gotnitro? Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 The Brockway mixer is a tribute to the retired B&D fleet in the southern tier , thats since been sold off for scrap . These trucks were a common sight hauling loads around the southern tier, and the siren song of their 6-71s filling the air . The shop typically made modifications to every truck and I tried to capture them on this build . The main build focused around a 361 cab and Rex 770 from AITM. B& D trucks had custom built " pit fenders " so I ordered them from Dave too. Their rear fenders were commonly backwards, and up front they always had a logging chain welded to the front springs for yanking them free if mired on job sites . I cut the kit hood free and formed a metal one from K&s tin hinging it to show off the 6-71 from gw trucks . Paint is rusto sunrise red & JD green . Decals were printed by Joseph Schultz of diecast & decals . Weathering w actual concrete powder . any feedback welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Spectacular! Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) Wow that’s a beauty. Love the weathering. Sometimes you can’t beat the look when using the real thing - in this case, with the concrete powder. The added details and modifications are great. The aftermarket tires make a big difference in realism, too. Fantastic! Edited November 6, 2021 by vincen47 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 7 hours ago, Jim B said: Spectacular! Very well done. Thanks Jim ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 6 hours ago, vincen47 said: Wow that’s a beauty. Love the weathering. Sometimes you can’t beat the look when using the real thing - in this case, with the concrete powder. The added details and modifications are great. The aftermarket tires make a big difference in realism, too. Fantastic! Thanks Vince ! I really wish I'd sprayed a dull coat before doing the powder , it didn't stain the parts liked I'd hoped..but these trucks were maintained at a high level by the drivers anyway . First thing I always add are am tires , nothing beats the quality and detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Looks great Jeff! Looks like a real work horse!! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Awesome build Jeff! I enjoyed following your WIP of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looks great Jeff! Looks like a real work horse!! Excellent work! Thanks Brian ! I hated to dirty up the paint , but glad I weathered it 16 minutes ago, Mopar - D said: Awesome build Jeff! I enjoyed following your WIP of this build. Thanks Dan ! It's been a fun adventure, actually hoping to have this displayed at the Brockway museum for everyone to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) This old Brockway mixer has an awesome look !!😀👍 Edited November 7, 2021 by grodudulle77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Great build and super weathering. The outside picture gives it an extra reality factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 4 hours ago, happy grumpy said: Great build and super weathering. The outside picture gives it an extra reality factor. Thanks ! When we rebuilt our deck this summer everyone said I built it strong enough to park a truck on it...never imagined actually parking one on it 5 hours ago, grodudulle77 said: This old Brockway mixer has an awesome look !!😀👍 Thanks ! It was a very enjoyable project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Great lookin’ mixer! Were the folks at the batch plant fine with you driving off with it to take pics? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Smoke Wagon said: Great lookin’ mixer! Were the folks at the batch plant fine with you driving off with it to take pics? Hahahaha i only borrowed it for a few minutes.. they had quite a few to choose from . Sadly I hear most have been parted out now . One lives on by a lucky owner though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Good job, came out great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Looks Fantastic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hi Jeff, I usually follow all your builds as I also did with this one. It looks fantastic with this concrete dust weathering. Although, I'd say the mud flaps look a tiny little bit too clean, aren't they? But otherwise I'm a bit envious. Wow, this thing just looks awesome! Take care, Juergen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 OUTSTANDING!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 An excellent display of model building. Very realistic looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 11:54 AM, HJK said: Hi Jeff, I usually follow all your builds as I also did with this one. It looks fantastic with this concrete dust weathering. Although, I'd say the mud flaps look a tiny little bit too clean, aren't they? But otherwise I'm a bit envious. Wow, this thing just looks awesome! Take care, Juergen I appreciate the comments, yeah I realized I should've dusted the flaps. I'll fix that soon ! Thanks again for following Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Fabulous work as always Jeff. The details just keep going...and going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 That Brockway looks right at home as a mixer. Like the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Great looking build Jeff your hard on this work paid off. Thanks for hosting the 2021 BRBO this year going to miss you this next year. Edited December 29, 2021 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 LOOKS GREAT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 The weathering looks great. Awesome job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 On 12/28/2021 at 7:20 PM, Pete68 said: Great looking build Jeff your hard on this work paid off. Thanks for hosting the 2021 BRBO this year going to miss you this next year. Thanks Lee ! Hosting the brbo is fun, I won't be far away..been looking at ship building for a bit and gonna try a couple . I'm sure I'll have a truck build close by lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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