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That's gonna be a bitchin ride lol Can't wait to see this progress Metal axles...still ????this is 2017 right not 1970 . Man the armor guys are so spoiled with updated kits and yet the car / truck kits languish back in the 80s..guess cost of updating tooling doesn't offer any incentive

I used the pete slabs and dumb luck to line up the wheel wells. I probably drive others nuts using a doodle for making parts but works for me . after the slabs were shaped I started adding the structure behind..just a simple long box that'll eventually get diamond plate tops.. reinforcing the floor w 060 strip keeps floor flat and more gluing surface , plus makes it appear I know what I'm doing lol. waste not..I used the scraps for the angled corners..very rough fit right now. A quick swipe w sanding sticks later will hide my shoddy work. Another set of 060 rails hold the strips from behind . Therell be lights cut into these panels later along. any questions or comments welcome ! Till later

lol! ! It's definitely making progress

Now that's scratchbuilding

Very cool project! Looking forward to updates !

Lol no anesthesia here..stick a tongue depresser in its mouth and suck it up soldier! !The 1st Cav way lol Minor update..frames all patched together, my original 1/2 spacer was too extreme..ended up a modest 3/8 for the win. I used cnc cut channel from gw trucks for the surgery..and will graft in some sheet later to hide the scar. I used square tube underneath to assure the frame didn't hump up while curing over the patch

Gary had the 6 71 last time we spoke, about 2 days ago it's nicely detailed

easy peezy ! Cut , add channel for bracing , add correct size piece glue heavy ..admire work

Kerry I was shocked it wasn't long enough..but the stretch is out patient surgery anymore lol no pain meds needed Here's the pete frame next to the kw..for size comparison not adding all the length. .1/2 inch sets the wheels nicely in the wells

Last night I started laying out the major parts, planning ahead that I'd need to stretch the frame . Here's the mockup of the cab and bed found a good spot to add the stretch keeping the strength. I epoxies some channel inside the rails where I'm adding about 1/2 inch. My lonester wrecker always feels flimsy so I'll add more strips along the frame on this one . Here's the frame cut and reinforcing strips installed that's it for now

thanks! ! I'm cheating using the kit provided 8v92 T , first time not dropping in a -71 lol guess it's adds that modern touch

thats a great idea kerry, I'll definitely make a note

Towman -Rescued again !! Thanks I found the police car site had exactly the type needed. Now to get bashing

Is that a gear from a wind up watch for the radiator cap Nice

Tow man - thank you for info !! Even have the squarish oblong headlights I gotta add

Bump Too bad the mods can't sticky this post..I always gotta dig to find it

Enough teasing let's open the kits and get whacking plastic !! The unwilling donors waiting on the bench I wanted to start the chassis to get a feel for how everything would work. I absolutely love how nicely the parts fit and the chassis seems pretty straight after drying ! sharp eyed modelers will notice the engine lurking in the background too..another favorite of mine is a good Ole green leaker ! I drilled out the flash under the turbo just for a touch of detail I'll add the stock suspension , then mock the kit wrecker body to verify the wheel openings, then commence the major work Any advice, comments or just truck chat feel free to comment I'm happy to chatter along the build lol

Thanks vincen47 ! Man you pointed out a major part I'd completely overlooked..those square headlights. I was studying the rotator and ignored the truck details thanks I'll address those . Wish cmt website was up and running again..says 2016 for new site. Hope their still open for business.

Planning on having a pig roast lol doors won't be open but the main equipment will be present I found a few very helpful images of the 1140 being installed on the chassis before paint, and of the truck out working. Does anyone know of a source for modern marker lights ? Czech models had pe type, but their site is being upgraded . Refering to the type seen along the wrecker body . The clear light bar I'm still searching for also

I hope so ! thanks Dan ive wanted to try to scratch a more modern wrecker , planning making patterns for another later

Awesome work ! Love the skull shifter knob

thanks I've wanted to build another cool wrecker for awhile..

I'm using the recently reissued KW aerodyne papa truck from amt, the pete is the revell tri axle" will do" kit

hmm..you have a crystal ball ? Lol

Thanks everyone for the interest ! I recently found out jerry redder (sp ?) sells the bj and bear decals perfect for this build..just needs the NYR logos . I found a train shop in syracuse that sells lettering I think will work The plan so far..the recent re issued KW papa truck for majority of the build. The rotator is a century 1140 40 ton unit . I'm using parts from the challenger found on the tri axle pete, just modified. The fun part is scratchbuilding a MODERN wrecker body w the rear under reach, which I believe NYR used a Zeke manufacturered unit. The stabilizers found in the pete kit are sad...very very sad. I'll have to fab those too. All the tires will be am items , and I'll add the lift axle sold thru gw trucks..along with tons of scratched details I can't rob from kits lol. Grab a tasty beer or favorite beverage and bowl of popcorn the fun starts soon..