gotnitro? Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Pete68 said: Looks very nice it’s ashamed you have to put the wet stuff on it soon then every thing will just blend together thankfully you took a lot of pic of the build. Keep the scratch going I may weather this one up, hopefully that will allow some of the details to pop still. Some day , I'm gonna build something and just clear it..leaving it in the raw state . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Yes that would nice to see all the hard work you’ve done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Holy WOW Jeff. Not sure how I missed this but dang talk about kool!!! Great work and detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 11 hours ago, DrKerry said: Holy WOW Jeff. Not sure how I missed this but dang talk about kool!!! Great work and detail!! Thanks ! I really enjoy these heavy trucks . Stopped by for a few more photos yesterday, somehow I missed the screen over the sander hopper !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, gotnitro? said: Thanks ! I really enjoy these heavy trucks . Stopped by for a few more photos yesterday, somehow I missed the screen over the sander hopper !! Gotta like it when they come to you eh?!?! Lol ? kool project for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 Small update for the New Year detailed out the plows chain lift cylinder mount. That one arm took 3 tries to get a suitable shape I was happy with ! Tossed a few Meng bolts on the tabs ..the lift cylinder came with the plow .The rest is just evergreen items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Your level of detailing and workmanship is outstanding! A tip of the hat to you sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 50 minutes ago, Tesla said: Your level of detailing and workmanship is outstanding! A tip of the hat to you sir!! I'm humbled , really . Usually it requires tons of photos, and hrs of staring blankly at the walls before the part suddenly appears on the bench really though having photos of different angles really helps define certain parts, each assembly becomes a model unto itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUSADER2 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Really enjoying this build, its looking good, great detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Excellent work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Thanks everyone! I appreciate the feedback Puttering around this wknd I found a minute to scratch the grates for the hopper . Guess those days taking wood shop class weren't wasted ! I still remember how to make frames . It's just angle and rod . Few small tabs hold it from dropping into hopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) I started updating the wing supports and mounts . I've been told about several manufacturers of wings , and this was different than my ref. The biggest difference was the mount that secures the lifting mechanism ( rods) to the wing body. I profiled some angle and pinned everything together to keep em even. The horizontal braces were added also . The outside of the wing body had been patched over its lifetime also, so a few scrap bits were glued on. They actually had a 2002 date welded onto the patches ...I may try to replicate that w ctm etch welds thanks for following Edited January 11, 2020 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Details! Details! I love it! Scratch building offers so many opportunities to make them. Having the real rig to go by is a huge advantage. Doing something special, Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Phenomenal detailing Jeff! Projects like this make me try harder ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 46 minutes ago, Tesla said: Phenomenal detailing Jeff! Projects like this make me try harder ? Thanks ! Glad I could help ya push your skills, it's fun trying different techniques. 4 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Details! Details! I love it! Scratch building offers so many opportunities to make them. Having the real rig to go by is a huge advantage. Doing something special, Jeff! I appreciate your comments ! Yes having the real truck for photos certainly helps . I've had to swing by numerous times when I noticed photos missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 2:35 PM, Tesla said: Your level of detailing and workmanship is outstanding! A tip of the hat to you sir!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said! Outstanding work and attention to detail is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) I had a few hrs to putter today, finished getting the side wing mounted and testing all the parts.Always seems like mockups show things too close and changes are needed . I usually tack everything together so I'm not breaking stuff when problems arise The wing lift had me stumped , theres tons of parts in a small area . The hydraulic cylinder fits tightly against the mounts , and getting the mounts right proved problematic. I tried a few methods then settled on KISS. A few tabs to hold the cylinder along the brackets worked . Heres the lift bracket I really wanted this to have some movement cause I'd been concerned about the wing not resting flat . I made tabs from tube and strip so they could pivot . The effort paid off ...except one rod is slightly short ..easy fix The front post revealed a major issue . I either didnt make the side plates tall enough or attached post too high...either way I ended up adding an extension w I beam to lengthen the post . Before extending the post..whoops After adding the extension. Yeah..its very crooked , just tacked there Pinning the front wing plate will allow it to tilt and slide into the post ...another issue that popped up . I drilled out the wing hole, inserted an appropriate size tube ( bushing) so the pin would fit tightly. hide all this behind a washer and few Meng bolts ..and it's done ! that's it for now ! Edited January 11, 2020 by gotnitro? Added photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 Still amazing work being done here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 WOW!! Amazing Work going on here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 What the other's said Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Great progress nice scratch Jeff you keep this build interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looking awesome Jeff!! HOLY WOW!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Outstanding work, Jeff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 Thanks everyone I appreciate the comments !! I find building trucks like these relaxing , guess using brain problem solving is good for keeping away dementia . I stopped by local DOT today for a few inspiration photos..and this was waiting. Its heavy duty , wearing a plow..and ORANGE what's not to love ..stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Outstanding level of detail. I've never seen a sander that didn't have a screen of some sort on the top. Lumps are death to the conveyor chain and the driver will spend more time outside the truck clearing the spreader than putting product on the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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