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FINALLY found the time and energy to get back to work on this build. Roughed in the front and rear suspensions and all of the crossmembers. Also roughed in the engine mounts and the creeper transmission and mount. Got down to take some photos of the real one as well. My gun shop is going crazy right now, and added to deer season, available time to work on this is about non existent. Add that to a nasty bout of builder’s block and its sure been a while! Hope to keep it going now. Need to figure out tandem front axle steering next
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Just got caught up with your build here, Charlie...............as always, totally amazing. Haven't had time to do anything on my bench, but am completely enjoying what you are doing on yours, and am learning yet more tips to help when I get the time, someday, to drag myself back to the bench. Keep it going Charlie.......................priceless!
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What do you drive?
redneckrigger replied to gasman's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
My garage now houses a 1991 Mustang GT hatchback 5.0/5 speed, a 2012 Chevrolet K2500HD extra cab pickup with the 6.0, a 2000 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, and the latest addition two weeks ago, (birthday gift to myself), a 1995 Corvette , LT1/6 speed Z07 coupe. Everyone is flat out fun to drive.......................just not enough time to drive 'em all, every day! -
Have been totally tied up at the gun shop all summer with all that is going on........working harder than we ever have in these unprecedented times and uncharted waters. Absolutely no time to do any building. Teaching safety classes at night and falling asleep as soon as I get home. Only good part is the addition of a new toy to the garage.....a 95 Corvette. But no time to drive it! Hoping soon to find time and energy to return to the bench.
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1948 Sterling HC 175
redneckrigger replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Love the hoist engineering! And the truck is pretty cool too! Awesome work, Charlie! -
Found some bench time.........roughed in the rear suspension. The axles are old Mark Savage resin casts, and the walking beam is a modified AITM resin. There is no spring or air suspension on this crane, just a super heavy duty walking beam. Lots of bits and pieces and several cross members to be added, but it’s looking the part quite well.
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My six year old grandson Avry is totally enamored with the Titanic. He has books, videos and all sorts of data about that great ship and it’s sinking. He actually knows facts about it that I had never heard of. So, when he asked me to build him a model of it that breaks in half, I of course said sure! Then I had to figure out how to deliver! Off to the hobby shop, and got the Revell Titanic. He worked with me as we assembled it, and he actually painted the deck and I let him operate my airbrush to paint the black on the hull. Then I got out the Dremel and a cutoff disc and chopped her in half. Gouged a gash in her bow, and made it so it would hook together and come apart easily. Gonna give it to him tomorrow night. Was a good build for me as Avry helped me, but it served as a reminder of why I like building trucks!
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New Dodge build
redneckrigger replied to Repstock's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That is VERY nice work! Love the engine, as well as the cab! -
1948 Sterling HC 175
redneckrigger replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Fantastic Charlie! It is always enjoyable to watch your builds. What with everything going on right now, I come home at night and collapse, BUT, I always spend time here on the forums, watching builds by incredibly talented friends....................and you always lead the way sir! -
My Coronavirus collection
redneckrigger replied to tbill's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
You've been BUSY!!!! Great work! -
Transtar II Log Truck
redneckrigger replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow.............you're on a roll! Beautiful work. And GREAT subject matter! -
1957 Reo Gold Comet
redneckrigger replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Simply stunning!!!!! -
Yup, as a retired paramedic, I've seen it too......................flashing lights in WalMart for example. Even our ambulance lights can be disruptive. Epilepsy is a very real and serious disorder, misunderstood by many.
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BRBO IHC 2070
redneckrigger replied to redneckrigger's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
For sure..........the Cummins needed a twelve foot long shoehorn to get it in! I actually swapped one years ago in a fire department tanker.................what a ROTTEN job. That old girl was about 18" short of qualifying as a cabover! -
BRBO IHC 2070
redneckrigger replied to redneckrigger's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you............and thank you for the lead on the 73 Grand Am!!! It's a small world! -
1957 Reo Gold Comet
redneckrigger replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Used to drive one of those exact trucks with a flat bed on her hauling hay in from the fields about 50 years ago. Amazing thing is that old truck is still around and in better shape than I am. The grandson of the farmer still has it, and actually has it for sale at this moment in North Adams, MA. If that one you are building was a faded green flatbed, I'd swear you had a shrinking machine! -
BRBO IHC 2070
redneckrigger replied to redneckrigger's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Mocked up the radiator, inner fenders, radiator overflow, windshield washer tank, and air cleaner to check fit. Added the fuel tanks, air tanks, battery box. Time now for wiring and hoses, making the hydraulic cylinder and cab details. Now it’s easy to see just how tight these old girls were under the hood. Yikes! Brings back lots of bloody skinned knuckle memories!