Chariots of Fire Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 (edited) A year ago November I made a trip to Bridgewater, NH to see this Coleman truck and take photos and measurements. This rig really intrigued me because of the extended location of the engine and the narrow track. I had the pleasure of hearing the 6 cylinder Buda engine start and run. What a great sound! Now I have it in miniature along with a nice album of photos of the truck and the build. The model is 1/25 scale and is a combination of brass in an assortment of sheet and strip stock, two part casting resin and plastic of all shapes and sizes. Turnings of aluminum were made for the headlights, the rollers for raising the body and for the front wheel hubs. The rear wheels have more than 55 pieces each and consist of plastic and two part resin castings. The top of the radiator is made of plastic stock that resembles a wood texture. Since it has no grain, it is very easy to carve. The raised "COLEMAN" on the front of the radiator is part of the plastic block and was carved using small mill bits and an Xacto knife. The color is Krylon Bauhaus Yellow, a close match for the Catepillar yellow of the real truck. Body is Duplicolor Satin Black. Decals for the model were made from scans of the photos, traced in a graphics program to the proper size and color. They were printed on an ALPS dry printer. Edited March 12, 2016 by Chariots of Fire additional information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 This, along with all of your builds, needs to be in a special category...Museum Ready Replicas. But you know that's how I feel about your work.Stunning, Charlie. As always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAT-T Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 ANOTHER GREAT LOOKING BUILD CHARLIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 That looks awesome, Charlie. Very realistic & spot on to the 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 A wonderful build of, to me anyway, is a unique truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 This, along with all of your builds, needs to be in a special category...Museum Ready Replicas. But you know that's how I feel about your work.Stunning, Charlie. As always.Hope to see you at NNL East! Will bring this one along with another piece of fire apparatus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 what a failed model, fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 This, along with all of your builds, needs to be in a special category...Museum Ready Replicas. But you know that's how I feel about your work.Stunning, Charlie. As always.Well said!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 As usual, what an unbelievable build. I hope you built a set of keys for it! I watched the whole thing unfold, and its still amazing. Fine work sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic trucker Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Beautiful job on this one. Just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 A lot of great building skill in this work , so nice , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDragon Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Absolutely amazing, you're an artist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Absolutely nailed it. Wonderful talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Wow, fantastic job!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Yeah...............tell the truth.......................you DO have a miniturization machine stashed somewhere DON'T you?????!!!!! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL 111V Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Stunning! Museum piece indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Truly awesome replica ! I wonder why there is no grab handle on the side of the hood to help you get onto the fender and into the cab?? Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It was nice to watch the progress and now when it´s all done it is just as great. A wonderful piece of old machinery and great talent there on display. My hat off to you, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Impressive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Spectacular, Charlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlSchoolRedo Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Fantastic job!! You nailed the look of the truck hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Nicely done, just love these uncommon builds great detailing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Another work of art from Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Outstanding!!! Ready for a museum.Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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