redneckrigger Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Figured out what the next project will be. It is going to be a Barber-Geeene paver. Started gathering parts tonite. Of course, I started with the manuals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Look forward to this project. I have suggested to Revell and Italeri to offer a series of construction models of a Paver, Cold Planer and Roller. Dickie Toys of Germany offered very good 1/25 toys that could be scale models of these machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Great choice for a build! I'm really looking forward to this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Cool project Are those 1/35 tank wheels and tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Great idea! I only remember seeing them when I was a kid. By the mid-70s it seems Blaw Knox were taking over, and the tracked machines never gained traction here. Haha see what I did there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 4 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Cool project Are those 1/35 tank wheels and tracks Yes sir, from the scrap box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Yes I did! I get to "track" them all over when I do inspections for road construction.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Another Awesome project!! Looking forward to seeing more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 We had one of these where I used to work that was in the bone yard. We also had a couple of the Blaw Knox versions that got retired while I was there in favor of a brand new Cat model on rubber. Since I was able to find a good batch of manuals for it, figured I'd give it a go! If it turns out half as well as the crane did, I will be very pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Oh BOY, oh BOY, oh BOY!!!! Got my attention!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Oh boy.........gonna watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 You sure aren't shy about tackling some interesting and different builds! Gonna watch this one like I did the crane, your skills are impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) I never worked on the paving crew so I don't have a solid knowledge of how these machines work. My only experience with them is repairing and refurbishing them. So......this project is going to be a HUGE learning experience! Started with the screed rear end support frames taken right from the parts book. Main frame is partially done. Big projects start out small! Edited December 23, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Stunning work already Tom ! Too bad you didnt stand by w a shovel for a few short day and enter this in the BRBO 2020 !! I'll be following along either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Stunning work already Tom ! Too bad you didnt stand by w a shovel for a few short day and enter this in the BRBO 2020 !! I'll be following along either way I wouldn't have a snowball's chance in you know where of getting this done by August! This one is about ten times as complex as the crane I just finished..........it's gonna be a challenge! But I'll be following the BRBO and all the great work being done there! Edited December 23, 2019 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Lol I tweaked the rules too cause I forgot to include equipment ! Looking forward to your updates , those manuals are invaluable for this kind of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 You're off to a great start!! Looking forward to your building skills with this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 7 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Lol I tweaked the rules too cause I forgot to include equipment ! Looking forward to your updates , those manuals are invaluable for this kind of work I may have waited if I saw the tweaked rules, but the fact remains, I'd never be done in 7 months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) On 12/23/2019 at 8:30 PM, redneckrigger said: I may have waited if I saw the tweaked rules, but the fact remains, I'd never be done in 7 months! No worries , we'll all be following along cheering for ya !! Merry Christmas Edited December 25, 2019 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 Looks like a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 This is going to be good! Will be watching this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Like the song. Here We Go Again this is already looking like it's going to be a 100 yard game. If your crane is any indication this will be really great build don't forgetting add the hand held diesel sprayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) Got the left side crawler frame all put together tonight. Lots of scrap armor parts and some Evergreen strip and a passing replica! Edited January 13, 2020 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Looking the part really nice build going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Excellent work Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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