ShakyCraftsman

Hey Gary It's not a kit. I scaled it up from a Diecast Masters 1/50 XL Specialized XL120 Lowboy RGN trailer, jeep and stinger. So everything but the wheels/tires, suspension and a few odds & ends are scratch built from Plastsruct "I" beams. I used 5/8", 1/2", 3/8" and sheet stock and strips. I used Mo'luminum suspensions and Moebius wheels and tires. Still needs alot of work. Have to find someone to print me XL Specialized decals for it. Or I will have to use some Talbert decals I have from Model trucking. Ron G

Hey Gary He already knew about my lowboy trailer. He's been after me to draw him up plans for one.😁 Ron G

Hey Gary There not really that hard to build. Just big and difficult to work on. Alot of repetitive cutting, fitting and gluing, but with your skills it shouldn't be a problem. Ron G

Hey Jürgen I have a couple of trucks in the works that could pull it on a lowboy. Also have 2 axle jeep, 3 axle lowboy and 2 axle stinger in the works. And another 3 axle lowboy in the works. Jeep Stinger Lowboy trailer Ron G

Hey all It's been awhile since I posted anything. So, my best friend Jeff (Biggu) said I had to post this, probably because he didn't want to go it alone...lol. We decided to do them as build alongs. Okay, I started with the new AMT version of this kit, same as Jeff. We are both doing these as detailed as humanly possible...Ha Ha. So lots of added nuts/bolts, plumbing, weathering, etc. I'm doing mine as one that just recently had the engine replaced. It will be painted (the engine) Detroit Diesel Alpine Green. The rest of the truck will be stock IH paint colors. So here we go, grab a seat up front and get the popcorn 🍿 and beer or pop and follow along. This is the kit. This view shows the two oil pan drain bolts that I added. This view shows the bolts that I replaced with slightly larger ones. This view shows the 10 head bolts that I added. They are 1.0mm meng bolt heads. This veiw shows the other side of the head bolts. Close up view of the head bolts. This view shows the bolts that I added to the alternator bracket. These are 1.0mm meng bolt heads too. Another view of the alternator bolts. This view shows the mounting bolts I added to the mounting brackets. These are 1.8mm meng nuts with shafts. This view shows the two exhaust cross pipes. I added some sprue goo to the voids and I'm waiting for it to dry so I can finish them. We'll that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G

Wow! Jeff those look fantastic and very real. Melt and curl the ends a little for that touch of realism. Ron G

And the winner is????? Ron G

As far as I know Archer rivets are the only option, and I'm not sure if they are still available. Ron G

Great air line work buddy. Love the bolt detail. You are progressing grasshopper!...? ? ? Ron G

Hey Jeff How are you going to replace the rivets you sanded off when you rerounded the cab corne?

Half are missing

Hey Jeff Remember I told you the oil pan should be turned around into a rear sump pan? Do you see how close the front axle is to your oil pan, if you hit a bump your going to destroy that fine engine. From your pal Ron G

Thanks for the tip Gary. Ron G

Yeah, if you ever get it!!!!

Hey all I've been wondering if any of you have had a problem with Kootenay 3D model parts in Canada? He has some really nice looking stuff for trucks in 1/24-25 and 1/16 scales. My problem is that I placed an order with him in The end of January and I still have not received my order. He sent me a tracking number, finally, after a month and a half. When I look it up it says "number created, not in system yet". This is a pretty crappy way of doing business. Ron G

Sorry, didn't mean to step on your toes?

Here are a couple of pics of my Cat.

Here's mine

Nice looking rig Gary.? Ron G

Hey Topher Nice build, are those rear tires from the kit, or aftermarket? Ron G

Yeah I know, I started this build before I knew what those where, I've fixed them since. Ron G

Yeah, like I said I did this before I knew better, but thanks for the tip. Ron G

Nice scratch building skills. This is preety cool, looks like an AMT Peterbilt you got pulling it. Ron G

Hey everyone I started this build about a year ago and I'm still in the process of getting it done. It is a scratch built XL Specialized RGN XL120 Lowboy, XL120 jeep and stinger. Here are some pictures for you to look at. This view shows the tractor, jeep, trailer and stinger with the bottom half of a scratch built Cat 374D excavator sitting on it. This setup is almost 6 foot long! This is the truck, it's the 359 Peterbilt from the Revell "Can Do" wreaker kit modified into a heavy haul tractor. This is the scratch built XL120 jeep. This is the scratch built XL120 Lowboy and Cat 374D. Rear of trailer. Landing gear for the stinger. This view shows the plumbing on the rear of the trailer. This view shows the rear suspension and plumbing. Suspension is from Moluminum. This is the lift cylinder for when you unhook the goose neck. It rides on the frame of the tractor so you can remove it from the deck for loading equipment. This view shows the goose neck, main cylinders, lift cylinder and the pony motor for the hydraulics. The front of the goose neck is flip able. Pony motor and hydraulic tank. The motor is 3D printed and everything else is scratch built. These are the main cylinders. This view shows the rear of the goose neck pivot and how it attaches to the deck of the trailer. This is the stinger, it has air & hydraulics for adding pressure to the rear of the Lowboy and to lift it up. Like I said I started this a while ago and haven't done much on it recently. I have more pictures if you guys are interested. Ron G

No problem and thanks Ron G