the wires .The paint is just white acrilic and then bathed in some whitespirits and matt enamel earth then put in a rag and mop up the exess . This leaves a mottled effect on engine then the manifolds where painted with mig powders and a bit of earth for rust. Thanks for looking more soon Dave Edited March 27, 2014 by Doobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Wow Dave , this is some really impressive work. The engine detail is awesome. I also like the pics of your other two Mixers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks Sean There is still a lot to do, Lots of wet flating now! . Plus the barel needs a lot more body work and there will be more pipes and wires for the chassis . The Macks are some of my favorites truck too . The dm 800 still needs some airbrushing doing to it and some small bits to finish . The dm600 has been finished for years now and it has an early KFS mixer on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 This is gonna be one beautiful setup.....I like the water tank relocation.....They look much better, that way....The PTO work is a nice touch, too.....Looks like you're having some fun with this one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
every second counts Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I will be watching for sure as i have the old ertl version and the new amt one. I like the look of the baby blue one, were did you get those tires? All the cement companies around here have the mack front like your other one. They both look great. Ewan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 This is gonna be one beautiful setup.....I like the water tank relocation.....They look much better, that way....The PTO work is a nice touch, too.....Looks like you're having some fun with this one.... JT Hi thanks Its been fun so far. Ive been wanting to relocate the tank for a bit now . My only thought is that there must be a pump somwhere ? Yes the PTO drive shaft was bugging me when I did the DM800. Its just the same as the paystar . Ive still got to change the Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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