Canso65 Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 I'm quite excited about being part of this build. I do think I may be in a little over my head though as I have only built a couple of Big Rigs in my past. Along with the many kits I have collected over the years I have this AMT Diamond Reo that I bought at least 15 years ago. I'd say it is time to get this thing done! Being so green in the Big Rig field I stand to learn a lot from this build. I have been doing my research on the Diamond Reo but haven't been able to come up with to much aside from a few pictures of both the 1:1 and 1:25 trucks. So, as I work through this build I am completely open to suggestions and comments. Planning for this project started on Monday when I first read about the build. Digging through my stash I found a Texaco plated tanker and thought it would go nicely with the Diamond Reo. While diving a little deeper in my research I came across a post where the exact same combination of DR and plated tanker have been built together. I don't want to copy the build, so I'll switch up the colors on the rig and frame of the trailer in an attempt to be a little different. In the beginning. I'll be building the kit pictured below without the sleeper to represent a day cab as though Texaco has just accepted delivery. Off to get this rig rolling!
Superpeterbilt Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Good luck on your build, and if you have any Diamond Reo questions, just ask. There are plenty of knowledgable guys here. I have a few books on them, so I may be able to help.
gatorincebu Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Welcome to the Darkside of truck model building ! ON the old AMT kits be careful with the frame crossmembers. The ends that go into the frame rails are not square.If you get the chassis square it will make the rest of the build a bit easier. Good luck. And like Terry said.Any questions just ask . Be Well Gator
gino Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 good luck on your build ! like it was already mentioned, if any questions just ask away !
Mopar - D Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Welcome to truck building and have fun with your build.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Great project! Just recently finished a Diamond Reo myself. I like these old trucks!
Petetrucker07 Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) Sounds like great project. Welcome to the build off. On the trailer, take your time. I used zip ties to hold the tank halves together while the glue dried. Edited January 7, 2016 by Petetrucker07
cowboy rich Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 I like your choice I haven't built a D.R. for maybe 20 years and it was a pain becuase I didn't know about the cross members that Gator mentioned. I think you have a nice combo in mind and I like that truck better myself as a day cab. Good luck. Question? Ask the answers are here and plenty, pretty much everyone in BRBO has helped me plenty.Rich
Old Buckaroo Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 This is a nice kit to build. As said before a square and level frame makes life easy. Square grid hobby mats are fantastic for that purpose.
Canso65 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks for all of the support and tips everyone. Very much appreciated!Got the parts washed up tonight along with some clean up on the engine and chassis. Thanks Gator for the tip on keeping the frame rails squared up!
purepmd Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 I am liking this, good choice. I have a couple of the D.R. kits...maybe when I recover from this build...Going to be very cool.
Tesla Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Welcome to big rig modeling! I like your build choices and look forward to your progress. Help? Just ask
rctruk Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 Lots of possibilities with this truck. Good choice for your project.
Canso65 Posted January 9, 2016 Author Posted January 9, 2016 Would anyone know which Cummins engine is in this kit?I've been searching the net without success. Rob
Superpeterbilt Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 Would anyone know which Cummins engine is in this kit?I've been searching the net without success. RobIts the NTC 350
Jim B Posted January 10, 2016 Posted January 10, 2016 (edited) You mean like this one (it's a 1972 C116DFL): Edited January 10, 2016 by Jim B
Canso65 Posted January 10, 2016 Author Posted January 10, 2016 Thanks for the picture Jim.Yes, it will be something like that but with the AMT Texaco trailer. I like the chrome look.I finish the frame of the tractor tonight but still need to paint it. Will get to that tomorrow in between football games and will post some progress shots.
Canso65 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 I got a little more done today while watching football. The frame has been primed and the assembly of the engine started. Nothing to exciting but here are a couple of shots of the progress. All comments are welcome. Rob
gatorincebu Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Rob, Looks like you did a good job on getting the chassis trued up. Be Well Gator
Superpeterbilt Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Nice progress Rob. Thats a great start.
Canso65 Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks guys. I sure tried to keep it as square as I could. It needed a few adjustments here and there. Thanks again for the tip, I am sure it would be way off had I not known about this issue. Rob
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