ShakyCraftsman

Hey Gary The only twin turbo engines I know of are the Revell Cummins NTC-475 TT and Jeremy's resin Cat C-15 Acert. There not to hard to build, at least the Revell one isn't, hardest part is keeping everything lined up while the glue dries. The Cat is alot trickier, there are NO instructions to go by. I have some pictures I got from Jeremy for the C-15 to show how to go about assembling it. If you want I can PM them to you. Ron G

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Hey all More work done on the Autocar. This is a picture of Matt's truck. This view shows the 475 assembled and the pipe I added to the oil pan and the front of the engine. This view shows the other side of the 475 with the twin turbos. This view shows the engine with some pre detail paint added. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G

Hey all So, just as Matt's going to do, I'm replacing the small cam Cummins NHC-250 with a Revell Cummins NTC-475 TT. Although Matt is using a big cam 400 (both 855's). This view shows the kit 250 on the left and the 475 on the right. Something other side. Amt on top Revell on the bottom. This view shows the air compressor/fuel pump on the left and the oil cooler on the right. This view shows that I filled in the back of these pieces to make them look more realistic. This view shows the oil cooler after I made it into a twin filter version. Back side of the oil cooler. This view shows the oil cooler mounted to the engine. It also shows the pipe I added to the front of the engine. This view shows the air compressor/fuel pump mounted on the engine. Ron G

Hello Everybody Okay, before everyone goes crazy. I didn't want to start this build right now. I received the AMT Autocar DC-9964B dump truck kit from Amazon. I was originally going to build Stallone's truck from "Over the Top". While doing research for it I came across "Diesel Creeks" videos on his (Matt) 1980 DK-64 Constructor and after watching the videos I decided to make a kinda version of Matt's truck. I actually just went to the bench to trial fit some tires to the Autocar's rims to see if they fit. They are the 22.5 RoadX TD990 from Paul at ST Supply. I wanted to see if they would fit the rims and voila! They fit. As you can see they fit good and tight. View looking at the tread. View looking at the back. Like I said they fit good. But I think they are to tall and aggressive for the truck I want to build. So, as I was trying the tire fit, I started to look for tires that would work. And digging through my stash I found some that I think will work just fine. This turned into more investigation into my version of Matt's truck.

Hey Tom I just found this build and I went through all 10 pages. You Sir are a fantastic Imagineer! Your skills are up there with the best on here. I do have a question how ever, how did you make the piano hinges on your doors? Did you buy them? Scratch build them? If you made them could you list what you used please. Thanks Ron G

That really sucks! He made some assume parts for trucks. Sadly another aftermarket provider bits the dust. 😥😢 Ron G

Wow! That's terrible. Hope he recovers soon. All my best. Ron G

Hey all Anyone know what happened to Mo'luminum? The site says he's not taking any orders now? And I really need some of his pintle hooks.🫤 Ron G

Hey Bill I'm going to be doing almost the same thing, as soon as I finish a few builds. I'm using the AMT Autocar dc-9964b dump truck kit. I'm putting a Revell Cummins NTC-475 in it, kinda like what Matt is doing. It will be a Heavyhaul tractor. If you have any questions just ask, this forum is great for that. Ron G

Hey Gary Just because a person or company can 3D print a part, doesn't mean they know anything about engineering it. Alot of people design there parts in scale, instead of one to one and then printing it to scale. This generates all lot of mistakes, or errorors in translation. I was an Automotive/Aircraft CAD designer for 30+ years, so I know what I'm saying, plus my son owned a 3D printing business that I helped in designing stuff for him. Ron G

Thanks everyone. Ron G

I think they look perfect on your KW! Ron G

Hey everyone Well, I'm real close to painting this big S.O.B. I have the equalizer rods installed on both front axles. This view shows the rear front axle equalizer rods installed. Same thing from the side. This view shows the bolt heads I added to the front of the equalizer rod mounting brackets. This view shows the front front axle equalizer rods installed with the bolt heads I added. View from the side. All I have to do now is add some bolt heads to the frame for the cross member attachments and I think it will be ready to paint. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G

Hey all I got a start on the front equalizer rods (torsion rods). This view shows the equalizer rods on the passenger side sitting in place. I still have to make the other side plus the mounting brackets. I my get this painted...eventually...lol Ron G

Hey Six Pack Do you mean these. Yes, these will be added. I have planned for this. Ron G

Not sure what you mean, can you post a picture. Ron G

Hey all Small update today. I now have all of the shocks made. 4 front and 4 rears. These we're a real pain in the rump, because of having to make them identical. This view shows the 4 rear shocks. This view shows the frame shock mount bracket. Have to make 8 of these. This view shows the real shock. This view shows the decals I need to have made for the shocks. Anyone interested in printing them? Hint...hint This view shows the front shocks. Now I just need to paint them, add the decals, add the mounting bolts and then mount them. Ron G

Hey all Got some more work done on this build. I now have all of the front suspension, rear suspension and "U"joints installed permanently and ready for paint. Because this is Sooo big. I'm going to paint the rear first, then the front. It won't fit in my paint booth. It will all be semi gloss Tamiya black. Thought I would start with a little mock-up. This view shows the engine, radiator and trans drive shaft. This view shows the center drive shafts from the top. This view shows the rear drive shafts and rear suspension. This view is looking down through the engine compartment. This view shows the center drive shafts from the top. This view shows the rear drive shafts from the top. This view shows the front drive axles, drive shafts transfer case. View of the drive shafts from the bottom. View of the rear suspension and drive shafts from the bottom. This view shows the nuts/bolts/washers I added to the front differentials. I did the rear ones also, but didn't get any pictures. This view shows the left side of the frame and the bolt heads I added to the front suspension mounting brackets. This is a view of the other side bolt heads I added. Well that's it for today I'll be back soon with more updates. Ron G

It's looking great David. I like your winch cable. Dry brush a little silver or steel over it,then it will be perfect. Ron G

Hey all Got some more done on this build. I've been working on the front springs and steering system. This view shows the spring "U" bolt & shock mounts. This view shows the spring with the start of the spring clamps. This view shows one of the completed front springs. The other side of the front spring. This view shows the steering box and linkage in the neutral position. This view shows the steering turning left. This view shows the steering turning right. This view shows the springs on the first front axle along with a shock. This view shows the front axle and springs mounted with the tires. This view shows the front suspension from the side. This view shows the front from the top. Closer view of the front springs, "U" bolts, shock mount and steering linkages. Well that's all for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G

Hey Steve The air cleaner isn't to big, but the top & screen are a bit small. Everything else is fantastic. Ron G

Hey Gary Those are nice, but my only complaint is the sides are a bit thick. They are large, and a good fit for a KW 925. Ron G

They are really great tanks. I think they would be a good fit for your custom Pete. I'm using a pair on my Alberta oilfield bed truck build. Ron G

Hey Gary Have you checked out the cool Pete tanks from Casey at Model Truck Builders. He has several sizes plus he has hood swans. Ron G