Casey

This one first, please: http://englishrussia.com/2014/03/25/perestroika-that-never-hits-the-road/#more-143178

This project grew out of an earlier "What if...?" Studebaker project, both of which are based on the 1/25 AMT Ford C-600 kit, but this second version will use the longer frame rails from the City Delivery C-600 kit which have already been fully boxed in: I'm using the experimental turbine engine from the AMT GMC Astro 95 kit to power this truck, so I will test fitting and modifying as necessary to ensure the engine to fits both under the cab and between the frame rails. I debated widening the frame, but found it wasn't necessary once I had the engine mostly assembled. There is very little engine side to frame rail clearance, but there are no interference issues so far, even with the exhaust manifolds placed in position: After adding the regenerators to both sides, there's even less space between the engine and frame rails, but the engine's fit and location within the frame is about as good as it can get. I will probably need to add some small lift blocks between the front beam axle and leaf springs, arch the springs a little bit more, or add a clearance bend in the center of the I-beam front, or maybe some combination of those three, in order to have enough clearance between the front axle and bottom of the engine. A small clearance blister will be necessary for under-cab clearance, but the front and mid-engine mounts are now in place: There are still a bunch of accessories to be added to the engine-- alternator, starter motor, fuel pump, etc.-- and the rear wall of the cab will get a larger opening, some louvers, and a new support brace, but for now, I'm happy with how it's all coming together.

Try sending him a PM: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showuser=3673

Gorgeous. Is the chassis/floorpan ready to go back to Carlos?

Try contacting Round2 for a replacement set of tires: http://www.round2models.com/replacement/

He really made a mess of at least a half dozen trades, then his Dad got involved, refused to make things right, and asked for the account to be deleted. You can contact the father, Charlie, at this address: mrmchale308@gmail.com

The Revell 1/16 '34 Ford Coupe or Phaeton's block is the best in kit form IMHO. The TH-350 (I think) trans is nicely detailed with a separate pan, though the way the engine's oil pan and the lower 1/3 of the bellhousing area of the trans housing is a bit odd in how it's molded. It's not perfect, but it's the best starting point IMO, and far better than the AMT, Revell ('87 IROC-Z), or the Lindberg Bullhorn T's SBC...though the latter has some very nice Stromberg carbs and a matching intake manifold.

Yes, if you're using Internet Explorer, please read this topic first: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81824

1) Which image link options have you selected? Click on your user/account name >> user settings >> albums to adjust how you want you PB albums organized. If you have to sort through a 20 page album, I suggest you create additional albums or sub-albums to cut down on the searching. Bandwidth is used when people view or you post your images on forums, etc. The more you share those images publicly, the more bandwidth you use up. Images are usually a small part, but the more images you have shared on the 'net, the more "usage" they get, and it eventually adds up. Works fine here:

Very true. I think Gregg Kluck would be the best person here on the forum to answer, but I have e-mailed Gary at Galaxie and he's always been quick to reply, so it's one of those rare situations where you can have a direct line to the main person behind the company.

Anyone can e-mail Gary at Galaxie Limited and ask him any questions directly, too: GALAXIELTD@msn.com

Thanks for the correction.

Is the entire hitch assembly molded with the frame, save for the tongue insert piece?

They are from the AMT annual Corvette kits, one front (with the hub dust cover protruding) and one rear wheel.

R.B. Motion: www.rbmotion.com http://www.rbmotion.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_59

How's it going, Carlos? Any update on the paint, Billy?

I think I might know the seller....check you PMs, please.

Though this is for vendors, it provides the pertinent info: http://www.milwaukeeminimotors.com/vendor-info/ SHOW LOCATION: WAUKESHA COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER(Arena Building) N1 W24848 Northview Road Exit I-94 at Waukesha Cty “J” Exit #294 1 mile South to Northview and West 1 block on Northview It's a few miles southeast of the Excellence Center, but easy to get to if you take I-94 West.

Thank you, Rich. I assembled the turbine engine's main components and wow, this thing is huge, and makes the Ford Super Duty look small: I will to (try to) finish out this build using everything I've worked on so far (except for maybe the cab shell) and will start another topic for the Studebaker-ized, turbine powered hauler. Here's the most recent progress to show. The two fuel tanks are pinned and easily mount to the brackets, everything on the engine fits without any clearance issues, and I added some locating pins to the bed's rails, too:

From inside this kit:

It does. Thanks, Danno.

There will not be any vendors at the NNL Show, Derrick, only the following day at the swap meet, which will require an overnight stay.

Thanks, guys. The new engine arrived today, so I'm going to assemble it, then do some test fitting and decide what should stay with this project and what will be transferred over to the second C-series project. I'll be using the GT-series turbine engine from the AMT GMC Astro kit:

I have a few questions regarding the 1/25 AMT GMC Astro 95 I hope someone can answer. I just got an original issue which was already opened with a few parts loose, so I'm not quite sure if a few things are correct for the original issue with the turbine engine. 1) My kit includes two tires (assuming for the front/steer axle) which are different than the eight rear/drive axle tires. They are all Goodyear Custom Hi Miler tires, but the front tires are taller and have a slightly different tread pattern, as seen in the pics below. Is this correct that the two front tires do not match the rears, or should all ten ten be the same? 2) The turbine engine is labeled as a "Allison" engine, but is the automatic transmission also made by Allison? 3) Are the axle half pieces shared with any other AMT tractor kits, other than the Chevy Titan?