redneckrigger Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Got the replica of my Father-In-Law's 1940 IHC D series log truck all done. Dad is 92 and does not have much left, as it is day to day right now. But he totally remembers this truck, as it was one of the favorite times in his life when he and his brother ran this out in Washington state. The build thread is in "Under Construction". Again, thank you to all for the great and heartfelt comments! Edited April 22, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificEd Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I love it! The backstory makes it that much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Really great build, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 That looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 23 minutes ago, PacificEd said: I love it! The backstory makes it that much better. I bet you it brought on a big smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Very cool tribute model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Unusual and very interesting model! I like the historical pictures from your album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 1 hour ago, 89AKurt said: Very cool tribute model! Said perfectly!!! Glad you've had the chance to do that for your dad...... DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Great Job, Tom. I left some weathering suggestions for you in the WIP section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Wow great job... stunning in yellow.. great old pics as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said: Great Job, Tom. I left some weathering suggestions for you in the WIP section. Thanks Charlie...................gonna bite the bullet tonite, and TRY to weather it a bit. If you hear an anguished scream from the northwest of you, you'll know it didn't go so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Looks great! Great reason to build as well! Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggreenponcho Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Great build and I am so glad your dad got to see it completed! On a side note, I am not sure how those guys shifted gears in those trucks with the giant balls they must have had to drive them! Holy smokes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, biggreenponcho said: Great build and I am so glad your dad got to see it completed! On a side note, I am not sure how those guys shifted gears in those trucks with the giant balls they must have had to drive them! Holy smokes!! Dad told me this truck had a 5 speed with a 3 speed auxiliary and a 2 speed rear. It often took three to four hours to climb up out of the header sites. He could set the throttle and get out and walk alongside the truck. They also chained 4x4's behind the truck wheels and dragged them so if they lost vacuum to the brakes the truck would roll back against it to keep from rolling backwards down the hill. Big balls for sure! Gonna take the pup trailer to him tomorrow. Edited April 22, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 I tried some mild weathering, and am relatively happy with it. Takes nerves of steel!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Wow thats nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) A little mud spattering is good! Logging roads are not expressways by a long shot! Not too late to try the suggestions but it does look good just the way it is! Edited April 23, 2019 by Chariots of Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Oh yea, that weathering is icing on the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Great finish! Something you can be proud of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 From what it started as to this fine looking vintage logger is just beautiful. Plus you'll have the lasting memory of his eyes lighting up when he seen this. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Nice build and really like that it is a tribute to your Father In-Law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Looks awesome!!! Gotta add the crooked license plate to the front though!! Just my two cents.... LMBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Great build arose from a great idea! Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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