Tesla Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Sounds like you've made real good progress! The suspense is killing me...looking forward to the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share Posted February 4, 2017 Michael, this is, indeed, the plan for the third cab. A White Road Boss Integral. The front, rear, and roof are just about 12 inches narrower than the cabover. A flat floor, no side side panels below the floor, and a narrowed dash are most of the major differences. The hood gets a ton of attention. It needs to be widened, made taller, and have a wedge added, front to back. Time consuming, but achievable. The good thing is, the fenders look to be very similar, just too wide at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 That will be a neat project ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55pete351 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I missed that entirely..lol. I see it now that you pointed it out. Don't remember seeing to many of these in the day. Very cool project there, sounds like a lot more work than even scratch building the cabovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Can't wait to see some pics of the cabs you are building................very ambitious but sure to be superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Finally got some pictures to post. Have the first Western Star cab roughed in. Haven't even done the first overall sanding. Still need to add the grab handle recesses, sleeper vents, door handle recesses, etc... Added a little graphite to the initial door seems for the contrast in the pics. Also will post the Road Boss 2 Integral pics in a new thread about that build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Nice. I see you got the right windshield size most people over look that difference from the rc2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Nice work, I may have to try my hand at this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Very impressive! You have done some excellent fabrication here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Wow! There it is. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldog1970 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Looking sweet!!! Nice job!! Edited March 18, 2017 by dieseldog1970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 What an incredibly interesting project. Great work so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 wow, totally cool! this is gonna be sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Wow ! Very impressive work on the cab . be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Unbelievable!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Awesome scratch building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 thats lookin very very good , greatjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 That is going to be some great looking builds, Great job on the cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Just adding the monthly check in.I want to thank all for the kind words of encouragement and interest. They are greatly appreciated.I have made some progress, The White drop rail frame, with the correct cross members, and corrected front springs is together. This weekend, the cab floor / doghouse is being constructed. Took one of the Revell snap 3406 engines and built an aftercooler, removed the molded in starter, and made belt pulleys for individual belts.Hope to have pictures soon. Happy modeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I am liking this Mark...cool truck project. There are far too many big trucks forgotten when it comes to scale plastic...same for the Pontiac cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Mark can't wait to see more pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 How do I keep missing this stuff?? This is awesome, Man.....That is going to look GOOD !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Finally getting around to the May check in. Making some progress on the chassis, slow and steady, as they say. Hope for pics soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 You did a nice job getting the basic shape of the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 super skillset on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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