Turbo590

Sometime ago I actually make up "jigs" for these beveled cuts..out of OAK, cut on my table saw. Two pieces of straight stock is then super glued together and then sanded flush... Kurt

1-9-2010 Guy's, I started this during the Christmas break, when I had 2 weeks off...Lots of work to be done yet...suspension will be air...This trailer will eventually compliment the blue Freightliner...Thanks for looking, Kurt McLucas

12/23/09 Guy's After looking at the trailer/truck combo on and off...something was definitely missing...(The Load) I think I have it "licked" now...Added the simulated steel pipe casing(s)..tie down chains..the binders..which actually work..and the beacon light... Finally...it is FINISHED!! Time to move on...Thanks, Kurt

Tim, Thank you, Kurt Here is the original thread on the Tractor http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24773

12/20/09 Guy's...Calling this one completed. Here are some pictures nearing completion, and then the finished product. Thank you to all, for following this project and all the great feedback and comments..The display case is from Gary Wallace (GW Trucks)..The mudflaps will straighten out after some warm heats hits it. Wheels are done in Alclad polished aluminum..and then buffed out... Happy Holidays, Kurt

Very nice, clean build Kurt

Jim...Thanks This "pig" should be done within the next day or so...I'll post the final pictures. Kurt

Ray... The frame/deck "grates" are from Jamie (Mo'Luminum) available at Sourkrauts site for sale. The ones you see are on Adam's R-Model Mack he built. If you need one or two...I'll be glad to help..Let me know...Kurt

Everything you will ever need...can be bought from here. He is the only KFS dealer here in the states. If he doesn't have it..he can get it. http://sourkrautsmodeltrucks.com/ Good Luck, Kurt

I use Alclad all the time... Go here..prices and service can not be beat!! Red Frog Hobbies http://www.redfroghobbies.com/ALCLAD%20PAINT.htm Kurt McLucas

12-13-09 Guy's... Here are the last several days worth of progress.... Got one side done with the "D" rings, DOT stripping, lenses...Deck wood is in place..simulated rusted bolts...got the landing gear attached in place/working. Have to redo the rear mudflaps..found a newer way to make life simple...Also fabricated a spare tire carrier. Here are the pictures......Thanks, Kurt

Mark...Thank you Here's the truck it went in to Kurt

Dave....I use these religiously. There are I believe 4 in the series...I use the one that has the black soot..and the rust. Use the little applicator..not the brush. Swirls it around and then apply it either lightly..or heavy..on the piece you want weathered. I use it on the exhaust (engines) and a little grime to the chassis..dirt/wear on the seats...the silver that comes in the other package...can be applied to make things look like worn paint down to the metal....PM me if you need further help...Kurt The black soot...works good for the 5th wheel..grease/grime.

Good Grief, Tim..... Need to add on to the house once again...or have a GARAGE Sale. Question...how does your homeowners insurance policy affect the collection...if I may ask..with that many pieces. With all the models and the unbuilt ones..there is a SMALL fortune.... Nice video, Kurt

If you try "Google" the Detroit Diesel Series 60...I guarantee you will get lots of ideas...you can use the Detroit green..the Series 60 I did..several months ago..used the blue ...that I picked up at a location Detroit reseller/repair facility....Good Luck Kurt McLucas

12/4/09 Guy's.... Here is a little project that I started on Thanksgiving day..the fabrication was just finished tonight. Now its onto fine sanding, paint and detailing. The trailer is 100% scratch built from Styrene plastic..paint will be red..it has scale OAK deck planks to scale..which I make..will have polished aluminum wheels done in Alclad. Having a new "tool" in the arsenal helps tool..the MicroMark adjustable mini table saw...Here are some of the in progress photos... Kurt

