[Kenworth C500]

😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

 

Ron G 

[Kenworth C500]

You know Gary sometimes they divide the fuel tank into two separate tanks for the def, but it is still one tank, but with to fill caps.

Ron G 

[Kenworth C500]

Hey Gary 

Paul has some. Medium at $7.00 & small at $7.00.

Ron G 

[Kenworth C500]

8 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Well I got educated the last couple days, the offset for rear dual wheels from many different kits vary a lot, little unsure why. The wheels I thought about using are from the GMC General, but lug nut detail is poor and not convincing. So after some digging I ordered a set of 10 hole Alcoa wheels and separate lug nuts. The inspiration truck has dark gray wheels with chrome lug nuts, so shooting for that look. 

Hey Gary 

 If you look close the hubs on those wheels already have the lug nuts.

Ron G 

[Kenworth W-925 (mild custom)]

Your very welcome my friend.

Ron G 

[Kenworth W-925 (mild custom)]

Another fine build Gary.

Ron G 

[Western Star 4900 FA plow truck]

There the best sanding sponge/sticks I have ever used and they last almost for ever.

Ron G 

[Western Star 4900 FA plow truck]

Hey Brian 

 These are what I use for all my sanding. Infini Sanding sponge stick.

I use these 4,000 ones to polish clear plastic to get rid of scratches and cloudy spots. 

 The rest of the line goes from 250 to 4,000. They also have there zebra sticks which are great for rough sanding. They go from 100 to 800.There all I use now.

Ron G 

[Western Star 4900 FA plow truck]

10 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

Been raining for several days now, and a bit too humid to paint - even in the heated shed.

One of my issues, from way back, was the kit air cleaner cannister being too big - in a mock up, the bottom edge of the driver's side fender was hitting the cannister.  A long overdue problem to solve, so I finally made myself tackle it.  Gathered a few items to work with and made some progress!

 

The air cleaner in the pic below is from an old kit - thought I could clean it up.  But it wasn't close enough to resemble the Donaldson cannister on the real truck and too much work needed to be done for it to look smooth under chrome paint.  I had a replacement screen from an old Braun, electric shave I thought I could use, to better look like the Donaldson -

 

This is what I wanted to get closer to -

 

The outer cannister scaled to 1/2" in diameter and I wanted to use the next smaller size, to attach the mesh to and slide that assembly up into a piece of the 1/2" tube - had a small sketch to keep me aware of proportions needed -

 

Pieces cut out and squared up.  I cut out a piece of paper to determine the size of the mesh section I needed to cut out of the shaver's screen.  Once cut out, I needed to wrap the mesh section around a small dowel, so the mesh would retain a curved bend smaller than the inside tube, allowing it to stay in place until CA glued -

 

I had glued the mesh section a lower inner portion of tubing and to an upper, 2 mm section.  Once glue had set, I was able to slip the 1/2", upper and lower tube sections over the inner tube/mesh, sealing the mesh in -

 

I still need to close off the ends of the cannister and make those end pieces smooth.  Plus, will need to make two, simple mounting brackets with straps and add the outlet pipe.  I tried to be careful not to scratch the cannister body, so it would still look smooth under the chrome paint.  Should be able to get most of this work done tomorrow.  I appreciate the continuing patience as I get closer to getting this done - take care!

Neat idea Brian. Polish the tube with some 4,000 or higher sand paper before painting.

Ron G 

[AMT Chevy Titan 90 “Back Again”]

Nice build Lee. I hope my Astro comes out as good.

Ron G 

[New build for my Pal Jeff in B.C.]

Hey all

  I got some more work done on this monster yesterday.

This view shows the 12V71-TT painted in DD Alpine Green.

The other side. This is the first coat.

This view shows the engine sitting in the frame along with the radiator and cab.

This view shows the almost finished hood sitting in place on the truck. I still have to putty up the seam and sand smoth.

This view shows how I altered the two hoods. First I cut approximately 15.5 inches off of the rear of one hood. Then I cut along each side of the center rib from the rear to about 5mm from the front on the otherhood. I then removed a thin wedge from both sides, trimed and sanded the edges. I then heated the front area of the hood so I could squeeze the hood together at the rear so I could glue back together. I then glued the 15.5" piece onto the hood I took the wedges out of and voila! Longer hood.

This view shows the engine detail painted.

The other side of the engine.

Top front view of the engine with fan. Still have weathering to do on this.

This view shows the "Brownie" painted.

Another view of the Brownie.

Rear view of the Brownie.

This view shows the front axle I plan on using for this build. I did order a 1/24th axle also because I'm not sure the 1/25 one will be wide enough.🤔😉

Ron G 

[New build for my Pal Jeff in B.C.]

1 minute ago, BK9300 said:

Very good to see an update, Ron - you have a lot of good ideas!  I am always reminded of your truck, jeep, trailer, stinger(?) build you have on the go - great work going on there, too.

Thanks Brian 

  Yeah, I am hoping to get back on the lowboy soon, now that I have transformer load for it.

Ron G 

[New build for my Pal Jeff in B.C.]

Hey David 

 It's made by Auslowe in Australia. You can get it from ST Supply in both twin turbo and non turbo versions.

Ron G 

[Kenworth W-925 (mild custom)]

1 minute ago, Gary Chastain said:

Got these on the mail today, kinda pricey but hope they help with detailing. 

Hey Gary 

 There real nice. But mostly military colors. They go on nice but tips could be finer for detail work.

Ron G 

[New build for my Pal Jeff in B.C.]

Hey all 

  I'm back...lol. I had to modify the DD 12V71-TT. The turbos were sticking up to high. I had to drop them down about 5mm. This way I can get the hood to clear them and fit a air intake pipe system. Here are some pictures for yous to perose.

This view shows the lower intake plumbing. I need to shorten the intake pipe about 3mm so I can add the intake plumbing to the air cleaner.

This view shows the engine in the frame with the cab in place.

This view shows that I have to add 15" to the rear of the hood. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

[Kenworth W-925 (mild custom)]

Sweet Gary 

[Kenworth W-925 (mild custom)]

I here you Gary, it really sucks getting old...lol

Ron G 

[Kenworth W-925 (mild custom)]

Don't you just hate those butter fingers...😆🤣😂

Ron G 

[Mack B-61 Dump Body]

2 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said:

Now I hear that AMT may be bringing out a B-65 next year.  Could it be??  Oh, the joy!!

It's going to be a B-61,not 65

[Mack B-61 Dump Body]

Cool, wasn't if you knew or not. It looks good though.

Ron G 

[Link-Belt HC-218 Truck Crane]

Take what ever time you need Tom, don't try to rush your recovery. That could lead to something bad. My son was 42 when he died of what we belive was a stroke. 😢🫤

Ron G 

[Mack B-61 Dump Body]

Hey Scott 

 I'm not sure but didn't the "B" model have straight frame rails?🤔

Ron G 

[Kenworth C500]

Thanks Gary 

 Yeah, one of these days.🙄😉

Ron G 

[Kenworth C500]

Hey Gary 

 Sounds like a real cool build. Not trying to highjack your post, just something for inspiration.

Good luck Ron G 

[Kenworth C500]

1 minute ago, Gary Chastain said:

I really want to duplicate the inspiration truck, so today I purchased the C500 from Global with the small sleeper, I’ll save the other cabs for a rainy day or a replacement for an oops. I did notice some updated changes to the one I purchased, a plus. 

 

also going with the Eaton Fuller 18 speed transmission. 

Not a fan of globals stuff. To thick, don't like the way they print the interiors in one peice. 🫤

Ron G