Superpeterbilt Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Absolutely amazing. This level of detail is very inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 The thing is getting nicer with each step you make. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Another amazing killer build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Well here we are after returning from NNL in Toledo and it's time to get the paint on! There is now enough done on the frame that the color coat could be applied and on the springs as well. Tires and wheels are now permanently mounted on the axles and everything has been brought together. With that done we will turn to some of the other details such as emergency brake, brake lines and hydraulic cylinder and such that will raise the future body. When that is finished the engine will be permanently mounted as well. Still have pedals and levers to do inside the cab and some windows to add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 A totally incredible build thus far! Truly awesome skills and attention to detail. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) This is an excellent project. The attention to detail is outstanding. Edited October 15, 2015 by Old Albion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Progress since it was in my kitchen, To all that saw this at the NNL you know the craftsmanship that is in this model,greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Very nice build Charles. Out standing scratch building for sure.Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) It may not look like there is much difference between these photos and the last ones but there is. The cab interior is now complete with gas pedal, brake and clutch, shift lever, hand brake and the levers that operate the 4 wheel drive. There is also a lever for raising the dump body that has yet to be built. The engine is nearly complete with a few small items to add to the steering column such as spark and hand throttle. The fuel tanks are now done but will need the fuel lines run to the engine. Driveshafts are done along with the hand brake disk and pads. The engine, radiator and cab are now secured to the frame. Edited November 5, 2015 by Chariots of Fire change of photo signature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Looks like you drove the original into an Incredible Shrinking Machine................WOW!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 I've been accused of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I've been accused of that! Lol, I can see why.Someone would say that. Your work is incredible. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Do we dare tell this blog about the fire apparatus shrinking machine thread at Scalefirehouse? greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Do ya hafta??? Ahhh. .........Go Ahead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 No I won't, let them find it themselves, Beautiful work and consider it a privilege to have seen it up close and personal.greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Incredible craftsmanship!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Simply amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 An absolute work of art! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fractalign Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Wow that is a superb build ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 How on earth did I miss this? Very nice work! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Coleman shops are still at work making up details. Headlights were turned from aluminum rod as was the air cleaner. Fenders are sheet brass that was annealed to soften it for bending using a piece of brass tubing and a hard sponge. The hood hold down straps are just strip plastic and are only attached to the frame at the bottom. The hood end is made so that the hood can sit in a small notch. That holds the top of the straps in place but allows me to remove the hood. The clutch pedal is a bit floppy as it has no connecting rod yet. That will come later. Brake rods are installed on the connecting levers attached to the rear brake drums. The flex hose on the air cleaner is a piece of fishing lure called "wiggly worms". It is very soft and flexible but it did not take the enamel paint. After several days it is still wet! I may wipe it clean and try some acrylic to see if it takes better. Edited November 14, 2015 by Chariots of Fire added information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 This really is an outstanding work of art. The attention to detail just gets better and better. For an inlet flexible bellows may be try a flexible drinking straw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 This really is an outstanding work of art. The attention to detail just gets better and better. For an inlet flexible bellows may be try a flexible drinking straw?Thought of that but I think it is just a little to big and not quite flexible enough. The wiggly worm is just about the best except for that one flaw. I'll give it a few more days and if the paint doesn't cure I'll wipe it off and try the alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Since last December the Coleman has been on the back burner. But there are a couple of model show in the near future including NNLEast and it's time to get going to finish it up. The last two days have been dedicated to the body of the rig. It looks small on the truck but the reason is to leave room for either a mechanical hoisting rig or a frame for a snow plow. Still to go are the in-frame hydraulic cylinder and raising mechanism for the body. Here's the body in position and basically is what the truck will look like in its finished state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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