59 replies to this topic

[kenb]

Well, I said i was a slow builder. Been getting some things done lately. Had trouble deciding on how to rig the steering, went with a cross steer system. Stil looking for the right wheels. Will probably order some resin ones. Want to put some 6 spoke like those found on early Macks. Here are some pics. Ken

[kenb]

Here's a couple more shots





That hole in the right side fuel tank is where the exhaust will pass through, then turn up along side the cab. I was thinking of a way to make the exhaust while drinking a shake. I looked at the straw with the corrugation in it to make a bend. Hmmm this might work. That's what I'm going to use. Going to look like this...





Ken

[Bastardo]

Now, THIS brought a smile to my face

About the straw: Be careful - priemrs and paints hardly get a grip of that darn thing I've had quite a few problems with paint chipping off it

[Jantrix]

Very cool. I wanna see more.

[kenb]

I think I have the problem with the paint sticking to the straw. Most of it will have header wrap on it. I'll make sure to rough it up a bit before paint as well. Ken

[Dr. Cranky]

Great work so far. Keep it going.

[Jantrix]

I think I have the problem with the paint sticking to the straw. Most of it will have header wrap on it. I'll make sure to rough it up a bit before paint as well. Ken

Maybe a coat of Future first?

[kenb]

This is an update. Decided to design my own grill. Wanted something on the line of a 34 Ford. Took a few pieces of Rectangular evergreen strips and glued together in the shape that I wanted. Then sanded down to the right contour. I made the grill insert from piano wire. Right now it's all shiny, but will be weathered and dullcoated. Looking for some headlights to attach to either side. Now to make a radiator to go behind it. Ken

[modelmarknz]

Wow ..... nice work , I had a go at build one like this a few years back , I used a peterbuilt cab , build mine like that video of Piss of pete,i think theres a pic in the rat rod file somewhere...Anyway....

Very cool build,

Mark

[Tony-442]

looks really good. Can't wait to see more.

Tony

[Jesse D]

That bendy straw stack is the baddest a$$ Sack Idea I've ever seen. HUGE PROPS TO YOU SIR!!!!

[Dr. Cranky]

Great to see you back with more progress. That scratch-built front grill is SWEET!

[sweptline64]

wow this is looking amazing I'll be following this one.

[plastikfreek]

Now that is totally cool............... Could you use a light coat of some sort of adhesion promoter like BullyDog on the straw..?...I've used that stuff painting the plastic engine covers on my 1:1 before, and it works great....I know some paints/primers are too "hot" for some plastics, but it's worth a shot...

[MikeMc]

Use a lexan primer like adherto...it's clear and is used on RC shells painted with HOK

[Michigan Madman]

Always like seeing the progress on this. Love that grille!

[route66modeler]

Hi, Great job on the cat 3406 engine(and the chassis too). Can't wait to see the completed truck. Steve

[surfjunke]

Great WIP! I love the idea. The detail & scratch building is also great. Nice paint & weathering. This is one very cool truck.

[kenb]

Well, it's been a while. Like I said before I build slow. Holidays and new grand baby slowed things down for a while. Now I have to go for double hernia surgery on valentines day, so that will slow me down again. I'm slowly but surely getting there. I've gotten pretty far, just scratched up a radiator. Will be putting an electric fan on the front of it after it is installed. Lots of small details left, like mirrors, wipers, brake lines, the rest of the steering gear, air lines etc. have to install the grill also, after radiator is completed. Here it is. All comments and criticism welcomed. I'm giving it my best. Ken

[vwrabbit]

Love it! I remember seeing this somewhere a good while back. Great to see it again at this stage! Love the exhaust! How'd you get the paint to stick? And hope surgery goes w/o a hitch and congrats on the new grand baby!

Tim