Diamond Reo Royale

[Old Buckaroo]

This will be my rendition of a Diamond Reo Royale.  There will be a lot of artistic license used as I have only seen a few in real life. My original idea was to convert a GMC Astro but discussing this with a good friend who is also a outstanding truck modeler he suggested the KW K-123 kit, so that will be my base kit. There will be lots of parts box items used along with a DR truck kit (on order) for the grill and emblems to get this model as close to the pictures I have collected.

Edited April 4, 2016 by Old Buckaroo

[bandit1]

cool build so far you got planned

[guitarsam326]

Cant wait to see her come together!

[Petetrucker07]

Another unique truck for this deal. I can't wait to see what the custom truck guts come up with. This will be an awesome build Sean.

[Tesla]

I'm looking forward to the transformation!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

This one will be awesome! Sean, have you seen the thread over on Hank's Forum under "Old Trucks" of the "Diamond in the rough"? It is a restoration project of one of these, with tons of good pictures. It is under "Old Trucks", or type in "Diamond Reo" in the search box. Looking forward to seeing more!

[Mopar - D]

Sean looking forward to see how you build this REO 

[Superpeterbilt]

Sean, this looks to be a great project. This cab was available in resin, but I have no idea where to get one now. Hopefully its not too much work to convert the KW. 

[Old Buckaroo]

Brian, yes I have seen that thread. Truth be known that was my inspiration due to all the great reference pictures.

Terry - I have already sawed the roof of the KW cab as its "shape and lines were not working for me.

Thanks to everyone else for commenting - it should be an adventure !

[Old Buckaroo]

Cab update, sawed off the top replaced with a chunk of .060 styrene for height and shaping. Stole the grill from my "Reo 98" . Made the square headlight buckets with aid of a "chopper tool" , filed the top windshield post square. Pretty rough but it makes me think this will be a doable project.  I will be using a AMT Diamond Reo kit for the frame so the cross members kinda resemble the real truck.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Wow you work fast!!! Looking great!!

[Superpeterbilt]

It looks like youve got the cab under control. Nice work.

[Petetrucker07]

Great to see some progress already. Keep up the work.

[Mopar - D]

Nice progress Sean. 

[GearUpJammer]

Looking like the real deal Sean,I like it!

[gatorincebu]

 

   Sean,

          You move quick son ! I am still trying to decide what to build for the contest. I am sure you will do this  truck up well.

      I am watching this one QQ

 

     Be Well

     Gator

[Aaronw]

Wow, looks like this will be a lot of work, but you're getting a good start.

[rctruk]

Good job so far

[Tesla]

Looks great so far!

[tbill]

man, you are not wasting any time, lol. this should be sweet!

[jacobus]

thats my kind of cabover , are you bin followed ore just in a hurry?

great how it looks already

keep it going

jacobus

[Old Buckaroo]

Jacobus - No no one if following me , the rough work I can do pretty quick. It is the fine cleanup and detail that bogs me down.    Now figuring out my wheelbase will take me forever.

[Chu]

Wao!! looks great so far!!

 

[gino]

wow this is great sean ! it's taking shape nicely ! will be watching this one !

[Old Buckaroo]

It has taken me more time to make a poseable front axle then I spent roughing out the cab.  I did narrow the DR axle and to strengthen the seam I cut a paperclip up and CA'ed it in the axle channel .