BK9300

Looking good, Ron - great progress to date!

Amazing craftsmanship, Daniel - a lot of skill, and patience, required to achieve this work!

Very detailed build - great job!

Thanks, Ron, I appreciate your comment!

Very cool looking inspiration truck - all the chrome parts across the lower portion of the truck really sets off the paint scheme!

Very good idea to use the aluminum sheet - just like formed plate on the real trailer!

Jeff, that ram won't be seen by many, but I'll know it's there!

Big one off my list - sending unit and vent line are in - fuel tank is finished, finally! Few quick pics and out to the paint shed momentarily, to brighten up that hydraulic pump! That 'blue' vent line is actually clear tubing- maybe the fluorescent light from the desk lamp doing that. 'Split wire' loom from sending unit heading down into frame rail Split wire loom routed into frame rail (not going to pretend - the loom just ends 'out of sight') and vent line terminates by underbody plow lift cylinder. Put a wear protector sleeve on fuel lines - thanks for the reminder, Jeff!. Driveshaft paint took a bit of 'damage' during loom routing (the mechanic did his best to avoid any damage!) - will probably leave the aluminum tubing peeking through, as is. . . Painted the two hydraulic fittings at the trans cooler but I've decided to leave hooking up the cooler lines until I get the front plow lift group mounted - don't want to make a mistake on not having the hoses clear the lift group. Off to the shed - thanks for having a look!

Thanks, Lee!

You’re going to have earned your Journeyman’s papers in body work by the time you’re finished - well done!

I agree about the front end work - looks like it could be an aftermarket front clip add-on - great work!

Going to be awesome - plans always have to be ‘dynamic’!

Thanks, Charles - that would be great! Will definitely look at anything.

More detail work on the truck accomplished today - fabricated the components for the fuel tank sending unit and vent line. Also got a start on the work needed to help finish the hydraulic lines at the front of the truck. Made hose fittings for the hydraulic pump that mounts on the plow lift group's cross member. Also heading out to the shed to give the pump some paint. Slow progress, but some progress is always a good thing! Parts and pieces for the sending unit and vent line Wiring and 'split' sheath for the sending unit Sending unit tank fitting Vent line - will need to shorten it a bit as it is supposed to end part way down the middle tank hanger Hydraulic pump I made in Sketchup and printed by Bren; drilled and pinned resin fittings from Top Studio Will need to drill cross member for bolts and for mini drive shaft to crankshaft pulley I need to make something like this before I can mount the pump and plow lift group onto the truck frame (this isn't specifically for attaching to a DD 60 series crankshaft pulley, but I somehow deleted the picture I did have of one from a mixer) As often happens, by the time the shed warms up, weather changes and painting not a good idea. Maybe tomorrow - take care!

I think I would always do a lot of scratch building, but I certainly agree with your comment about enhancement, Charles. Thanks for having a look!

Exceptionally detailed engine, Scott - lots going on in those pictures!

Coming along quickly!

Spectacular realism!

Very, very, cool, Francis. Seeing how small the caps are, one can appreciate how small the chuck on your lathe is as well!

Seems like always more ideas than time to build them!

Sorry to hear - very frustrating, but sounds like you have it in hand! Would you ever consider using lacquer paints? I had never used them before my current build - tried both Tamiya lacquer spray cans and Model Car World bottled lacquer for air brush - and swear by them now.

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Great looking build, and very complimentary photography!

So, Jürgen, does ‘no more printing lines’ mean you’re making the leap to resin printing? Bet you’d be good at it!

More great body work and cool save on the hood - gotta be pleased!