Chariots of Fire Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 I think no matter which frame is used it will take some adjusting due to the close proximity of the front fenders to the front spring purchase. As far as the engine goes it will have to be a small V-8 as the distance between the grill and firewall is very short. I have not tried to see what might fit at this point. The one thing I do know is that the engine sits quite low in comparison to the top of the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 The Loadstar that I put an engine in had a regular 345 v-8 in it that looked just like the scout engine to me. I haven't looked to see how accurate the old Ertl scout engine is, but that kit should be a good source for an engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Good thought, Brian! I have a built up Scout. Will have to see what it looks like. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Wow this is so nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) I am so excited! As you can see from my avatar, I have wanted to build one of these for years. We own a '71, and I've been thinking about building a cab. I took a bunch of pictures and measurements, but you've done a much better job than I could do. I wish I had seen this thread when you started, I could have provided any reference pictures you needed.I hope this does get cast, I will certainly buy one. The Scout engine looks good, I hope it is the right size for the cab.Thanks for doing this! Edited July 30, 2017 by Kit Basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 The Loadstar that I put an engine in had a regular 345 v-8 in it that looked just like the scout engine to me. I haven't looked to see how accurate the old Ertl scout engine is, but that kit should be a good source for an engine.I was thinking the 345 from the Scout kit too, just wasn't sure what would look right for a transmission? At least I have a use for that Scout kit that I have pirated some pieces out of.......If this beauty gets cast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Got an e-mail from Dave Natale (AITM) late this afternoon. He has received the IH and will do some study of it with the hope of beginning the mold tomorrow! Will let you see what becomes of it as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordboy1975 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Got an e-mail from Dave Natale (AITM) late this afternoon. He has received the IH and will do some study of it with the hope of beginning the mold tomorrow! Will let you see what becomes of it as soon as I can.great to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rekcirb13 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Charlie, As usual, you've done a fantastic job on this cab conversion! If anyone can do justice molding and casting this for you, Dave Natale can! Just thought I'd throw this photo into the mix for an additional model idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 That has to be a Mass Highway rig before they put the seal on the door! Orange with black fenders back in the day! Didn't know you lurked around here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeltruckbuilder Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That has to be a Mass Highway rig before they put the seal on the door! Orange with black fenders back in the day!The old MDC trucks, prior to being renamed DCR, were painted the same orange and black as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 i hope that this truck is made available, there is a fire truck that was built back in the 63 that was the first truck built by a company i used to work for. i've always wanted to build a replica of that truck, this is something i've been searching for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Awesome! I am so glad to hear that Dave will be casting this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Got an e-mail from Dave Natale (AITM) late this afternoon. He has received the IH and will do some study of it with the hope of beginning the mold tomorrow! Will let you see what becomes of it as soon as I can.Excellent work on the Loadstar, an impossible feat for us less skilled. Count me in on a couple of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordboy1975 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thought I would share these pictures too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 That is awesome, Lane. Thanks so much for posting! Those first three rigs are practically in my back yard! The C & O rig is now gone but theMarion rig is still in service. It has been rebuilt with a new body. The first and second rigs were built by the Maxim Motor Company of Middleboro, MA. The third rig was done in house by the Freetown FD. No idea abut the last one. I got an e-mail from AITM. The IH is being cast and will most likely be available as a package that will include the cab and hood, dashboard, floorboard and firewall, front bumper, running boards, steering wheel and steering column. More about this later as I will want to see the first pop to make sure it is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Congrats on having dave cast this up, a real treasure for several modelers ! The details work is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Here's Dave's first pop of what I sent him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Now I really want one! I wonder why Ertl Never made this as a kit, It would have been a big seller! Fire,dump,farm,box,tanker, Endless choices of work trucks!!!! Edited August 7, 2017 by ranma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 like this a loti love these old onesgreat work , you did a fine nice thing to make it Charles , it turn out greatjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordboy1975 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) The casting looks great, now I gotta find a way to scrounge some cash up to get one of these for myself once it comes out! Edited August 8, 2017 by Fordboy1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Here's Dave's first pop of what I sent him. Count me in ! I want one (or two) of these and if someone had some bodies to put on the back that would make it sweeter! I think a Holmes 500 wrecker bed would look perfect back there as would a dump bed or flat bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Great news! Those castings look GREAT! I'm so glad to know that these will be available! Once again, your work amazes me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 First two castings came in today. They are nicely done. AITM was able to do the windshield trim without any trouble so that the glass fits right up against the thin trim surround. After painting the truck you will just have to swipe a black felt marker around the edge and it will be done. The glass just pops in without any gluing. Still to come are the bumper, running boards, and steering wheel. I'll be working on the seat and platform for it in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Will these be available from A.I.T.M. or directly from you? I'm sure that I need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.