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custom international transtar
olsbooks replied to goodwin3224's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
So very neat. Would love to see how you do/did the rear suspension on the truck and trailer if possible. -
1/16 cummins NTC 400
olsbooks replied to williamchevelleman1972's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
So how do I (we) go about ordering one? -
custom international transtar
olsbooks replied to goodwin3224's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Making it all about me and thinking out loud, ya know, a chop top and/or a huge visor like that used in the 1950's might go nice. Fuzzy dice, curb feelers, gangster whitewalls..... Heck, a woody with surfboards? Lots of fun following this one. Keep it up! -
That is sharp! Any info on the trailer and how you finished it to get so much shine?
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custom international transtar
olsbooks replied to goodwin3224's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Love the truck. VERY VERY clever! Strawberry shortcake stickers huh? Hmmmmm..... I used to do model trains with the rivet counter crowd. And then I made the "Pac Man" train in which I shortened every cary to about 1/3 its normal length and would run double speed. Most loved it. The rivet counters? Well.... And note the "used too". And which do you suppose planted a seed for up and comers to enter the hobby and would "stick" with them? The long forgotten addage "If you cant say something nice, say nothing at all" seems to still prevail here. It IS such great place to get suggestions and encouragement instead of going before a firing squad. Dont mean to get philosophical but more to praise those here on this forum. -
Custom Western Star
olsbooks replied to Car Man's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I am thinking (and that is usually dangerous) that in the early 80's the grille "bars" were fixed to the front of the radiator when the hood tilted. If that is true, then fabricating vertical bars would not be too bad. After that I would try and print your own decal. Actually make several. Put one on a piece of .005 plastic stock. Once dry, then it would make trimming it a bit easier since it would act as a template. Just thinking out loud. Italeri makes a 1/24 Assue style road train unit so that probably would work if budget allows. The kit number is ITA 719 I really like this thing you are building. Always wanted to build something like this to actually drive around. Keep up the good work! -
KW C500 OIL FIELD
olsbooks replied to Swamp Dog's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
WOW! -
Mack DM 600 99 percent done
olsbooks replied to Madd Trucker's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice touches! Like the rack and see thru screen. Little stuff like the tow hooks being painted red, guide sticks on the front bumper and the paint detail on the wheels really sets it apart! -
Custom Western Star
olsbooks replied to Car Man's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Found it. #33. 1988 was the last year of the GATR series and by then they were on dirt, fenders gone, and single axle. Enjoy. Will be neat to see what you come up with. -
Looks like you got some interesting other projects going on in the background. Brockway has a very very active owners association and museum based out of Courtland, NY that are quite helpful. I am am not familiar with the basement business guys making all these odd balls. Where did you get this from? Sharp!
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Pete 378 Stretch (Under Glass, Now)
olsbooks replied to kilrathy10's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That is going to be really neat. I would appreciate any info for a novice at fabricating tanks. -
This is going to be sweet once done. Paint looks really sharp! How did you do the dash gauges? Bending wire for the step/handrail should not be too terribly hard with a little jig. So I arrogantly say never having done this style myself....LOL
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Amt Pete 359 Restoration
olsbooks replied to bandit1's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Pardon the ignorance but how do you guys strip and "disassemble" these things? -
Custom Western Star
olsbooks replied to Car Man's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very cool! Sort of reminds me of the old Great American Truck Racing type rigs of the 70's/80's but with a single axle. Richard Murtaugh (sp?) had one called the "Flying Star" I think in the early 1980's though I have not been able to run across a picture of it. -
Future Lonestar project
olsbooks replied to keone2013's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Making it about me (and my Nebraska days) always fond of dolled out big bunk tri axles pulling tri axle cattle trailers. Large, loud and proud.....LOL -
Anyone know what this is?
olsbooks replied to Johnb43's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Rail motor car/track speeder I am almost certain. Lots of neat history on these things and collectors. Fairmont was the biggest builder. They had a bunch of different styles some looking very much like American LaFrance fire trucks and others like a butchered K100. Being in Maine, it might have wandered over from Canadian National (Central Vermont) RR which had oodles of these with big enclosed cabs like this. But...I could be wrong..... Neat find! -
I tried a something new with paint stripper and have had good results so far. Citristrip. Now you have to keep an eye on it as it will dry out the plastic and put fine hairlines in it if it sits too long. But in 30 minutes to an hour it did the job on one loaded with coats of spray enamel, did not harm the plastic, and is not a toxic nasty. Water soluable. It comes in an aerosol can for about $7. The paint in all the little crevices and seams came off with just a quick swipe with an old toothbrush.
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KW W900 Aerodyne Snap tite 1:25
olsbooks replied to Pavel A.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I really like those fuel tanks. Can you provide some details on how you created them? -
IH 4300 Dump Truck
olsbooks replied to Mach1revo's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Just need a puddle of oil and hydraulic fluid underneath and a bag of potato chips on the cab floor. Incredible job! You guys blow me away on interiors.....and just when I thought I was getting decent...you raise the bar again! Keep it up! -
KW W900 [done 10-12-13]
olsbooks replied to tbill's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Was the instrument panel a decal, did you paint decals or were you able to do this by brush? Very sharp looking. It polished out really well! And that engine? wow! -
Absolutely incredible job! You set a high bar for some of us to shoot for. Talent! No. Mastery.