Old Buckaroo Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 This is quite a project , I am excited to watch it transpire.
truckabilly Posted November 17, 2015 Author Posted November 17, 2015 Thank you guys, I am glad you like it. I promised you fenders, here they are. Using 0,8 mm sheet I cut out patterns of stepboard fenders, triangle inserts and fuel tank brackets. The hood lower boards are glued to the grill and added to the frame. The rear fenders are made of the same material. I was inspired by someone here on the forum who made custom fenders. I just made ordinary fenders that way. I cut out four identical sides and two stripes. I glued the stripes on top of the side edges and added round rod inside. Then I cut the sides to shape and rounded corners. I hope that pictures will explain it better than words. Up next: problems.
gatorincebu Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 Jarda, The fenders look great. Keep it up! Be Well Gator
Superpeterbilt Posted November 18, 2015 Posted November 18, 2015 You never disappoint me Jarda! This build is just fantastic. I love the work on the fenders. This has got to be some of the best scratchbuilding that Ive seen.
Old Buckaroo Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Such fine work, every detail is so crisp and perfect. Your scratchbuilding skills just amaze me.
bigred63 Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 Hello Jaroslav, any updates on this interesting Model?
gatorincebu Posted December 27, 2015 Posted December 27, 2015 Hello Jaroslav, any updates on this interesting Model? X's 2 You know we are all waiting to see more of your craftsmanship on the project!! Be Well Gator
BigBad Posted December 28, 2015 Posted December 28, 2015 There you go, blowing everyone's mind again with outstanding work... And an unusual subject! Keep at it!
truckabilly Posted December 31, 2015 Author Posted December 31, 2015 Well..., I got stuck in a fenders problem. I made a mistake in my very first step when I used the cross members part from the Revell kit. I did not think the cross members span would be of any importance untill I wanted to attach the rear fenders. Their holders should match the position of the cross members but it did not work on my model. I did not want to give up this feature so I cut one of the cross members out of the frame, turned it around to swap LH / RH sides and glued it back again. This moved the cross member closer to rear axles and the fenders now fit a lot better. I hope the picture explains it better. The exhaust system consists of solid and flexible parts and shutters that route the fumes to the heat exchanger. The best way to replicate the flexible tubing is using a straw. But I could not find a straw thin enough for 1-25 scale. So, I wrapped a copper wire around a piece of cable instead. It is not as good as a straw would be but I hope it does not look that bad. That´s the latest up date and I keep on working.
gatorincebu Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Jarda, Once I looked at the picture of the frame redone.I saw what you were talking about on the fender mounts.Good job there. Oh and the way you did the flexible exhaust looks really convincing! Be Well Gator
Petetrucker07 Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 This is really coming together. Great job on the fender situation. Lookin forward to the next update.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Wow!!! This is incredible work!! Great idea on the flex, I will have to try that.
mackinac359 Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 I'm enjoying watching this build. So much detail.
Superpeterbilt Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Excellent work. This is just an amazing build to watch.
Ken Gilkeson Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 beautiful as is, too pretty to paint. ;-))
bigred63 Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Wow, it is beyond words, on what you have completed so far. Keep up the good work. Ronnie
truckabilly Posted December 31, 2015 Author Posted December 31, 2015 beautiful as is, too pretty to paint. ;-))Speaking of paint... I am thinking of what colour I should use for the chassis. Photographed under bright sun it appears to be sort of greyish blue to me. Maybe something similar to what the marine war planes wear. Any tips or ideas? I´d like to hear them.
Tesla Posted December 31, 2015 Posted December 31, 2015 Your solution to solve the rear fender problem looks good. Real nice work on the exhaust system and the wire wrap is an excellent solution!
truckabilly Posted January 2, 2016 Author Posted January 2, 2016 Thank you all. I carry on with a pair of exhausts or smoke stacks if you will. They are made of aluminium tubes K&S, Evergreen stock and CTM PE parts. They are supposed to go to a 1-24 scale model but I think it is not that much difference. Some parts like the brackets and rain caps are still missing. The heat exchanger needed a tailpipe. I made mine out of aluminium sheet. It is going to fall off at least ten times by the time the model is finished, I am afraid The steering box and assist rod is another story as I do not know how and where the assist rod is attached to the chassis. I made this strange looking pillar to hold it. Maybe it hangs too low but I shortened the pitman arm three times already. And one more detail. I do not know what it is but it is there. As always, photos of the real thing were kindly taken by Jeff Lakaszcyck of Kennedy Space Center.
Petetrucker07 Posted January 2, 2016 Posted January 2, 2016 Outstanding work. Your detail work amazes me.
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