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Convoy, take 7
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Hi Folks, I finally got it finished, my 7th Convoy truck: It's the IH Transtar II with the CB handle 'Bald Eagle'! For those who missed the WIP thread, the truck is completely designed and printed except for a few small box parts. The trailer is the AMT 'Watkins' reefer. Thanks again to Bren for printing the cab for me. You really put lots of time and effort into it! 👍 And here's a little vid of the Convoy: VID_20250728_004607.mp4 Thanks for looking!
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Convoy, take 7
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Bumper fits perfectly! Wipers are printed and chromed and will be attached later. The side steps are attached too. Next will be the mirror brackets. I noticed that I forgot to design the door latches into the cab so I'll have to think of something. Probably 0.5mm styrene sheet cut to size and chromed. Then the fog lights below the bumper, grab handles on the sides and in front and a bit of touch up here and there and it goes off onto the shelf! I know I rushed a bit to get it done and it's not my normal building quality but I'm glad when it's finished! -
Convoy, take 7
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Jeff! I actually did have a big enough piece of 0.7mm foil. Unfortunately I can't find the link to the page I always ordered the stuff from. If I could only remember the name! I just cut it a bit longer than necessary and when I glued it in it perfectly pressed itself inte place without getting white marks from bending it. Got the sun visor, lower grille and the center window strut into place! Now the bumper needs attention. An adapter will be neccessary. Still to be designed! -
Convoy, take 7
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Got a few parts in the cab. Now it's final assembly! Mirrors have to be printed, brackets will be made of 1mm brass rod. Then fitting in the lower grille and bumper, attach wipers, door handles, ... Had to lengthen the air intake a bit. The windshield is made of 0.7mm transparent foil. Side windows also. -
1970 Ford C 600
Jürgen M. replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Awesome job Pal! 👍 This is gonna be a real eye catcher. -
Convoy, take 7
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I made some progress on the cab. It's not as smooth as I hoped but it doesn't matter. It'll be one a shelf behind glass so it will hardly be visible. With the decals on it looks a bit better. This evening, when the decals are absolutely dry, I'll apply the clear coat so it has enough time to cure over night. -
1970 Ford C 600
Jürgen M. replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That is one awesome paint job Jeff! The scheme and the execution. Lot of passion in there! -
Convoy, take 7
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I'm back! 😎 Means, my cabs have arrived and I can now proceed with the IH. Thanks again Bren! (He printed 4 more cabs and sent them here after we realized that the first parcel definetly had gotten lost!) I took the best print and immediately began to work with it. Step rails on the lower sides of the cab, then the first coat of filler primer. That will be gently sanded (parts are extremely brittle) then a second coat of primer, then flat white, then gloss white then decals and clear coat! This is fun again! -
1970 Ford C 600
Jürgen M. replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looks great Jeff! Awesome paint job, nice surface! Keep going Pal! -
Mack DM600/Leach Garbage Truck
Jürgen M. replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
They are Mack tanks! Mack used a lot of their own parts on Brockway to save money after they purchased the brand! Popcorn and beer are ready, .... -
Mack DM600/Leach Garbage Truck
Jürgen M. replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice! A great idea. Can't remember having seen a garbage truck being built here. Front row! -
I don't know! Could just be a construction company! The plates were very similar! To tell them apart: The Dutch have (till today) mostly two numbers or letters in three pairs. Like this: But don't ask me if it has any meaning! My next refurbishing project is a Scania 142M. I'll try to get that finished by the time the new IH cabs arrive! Bren has printed some more since the first parcel didn't find its way here. Thanks again Bren! They should arrive by end of next week so till then I will refurbish the Scania. When the IH is finally done I will add a cement mixer to the Scania! I'll probably open a thread in 'under glass' for that.
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Hi Ron, Thanks, Im glad you like it! That's interesting. Didn't know they were running as PB and KW in the US. Just Like Renault running as Macks! By the way, the plates are danish (DK). 😉 They're not that easy to tell apart though at least not the ones used before the European ones. Today they have the little blue European flag on the left with the nationality code. Makes it easier.
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Thanks Brian, I can imagine that they're not very common in North America. Eventhough DAF belongs to Paccar. I haven't seen the Cattleman version in real life either but in the 80s and 90s the N2800 were common trucks hauling cement silos because of their powerful V8s. It's a bit a of a tribute to these old but reliable work horses!
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Thanks. Glad you like it. You can get the dump truck version of the N2800 here. The Cattleman is not available in hobby shops. On eBay I found the Cattleman for 135€. The dump truck for 75€. Here's the link: https://trainstore-and-more.de/Italeri-No-781-Modell-LKW-Bausatz-DAF-2800-Dump-Truck-124
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Kenworth W-925 (mild custom)
Jürgen M. replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Another fine build, Gary! That KW is gonna look great when it's finished! It already does! And your new bench will surely make building even more of a pleasure! -
1970 Ford C 600
Jürgen M. replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Painting is of course a very elegant way of solving the problem! 👍 You could also print them! Concerning the plates, I just google the plates I need, e.g. truck licenses of Utah (😉) and then I choose what I like, make a screenshot and downsize it to be printed! -
1970 Ford C 600
Jürgen M. replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I don't know the details of this kit, I've never built it but I can imagine how that area is executed. Decals can be made easily by drawing them in a graphics programme or even Power Point and then printed on decal paper. I make all my decals that way. Stripes, corporate logos, licence plates, ... Give it a try. It's not hard. -
Wow! Thanks very much! You described my goal concerning this transformation very precisely! A hard working truck not receiving much love but still always there! That's why I didn't use clear coat on the flat colors! It's supposed to look worn but kept in shape enough to keep going! Maybe a trailer will follow after the IH is done!
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Hi Folks, as I announced in my WIP thread 'Convoy, take 7' I refurbished an old DAF 2800 NTT Cattleman while waiting for the cab of my CO4070b. I never really liked what I had made of that DAF kit so I used the time to turn it into something I like! This is it before: Knock down.... .... rebuild: Thanks for dropping by! Hope you like it!
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1970 Ford C 600
Jürgen M. replied to Biggu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looks great Jeff! That's going to be a really nice build! Haven't seen anyone build anything similar! Staying front row till it's finished! -
De-snapping
Jürgen M. replied to Rockford's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Wow, Steve! That's awesome! Those rims look excelent, they make a real truck out of that snap kit! Amazing how you manage to 'mature' those kits to make them look authentic! It's really fun watching! -
Convoy, take 7
Jürgen M. replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Since the cabs still haven't arrived and I hate sitting around in the little bit of free time I have I began to work on something else! I took this old DAF 2800 NTT Cattleman apart. The more I looked at it during the past weeks and months the more I hated it. I like the truck type but not what I made of it back then. I'll turn it into a regular N2800. An everyday working horse. When it's finished I'll post it under glass. Didn't want to open up a thread here for it. It's just to fill up waiting time till I can get back to the IH!