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Pete 359 tanker with trailer
Gary Chastain replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
It’s kinda taking a back seat at the moment, got rivets to do and repaint the hood and fender. The Autocar has taken priority as it will be in a competition, so it’s front and center. Then back to the beer truck. -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Bench time has been minimal during holiday but making progress. Adding extensions to the turbo for heat shrink tubing connectors, also some PE stuff arrived. -
Western Star 4900 FA plow truck
Gary Chastain replied to BK9300's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, they are gonna look really good -
Pete 359 tanker with trailer
Gary Chastain replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, that look’s outstanding, well done -
Chevrolet Road Tractor
Gary Chastain replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
This truck looks the business -
Pete 359 tanker with trailer
Gary Chastain replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looking good, like the visor -
Making Tracks
Gary Chastain replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, excellent work -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Now I have found a resource for all the elbows I need to plumb this engine. Going thru runners looking for the correct diameter and curves, new use for runners that we throw away. -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Brian for that tip, I have a roll of this chrome contact paper (unknown where it came from. I try that out. How wide did you cut it? -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Finally found some red shrink tubing that just fits over .125 plastic rod (3.125 scale inches). I want to replicate the engine in the pictures and will be using a custom color on the motor ( no rules build). So need some help, what can I use for the silver clamps on the red hoses? -
1/32 Mack F700
Gary Chastain replied to The Brush's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice looking truck -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Making Tracks
Gary Chastain replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Outstanding fab work -
Resto Rod Autocar
Gary Chastain replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Test Fitting a Cummins NTA 370 into the Autocar, pretty snug fit, will be able to use the radiator for that engine ( fits in the grill opening) -
Service Truck Kitbash
Gary Chastain replied to PHPaul's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Like where this is going -
Wow, very cool. I had no idea of all the offerings in this scale.
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The Same but “ a little “ Different
Gary Chastain replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Those look really good, you guys got all the cool details -
Service Truck Kitbash
Gary Chastain replied to PHPaul's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I just realized you shortened the hood to a 5100 , if I got that correct. -
Chevrolet Road Tractor
Gary Chastain replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Did not know this cab was being produced anywhere. Cool project, will be following along.