dodgefever Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Still creeping along. I've reassembled the dump body, built the engine and started on the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) I bought some 22" Mack wheels and tyres from Moluminum. They came out almost twice the cost of the kit after shipping and taxes, but hey... I painted the interior and inside the cab green. It's maybe closer to a B model interior green, but it'll get toned down with some weathering powder. Cab exterior, body and wheel spokes will be red. Edited April 3, 2019 by dodgefever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo8v92 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Looks great man! Really like the dump body...Moluminum might be a lil more than others, but jamie makes some amazing stuff. Ide he makes the best tires and resin wheels out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Oh yeah, it wasn't meant to be a dig at Jamie. He was easy to work with and the parts are great. It was more the add-on costs resulting from the poor exchange rate, shipping and then being clobbered with import tax and a handling charge on top. Robbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo8v92 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Oh dang yeah thats a bummer for sure. I could see having to pay import tax on something large like a car or something, but model car parts is a joke lol...keep up the awsome work tho looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Its looking good, that tipper body looks sturdy, good luck with the rest of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I really like this one. Great work on the cab and save on the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) End of month update. I painted the wheels and I've modified the chassis to work with them. I discovered the body will have to mount a bit farther back to clear the exhaust, but I can make it work. Edited April 27, 2019 by dodgefever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Really like the look of this beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Thank you. I'm aiming for an east coast look, but I'm still tweaking things as I go. I think Jamie's wheels & tyres are miles better than the kit parts, just wish he did 24" ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Looking good ! Yeah 24s would look awesome under that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Not a lot done this month due to work and family stuff, but I'll post some update photos later. I did some more on the interior, got a base coat on the engine, and mounted a hydraulic oil tank to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Here's the frame with the oil tank added. Rough mock up with the body. The body will sit higher when it's mounted properly. I cut new greedy boards from 1/16" basswood, which will be stained and weathered. Pintle plate - still have to make the hitch itself, and yes, I should have done that before I started throwing paint around... Not sure whether to add some tail lights, or stick with the ones on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Looking Good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 Wow, nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Dump trucks sometimes also have 2 tail light's and a back up light around the hitch for when their not towing a trailer. Edited June 6, 2019 by NothingAsFineAsaW9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Attempted some weathering on the chassis, to knock down the "newness". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Got that Dusty used look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Looks Great! I'm taking notes. I'm fixing to start a dump project myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 WOW...looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 Thanks for the comments, they help to keep me motivated... I got some work done on the interior today. I made new shifters from copper wire and mounted them further back than the kit locations, because all my references show them around there. I was planning to mount the kit shift knobs on top, but I seem to have lost those, so it's either make some, or use the spare DM800 ones from the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Stu, I really like this project. That dump body is a favorite for me . You did a fine job on the clean up and re-assembly . What did you use to weather the chassis? It looks great ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 Thanks, it's my first attempt at using weathering powder. I used the cheap set from Revell, applied as a wash dissolved in diluted Humbrol DecalFix, following the procedure in this video below. As an aside: I've never heard anyone pronounce the 't' in 'moistened' before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Really enjoying the progress on this one!!!! And the "recovery" of the dump bed is Class One!!!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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