ShakyCraftsman

Hey Tom I know exactly what you mean. No matter how good I do something it just doesn't meet my vision, to much of a perfectionist I guess.😆 It can be a curse, but also a good thing, because it makes us better modelers. Keep up the outstanding work you are doing I definitely want to see this done. Ron G

Yeah, I tought it was a little big, but it looks okay on your build, doesn't stand out. If you look at my Autocar build I used the little hinges (forgot what #) to make a long piano hinge for my hoods center hinge. I then used two on each side for the side hinges, worked out perfectly. All this was inspired by you and your build. Thanks Ron G

You are welcome. Ron G

She's looking real nice Brenton. Ron G

This is absolutely astounding! When you are done with this it should be in a museum for everyone to look at. Fantastic work on this, and thanks for the hinge information, it came in very handy on my Autocar build. Ron G

Hey all Well let's try this again. I added the side pieces to the hood. As I tried to say in my previous post this was inspired by redneckriggers link belt crane build. This view shows the hood closed. This view shows the hoods left side open. This view shows the hoods right side open. We'll that's it for now be back soon with more Ron G

Thanks Gary

Hello Why can't I edit my posts? It's in the large truck WIP section. It ket me load the pictures, then when I went to added text (edit) It said I could no longer edit it. Said it might have been moved or timed out. Why is this happening. If this keeps up your going to loose people. Respectfully Ronald G Gardner

Hey all This forum won't let me edit my post.🤬😡 Sorry everyone,I tried to add to my post but it won't let me.🤨 Ron G

Hey all Okay, this update is on Redneckrigger. He inspired me to attempt this. I am going to make the hood on the Autocar work! That's right a fully working hood. So let's get i to this. This view shows the little hinges

Hey Brenton I meant the Revell spray chrome, not the kit chrome. Ron G

Hey all Got some more work done on this build. Here are some pictures for yous all to look at. This view shows the Italeri rear backing plates I added to the front axle. They will represent the brake drums. It's all you can see when the wheels are attached. This view shows the kits axle pin retainers This view shows them mounted to the axle. This will allow the W/T's to rotate. This view shows the front axle looking down on it. This view shows the new front floats that I'm going to use. They are Bridgestones from Paul at ST Supply. This view shows them temperaly in place on the front axle. This is a mock-up picture of the truck. Another mock-up view with the engine, cab & tank. Bottom view of the front axle and the Italeri front shocks I added. (Black items) This view shows the front steering mechanism added. I've done this so it looks like it's attached to the front axle, but it's not, this way the steering still works. You can see the front shocks I added in this picture also. Top down picture of the frame and the rear brake chambers that I added. They are the ones from Paul at ST Supply. (Revell level 5 copys) This view shows the brake chambers I added better. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G

Hey Brenton Glad you want to get an airbrush, but that Revell chrome looks just as good or better then Alclad. And it's way easier to do with out screwing it up. Alclad takes alot of practice to get right, just saying. Ron G

Hey Brenton If you want to chrome something and you don't have an airbrush you can use Revell spray chrome in a can. I know it's kinda pricey at $39.00 + a can, but the results are as close as you are going to get with out an airbrush. Ron G

English Imperial all the same. Potato patato. Depends on what country, county, city you are from. No problems only part. Ron G