yellowsportwagon Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 This is super cool on top of super nicely done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Teenie tiny update, the Micromark chain / sprockets arrived , and I was blown away how perfect they would work..literally. I took a section of 1/ 8 tube, bored it out for a smaller driveshaft, and slid on the 8 tooth gears..easy peasy !!! I attached the gearbox before painting I decided on an older, aged color for the conveyor chain, mixing steel and burnt metal metalizer and spraying it thru my airbrush . Feeding the chain thru the hopper was a breeze...getting both sides even was entertaining...one or 2 links off ...but in the end, it lined right up. now to add the paddles..an easy chore w my mini chopper . After they're installed, the hopper is ready to mate up w the chassis. I played around adding the cab lights , door handles , grab bars and scratched a set of wipers ( not in pic ) . I ordered a bunch of spot lights from moluminum, once they arrive..the project will be finished! Oh almost forgot ..a great suggestion by Tbill, I made up the rebound springs on the plow from fine copper wire, and attached to spare rod ends from rb motion. Braided fish line and craft chain worked perfect for the cables on the side board wing too !!! ok now were all caught up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 IF you need some Oshkosh name tags for the hood sides let me know. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 26 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said: IF you need some Oshkosh name tags for the hood sides let me know. ? I definitely will contact you, I havent been able to size them clearly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Great progress Jeff and indeed, the chains are awesome! The details at the snowplow are awesome. Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Hermann Kersten said: Great progress Jeff and indeed, the chains are awesome! The details at the snowplow are awesome. Hermann. This says it all...excellent work Jeff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thanks everyone I appreciate the feedback These builds are so fun and challenging , they really keep me motivated. Theres plans in motion to scratchbuild the Sicard BX snowblower that's frequently seen moving huge amounts of snow ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Wonderful looking Kosh these trucks are just beasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Wow!! Impressive to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Jeff, I missed the beginning of this build thread. . So I just went through the whole thing . I am truly impressed by your workmanship and scratch building . Fantastic work. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks Gator ! Lucky to have the real one close by . Its almost finished ! I spent a few days adding the smaller lights , and got the plow permanently attached to the hitch. Theres hoses , touch ups , and it definitely needs some weathering to reveal all the small details that's lost in the black. I added plow lights cast by moluminum, reflecting tape from line -o- tape , and the beautiful decals printed by Joe at Diecast and decals. The plow width marker is copper wire in a drilled out tube for strength I've been trying to photo reduce the NYS plates for it, but they keep turning out blurry., any comments or suggestions welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Jeff great craftsmanship and it looks so life like it's ready to plow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Now that is scratch building at its finest! Great work and congratulations on a well presented work horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Give yourself a pat on the back for this project! All the details and craftmanship really stand out. Beautiful build Jeff ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thank you everyone for the comments this build has been very enjoyable and challenging. I keep seeing stuff I'd do again, but will save it for another project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 The time finally came to add weathering, something I've been hesitant to attempt after the paint turned out good. I wanted a rain washed truck, where the elements had caused the salt / sand dust to "run off " and accumulate in low areas . This truck was in rough shape , everything showed heavy rust rot..aka tin worm, but I decided to model it in it's better days. I am using tamiya weathering powders, a sand colored powder w tap water . I started but putting on a thin mix and " rinsing " off the build up..some areas havent been washed back yet. The finished look I'm shooting for..the details stand out..even my weld date..and the dirt is washed off.. a little heavy right now..but highlights the details ..the rear bulkhead would have heavy dust from loading the hopper and rising from the chain The main plow is slightly too dirty right now , looks like they followed a state truck pounding their salt quota .. the one area I screwed up was gluing the tires on before applying any crud to treads , but I'll work some into them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 That looks fantastic and yes it does look like they followed to closely to another plow truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 The weathering is very convincing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Well , its finally reveal time ! After cleaning off the excess sand , hanging the bike inner tube flap over the rear bulkhead it was finished !!! A huge thank you to Chariots of Fire for braving DMV and getting the proper NYS plates for the plow, it's ready for duty !!! Thanks Charles Enjoy the pics I left some sand in the wheels to show pooling , surprised it actually worked out thanks to everyone following along and the comments I appreciate them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Congrats on a fine looking build!! You should be extremely proud of your accomplishment ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 5 hours ago, Tesla said: Congrats on a fine looking build!! You should be extremely proud of your accomplishment ?? Thank you I'm very pleased w it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 ??!!!!?️A high 5 for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Just amazing work and a killer looking Blade truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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