carsntrucks4you Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Beside my other project (Oshkosh M911 and Mack LT) I had started another one. It will be a logging truck from the late 50's / early 60's. I hope that I got it period correct. The for this one is one of Dan's Model Kenworth kit. I got it a few years ago and I never though to build it because I didn't had an idea how to build it. This one is the worst kit that I had got from Dan's Model it seems that the mold had saw better days. There where some big resin chunks in areas were the mold seems to be damaged. I had to remove the spare post on the driver side step. It was replaced by a square plastic profile. Also the bottom of the radiator was a big chunk of resein. I think I have to rebuild the bottom section of the radiator. The hood had a big dent. I assume that the material is so thin had it could hold it strait. Here I added a brass profile on the inside of the hood to get it strait. There is still dent, but that will be remove with some putty. The chassis was an old glue bomb that I had bought together with a sealed Matchbox/amt White Road Boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Great start to what looks like a difficult build with poor quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I'd leave the dent if it looks realistic. Logging trucks were full of them. When I built my Mack B815 logger last year I took chucks out of the tires, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Dents add character ! Loggers aren't usually pretty show trucks as Warren said . Looking forward to your updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I will be following for sure. I want to build a couple logging trucks myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I love it. I grew up around a logging community and those type of trucks were all over. That's going to be a nice truck when you are done. They are right, dent are more real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Thanks guys for your comments. But it is too late I had filled it. The dent looks too unrealistic on the top of the left hood wing. But I will do some weathering on the rig. I had start working on the Peerless Logger. What a piece of ........ I can remember this kit from the 70's when I had build the first one of it. The reach is too small, lots of flashes to remove. Yes it is an old Matchbox/amt kit. I should have know it better. I hope the the current release doesn't have this flashes Edited February 1, 2021 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 The water tank is ready, right of the printer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 This is really cool, well done so far I can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Looking Good! I like it, that you extended the frame. The water tank give the vehicle the extra touch! I will be following your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Really nice work. Those tank pieces came out really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Looking good, I like the water tank. I did one of the AMT logger kits a while back, and it was an older release, but from 80's-90's not original. It was not too bad, some flash, parts fit was reasonable. But I agree, not the best kit out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Really slick water tank ! Cool old working truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 I had modified the reach according to muleskinner's tutorial with Evergreen square profile #255/#256. It looks much more realistic than before I not sure if I should extend the frame also at the rear end. I know that in the Pacific Northwest logging trucks have a long wheelbase and an frame extension at the back. But is this correct for a logging truck during den late 50' or early 60's. I couldn't find pictures on the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Great work so far. I'll play dumb, what's the water tank for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 12 hours ago, signguy2108 said: Great work so far. I'll play dumb, what's the water tank for? Water to cool the brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 Here an update onn my logger. I will use an engine from Dans Model. Like the cab a lot of work but worth the money because it seems to be a supercharged Cummins NHRS-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Awesome details ! Looking over the parts, your project is definitely challenging to make them clean and correct. In the end itll be a diamond though Keep up the fantastic scratchbuilding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Awesome details ! Looking over the parts, your project is definitely challenging to make them clean and correct. In the end itll be a diamond though Keep up the fantastic scratchbuilding I'll do my very best! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 great details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Nice work! I used one of those engines in my Highbinder. I like the water tank and the added stinger. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 I made a second smaller water tank. I think I would use the smaller one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 You know, both water tanks look good on the truck! I like what you have done to both the truck and trailer! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Some progress on the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) Enjoy Edited February 27, 2021 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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