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Mack Dm600 Tri-axle Mixer
wiremonkey replied to wiremonkey's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
It's done!! -
Kenworth T600 W.i.p.
wiremonkey replied to Semi Trailer Mechanic's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Great work so far. The sleeper interior is impressive -
385 Float Tires
wiremonkey replied to low and mean's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Italeri's "Canvas trailer" kit 745 has 385/65R22.5 tires and rims. With some modifaction, backspacing can be changed for a steer axle application. I used these wheels/tires on the front of my mixer truck. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9768 -
Mack Dm600 Tri-axle Mixer
wiremonkey replied to wiremonkey's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Another Progress shot. just bumper checkerplate panel and chicken sticks, mudflaps, and a few other little details left. As you can see, I've already started to tackle decal creation/placement -
Classic 1950's Fire Truck.
wiremonkey replied to FIREMODELMAN's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Love the bodywork, you just don't see that sort of craftsmanship on modern equipment anymore. A beautiful build! -
Rat Rod Semis
wiremonkey replied to evilone's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
A month or two ago, there was a chopped and lowered pete or kw cab-over in diesel power magazine, I think the truck was called "Low Bux" -
Mack Dm600 Tri-axle Mixer
wiremonkey replied to wiremonkey's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Well, we have made some progress! Cab is in place, Raditor is mounted and everything hooked up. Luckily, all mounting points that were adapted between DM600 & DM800 frame rails lined up perfectly. Lower rad hose was missing from kit, so one had to be fabbed from scrap parts. A driveshaft was also added from the crank pulley to the hydraulic pump, and it actually clears under the radiator. DM800 frame horns were torched out, and new hood hinge/gusset plates will be installed (driver's side visible in photo) -
Scratch Building A Gravel Crusher
wiremonkey replied to dptydawg's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Awesome job on a unique build. Great to see somthing built entirely from scratch. Keep up the great work. -
Mack Dm600 Tri-axle Mixer
wiremonkey replied to wiremonkey's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks for the comments so far guys, the colors seem off in the photos (being dark indoors and the flash washing out everthing) so when the build is complete, I will take some outdoor shots (maybe in the snow ) Yes Jim, that is a Calgary Street map book on the dash. -
Here's my latest WIP, hope to have done for the local car show mid-February. Used an original Ertl DM600 kit with parts missing from e-bay, DM800 fram rails and mixer body from the Paystar mixer kit. Of course, a lot of adapting needed to be done to get the DM600 frame parts into the correct place on the long-nosed DM800 rails Rough mock-up Interior tub relocated water tank, and direct drive drum support with plumbing
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Peterbilt 386
wiremonkey replied to mackinac359's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
As usual, Tim rolls out another masterpiece from the mini-Pete plant!!!!! -
Yeah, my mixer drum didn't fit together worth a ###### either. Seemed the locating pins were too loose, and the whole thing had a warp on one side, requiring holding the dang thing while the glue dried (where's the CA when you need it??) I was disappointed with the overall appearance of the drum with the horizontal braces anyway, so I followed your lead by scraping and sanding them off. Seams are now puttied, and need a few more coats of primer and sanding.
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newbie first post
wiremonkey replied to mse op's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Welcome and great workmanship!! Good to see another Alberta guy in here!! -
Silly Me & the LNT
wiremonkey replied to Jim B's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
PCV?? Isn't that a "Crankcase Decompression Regulator" valve?? (since a diesel does not generate the required vacuum to operate a PCV system) -
378 Spread Axle - #9 for 2007
wiremonkey replied to mackinac359's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow Tim, another awesome "factory fresh" build. -
Ford LN 8000 Stakebody
wiremonkey replied to a topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Beautiful workmanship, nice detailing, I am contemplating a similar project, but using a scratchbuilt GMC topkick nose/cab -
Number 6 and 8 for 2007
wiremonkey replied to mackinac359's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Tim: beautiful work as always! The "Glider kit" is a great idea for a model, I remember seeing those things in truck mag ads when I was a kid -
Model A Wrecker (Weathered)
wiremonkey replied to RyanSilva's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Interesting Idea for a model. Excellent weathering. -
Newbie's first post
wiremonkey replied to wiremonkey's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks for all the great comments guys. Josh: What an eye you have for measurement!! The boom (when horizontal) is 25.25 inches from center of rotation to the hook. -
53 Ford F-800 Big Job
wiremonkey replied to Twist67's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, excellent progress! At a classic car dealer here in Calgary, there is a 51 REO speedwagon with a stake bed on it. The resemblance is uncanny. Keep up the great work