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Ford N-500 Pics
Jim B replied to Casey's topic in 1:1 Reference Photos: Auto Shows, Personal vehicles (Cars and Trucks)
Nice looking Ford N-Series. Now, if only the resin conversion wasn't $200! -
This is looking great. Where did the Detroit Diesel logos come from?
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KW Aerodyne Big Boy "Striping Added"
Jim B replied to kilrathy10's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Interesting build. I like the orange. Dude, you don't do anything small, do you? -
1) Was your introduction to modeling at home? Yes 2) From whom? Dad 3) What kind of models (cars, planes, trains, etc)? Cars, then branched out to aircraft, ships, & trucks 4) What did the person who introduced you to modeling do for a living ? At the time he was a guidance counselor at the local high school. 5) How old were you? ~5 6) About what year was your introduction? 1972
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Anyone making a light duty diesel engine?
Jim B replied to wagonmaster's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Nice! Anyone make an ISM? -
Zis 151 Russian 6x6 Truck
Jim B replied to tiking's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Nice looking ZiS. -
Who makes a good B model Mack?
Jim B replied to freakshow12's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Check with Dave at AITM: http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/kitsparts.html -
They look great.
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What a Pig,Pinky Pete done
Jim B replied to Badluck 13's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
You know, Mike, it doesn't look half bad. I think you did a pretty good job with it. I like the colors. Engine looks good, too. -
American LaFrance 1000 Century build
Jim B replied to MikeyBugs95's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Glad to be of service! Personally I wouldn't put any chrome on the engine, but that's me. The huses in the hosebed are sewing elastic (the kind used for cuffs on blouses) that I picked up at Jo-Ann's Fabrics that I stained light tan using Minwax Oak Stain (don't stirr it up, just use the liquid from the top of the can). I think I uses 2mm & 5mm. The couplers are brass tube cut to length, and the nozzels for the 1-1/2" line & the booster reels are resin items that I got from a friend. The fog nozzel on the tailboard & the Saimiese on the intake on the curbside pump panel are also resin items. -
American LaFrance 1000 Century build
Jim B replied to MikeyBugs95's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Isn't it a 1000 Series? I didn't think the 900 Series had the chrome along the bottom bumper, just the chrome stripe under the windows. But yes, the Century Series has a wider cab. -
American LaFrance 1000 Century build
Jim B replied to MikeyBugs95's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looks like it's coming along. I did one a couple of years ago, and this is what the American-LaFrance experts told me: Frame - black or red (I used semi-gloss black, but that's me) Engine - it's a Detroit Diesel 8V71 so it coule be either Detroit Diesel Alpine Green or red Transmission - red oxide or (you guessed it) red Pump - frame color (or red!) Wheels - chrome or body color (more common) Interior - body color Seats - flat red Dash, steering wheel - semi-gloss black Interior floor, engine doghouse - silver (to simulate the diamond tread plating) Tailboard & running boards - dulcoat to tone down the chrome Ladders - either flat aluminum or wood brown with white tops Do yourself a favor, and replace the hard suction hoses with 1/4" tubing. It will save you a lot of headaches. Also, you can replace the booster lines with #18 red electrical wire. It's more to scale. These pics might help. Interior: Frame: Over all: Hope this helps! -
Dodge Big Horn Dumper
Jim B replied to Mopar - D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I thought the Revell of Germany Kenworth was 1/25? That's what the box says. -
How about older trucks, anything available?
Jim B replied to wagonmaster's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
LoneStar is a 2011, and the ProStar is either a 2012 or 2013. Yes, all of the AMT kits are from the 1970s and the Revell/Italeri kits are from the 1980s & 1990s. But if you want soe really old stof (1940s, 50s, or 60s); you have to go resin or scratch-build. Frontier Resin Designs has some cabs from the 1950s: http://www.ebay.com/sch/frontier_resin_design/m.html (never used them, so I cannot attest to their quality). -
Dodge Big Horn Dumper
Jim B replied to Mopar - D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice looking Big Horn. That's one tough Dodge. Funny though, he says it's a 1980, but I thought Dodge was out of heavy trucks by 1977. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-dodge-big-horn-CAB-1-25-/330924064884?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item4d0c9c8074 -
How about older trucks, anything available?
Jim B replied to wagonmaster's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
That kit from SourKraut is the cab from Tim Sherman (All Seasons Collectable Toys) that Porky bought out. I'm telling you, contact Porky. -
How about older trucks, anything available?
Jim B replied to wagonmaster's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
P&P Resins offers a White 3000. It's not listed on his site yet, but he has it. How do I know this? Because I bought one from him. -
How about older trucks, anything available?
Jim B replied to wagonmaster's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Check with Illini Replica Conversions (illinireplicaconv@ameritech.net). They have the KW Bullnose & the Peterbilt Bubblenose, and various other older truck cabs. http://apps.aitruckmodels.com/Gallery/ -
1950 Monogram Ford pickup!
Jim B replied to cruz's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Great looking F1. -
Gearz/Revell model championship 2013
Jim B replied to bandit1's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Gearz/Revell model championship 2013
Jim B replied to bandit1's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice clead build. I like it. Want to add some quick & simple details? Add some strips of BMF around the windshield frame, to the door handles, & sleeper vents. -
Need Help Finding A Fitting Display Case
Jim B replied to Platerpants's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
This is the one I purchased: http://www.pioneerplastics.com/display-cases/diecast-cases/576c/ Pioneer Plastics does make a smaller one for 1/18 scale as well: http://www.pioneerplastics.com/display-cases/diecast-cases/355c/ but this one might be a little short. -
Need Help Finding A Fitting Display Case
Jim B replied to Platerpants's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
They interior domensions of the case are 15-1/2" long x 7" wide x 6" tall. Hobby Lobby has them for $19.99. The one I used was the one for the 1/18 scale cars, same interior dimensions but $14.99 and it doesn't have a "fancy" wood base. -
Peterbuilt The Gambler
Jim B replied to Models by Bear's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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