Dave Metzner Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Here's a link to photos of the LoneStar test shot that I finally finished. This truck is painted tto represent the one that we got to crawl all over and photograph, when we started this project. http://dmetzner.smugmug.com/Trucks/finished-LoneStar-1-3-11/15318488_PNrC6 Thaks for looking. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Dave, that's beautiful! Ok, now I really want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Looks good in blue. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Looks Awesome Dave, Now how long before i can get two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Most up-to-date information is shippment from the Orient on or about 3/20/2011...figure on store shelve about 30 days or so later...If the container goes through Customs without a hitch! After losing a couple little lenses on this test shot Build - I got the factory to add some extras of those little ones to the clear tree... Hopefully that will provide some margin of safety and save some frustration for builders... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Most up-to-date information is shippment from the Orient on or about 3/20/2011...figure on store shelve about 30 days or so later...If the container goes through Customs without a hitch! After losing a couple little lenses on this test shot Build - I got the factory to add some extras of those little ones to the clear tree... Hopefully that will provide some margin of safety and save some frustration for builders... Dave That's an awesome idea, Dave! Thank you. It's something that occurs to builders ... especially once they've lost one of those tiny little do-dads ... but seldom ever occurs to kit manufacturers that don't actually build their own products. Kudos to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 After losing a couple little lenses on this test shot Build - I got the factory to add some extras of those little ones to the clear tree... Hopefully that will provide some margin of safety and save some frustration for builders... Dave Good move! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 That is a classy looking truck! Should be here about the same time as the income tax return! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txdieseldog Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Dave, had a question for you or maybe even Tim if he reads this. It has not been clear to me on the material of the Lone Star. Is it a full resin kit or a poly kit? I don't know where I got the confusion, but if you could clear the air on that for me, I would appreciate it. Thanks Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) This is an injection molded styrene kit with PVC tires - not resin... Dave Edited January 6, 2011 by Dave Metzner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txdieseldog Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 This is an injection molded styrene kit with PVC tires - not resin... Dave Thanks for the quick reply Dave. You Rock! Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 This truck is crazy, I am not a rig guy hut can garuntee I will buy and build a few of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckin24 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Can't wait to get one of this nice truck model on my work bench ! Klaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaindewd Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) After losing a couple....... on this test shot Build - I got the factory to add some extras of those..... Dave.....er, Mr Metzner, that is, While you're at it, an extra set of tires and wheels too. Maybe even a spare set of frame rails. Just sayin' Edited January 6, 2011 by mountaindewd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 That is a classy looking truck! Should be here about the same time as the income tax return! Jim Should be here about the same time as the income tax return! Ha, exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 I Finished the red truck this afternoon - added pics to my gallery this afternoon. Both Test shots were photographed under construction for use in the instruction sheet for the kit..click on the link below to see the added photos.. BTW. second test shots were sent to me this afternoon...I should see them in 4-6 days... If everything we needed to fix has been handled then it's on to mass production... http://dmetzner.smugmug.com/Trucks/LoneStar-3/15406316_QdjH4 Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad2191a Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What resides underneath the hood of this beast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 What resides underneath the hood of this beast? One post. I suggest you start at the beginning of this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Engine is a Navistar MaxxForce 15.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 One post. I suggest you start at the beginning of this thread. hi there jim, i think what mr mitchel means to say is WELCOME to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad2191a Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) hi there jim, i think what mr mitchel means to say is WELCOME to the forum!! Thank you Cowboysevens! I know I have never posted before, but I got to start somewhere. Chuckyr, I did start at the top of this thread and read every single post and could not find one response that stated what engine this was. I am not familar with this navistar engine, I knew it didn't look like any Cummins or Detroit that I have seen before. It does somewhat resemble a newer Caterpillar, but I wasn't sure if that was correct either because it's not Cat yellow. I'm excited to go research this 1:1 Navistar MaxxForce 15 now so I can learn more about it. This is a great looking kit of an exciting new truck! Edited January 19, 2011 by ad2191a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) Thank you Cowboysevens! I know I have never posted before, but I got to start somewhere. Chuckyr, I did start at the top of this thread and read every single post and could not find one response that stated what engine this was. I am not familar with this navistar engine, I knew it didn't look like any Cummins or Detroit that I have seen before. It does somewhat resemble a newer Caterpillar, but I wasn't sure if that was correct either because it's not Cat yellow. I'm excited to go research this 1:1 Navistar MaxxForce 15 now so I can learn more about it. This is a great looking kit of an exciting new truck! What I was saying was that if you skim through the thread, a lot of questions you may have may be answered already. Edited January 19, 2011 by chuckyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) The Navistar MaxxForce 15 is based on the Cat C-15. When Cat decided to get out of the business of building engines for OTR trucks Navistar acquired that product line. The MaxxForce 15 is based on a big 6 cylinder Cat engine with all new fuel management and cylinder head design as well as Navistar's new EGR polution control system...this is kinda like a Cat block and crank with new everything else - that makes it pretty much an all new piece Navistar has chosen to use Exhaust Gas Recirculation technology to meet new federal polution comntrol standards...they are the only OTR Truck builder to use that technology - the other engine builders are using a chemical catalyst additive system for polution control... The EGR system adds a lot of new plumbing so this engine package as installed in the truck really doesn't look like any other.. Dave Edited January 20, 2011 by Dave Metzner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 The Navistar MaxxForce 15 is based on the Cat C-15. When Cat decided to get out of the business of building engines for OTR trucks Navistar acquired that product line. The MaxxForce 15 is based on a big 6 cylinder Cat engine with all new fuel management and cylinder head design as well as Navistar's new EGR polution control system...this is kinda like a Cat block and crank with new everything else - that makes it pretty much an all new piece Navistar has chosen to use Exhaust Gas Recirculation technology to meet new federal polution comntrol standards...they are the only OTR Truck builder to use that technology - the other engine builders are using a chemical catalyst additive system for polution control... The EGR system adds a lot of new plumbing so this engine package as installed in the truck really doesn't look like any other.. Dave dave everytime you leave a post about this truck my craving for one grows stronger!!!! lol we gonn abe fightin over them in the isles at the local hobby shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad2191a Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) The Navistar MaxxForce 15 is based on the Cat C-15. When Cat decided to get out of the business of building engines for OTR trucks Navistar acquired that product line. The MaxxForce 15 is based on a big 6 cylinder Cat engine with all new fuel management and cylinder head design as well as Navistar's new EGR polution control system...this is kinda like a Cat block and crank with new everything else - that makes it pretty much an all new piece Navistar has chosen to use Exhaust Gas Recirculation technology to meet new federal polution comntrol standards...they are the only OTR Truck builder to use that technology - the other engine builders are using a chemical catalyst additive system for polution control... The EGR system adds a lot of new plumbing so this engine package as installed in the truck really doesn't look like any other.. Dave Thanks Dave, I was not aware of any of this until now. Saves me from having to look it up myself. I'm excited to get one in scale form. A little research on the web shows that Caterpillar will be releasing on the road trucks sometime in 2011 branded with the CAT name. Do you think this has anything to do with the Navistar partnership as well? Cat highway trucks, that will be interesting. Edited January 20, 2011 by ad2191a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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