Chu Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 That's Looking great Jarda, I really like the scratch built chassis very helpful for a fure builts like rookie modeler like me!!!! Thanks for sharing.Jesus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Here's a photo of one of the NASA Peterbilt 351L 's when brand new. http://media.fotki.com/1_p,rrggfbfbdbgfwfwxffsgsgfrqf,vi/sbqwbwgbdxrbgdsrqfxrftqwgtbw/0/11670/10310470/ThrowBackNASA351Lallwhite-vi.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Amazing attention to detail! Spectacular work as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 This is some good stuff, Jarda.....Stunning detail work.....I was thinking to myself as I was looking: "Man, this guy is good".....Awesome work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 This has the makings of a masterpiece in model engineering. Good Luck with the project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 looking great ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Tim, thank you for the spec´s. I didn´t think of the possibility that the BBC could be even longer. But it´s probably true because when I squeeze my 12v71 in, there is not room enough under the hood for a deep-core radiator. For the shutters I have the same piece as used for my logger. I only modified it a little to be a bit longer. I never knew the wheelbase figure. Got some tips but each was different. So, I stopped caring and just made a scale drawing with WB estimated from the photos. 235" is 238 milimeters in 1/25 scale. My estimated WB is 240 milimeters. Not bad, I think. I think there is one more build idea... the 1100 series cab combined with either full walk-on fenders or the shortened ones with bigger fuel tanks. I chose the recabbed version because it looks even more weird. I started my build as usual with the engine. I didn´t have the buzzin´ dozen but I had two 6v71s which I combined to get a 12v71. More to follow. Can you tell me how you painted (what you used) the exhaust manifold ? It looks great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Jarda, The more work you do on this project.The more I like it. That motor looks great! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Great project Jarda and some impressive scratch building. Your bolt detail is excellent. Are you cutting the bolt heads from Evergreen hex rod? If so how are you able to make the thickness so uniform?No, it´s not salami sliced hex rod. I prefer punch and die instead. I never achieved even cuts slicing the hex rod. Working with punch and die is slower but the nuts are one like the other.. I also use cast nuts and bolts by Plus Model. They offer a few sizes and a variation of nuts and bolt heads like with or without washers. Can you tell me how you painted (what you used) the exhaust manifold ?It looks great.Thanks I painted the exhaust manifold with enamel colors by Revell or Humbrol. I use thick color straigh from the can and stipple it with brush to get a bit rough surface. Starting with dark shade as a base I dry-brush lighter shades of brown to orcher later. You can try oil colors as well for dry-brushing, but that would probably require a layer of acrylic clear to keep the enamel undamaged. I usually add some pigment powder later on to get a dry look. In my case just grated chalk. But that´s not in the photos yet.Thanks for your interest. Edited November 5, 2015 by truckabilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) No, it´s not slami sliced hex rod. I prefer punch and die instead. I never achieved even cuts slicing the hex rod. Working with punch and die is slower but the nuts are one like the other.. I also use cast nuts and bolts by Plus Model. They offer a few sizes and a variation of nuts and bolt heads like with or without washers. Thanks Jarda. If I can ask another question where did you find a hex shaped punch set?I love these kind of projects. Using modeling to tell the story of a historic or significant vehicle. Keep it coming. Edited November 5, 2015 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 wow ! very nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I was going to say "WOW!!", but I'm speechless. This thing is going to be incredible!!X2. Absolutely captivating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Found it. Not cheap.http://b2c.steelmodels.com/utensili-armour-extra-detail-fustellatrice-per-realizzare-esagoni.1.53.347.gp.642.uw.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Mine is this one made by a local producer 3D Detail. I bought it years ago on a model show and I don´t remember the price. It wasn´t cheap, that´s true. The milimeter range is in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Jarda...this is a fascinating project and your work so far is truly inspirational. I don't normally follow the Big Rig forums that closely; but there are several mentions of your prior logger truck project. Is there a place I could look at that as well? Cheers and keep up the inspiring work! TIM BOYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thank you Tim. My logger build is here. Hope it works: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Nice work on the engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 No, it´s not salami sliced hex rod. I prefer punch and die instead. I never achieved even cuts slicing the hex rod. Working with punch and die is slower but the nuts are one like the other.. I also use cast nuts and bolts by Plus Model. They offer a few sizes and a variation of nuts and bolt heads like with or without washers. I painted the exhaust manifold with enamel colors by Revell or Humbrol. I use thick color straigh from the can and stipple it with brush to get a bit rough surface. Starting with dark shade as a base I dry-brush lighter shades of brown to orcher later. You can try oil colors as well for dry-brushing, but that would probably require a layer of acrylic clear to keep the enamel undamaged. I usually add some pigment powder later on to get a dry look. In my case just grated chalk. But that´s not in the photos yet.Thanks for your interest.Regarding the painting of the exahust manifold. Thanks, that's over my head !I'm a newbie in that area.It would be great if someone could do a step by step on this kind of technique here or on YouTube so us newbie's could learn it. Your description sounds like when I ask my Mom for her recipe for something and she just starts rattling off " some of this, a bit of that.. ". Us newbies need step-by-step detail with paint color codes, etc. so we can reproduce something and learn how to do it. But thanks for the reply !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thank you Tim. My logger build is here. Hope it works: Excellent! Thanks....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Even though the front axle is not attached yet, here is an overall look on the chassis with engine. The 1100 series cab taken from RoG kit is is slightly modified for butterfly hood. I want to the hood to be functional, so I made the basic parts and did a little bit of test fitting. I did not work very well lengthwise. I had to extend the frame a little. Here is where I cut it. Unfortunatelly, I have no photo of the glued-back-together frame but you will see it next time with fenders in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 superb as usual ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 This truck is just too cool Jarda. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Looks great Jarda. This is an awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Looking very nice Jarda. Awesome scratch building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 It looks terrific! you're attention to details is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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