yh70 Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) i started this a few weeks back....it will be around 26" long with a wheel base of 408 ..i started by using the cab & hood from a Austrian Western Star (green cab ) i filled in the back sleeper door to make a day cab..the challenge was to cut the hood up so i would have a top and front part to go around radiator after add a little cut a little it all worked out.. frame is complete scratch built.. i used a Cat C15 for the engine..has a pulling front end with wide tractor tires. the rears are 1/32 bigfoot.. the 1st picture is the real truck ... Edited March 14, 2022 by yh70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Dave thanks for posting your work in progress it’s awesome being able to see how you go about building your rig. It looks like the length of your work bench set your wheel base. Looking forward to seeing more progress on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Wow! Dave. That thing is a monster. Great progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Awesome build, I really enjoyed building mine ! Nothing like huge tires on a massive chassis for a working truck Following Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenfalk Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 A real giant. I love the tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Awesome build, I really enjoyed building mine ! Nothing like huge tires on a massive chassis for a working truck .. Following this is my 4th one ,but 1st one on the big tires...send me pictures i would like to see your truck. are is it on here ? Edited December 6, 2020 by yh70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Awesome looking beast of a truck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 11 hours ago, yh70 said: this is my 4th one ,but 1st one on the big tires...send me pictures i would like to see your truck. are is it on here ? I'll have to take a couple, my phone memory was loaded and tons got erased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 a little update..got the cab lights and horns installed..breathers mounted and all plumbed in..what a pain in the butt..but with soft wire ties and flexible drinking straws i got it done , and if u dont have any u need to get u some for scratch building and kit bashing..good stuff.. and also check this tool out..i love it ..https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?ie=UTF8&adId=A042612536GELS6IEILRU&qualifier=1607466331&id=8620617950967180&widgetName=sp_detail_thematic&url=%2Fdp%2FB07SHBYDDP%2Fref%3Dsspa_dk_detail_0%3Fpsc%3D1%26pd_rd_i%3DB07SHBYDDP%26pd_rd_w%3Dcokdt%26pf_rd_p%3Df0355a48-7e73-489a-9590-564e12837b93%26pd_rd_wg%3DN1eGW%26pf_rd_r%3DWB8Q9QNBBC4D651N1Q2Z%26pd_rd_r%3D4713f0c2-f0ee-422f-af87-4113951bd939 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Dave, That sure is a long truck . I love the idea. And it looks like you have done a bit of work already . I will be looking forward to further updates . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Nice scratch building progress Dave. I’ve got one of those cutters and I agree with you they are a must have for scratch building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 That is way cool!!! It is like a Monster truck that works for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 11:05 PM, Bills72sj said: That is way cool!!! It is like a Monster truck that works for a living. Oh man , watch a couple videos of oil field trucks sometime ...its shocking . Their massive working machines carrying insane loads across worse terrain than ice road truckers Really cool tool I'll have to add one to arsenal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 update. this is where im at now. cab and all other parts mostly finished up front..now own to the winch tower and bed.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 WOW!! Really nice build you have going here. Those massive tires look fantastic! Really looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butter Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 The weathering on the frame and engine came out really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Dave you have turned this into a awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Fantastic work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 12/31/2020 at 1:27 PM, butter said: The weathering on the frame and engine came out really nice. thanks..i use pastels and weather as i build going back when build is finished and give it a good going over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 12/31/2020 at 5:19 PM, Mopar - D said: Dave you have turned this into a awesome build. thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 UPDATE . not much done lately, been having bad headache's and meds keep me knocked out. got the winch tower finished , fuel tanks ,chokers and chains . more later.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Looks great! What exactly is the black strap material that you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Very impressive work all over the place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Dave hope you’re feeling better. Your build looks awesome what did you use for your wire ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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