B.R.B.O Revell Alaska Pete tridem dump july update I'm out

[gatorincebu]

 

   Well I finally made up my mind what to build for this contest. The Revell Alaska hauler converted to a heavy dump .using the Italeri heavy duty dump body.

Not sure yet on what wheels and tires I will use.

 

    Be Well

      Gator

 

Edited July 5, 2016 by gatorincebu

[Chu]

You got my attention Gator,  I looking forward to see some picks.

Edited January 3, 2016 by Chu

[Mopar - D]

Gator looks like you picked a interesting build looking forward to see some pictures. 

[Tesla]

Sounds like a great combination. Looking forward to your progress.

[Superpeterbilt]

This sounds like a cool build Gator. 

[rctruk]

That is an excellent choice Gator

[Petetrucker07]

Sounds like a great project Gator.lookin forward to seeing how you do.this one up.

[tbill]

yet another real cool blend of parts coming up, should be a terrific looking combo.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Sounds Cool Gator!! Looking forward to this one!

[gatorincebu]

 

     Thanks guys for stopping by and your support.

   Got the frame put together last night , along with some of the suspension .Also assembled some ancillary parts as well. pictures coming soon.

 

 

    Be Well

      Gator

[Olskoolrodder]

LOVE dump trucks,awesome choice

 

[vettecote]

I think this is gonna look great...Joe

[purepmd]

Really liking the originality of thought here, Gator. Pretty slick combination.

[bandit1]

NICE... Whatever you don't use of the pete just mail it to me please...lol

[gatorincebu]

 

Thanks guys for your comments and support ! Small set back last night. The frame came apart at the splice. Will work on it tomorrow. Picutres coming soon.

 

 

  Be Well

   Gator

[jacobus]

thats i kind of big challenge

i know you make something of this

wil watching

jacobus

[landman]

That will be a rugged looking rig.

[gino]

looking forward to this one !

[Canso65]

I like your plans for this build Gator!

Looking forward to seeing this come together.

Rob

[Old Buckaroo]

Gator - very cool idea.  You better put a couple more rivets in that fishplate next time. 

I have always wanted that Pete kit, I hardly ever see them listed in the US .

[gatorincebu]

 

   Jacobus, Pat , Rob, Sean,

                                         Thanks guys for your support and for stopping by.

  Sean I bought the Alaska hauler conventiona( three kits two different releases ) and four of the triple  screw COEs way back when. The Coe's two are  started an packed away somewhere. And two are still fresh kits. And the one for this  project is a fresh kit. I am however working on some of the parts for the other one as well. I figure I will make use of all the time at the bench.and also have back up parts should I mess anything up.

 

 

   Be Well

     Gator

 

 

 

[gatorincebu]

 

Greetings Everyone,

                             This will be my last update on this project  until the middle of February.

I got the Italeri dump body  modified to the legnth I want . I made it a little shorter than you would expect I could have made it a half to one inch longer..

 But this truck is used more for heavy hauls than it is a dump. So the whole dunpbody and frame lift off the chassis .So the truck and pull trailers.

Practical ??? But it kinda makes sense to me. And that is my story and I'm sticking to it!! lol

  I am also going to use those good looking diamond plate fenders that come in the Revell kit.

 

  Comments and or criticism welcome.

 

   Be Well

   Gator

[rctruk]

That is a good idea Gator. That set up was popular here. Summertime a dump truck , winter produce hauler.

[gatorincebu]

That is a good idea Gator. That set up was popular here. Summertime a dump truck , winter produce hauler.

           Jeff,

               Thanks for stopping by  letting me know about that. If you can get any photos they would be greatly appreciated.

 Either way I will figure out some sort of a system for it.

 

   Be Well

   Gator

 

 

 

 

[gino]

looks good gator !