gotnitro? Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 23 hours ago, redneckrigger said: Aw man, Jeff, did ya REALLY have to post that photo???? THAT looks very interesting! Maybe time to hunt down some manuals.............................! I knew you'd appreciate it !!! That's how my squirrels get me side tracked . If ya want more info or pics let me know . I can swing by anytime before the snow gets deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 That has been one fantastic build from the first pic to the last. Congratulations, Tom! One question. Did you ever take a count of the total number of pieces of plastic that it took to do all that work? ? PS If you ever decide to the M54 don't use the Renwall 1/32 one to scale up. It's not even close. Let me know if you need dimensions, however. I kept a complete set of notes and sketches of the one I built and I have some reference materials from the technical manuals for the truck. I'd be glad to share them with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I'll have to dig out my 800 series 5 ton wrecker I built based off one we used in motor pool. I used the Italeri cargo truck w oop wrecker body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Looks Awesome! A lot of hours invested, but clearly paying off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 10 hours ago, gotnitro? said: I knew you'd appreciate it !!! That's how my squirrels get me side tracked . If ya want more info or pics let me know . I can swing by anytime before the snow gets deep I would totally appreciate that Jeff! I'll send you a message. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: That has been one fantastic build from the first pic to the last. Congratulations, Tom! One question. Did you ever take a count of the total number of pieces of plastic that it took to do all that work? ? PS If you ever decide to the M54 don't use the Renwall 1/32 one to scale up. It's not even close. Let me know if you need dimensions, however. I kept a complete set of notes and sketches of the one I built and I have some reference materials from the technical manuals for the truck. I'd be glad to share them with you. I will do that with the M54 Charlie thank you! I have kept a rough total and it is well over 1000. But I think I will try to get an accurate total. Thank you for the good words.........you have been my inspiration as I never once tried a scratch build before that roller. It is fun that cannot be beat! Assembly starts tomorrow night. Needed to exercise patience to let the paint dry so I don't mess it up with fingerprints.......hard learned lessons from times gone by! Edited November 23, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 In case you are wondering what an M52 looks like here is a photo of the model prior to adding all of the fire fighting details. The fenders have been "bobbed' because of the way the sides were ultimately built. Originally the fenders had a vertical section at the rear that dropped to the level of the running boards. This happens to be a 1957 Diamond T that was originally a tractor with a 5th wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: In case you are wondering what an M52 looks like here is a photo of the model prior to adding all of the fire fighting details. The fenders have been "bobbed' because of the way the sides were ultimately built. Originally the fenders had a vertical section at the rear that dropped to the level of the running boards. This happens to be a 1957 Diamond T that was originally a tractor with a 5th wheel. THAT is such a superb build you did, Charlie..............I want to make one up as an M54 wrecker, or as an M52 with a tank on the back, to replicate one we built for our fire department with a 2800 gal tank, square dump discharges, etc. It was a 1961 Mack. Or, to be the 1962 M54 I had at my old shop, which was a Reo as well. So many projects, so little time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 9:28 AM, redneckrigger said: Yellow, finally! Lots of assembly and details to attend to, but looks good! That is the understatement of the year.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) Steering cylinders installed and piped, outriggers installed & piped. Operators controls detailed, gauge decals, caution decals, bits and pieces here and there, and the window gaskets painted. Edited November 24, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Fantastic work!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 (edited) Got the lower chassis all done, exhaust installed, wheels and tires on, mirrors installed, head and tail lights installed, fan belt and fan shroud installed, decals all installed, boom sections assembled, and here is what it looks like so far. Still have glass to cut and install, doors to mount, boom hoses to attach, winch piping and cabling to do. Then some light weathering and she's done! Edited November 25, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/22/2019 at 11:11 AM, gotnitro? said: I knew you'd appreciate it !!! That's how my squirrels get me side tracked . If ya want more info or pics let me know . I can swing by anytime before the snow gets deep Hmmmmm.......look what just appeared on my bench.......! Harbingers of things to come????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Fantastic job, Curiosity has this cat wondering what is on the lowboy back in the distance on some of your shots? Isn't that a grader already? greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 1 hour ago, GLMFAA1 said: Fantastic job, Curiosity has this cat wondering what is on the lowboy back in the distance on some of your shots? Isn't that a grader already? greg Yup, a Cat 12 made for me by a friend of mine, John Alan Nelson. But since I have a thing for Galion, if I do one it will be a Galion for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 great scratch building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Looks absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Dont forget the oil and coolant before ya fire that engine up the first time, dont want to seize it up after all the work !!! Awesome job with every little detail. I spy another project afoot ! Those graders are impressive machines , wish temps were warmer to spend more time checking it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 8 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Dont forget the oil and coolant before ya fire that engine up the first time, dont want to seize it up after all the work !!! Awesome job with every little detail. I spy another project afoot ! Those graders are impressive machines , wish temps were warmer to spend more time checking it out For sure! As a former Detroit owner in a couple different rigs, I know that they like to mark their territory! If they aren't dripping, they are dry! Not sure what the next project will be, but it's gonna have to go a beat to beat this one for a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Awesome work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Got the boom assembly all piped up with reinforcing wire armor on the hoses. Assembled the boom and started installing glass in the cab. Have to wait for the installed glass to dry before I can finish. Now I just have to figure out how to install the cable and make it work properly. I am my own worst critic but I am pleased with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Done!!!!! Moved to Under Glass! Thank you for all of the comments and to all who followed this build!! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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