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BRBO 2022 Brockway Dump Truck
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I'm off and running and just a day in, have encountered my first issue. I intend to use some oversized wheels and tires from AITM as shown below. I checked fender clearance, etc on an A-Car dump I built in the mid-late 70's. Everything looked good, I checked the front fit this morning and it looks like I may have to move the cab back a touch and therefore the dump box but we're only in the 0.10" range so no big problem. I noticed the fronts sit at the outer edge of the fender so I decided to check the duals in back. The results aren't good, I'm still trying to see if they'll fit the width of the dump body. If so, major mods will be required. I picked this build as I wanted something easy for a change, maybe I should just build one straight from the box..... -
Paystar Off Road Fire Truck
Warren D replied to yh70's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Interesting subject, well done! -
Glosson C-O 4070A
Warren D replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looks interesting, I have a few hawks I could lend you, they'll make short work of those pesky squirrels! -
Autocar Dump Truck Isolation Build
Warren D replied to Oldmopars's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very well done! -
Orange Crush Huskie
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Calling this one done: -
Calling this one done, this is as the truck appeared at the June 2021 ATCA show in Bethlehem, CT. I was told that it had logos added for it's debut at Cortland a few weeks later. Chassis is the AMT Autocar A64B kit, Cab/hood, battery boxes and air tanks from AITM. Rear fenders from scratch. Tinted windows from my eye doctor (those throw away dark glasses they give you when they dilate your eyes). Paint is my own mix of acrylics. The real truck: My take:
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B-61 Mack Resin
Warren D replied to michaelbaskett's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
While the Robbos one looks good, it is a right hand drive truck. AITM is left drive. -
Orange Crush Huskie
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
This will likely be the last update. Rear fenders are done, just need to be painted and installed. I have the mounting brackets fabbed and attached but will add more support underneath as those 2 little tabs aren't stout enough to hold things in place. Brake light housings are on. -
KW Septic Pumper "Stool Bus"
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
LOL! I drove a school bus back around 1980, not going to disagree with your comments! -
KW Septic Pumper "Stool Bus"
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I've never seen a brown school bus...... -
Stretched AMT Diamond Reo
Warren D replied to TruckerAL's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Well done! -
Link-Belt HC-218 Truck Crane
Warren D replied to redneckrigger's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I continue to be in awe of your scratch building skills and patience........ -
Orange Crush Huskie
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Progress on the rear fender fab, sheet styrene with small angle stock for the outer lip. Currently waiting for the primer to dry, then finish filling and sanding. Brake light housings in progress, used a small hole punch for the holes for the brake lights. -
IH Paystar 5000 4x4
Warren D replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I had forgotten about this one, glad you're back working on it. -
Orange Crush Huskie
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Well,they aren't holes, they are rivets (or some sort of connector) that I would presume attaches the hinge: https://peterbiltparts.com/brands/dy-28qt-500cp -
Orange Crush Huskie
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nor would I, they look like they are welded on. Makes sense though, when the exhaust pressure gets high enough, they open, if less pressure, I guess the exhaust uses the holes. -
KW Septic Pumper "Stool Bus"
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks for all the kind comments. -
Orange Crush Huskie
Warren D replied to Warren D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I'm back on this build and while looking for some other details, I noticed the stacks. As seen below, they are "capped" and the tops appear welded on, ie, not removable. Each side looks to have 4 holes (about 3/4-1") front to back in the caps. This would seriously reduce the outlet surface area and I imagine would create some serious backpressure. I admit I'm not up to date with the custom truck world but it seems to me this isn't going to be driven much. If anyone knows about this, please chime in as I'm curious to know the background info. As far as modeling it, not a big deal. Stacks are cut and caps on, I need to smooth things out, drill the holes and add the chrome. I already did one pair but they ended up too short. -
AMT Ertl GMC General
Warren D replied to OldTrucker's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very well done! -
BRBO2022 - Official Topic.
Warren D replied to wayne00's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I'm in but haven't decided what to do yet. Last year's entry got hung up (still not finished) waiting for parts etc so I'm looking for a project that I have everything in stock (or know I can get quickly). Hoping to decide in a few days. -
AMT Kenworth kit, Tank from Keystone with tank fittings from Moluminum. I had robbed the sleeper from this kit for a previous project so I was looking for something different with a day cab. The KW had the longest frame of the kits I have so it seemed like a win. The rear extension for the ICC bar was from scratch. I made my own decals patterned after the real one.