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Scratch frame rails
Chariots of Fire replied to Mattix2016's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Check out the Tutorials on the Scale Firehouse. I think there is one there. -
Dumb question re. fittings
Chariots of Fire replied to landman's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Another source of good connectors is Fusion Beads. Different colors and sizes down to 1mm. -
What kind of builder are you?
Chariots of Fire replied to Mike77's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I'm a scratch builder and have been for quite a while now. When I started back into building models I was hooked on the fire apparatus models I saw in the old SAE mags and the fire apparatus builders' column that used to be there. After building one or two ALF kits it was obvious that if I wanted to do something different it would mean cobbling together different kits (kit bashing) or doing something from scratch. My interest has evolved over time to building models of actual rigs that represent segments of history, both local and nationally. Maxim Motor Company in Middleboro, MA is no longer in business but in the day it built a lot of fine rigs and supplied aerial ladders to other companies like Mack and Crown. So for me that is something that I can model from a local historical perspective. There are other historical rigs that most everyone will recognize such as Seagrave and American La France and Ward LaFrance, Ahrens Fox, Continental, Buffalo and others that are no longer around that have a tremendous potential for model building. I use many different materials in my builds depending on the particular need. Lots of brass sheet stock, structural shapes, tubing, aluminum tubing, sheet stock, Evergreen plastic of all sorts, extruded plastics, resin castings, wood, and others. I build for the enjoyment of building but at the same time like the challenge of trying something new once in a while. 3D printing is awesome but it will never take the place of hands on craftsmanship in my book. Most work is done with simple hand tools but a Dremel, Sherline lathe, drill press and band saw are certainly handy. So what do I classify myself as? Just an average "joe" who loves model building and creating something in miniature that looks like the real thing. -
Scratch frame rails
Chariots of Fire replied to Mattix2016's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Soldered brass to form the frame rails. When put together to form the frame it is a very rigid platform to do the rest of the building on. Plastic frames can easily be warped and end up in a curve if they are not carefully put together. The biggest problem is spacing the frame rails perfectly parallel and in the same plane. -
Peterbilt Fire truck question
Chariots of Fire replied to truckabilly's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I agree with what others have said. The PTO for the pump would probably be a push button on the dash that is activated after the truck transmission is put in neutral. Then when the PTO is activated the tranny is put back into drive to power the pump.. At least that is the way it was done on the Pierce pumpers that I am familiar with. -
Polish, clear coat Plastic bodies?
Chariots of Fire replied to Oldmopars's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Why clear coat it? Use some Novus plastic scratch remover #2 and the polish and you will have a great finish. -
I didn't know Harry personally but did a small decal project for him a while back. So to have been part of his life in a small way makes it special. It's always sad when someone you know close up or from far away is suddenly taken. We can all take comfort, however, in knowing that God answers prayer sometimes in ways that we do not understand. His ways are not our ways and we only see those things "through a glass darkly". In all things pray without ceasing regardless of the outcome.
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TAT Brockway 361
Chariots of Fire replied to gotnitro?'s topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice job! The yellow and black paint scheme is just right! Love the heavy weight stuff! -
gmc crackerbox
Chariots of Fire replied to jacobus's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Jeff will have to answer that but he is a pretty knowledgeable builder of GMC rigs. PS You should see his 1970's Chevy Titan! -
The Road Weary Roadway Ford
Chariots of Fire replied to Tyler62990's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Agree with what everyone else has said. Nice job. I have an issue with rear view mirrors also. The mounting brackets are always to thick and aren't made so that the mirrors look right. Now I make a lot of my mirror brackets from long straight pins or other materials that I can solder together. Then the ends of the mirrors are drilled out for the new brackets to go in. Makes a big difference in the overall appearance. -
2016 Builds...Let's See 'Em....
Chariots of Fire replied to kilrathy10's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
My 2016 builds (Actually I started the first one in 2016, finished this year) [/URL -
TAT International R190 tanker
Chariots of Fire replied to landman's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
What they said! Great job! -
TAT International R190 tanker
Chariots of Fire replied to landman's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
You seem to have got pretty good coverage over the red plastic. Not an easy thing to do. -
TAT International R190 tanker
Chariots of Fire replied to landman's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Just a question. Did you use decal paper that is made for ink jet printers? I think it works without running although I've never tried it since I use an ALPS. -
1988 Ford L-9000 Aeromax
Chariots of Fire replied to Arnd's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Working the old stuff can be more fun than building something new, especially if it is a unique rig! Nice combination of parts from different sources.