Mopar - D Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 This is a Fonters resin Dodge Bighorn and the Diamon RIO for the donor. My plans are to build like 1 of the 2 that Chrysler built before pulling out of the class 8 rigs back in the mid 70's. The Shortnose never made it production. I'm going with a 134" wheel base and a blue and black paint. Here's what I'm starting with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnd Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 nice subject. the littel one looks very special for me. I think that would have been a grate truck if they had produced it. where do you have the cab from? how i the quality? so longArnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Oh, that's going to be a nice project.....You've got a knack for this stuff, Man...Can't wait to see what you do with this one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Anrd Fronter has them on eBay for $55 plus shipping. The quality seams pretty good so far for a resin. I plan to cut the hood so it will open up. The details are better than there regular Bighorn that they sell. Thanks JT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Very cool Dan....I really dig the Dodge cabover in the background... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks Mark I just bought another one of those Dodge COE with plans to make it a single axle tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Very cool Dan....I really dig the Dodge cabover in the background... X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeB Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Hi, Dan!Excellent model!I had to collect it. There were a lot of difficulties. But that's what happened.http://trucksinscale.com/galereya/dodge-big-hornSergei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Sergey, thanks and thanks for sharing your Bighorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeB Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Success in this work!It will be very interesting to see the finished truck.What color is going to paint it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Looks like a interesting project. It is kinda a shame that Dodge opted out of the class8 truck market. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Sergey I'm going with a blue cab and black frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 nice ! can't wait to see how this one turns out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeB Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Den!A good option!We are pleased to have a look at the track ready in these colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Started some work on the frame and going through my parts boxes for some fuel tanks. I couldn't find a Detroit diesel so I picked up the AMT Pete at HL today with some Christmas money. I've cut the frame and have a mock up of how short the wheel base is going to be. It measures out to scale 140". I'm going by a couple old pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Nice work so far. Ive considered buying one of these cabs myself, but havent had any ideas for it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 You have a nice project going on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 little big horn looks great. ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 This project has my attention also and will be fun to watch. I really like your first picture showing your shelf of models - The Mopar load is so cool ! Terry - You mean there is suppose to be an idea behind a project ? hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Here's a picture of what I'm basing my build to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeB Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 What will solve the problem of the cab front window? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Sergei I'm going to use some thin clear plastic like on my other Bighorn here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Shorten the frame to 145" and test fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Looking nice, Dan. Is there really that much gap between the tire & the fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks James, I think your right it looks like the panels under the doors are to tall. If I trim them down it will make the gap your referring to smaller. I'm using this site for my reference http://www.olddodges.com they are restoring one of the 2 that were built back in 75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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