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Truck Kits You've Scored Recently
Old Buckaroo replied to Superpeterbilt's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Tom, that just makes me laugh. I would of never guessed one of those being made into a kit. I would of bought one also. -
Finally finished my new work space.
Old Buckaroo replied to zaina's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Andy those bench tops are very nice! Congratulations on your new work area. -
That looks more like a well stocked hobby shop that caters to model truck builders. Very nice Tom, I am envious of you getting your wife to compromise!
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Very nice models and I have noticed there are a lot of talented modelers on this forum from North Carolina. (and other states and countries) You will fit right in!
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KW T800 logger (12-3-16 update)
Old Buckaroo replied to Tesla's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Dennis - that is some really nice work converting the sleeper. Impressive cab roof also! -
Truck Kits You've Scored Recently
Old Buckaroo replied to Superpeterbilt's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Very nice additions everyone. Bill - is that a "porta potty" in the upper right hand of your display case? Terry - You can never have to many snap KW's! -
That '57 Ford Wagon is a real beauty!
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IHC Transtar CO-4090A WIP
Old Buckaroo replied to redneckrigger's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That is a really sharp paint job , Wow! Very nice looking with the mockup with the tires. -
Dodge Bighorn "Shortnose"
Old Buckaroo replied to Mopar - D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very nice , really adds the finishing touch to the stacks. -
GMC Astro
Old Buckaroo replied to Old Buckaroo's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Dennis and Terry this last picture is for you The kit cb was basically a faceplate, I used some styrene scrap to give it a body. Found a piece of p/e fret and cut a mounting strap. There happened to be a stretched piece of sprue within reach of the bench and I cut off half a dozen bits trying to get a flat cut instead of angled for the bracket knobs. Thanks for looking in -
GMC Astro
Old Buckaroo replied to Old Buckaroo's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Ray - Thank you, perhaps this picture will help out. Starting with two visors I marked the lower one just past the center cab mount on the right hand side - that is the cut line. The piece of the right is discarded. The upper visor has a cut line 3mm left of the center cab mount that will be the other cut line. The piece on the left is discarded. When the two halves are joined there are two center visor supports. I marked the cab mounts with a drawn arrow in case they do not show well in the picture. Mark - I would love to see you pull out that daycab and work on it. Gator - That is Tom's new and improved fancy smancy suspension. My driver does not get those kind of luxuries. Dan - Thank you, I am going to attempt adding the kit cb also. Ken - This truck needs to go to your paintshop. -
Dodge Bighorn "Shortnose"
Old Buckaroo replied to Mopar - D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Dan do you have a set of punches ? I punched a disk out of .010" styrene and cut another piece for the hinge piece. A thin strip of Tamiya tape made the bracket around the stack. -
GMC Astro
Old Buckaroo replied to Old Buckaroo's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Jim - that is really nice, great color choice I like your suspension. Do you have a build thread on this truck ? -
GMC Astro
Old Buckaroo replied to Old Buckaroo's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you guys, Doug - dont go making trouble for me I dont even think I have one of those kits to rob parts from. Chu - I hope the modifications I have done works out. If not I will try again on my next Astro or Titan Some interior work, how about that yummy color Thanks for looking in -
Peterbilt 359 Custom
Old Buckaroo replied to V8 Trucker's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Every time I look at this truck, I think the Interior picture was borrowed from a brochure. Very nice work! -
1/16 Scale Kenworth Aerodyne
Old Buckaroo replied to Travis T's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Travis , I had missed your updates. I thought maybe you were picking blueberries or something. Take care of yourself. -
GMC Astro
Old Buckaroo replied to Old Buckaroo's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Ken that is the best description ever ! Kevin, you most likely are correct. I thought the grill surround was way to thick. I cut a piece of tape 2mm and made a border from the front and removed the rest with a file to get it closer to the cab. James those are KJ's wheels and hubs from Double Take Replicas Thank you everyone for looking in and commenting - all tips and hints are appreciated -
Peterbilt 352 Mobile Home Toter
Old Buckaroo replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Brian - Very nice Mobile Home toter. Did you make it to where the mirrors extend out also ? Great scratch building and the Pilot car/truck really adds to it. -
I built my first GMC Astro at the age of 15. Boy was I proud of that truck, it out shined my BJ McKay, Movin On and White Western Star. Which means one thing - those trucks must of looked terrible as this kit has given me a real challenge. This is an old vintage "Miller High Life " truck. Nice old plastic with minimal flash. I have also built two other of the same frames for resin conversions. But - I cleaned off the exterior frame of all the handy mounting assist location tabs. I should of done the same with this one and it would of been smooth sailing. The challenges - round fuel tanks and three mounting brackets. The frame is right on being square and level with the assistance of my 1" grid work mat and two 1lb weights. The mounting tabs did not line up or fit their counterpart very well at all - notch A does not match notch B. I fixed that issue with various shims and blocks of styrene and chiseling the offending mounting tab away. Next Challenge - The cab sits way high. This truck would be a technicians "cabover dream" as you would never need to jack the cab to access the engine. Just crawl right through. I dropped the cab 4 mm which I know will cause the domino effect on something further down the assembly. I notched out the rear mounts to lower them on the frame instead of cutting the spring pad. And then the visor, I now know why I got six visors in a trade - they do not fit. Unless you want it facing down like these modern trucks dragging the pavement. I sectioned in a piece 3mm long to get that classic 1970's visor look. This post is not a gripe about inaccuracies but how I can make this the best out of the box Astro yet, and possibly assist the next person who dives into this kit. I plan on building another one real soon with the modern wider grill (before I forget all the gremlins) The pictures Modified visor Narrower cab to frame gap Thanks for looking in
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Tom - that is the most tragic model related story ever. You are probably dead on with that, the model is listed at a place that sells lots of lawnmower parts. Maybe it was on display in the shop. The location is in one of the driest state I have ever been in. (Kansas) The bright side is there is not much chrome to have to strip.
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B.R.B.O. 352 Peterbilt
Old Buckaroo replied to Ken Gilkeson's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That bunk looks comfortable enough to take a long nap in! -
Dodge Bighorn "Shortnose"
Old Buckaroo replied to Mopar - D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
The stacks look right on for this truck, nice job! -
Peterbilt 352 Revell
Old Buckaroo replied to A20havoc's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
This is a very sharp looking truck and it fits your era perfectly. If I had not seen the before pics of this I would of not believed it to be 1/32. Never underestimate the handiness of drywall mud. Oh hey, welcome to the forum!