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Progress continues on my bus, yesterday I started working on the flat front cowl. Being a Thomas bus, its well, flat lol. I added a few filler strips across the top, and sides to match the hood profile. I spotted a cool detail from a 95 Thomas bus photo off an auction site. The flat cowl has a step down on the edges right beside the turn signals . I kitbashed a paystar rear wall for the front panel. The curves matched my plans, only requiring a stretch. I chopped it right down center, added the filler piece and reattached. A couple bits of scrap strip was used to reinforce the joint. top view showing the very rough cowl details, those will be blended in this wknd. I also want to add the drivers side air vent fairing. Thanks for following Jeff
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Smallish update I've been plugging away making brackets for the hood hinges to attach to. I stole the concept from the DR kit if it looks familiar! While these cured, I hacked up the resin cab to begin cowling work. The top needs to be a flat panel instead of curved..but the squirrels will eagerly resolve that. Jeff
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AMT Kenworth K900 Watkins.
gotnitro? replied to happy grumpy's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nicely done -
Italeri FLC and container trailer
gotnitro? replied to tbill's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Excellent work Tom ! -
@DRIPTROIT 71 Thanks for asking Brian! I'm sure I'll need photos along the way, will send ya a pm I have the V8 from the Louisville hanging around the bench I might try modifying into the 7.3. At least it has the auto transmission I need . I robbed hinges off a long ago built DR, fitting them into the frame rails and hood tonite. The biggest challenge is getting everything lined up now, to avoid a crooked body later. Thanks everyone for suggestions its greatly appreciated
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OFFICIAL 2022 BRBO POLL
gotnitro? replied to wayne00's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Congratulations to Dutzie on your fantastic build and BRBO 22 award -
Two Reefer Trailers
gotnitro? replied to Rockford's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice changes ! -
I'd love to find a dt466 for this! I have the Ford V8 assembled from the short hauler kit, w the auto transmission if I can't locate one. @Warren D thanks ! I've been pouring over auction pages looking at profile photos.. I have the hood mocked up,, just sitting on blocks until I can fashion up the hinges. I found a clear photo of a hood open showing an angled frame rail. Ill Sawzall mine and attempt to hinge this. The cab being used will donate its cowl to the build, its a resin IH Daniel sent w the hood
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Been hearing rumors about Doug closing down shop, which is unfortunate. We've lost so many fantastic casters, hopefully someone like ST supply will pick up the AITM business
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@TarheelRick- thanks! Glad you're following along with experience w the yellow bus! I nearly spit out my morning drink reading about the details I need to add @stitchdup- thanks for following @Gary Chastain glad to have ya along! it's going to be a marathon I expect @Warren D The bus he drove was a Thomas bodied bus. Thats the direction I'm going with this! Glad to have your experience along the way keeping me on track. @vincen47 thans for riding along! @Rockford thanks for your interest! I hope it wont take yrs to build lol, still a huge project from casting seats, and allll those windows
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My next project has plenty of seats for everyone to ride along, I'm building a replica of my late father in laws school bus he drove till retirement. The bus will be based on a mid 90s International 3800, 11 window conventional bus. It will accommodate 65 passengers, or 22 seats. I scoured the web for photos, knowing this would be a daunting task. This is a similar bus to my intended build The 1st challenge was locating a proper hood. Luckily a short message to Daniel, owner of Plaskit, provided a correct hood. Its a conversion hood for the S- series truck, and right era I needed. I couldn't believe I was this lucky..but knew a mountain laid ahead. I wanted a set of plans for this build. Theres was plenty available as downloads, so off to Staples for enlargements. A couple tries at matching the copies to the rear tire I brought along, and I was rewarded w suitable drawings. The frame being used is a stretched chassis from the Ford Short Hauler. I unfortunately can't recall who I purchased it from, and apologize! The drawings showed a 12 window bus, so I removed one after a quick measurement. My wife's uncle worked for a bus garage, and was invaluable getting the info for this. The bus needed to have a 254 inch wheelbase, after removing the window it was perfect.
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1944 Diamond T 6x6
gotnitro? replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
A real show stopper ! Phenomenal work on your wrecker. The droop on the top looks so good and color faded -
2022 Builds Let’s see them
gotnitro? replied to Pete68's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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2022 Builds Let’s see them
gotnitro? replied to Pete68's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow outstanding work on every one of your builds ! I feel very envious, only finishing 2 trucks all yr lol -
"Unsnapped" Peterbilt 359
gotnitro? replied to TruckerAL's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Good looking build ? -
BRBO Autocar A64B with Holmes 750 wrecker
gotnitro? replied to landman's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
great work on your wrecker ! -
Western Star 4964 Daycab
gotnitro? replied to TruckerAL's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Excellent work