Modelbuilder Mark Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 so cool. Are you going to weather it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Charles, I have seen pics of that Kenworth Rod, pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Mark, not sure yet on the paint, my weathering skills are not where I want to be just yet. I may try to weather, but if it is not looking good I will go with just all flat paint. Have a while to go yet now that the frame is coming together have some more fabing to get everything to fit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Came home after work last night wondering how the frame did after drying. Pretty happy with it. It dried square enough for me now I can get on to fabing up other aspects of this thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 really glad I saw this...looks amazing so far...been collecting parts for one for a while. it is a rat rod so you cant go wrong with weathering...there are many how to's bout weathering here and youtube...I keep a jar with nails n water for real rust.illbe interested in how the interior works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Love that chassis setup! Going to be a great weed burner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 really glad I saw this...looks amazing so far...been collecting parts for one for a while. it is a rat rod so you cant go wrong with weathering...there are many how to's bout weathering here and youtube...I keep a jar with nails n water for real rust.illbe interested in how the interior works outJeff, have weathered a few military vehicles with the salt method. But that's as far as I have gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Love that chassis setup! Going to be a great weed burner hopefully. I have a long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Looking great love the updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) I want to build a rig similar to Scott's starting with a Flintstone chopped cab in resin.My reservation is that I know less than nothing about those engines.Was there ever a build thread on Scott's truck that I can see that would have photos? Edited August 23, 2017 by misterNNL Misspelled work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) I want to build a rig similar to Scott's starting with a Flintstone chopped cab in resin.My reservation is that I know less than nothing about those engines.Was there ever a build thread on Scott's truck that I can see that would have photos?Tom, on his forum scale model addict he does have a build thread. That is how I got my inspiration. You can check it out there but after photobucket started their issue with third party hosting, none of his photos were showing up the last couple times that I visited it. Let me know if they are not on there. I have all the photos that were on his thread. In 2013 when I discovered his build I down loaded all of his pics from that thread. If you can not find them pm me and I will get them to you.... Edited August 24, 2017 by Darren B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Tom, on his forum scale model addict he does have a build thread. That is how I got my inspiration. You can check it out there but after photobucket started their issue with third party hosting, none of his photos were showing up the last couple times that I visited it. Let me know if they are not on there. I have all the photos that were on his thread. In 2013 when I discovered his build I down loaded all of his pics from that thread. If you can not find them pm me and I will get them to you....I was not able to access those photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Ok that is what I had figured that they were still gone. I have them let me see what the best way is to get them to you. I can pm them or email. there are close to 100 pics, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 I will be out of building for a little while, I had oral surgery yesterday had all my teeth taken out for health reasons, get the new choppers in about two weeks, As soon as I feel better and up to it will be back on here soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 getting a little work done to this during recuperating, Trying to build the truck Like Scott's is hard as the pics I have do not show the actual attachment points of certain things, so its a guessing game. My front cross member put the engine to far back to hit the cab so had to make some adjustments. Will fill in the tub, but this is where the engine will have to attach at the front of the frame. now to fab up the mounting of the transmission at the rear........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 working on adding the bolt detail now to the frame.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Nice work so far ! The added bolt detail and gusset plates really make your attention to detail stand out keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Nice work so far ! The added bolt detail and gusset plates really make your attention to detail stand out keep up the great work Thank you Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Beginning the work on the shocks. Not sure the length needed just yet but got a start... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 finished installing all the bolt and bolt heads.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 almost done with the frame bracing,... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Still working on the placement of the engine, it is kinda low in the rear. Added some polystyrene to raise it but may keep it low in the rear so with the rack of the suspension it will be level with the road.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Great update ! When I built devils cut the tranny was really low in back too, but worked our perfect with the read diff allowing a very low stance your appears to be sitting perfect for ! Was your pete cab from the snap pete conventional? I've been planning another rat after watching this based loosely off cut worm specialty builds , just need the right cab and engine for the proper attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Great update ! When I built devils cut the tranny was really low in back too, but worked our perfect with the read diff allowing a very low stance your appears to be sitting perfect for ! Was your pete cab from the snap pete conventional? I've been planning another rat after watching this based loosely off cut worm specialty builds , just need the right cab and engine for the proper attitude Thanks Jeff, yes the cab and all kit parts come from the revell snap pete conventional kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 I did not like seeing the starter molded to the engine block, Looked to fake, I am working on scratching a new one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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