disabled modeler Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 how true !Count me in on that one...I like them up to the 70s....after that...?
redneckrigger Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 In my case it is because of the effect they had on me as a kid in the 50's. I was fascinated by the B-61 the wholesale grocer who came to the general store in my village had. There were R & S Internationals all over the place because ther was only one local dealer, IH.He also sold cars, first Packards, then Stude, then AMC. I remember a red 57 or so GMC dump truck that looked exactly like the one I had in my sandbox. Somehow the old trucks still turn my crank while the new ones are like appliances to me.Yeah, I figure it about the same way. I worked on a farm when I was a kid, and drove B Models, old Ford F series, IHC R Models, and even an old Reo Speedwagon around doing chores. They sure made an impression on me as well. Then I worked at a construction company that ran lots of R Model Macks and one old B81 quad box. That was sure a challenge to drive, (would have been easier if you had three arms!). Had a bunch of Detroit powered stuff, both trucks and equipment. I think that was where I fell in love with their screams. Are the new ProStar type trucks nice? Sure...................but not for me.
landman Posted November 5, 2015 Author Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Looks like my putting a GMC body & engine on a Paystar chassis isn't so far fetched after all. Edited November 5, 2015 by landman
disabled modeler Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Looks like my putting a GMC body & engine on a Paystar chassis isn't so far fetched after all. There are times where I think if one has to use what they can find for a project build it does not matter what you use long as your happy with it and its cool...
landman Posted November 6, 2015 Author Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Working on the winch tower. Edited January 16, 2021 by landman
landman Posted November 6, 2015 Author Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) And it goes on.... Cut off the top of a plastic bottle to make the "cradle for the spare tire. Edited January 16, 2021 by landman
gatorincebu Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 Nice work on the winch tower. X's 2. The tower is looking good. I like it! Be Well Gator
landman Posted November 7, 2015 Author Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) A bit of a preview using another cab. Edited January 16, 2021 by landman
landman Posted November 8, 2015 Author Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Fabbed up a spare tire holder. Assembled the Plaskit wheels. After playing with the kit's drums I decided to just glue a 10-24 nut inside each wheel which fits neatly over the spindles. Edited January 16, 2021 by landman
redneckrigger Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 Nice winch setup! Great idea on the wheels too! Like it!
landman Posted November 9, 2015 Author Posted November 9, 2015 Nice Dodge...!Mark, that Dodge is for another project.
gino Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 great work ! excellent scratch building skills !
disabled modeler Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Mark, that Dodge is for another project.Ether way about it looks very nice....love the chassis work too.
landman Posted November 9, 2015 Author Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks Dennis, Gator, Mark,Gino,Tom & Terry. Whatever scratchbuilding skills I may have, are based on ideas I saw here. Looking back on things, I wish I had had this forum 40 years ago.
landman Posted November 9, 2015 Author Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) My take on a rain cap. Edited January 16, 2021 by landman
Foxer Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Somehow I missed this, but I see a star in the making! Very interesting following this
truckabilly Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 Looking great! My respect to your skills.
landman Posted November 9, 2015 Author Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Got my Frontier cab today. That gives us a good idea of what the old beast will look like. Edited January 16, 2021 by landman
gatorincebu Posted November 9, 2015 Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Whatever scratchbuilding skills I may have, are based on ideas I saw here. Looking back on things, I wish I had had this forum 40 years ago. Don't we all !! That is why I love the Model Forums. I have learned a lot over the years ! My only problem now . Is remembering it all . lol Suffering from a severe case of C.R.S. . Be Well Gator Edited November 9, 2015 by gatorincebu
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