Old Buckaroo Posted November 24, 2015 Author Posted November 24, 2015 page two already so here is the latest progress. I modified the Astro tanks by making new endcaps out of styrene and removed the center support strap. The battery box is out of the spare parts box - not sure what truck it is from. Thanks for looking in and commenting
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I'm taking notes so that I'll be ready to build mine. Nice work!
purepmd Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Sean, really looking good. Your six pot Detroit looks way cool. This project is off to a great start. Looking forward to updates.
gotnitro? Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Great looking cab over! Looks like it's off to a great startLooks like it's Detroit week! Edited November 24, 2015 by gotnitro?
Old Buckaroo Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 I'm taking notes so that I'll be ready to build mine. Nice work! Be sure to label them as "What Not to Do" Thanks Brian and Mark Jeff is there any other engine out there other then Detroits ? I made up a bumper for this truck, kind of a mix of two prototypes thrown into one Thanks for looking in
guitarsam326 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Jeff is there any other engine out there other then Detroits ? No sir there are not! If it aint leakin oil its cause there aint none in it!
gatorincebu Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Sean, You have a real nice looking project here! I like what I see. And will most likely borrow some of your ideas. Be Well Gator
Old Buckaroo Posted November 26, 2015 Author Posted November 26, 2015 Gator - thanks for stopping in Another small update but a huge obstacle out of the way - Exhaust piping. That has to be my most unfavorite part about building truck models. Perhaps if I would just build one out of the box. It does not look like much but I can assure you there are over a dozen segments that make up this piece of piping. Anyway I am happy to have it done.
gino Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 nice work ! great job on the exhaust, I like this build
Old Buckaroo Posted November 27, 2015 Author Posted November 27, 2015 I dont know how other modelers attach their conversion cabs. I needed something to where I could place the cab, be able to make other things and remove the cab for ease of assembly. This is my method - Aluminum tubing that has an inside diameter that is a perfect fit with mechanics wire. I used a piece of tubing between the tilt horns for stability and two pieces mounted to the cab with styrene backing . I am happy with the results although there was still a lot of trial and error to get the cab mounts to where I wanted them. The nice thing with the styrene back was I could use tape to hold it in place while checking alignment and measurements.
gatorincebu Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 Sean, Now that is a really good idea ! I recently found that I have one of these cabs in the stash, that I had forgotten about. Now that will tell how disorganised I am ! lolYou are doing a great job on this one. Be Well Gator
Rigzndiesel Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 Sean,You make the exhaust look so easy to do! Of course we only see the finished product and not the time spent designing/measuring/assembling and routing. Looks really good! I like your choice of cabover, interesting to see it progress. Jeff
gino Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 great idea on the cab mounts sean ! I too use the same method to be able to remove the cab for assembly so this will come in handy for me . thanks !
Old Buckaroo Posted November 29, 2015 Author Posted November 29, 2015 Using the picture Jacobus supplied I worked on the air intake and filter. I am starting to see light at the end of the tunnel and getting closer to paint on the frame. Jeff - I ended up sectioning in another piece of .030" to alter the exhaust piping. It is a never ending challenge.
guitarsam326 Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Lookin good Sean! The exhaust weathering looks great!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Still taking notes. I hope to build one of mine soon. Excellent work as always!!
jacobus Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 lookin good seani got the picture when i was already finishd with my whitei am glad i can help somebody else and now i look how you do thing,s for my second built of this whitei know also how difficult it is to make the cab connected to the chassis with resin buildinggreat worki follow this onejacobus
tbill Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Sean, looking great, wow, what a bunch of work so far! totally worth it, this is going to be a beauty.
Old Buckaroo Posted November 29, 2015 Author Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) From the pictures I have seen of the real trucks they were pretty plain. I needed a plain exhaust so that was today's project. I stole a pen from my Wife - " Call before you Dig" sure hope she does not need that one - but I have never seen her with a shovel in her hand before Just to tempt my sanity I also made a rain cap which does not show in the picture very well due to background washout. I think this is pretty much it for modifications to the chassis. Thanks for looking in Edited November 29, 2015 by Old Buckaroo
Kenny B Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Sean, Nice exhaust work. A good idea on the cab mounts. Only one pen used? I have used so many parts from pens they are my best friend. Looking good.
LineDigger87 Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 What did you use to make the rain cap on the stack
Old Buckaroo Posted November 30, 2015 Author Posted November 30, 2015 What did you use to make the rain cap on the stack .015" styrene - Used a punch to make the cap , trimmed a piece of scrap for the rest. Tamiya tape sliced to 1mm makes the bracket around the stack.
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