Very nice indeed... Kurt McLucas

Guys.... Just posted pictures from the just completed 2009 Fulton Model Car and Truck Show....Great show...lots of truck pictures...Enjoy, Kurt Posted in the "Shows" area of the forum...But here is a link as well http://public.fotki.com/turbo590/fulton-model-car-an/ Had the chance to see Jim Bongiovanni's just completed ALF pumper....AWESOME it was....Thanks, Jim

11/23/09 Guy's...What a weekend to end out the year..show wise. Lots of great models there...talent(s) galore..even from Canada..one guy flew in from Illinois...some names you hear of..Gary Wallace, Lance Gregory, Mike Randall,Charles LeMarchant, Daniel (Plaskit), Jim Bongiovanni. Richard Mark was in attendance (RNK..used to be)...there are others..memory is going HERE ARE the PICTURES...Enjoy....Kurt McLucas http://public.fotki.com/turbo590/fulton-model-car-an/ Sorry for some of the "light" pictures...lighting was bad in some area's..and the camera had some issues earlier on. When looking at the pictures...some of the last 2...prior to attending the show...I miniaturized the show's flyer..and passed a few out...it was a hit..this was the 18th year for Fulton...very nice show

Casey...the only photo-etch pieces are the exhaust shield/chain binders (KFS)at the moment. I do have the MicroMark photo-etching kit..I have been experimenting with..and have the R-model grille in prototype mode The grille as seen...(My Plan "B") was fabricated out of Evergreen round stock...then sanded flat, then Alclad polished aluminum applied..and dulled. For a few hours put into it..I think it turned out pretty good. The ultimate long run..will have properly sized stainless steel photo-etched grilles..available. Kurt

11-19-09 Christian.... I was wondering where you have been. Hope all is well. Glad to see you building...AWESOME project you got going here...I need to hook you up with some real oak planking for the flooring Please keep us updated with progress reports...the 378 Pete turned out great as well. Take care, Kurt

Ben..please P/M if you could...need to touch base with you. 11-18-09 Well here "she" is, 99.8% finished...just a little more make-up. I did put a stainless steel band/coupler on the air breather intake...Onto the matching trailer which will be a new scratch built unit..with a real wooden deck. The exhaust shield..is the photo-etch version from KFS..with the Mack emblem. You have to roll it several times to take shape..superglue insert rings. Happy Holidays to all...Thank you for the great comments.....off the Fulton, NY this weekend..will post pictures...Enjoy Kurt

11/15/09 Well Guy's..this is it... These will be the last pictures "under" construction until..the completion is revealed. Things to button up: Final installation of the hood, mesh grill, and the hood bulldog..a little bit more weathering...DONE. Kurt

11-12-09 Guy's, As the weather turns..and having a "new" work area..I thought I would share the "little" project I got going presently...I have always wanted to get a "rebuild/glue-bomb" from Ebay at sometime to..give it that Turbo590 touch, Well after my trip to Toledo earlier in the month..and after spending time with my good friend Jamie (Mo'Luminum)..the opportunity came about. This truck and I have "history"..from the beginning. Jamie did build the truck (pictured) originally..and after its first "show" it had a major WRECK..the truck was thrown forward wickedly..in a dead stop..not secured..The truck then sat in the basement since 2007, until I arrived earlier in the month. Frame in various locations broke, cross members broke..the engine dislodged, the list goes on..cab off..hood broke..etc. Along with being dirty..and paint scratched...off to the shop. 3 weeks have gone by..a "little progress" Some parts have been re-fabricated, pieces carefully re-attached, when they could..and a massive cleaning (3-times). Weathering applied, A new Hood and Cab..are in the works..new front bumper made..the list goes on. There has been almost 6 weeks of steady progress on this so far. A new Photo-etched grille is being made, The "Turbo590" touch..she is receiving...Enjoy...Kurt Link to my FOTKI Album on this rebuild: http://public.fotki.com/turbo590/1984-mack-oilfield-/ Some pictures:

Bobby, Thank you for the pictures. Looks like you had a good time..Congrats on the "wins" How was that "long" trip?? Kurt