RyanSilva Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I'm not much of a sleeper fan, conventional or cab overs, so day cab it is! I taped a line 4.70mm from the body side door jam, sharpied a line to follow, then made the cut with a xacto saw. The cut came out a bit rough..but it worked. I'll use some baking soda and superglue to fill the gaps. I started getting the chassis finished. Not done painting the chassis, but it is coming together. Using a few shades of brown acrylics dry brushed in layers. I started on the fuel tank. At first I was gonna use the square ones, but said to hell with it and made a aluminum tank and added the C600/900 fuel tank sides to it. i'll end up casting the tank a long with theframe mount too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 That looks like a very good start, Ryan. I did the same thing ... but stalled out while seeking the "right" wheels (not the ones in the pic). Finally located a set of the proper Budd 2-holers. I gotta get back to this one. I'll be following along with your build! Thanks in advance for the inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 It's looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan H Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Interesting. Thanks for the excellent photos that show how you're doing the modifications. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Dan, I'm still debating on using my 2 hole budds on the back as well, most likely will do the 5 spokes in the pic though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) I was given some Aluminum pipe used to make Bow Rails on boats, it's great stuff to machine, plus the heavy wall allowed me to turn it down a bunch. I redid the Air cleaner again, and turned down some resin for the ends. Not shooting for a Titan/Detroit prototype, just a simple can shape. The rear axle and much of the frame was done in many shades of brown, dabbed on by my trusty fat round bristle brush. I added the red after just to breakup the brown everywhere. I used a it of rubbing alcohol on it to pick away some of the red to get a chipped paint effect. It will get some axle grease afterwards. Edited August 13, 2010 by RyanSilva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest old man Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 nice work can't wait to see you finish this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Hi Ryan, you are off to a good start, looks very good so far, Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanSilva Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thx fellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 NICE WORK. MAKES ME WANT TO FINISH MINE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Ryan, I love the weathering detail, it looks real. Increadible skills and ability. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Ryan. Stop posting these pictures. Desires are rising in me to dig out another Titan/Astro kit and build along. LOL Seriously, your work as quite artistic and beautifully executed. I find it difficult to wait for the next installment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Ryan amazing work buddy please keep it up i might try that cab idea on the white freight liner kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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