Randy D

After some failed attempts at soldering an end on the cut down water bottle , the art of aluminum soldering does not seem to be in my wheelhouse, I went with good old Plastruct end cab. Epoxied and putty, I can live with it... That is all for now, Thanks for looking in, Randy

The middle upper bolt for the cross members proved to impossible(for me ) to get to so I will do a short piece of threaded rod and a nut, a fake that will match up to the others. The pic below shows the rod that I will be able to cut into four pieces...

Hi Folks, To the folks who took the time to leave a comment on my last update....Brian, Trevor, Steve, Gary, Muncie(Steve), Ricky, Sergey, Victor and Rockford(Steve)....it is appreciated and I thank you! Some progress.... The frame is K & S rectangle tubing with a side cut out forming a c channel. Still was not quite big enough so I wrapped it with sheet stock creating a double frame. A few pics showing a simple jig to produce same size cross members I am building them upside down in the jig more ....

Loved the wrecker and looking forward to your build of this truck Scott!! Randy

You are just killing this build my friend!!! Wonderful details with the whole back end. Randy

New bench area looks great Gary. Always enjoy your builds! Randy

Okay, the whole custom RV was over the top and now you're adding a cool trailer ???? This is so good Victor. Randy

WOW!! this is going to be an epic build Brian. So many cool parts to create! Randy

Very impressive scratch building going on here Tom!!!! Randy

Really enjoying the new build Ron!! Randy

A wonderful upgrade Steve! Randy

What a great build you have going here my friend!!!!! Love the teamwork. You're showing some real skills working with the printed goodies as that is a whole different animal. Randy

Hi Brian, Spent some enjoyable time this afternoon getting caught up on this masterpiece !!!!! The cab interior is flat out amazing. All the detail wiring, monitor, levers and gauges look spot on. Can't wait to see your paint job. Randy

Well my friend, so much awesome modeling to take in here. Love the shot from underneath showing all the detail you built up with the hood and floor framing. The dash is looking like you shrunk the real thing!! The mast and control tower , with the monitors and levers is really shaping up. Great idea using those RB Motion boots. What have you found for a glue that works with the silicone? Randy

Well you sure knocked the radiator out of the park Francis. Beautiful machining and soldering. Simply a feast for the eyes my friend!!!! Randy

You've got to be kidding, 14 perfectly spaced cuts on a rod that is 1/16th of an inch. I am sometimes just flabbergasted at what you achieve my friend!!!! Randy

Glad to hear that the quake was not more destructive up there my friend!!! Great idea on the cab mounting. Your work building up the hood and hinges is a masterclass in scratch building. Randy

WOW, paint really brings out all the extra work you are doing here buddy!!! That is a monster of a motor that was used in these things. Randy

Victor, This rig looks spectacular in paint!!! You are one talented builder Sir. That Series 60 looks great😁 Randy

Hello Michael, Love the metalwork. That hood you created is awesome! Randy

Hi Steve, The truck is looking great! I like the wash to bring out details on the frame and that grill work is awesome. Randy

Hello Jurgen, As always, fascinating to watch you design, print and build your trucks!!! Randy

This is looking great Ron. The drivetrain for this thing is going to be awesome!!! Randy

Steve, Got to echo what Jeff said. This is one special build Sir. Wonderful creation of parts and details. Randy

Hey Tim, I am way behind here. The seat frames came out great. Very successful plating! The Lenco is shaping up to be another of your machining masterpieces my friend. That is so cool that you have an reference source for the chassis!!! Randy