Trucker_tim

Now this is just awesome in my book I like the craftsmanship on this one great theme work.

Very good job I like the root beer color. I don't think anybody here will tell you differently you did a great job. Inspiration to us all that we can finish that model that is still parts in the box. Thanks for sharing this piece of art with us.

Here is the start will keep it going here in this thread. http://www.modelcars...pic=49846&st=40

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=60635&hl= Here is the first part, now here is what I came up with. This is my first try at scratch building a four link, or anything for that matter. It might not be completely accurate but its what I came up with and I am happy. I still need to sand it and use some filler in spots and paint it. I also need to start working on the front all of this is for my Dodge L700 that I am doing. I also need to see if I can straighten out the back end a little bit more. Here are a few pictures

I have the truck in the low rider community build if you guys want to check it out. I had started it of in the big rig trucks section but thought it worked with the community build.

I started out with three different size rods. I would use Hex rod that is about the same size as the larger rod. Then I drilled out the center of the larger round rod. The trick to use, I pointed my Exacto knife in the center and made a divit to fit in the drill bit. I then drilled it out and cut off a section Next I did the same thing with the exacto knife and then drilled a hole in the side all the way through. Now you drill out the hex rod and then cut of a nut sized piece. Here is your nut Here is the assembled piece.

I will take a few more good pictures when I do the next ones. But I took some solid rod and drilled it out cut off the little tube. Drilled a hole in to it and inserted some solid tube. Then drilled out some hex rod and cut off a nut size. Then drilled out the solid rod again and stuck it together. When its done I will paint the rods black and the nuts gold. I will also make some nuts and bolts to mount to the brackets I will make.

I have started making my four link suspension for my Dodge L700. The top stub will chopped off.

I will jump in with a dodge demon 1972 with a straight six all I need to do is get the resin body. I already have the duster donor kit. I had one of these cars as a kid it's on my list of want to do's. Don't know how quick I will get it done but happy to join in. (null)

I just picked up a Mini maybe I will have to give this a try

I talked to wgflatliner about posting my L700 COE in to this community build. Okay to review here is what is happening. I am putting the motor from this model Into this one Okay major update on this one I have been working on the Frame and trying out a new process. Tell me what you guys think what should I change does it look good. I have tried to create a new frame that will allow it to drop down lower and add in some Airbags for the suspension. I purchased some hollow channel and begain to create the frame. At each point I put in a spline piece to give it more glueing surface. Mock up of the frame over the wheels. I started working on my airbags to see how they will look. If anybody has a spare rear end that would work here let me know I might replace the one that I have I buggered it a bit. Here I was trying to rig up a spot where the upper link connections will go. it wasnt untill I had finished that I realized I had done it upside down. Starting to put the frame together. Closer picture of the backend Tim Kracht

Its no longer a model its a Work of Art..errr Work of Brizio looks pretty cool. Well done.

Reminds me of the Johnny Cash song "One Piece at a Time" Well, It's a '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '54, '55, '56 '57, '58' 59' automobile It's a '60, '61, '62, '63, '64, '65, '66, '67 '68, '69, '70 automobile.

Okay major update on this one I have been working on the Frame and trying out a new process. Tell me what you guys think what should I change does it look good. I have tried to create a new frame that will allow it to drop down lower and add in some Airbags for the suspension. I purchased some hollow channel and begain to create the frame. At each point I put in a spline piece to give it more glueing surface. Mock up of the frame over the wheels. I started working on my airbags to see how they will look. If anybody has a spare rear end that would work here let me know I might replace the one that I have I buggered it a bit. Here I was trying to rig up a spot where the upper link connections will go. it wasnt untill I had finished that I realized I had done it upside down. Starting to put the frame together. Closer picture of the backend

Doh I guess that's true never put that through my skull I will have to look at that setup then.

Has anybody attempted to make a scale hydraulic pump or atleast something that looks close?

When I was. Kid I attempted to tare apart an old record player so I could use the turn table and put my things on them and be able to spin them around.

Interesting being the it a systems administrator at work it might be time to purge some old mice. It's cool to see what can be done with other items

What and you didnt Post pictures. Happy Birthday too by the way

Thanks for letting the group know I am sure he will be in all our thoughts and prayers

Sorry i realized after I posted that I might have to explain. It's a airbrush compressor sold by hobby lobby. It looks okay just never heard of the brand.

What did you guys think of the airstream from hobby lobby I have a coupon and a hundred bucks to burn

Hey jersey I would look at the craft store for small eyelets they usually sell them with a little punch tool. They might just be the size you would be looking for. I think your right on the money with this tarp idea. Looks pretty cool.

I am guessing aluminum-foil covered with some type of blue tape. But that's just a guess. (null)

Looking good (null)