Gary Chastain

Not sure if this helps, some garage experiments with these paints. I have used all three for different look for my builds. Oh, and these will not finger print when dry, so you can work with them. the Krylon is a flatter finish ( looks like dull aluminum), the Rustoleum is a similar color but a bit more gloss ( works good for an aluminum wheel or detail). Then the Revell chrome.

Door frame built, doors cut and fitted. Next up hinges and final fit of door frame to the box. And USPS did not deliver any parts? today, even if the web says delivery Friday quick mock-up to check the fit of the box to see if height works.

Well done sir.

Thanks guys, might be stealing some ideas from you guys. Gonna try the mud guards that Steve built (the half round fenders in front of the rear drive wheels). The more accurate I build the structure, the easier it is to finish.

Jeff, I stated the size wrong it’s “G” scale, which is 1:22.5 model scale.

I am not hampered by matching existing rivet spacing on a truck cab, which can be a challenge. I bought “0” scale which is close to 1:25 model scale 7/8 dia rivet. If you look at the sheets I bought, there are several spacing options on the sheet.

Yes, Archer rivets. No, I got them of EBay. I had heard that Archer was not making them anymore, no clue if that’s true.

Floor structure build, tomorrow, the rear door assembly

Ceiling braces in, perimeter of the floor fitted, now cut 19 floor joists. Will have a wood plank floor and plywood on the walls.

https://www.sourkrautsmodeltrucks.net/home he competes with STSupply

The shell of the Morgan box is together, next, ceiling braces, then floor frame. got some finish work on the outside of the box. Rivets here Saturday, other parts (lights, door parts) arrive Friday.

Outstanding work

Don’t forget the air line and electrical hookups for your trailer. ?

Outstanding build

Great conversation here, taking notes.

Got the front panel together, will need some finish work, but all the radius surfaces are now there. Seems weird to be building from the top down or up side down.

Evert build just keeps getting better, well done

Looking good, sometimes I have to primer several times, each time working out an issue then do it again.

Building the roof first, then walls.

Getting started on fabrication of Morgan box. Built a fixture to divide a .500 tube into 4 radius parts for the front corners and roof. next to cut side/ front panels and roof panel.

Very interesting history.

Lookin good

Oh, I am liking this build, crane looks really good.

Good info, very interesting topic

Very cool, fun to watch this come together.