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The tow hook on the previous picture is one of my added details. So is the quick release valve. I plumbed the frame using different wires and "simulated corrugted duct" by Tuner Model Manufactory. The air springs will be painted separately. I will get them in place after the frame is painted too.

A little bit of progress on the frame. The tie rod in the kit is useless because it is very easy to bend. In fact, it was bended already whe I cut it off the sprue. I cut off the ends and superglued them to a 1,5mm steel wire cut to length of the tie rod.

It is shaping up pretty good. Nice day cab.

I just got these pictures. Also sweet looking model. It is the Revell of Germany prototype. The author´s name is Guide Kehder. This is his web sites. http://www.die-leitp...trailer-m-1-24/ Thanks for the link to the trailer drawings. Still not on the list of my planned builds, though.

Do you mean this one, Tony? Revell of Germany was on the way to produce this trailer years back but it never got into production. It would be "a nice little challenge" for me, that´s right... Ha-ha. Quite big, in fact. No, seriously, I never considered making this trailer even though I had this proposal from other people as well. I know, never say never, but... I just don´t feel up to it right now.

Looks like an interesting project. I wish you the best of luck.

Thank you for your comments and tips. Maybe a thing that makes the headlights look strange is the shape of the light buckets. The front part surrounding the bezels is too sharp. The oval edge should be softer. I was thinking of reshaping the parts but that would be another item for respraying with alclad. The quality of the chrome parts is what bugs me the most. I expected more shiny surface of the alclad. But it didn´t work for me this time. It is shiny but... dull at the same time too. Could be alright if I was after that kind of look but I wasn´t. Another problem is the way the tires match (they don´t, actually) the drives rims. I could have used different set of resin wheels but their style is a bit different. And there is a few minor flaws in paint but the photos are merciful this time. Now, let me rest for a while doing different projects. But some day I will try to take a shot at "Papa Clyde" which is another unit of the Bill Signs Trucking fleet. Jarda

I have seen all that is available of IRT and I often wonder what is real and what is just a plot made by the TV director´s desire. No offence, but some guys appear really stupid. I would kill the TV guys if they pictured me that way. Unless they pay me pretty big money. Sorry fot the OT. I also didn´t know that WS are no longer manufactured in Canada. The world is changing all the time.

Nice big rig. Mighty big beast. She sure looks good.

And another few more:

A few more pics.

Thanks everyone for your comments. So, "Clydes II" has made it to the finish. It doesn´t look as good as I hoped. Still have to work on my skills. But the build is complete. Finally! Here are the photos.

The dash really stands out. Maybe a drop of Future or any clear to each instrument would bring a glare effect. Nice job on the build so far.

It´s fantastic already. I like the truck very much.

A strong horse for a tough job. Nice and sweet.

I extended the frame up to WB 270" to get a room for some equipment that I am going to use. With the extended frame I had to make one more cross member. I want to keep the steering operable but it requires additiona thickness to the turning pins so that the joints were firm. So, I added a beer can stripes around the pins.

Thanks for the reminder. I hope I won´t forget because the fuel tanks will be some of the last items I will put on the model. The U-bolts on my spring is nothing but 1mm copper wire bended around the spring centre-piece. Thanks everyone for your comments.

This is another project that I started. Even though it is the 378 by the box title and the parts included, I like the box art 379 better. And, since there´s a great tutorial on Tim Ahlborn´s web sites how to convert the 378 hood in the 119 BBC 379 hood, I followed the instructions and started the 379. I also changed the firewall since some of the elements are mirror-inverted. The front leaf springs of the kit are in a strange arrangement. I changed them to look more like the real deal. Two leafs on each side is enough for a highway tractor. So, that´s the start. Thanks for watching and comments, criticism and ideas are welcome.

This is true modeling. Great respect to the guys who can make things like this and great respect to the trucks of old times and their drivers. This build is awesome.

Nice and clean. And the pictures are terrific. I wonder if I am able to make mine just as nice. What kind of red color have you used?

Very nice work. The Winslow stripes fit perfectly. Even the hood now opens to the full degree. Great job.

Great job so far. I like the changed hubs and the tool box. Surprising is the DD logo location on the mud flaps. At least I´ve never seen that. I would get rid of the tabs on the fuel tank strap. These are mounting points for the frame fairings. Since 379 doesn´t have any, the tabs should be off. The Winslow stripes look very good. Can´t wait to see them on your build.

I thought that the bumper could be one of the parts not requiring any modification. But... chromed darkness in the holes? Uh-uh! I cut through the rectangular holes and made a pair of towing eyes. I know that the whole bumper can be covered by the "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign. But I don´t think it would be right thing to do since I don´t plan any trailer at the moment.

A truck wearing a locomotive paint scheme? Wow, a great idea! The only thing wrong is that it wasn´t my idea. I like it. Jarda

Hello everyone. A gin pole truck model is one of my planned projects. But I need to increase my knowledge about this application. I am talking about a big rig, not a pick-up truck. I´d like to build one out of the Snap Pete chassis by Revell. What changes do I have to make? Get rid off the sleeper, extend the frame for longer wheel base (any suggestions on WB?), change the suspension (for what kind... Hendrickson?), engine... is the 3406 included in the okay? For the gin poles and the deck... there is a metal mesh around the winch area instead of plates... why? Do the poles have extensions? If so, where are they stored in transport position? The trucks have usually two winches. Which one is for load and which one is for raising the poles? How does the raising (and lowering for that matter) actually work? What prevents the gin poles from falling hard on the deck? A picture is worth a thousand words. The hydraulic pole raisers are out of question, I guess, for the 359 era. Correct me if I´m wrong, please. Now, true or false? The gin pole hinges must be located aft the rear axle but possibly within the spring length. The gin pole hinges must be located under the deck floor. The gin pole hinges must be located slightly in front of the tail block. There might be more systems, more ways to use the gin poles, maybe depending on the area of operation. Please, share your knowledge, experinces and pictures with me. If anyone has a question on gin pole trucks, please feel free to use this thread. The more info collects here, the better. Thanks everyone who is willing to help me to get to know the gin pole trucks better.