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Hi Folks, My friend Pasquale, the man behind GPModeling, sent me info a couple of weeks ago on the new DD60 engine he is going to sell. .... Kit Description: The Detroit Diesel Series 60 is a six-cylinder inline diesel engine produced from 1987 to 2011. The most used versions in the road transport sector are the 12.7 liter and the 14 liter (entered service in 2001). The Series 60 engines were revolutionary when introduced thanks to their electronic control system, which was the first to appear in on-road engine applications. The version of this TK is the 12.7 Liter (note that the external dimensions of the engine block are practically the same between the two displacements) in DDEC IV (Detroit Diesel Electronic Control) configuration. Compared to the original kit (which includes the alternator on one side and the air conditioning compressor on the opposite side) I preferred to install the single support plate for the two systems on the right side (standardized version since 2002), thus also modifying the layout of the straps as in reality. The valve cover has also undergone several changes over the years. In this TK the one-piece version was used as, in my opinion, it is the most aesthetically pleasing. The KIT engine is specifically designed for the 1/24 scale Peterbilt 377 and 378 series trucks. The Italeri 3857 kit relating to the Peterbilt 378 Long Hauler was used as a reference but it can also be used with the following kits: ITALERI kit n° 740 Peterbilt 377 A/E scala 1/24 ITALERI kit n° 746 Peterbilt 378 US Conventional Truck scala 1/24 ITALERI kit n° 3894 Peterbilt 378-119 Classic scala 1/24 AMT kit n° 1337/08 Peterbilt 377 A/E scala 1/24 AMT kit n° 1169/08 Peterbilt 378 Long Hauler scala 1/24 REVELL kit n° 07527 Peterbilt 377 A/E scala 1/24 The TransKit is printed with 6k/8k 3D technology and is supplied on print media. A decal sheet (not pre-cut) is included which reproduces the service labels of the various components. Overall there are over 30 parts. Here are some pics.... This is another wonderful design by Claudio de Bellis . He has it up on his store for pre-order https://gpmodeling.shop/collections/gpmodeling-transkit/products/gpmodeling-detroit-diesel-series-60-engine-1-24-scale Randy

Steve, Thank you my friend. I am saddened by the news that we are losing NNL West Thanks Daniel !! Appreciate the comment Chris. Glad you like it Steve (cifenet) Thank you David!! Pierre, I do try to look at each part and figure out how to create it. Most times the more parts I break it down into the better it comes out. Of course I never show the bad ones? Noel, Thank you sir? You are too kind Andy, That part is 2 of the RBMotion .047"rod ends. Cut the shaft off one and drilled it, left a nub on the other and epoxied together. Randy

Here is a pic of the 1/1.... That is all for now. Thanks for looking in! Randy

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Hi Folks, Pierre. One thing I never do is figure out how much time I spend on these parts?I have to be the slowest modeler! Thank you Art! and thank you for that last order of nuts and bolts. Andy, no leering allowed here Sir! Appreciate the comment Chris, now get back to work on that beautiful Ferrari! Daniel, thank you my friend. See you are still getting well deserved awards for that wonderful dragster! Hey David, With the big front clip, open interior tub and large trunk opening I do think that most of the details will still be visible in this car...I hope? Tim, you are too kind buddy! So good to have you back. You are a true unicorn in our little world of modeling. Thank you Steve !! Francis, Humbled by your comments Sir! I have amassed alot of white metal detail castings in my train modeling and use these as "stock" that I cut and file to shape. Right back at you Charlie, your threads are just awesome! Thanks Big John !! Some progress... The input side of the transaxle has a gear driven oil pump and Maserati did their usual 4 miles of external oil lines.... Making up the shifter and linkage .... The linkage joint coming off the transaxle is not functional but I wanted the joint next to shifter to be workable to aid in setting the shifter in place. The joint is not a typical u-joint but rather 2 clevis that are formed together....using a shifter gate and lever from this set making up the rest... The shifter has a round shaft that I flattened to resemble the 1/1. The eyelets for the clevis are RBMotion items that are modified. more ....

Those wheels look great Pierre!!!! Can't wait to order a bunch? Randy

It is just a pleasure to watch you construct this model Charlie. Beautiful work!!!! Randy

Andy, The pics of the engine compartment show your modeling skills my friend. All the details and colors make an outstanding show piece!!!! Randy

Okay , taking notes...stealing ideas.. marveling at your skills!!! Randy

This one is looking great David!! Good call on the divider.. Nice detail on the radio and the window tint looks spot on!! Randy

Well done on the seats David!! Randy

Good looking motor, I like the wash on the block David? Randy

WOW John!!!!!! What an awesome project you have going here buddy??? Randy

Grill looks great my friend!! So that is where all the "Codi" magic happens??? Randy

Pierre, Have to add my appreciation for your build thread. Your brush painting skill sets you apart from everyone else but the bodywork and details are top notch my friend. Randy

You continue to impress Andy!!! Your dedication to getting the details right on this car is really fun to watch. Randy

Really beautiful body work Matt!!!! Randy

Great subject David and I am enjoying following along with this one. Well done Sir. Randy

Always a big step to have a roller David!! Hub caps look great and you gave it just enough rake. Randy

WOW, beautiful work Francis!! Love the detail on the mounting flange. Randy

Paint looks great Chris!! Nice looking paint stash? Chris ,what are the small rectangular gold decals on the suspension components? Randy

David, Okay, I get it now, you're on a big finns, big bumpers and loads of chrome kick? I'm in !!! Nice 50s color. Randy

This thing had six mounting points, here I'm working on the 4 on the bottom.. 2 front and 2 back.. on the front ones, the tubing is bird mouthed so it sits in the frame. the 2 back ones also attach to the frame. Eventually this will get soldered in place but I will still be able to unbolt it like the real one for painting the chassis. Made up the drive shaft ... Will finish with a pic showing test fitting of the 1/2 shafts... Thanks for looking in! Randy

Adding working u joints( from MadMikes 3D printed F transaxle kits) These are great as they are printed with all the tiny holes in the various pieces open... working on the top mounts....