maxres Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 I built about an year ago a small dumper out of spare parts and styrene. Now it is time to build a carrier for this. Carrier will be a GMC '77.
landman Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 I've been thinking of a tracked vehicle for years. Maybe the time has come. very neat work.
gatorincebu Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Max, That dump looks really good ! What scale are the tank tracks? I have a parts 1/25th scale tank ,that I want to do something like what you did.Also interested in the trailer and pick up truck . Be Well Gator
maxres Posted December 8, 2015 Author Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) What scale are the tank tracks? I have a parts 1/25th scale tank ,that I want to do something like what you did. Tracks are 1:35 from THIS. I used the missiles for THIS. You will get something much bigger from 1:25 tank. Looks good Foxer! Edited December 8, 2015 by maxres
gatorincebu Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Max, I like your missile launcher ! It shows creativity and imagination, along with kit bashing and scratch building skills. As far as the 1/25th scale tracked dump goes. I plan on using a modified dump body from the ERTL Pay hauler kit.However that project is slated for later next year. I will be following your build with great interest. Be Well Gator
maxres Posted December 9, 2015 Author Posted December 9, 2015 Flat bed for GMC. This Revell set was quite simple...
gatorincebu Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 That GMC wrecker is a simple kit, That you can build up into some cool trucks. I like your flatbed with the under slung tool box. Are you going to put anything on the bed itself? Be Well Gator
maxres Posted December 10, 2015 Author Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) That GMC wrecker is a simple kit, That you can build up into some cool trucks. I like your flatbed with the under slung tool box. Are you going to put anything on the bed itself? Plan is to place two fuel barrels on the bed. Trailer is on its way. Do you have license plates on trailers in U.S.A...?? Edited December 10, 2015 by maxres
gatorincebu Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Plan is to place two fuel barrels on the bed. Trailer is on its way. Do you have license plates on trailers in U.S.A...?? Max, Yes we do have tags on trailers in the U.S. A trailer like you are building. Would most likely have the tag mounted in the center at the rear of the trailer , between the ramps. Your trailer looks pretty good thus far. Though I would add larger gussets on the gooseneck. lots of stress there ! Be Well Gator
maxres Posted December 11, 2015 Author Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Yes we do have tags on trailers in the U.S. A trailer like you are building. Would most likely have the tag mounted in the center at the rear of the trailer , between the rampsYour trailer looks pretty good thus far. Though I would add larger gussets on the gooseneck. lots of stress there ! Thanks for the info. A good point, I will strenghten the gooseneck a bit.Situation is now this. Edited December 11, 2015 by maxres
maxres Posted December 14, 2015 Author Posted December 14, 2015 (edited) Blue paint for GMC. I removed all chrome and replaced mirrors with ones from Italeri Truck Accessories set.They are a bit bigger but not so chunky as the original mirrors, I think they fit quite well. The extra lights are from the same set but I replaced the lenses with etched ones as I did with the headlights. Edited December 14, 2015 by maxres
gatorincebu Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 Hmmm!! I like the new mirrors! They look good. i will have to do that as well, on my rebuild of the same truck. The weathering on the dump looks good. Be Well Gator
426-Hemi Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 Where on earth did you get Coke cans? (I have a use for A LOT of those! The girlie magazine is interesting too! (I think I know how I can get those however.... The Coke soda cans tho.......... NICE detail!
maxres Posted December 15, 2015 Author Posted December 15, 2015 Where on earth did you get Coke cans? (I have a use for A LOT of those! The girlie magazine is interesting too! (I think I know how I can get those however.... The Coke soda cans tho.......... NICE detail! Coke cans are simply styrene rod with self printed labels. Flatbed attached, two fuel barrels added and some mud splattered.
426-Hemi Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 NICE work on the coke can printing labels! Thats AWESOME!!!!!!The bed and details look GREAT man!
maxres Posted December 16, 2015 Author Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) Trailer starts to be ready to take the dumper on board. Edited December 16, 2015 by maxres
maxres Posted December 17, 2015 Author Posted December 17, 2015 The dumper needs to be tied up and the trailer attached to the truck and then this is nearly done.
redneckrigger Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Very nice work! Looks a lot like the rigs used to maintain the high tension electric lines in our area. COOL!
gatorincebu Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 That project is looking better all the time. Your weathering is spot on! I like what you've done thus far. Be Well Gator
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