1929 Coleman

[Chariots of Fire]

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
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[tomsheehy]

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.

[RAT-T]

ANOTHER GREAT LOOKING BUILD CHARLIE

[Jim B]

That looks awesome, Charlie.  Very realistic & spot on to the 1:1.

[Foxer]

A wonderful build of, to me anyway, is a unique truck.

[Chariots of Fire]

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.

[ChrisR]

Absolutely awesome!

[V8 Trucker]

what a failed model, fine

[Tesla]

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!!

[Superpeterbilt]

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.

[plastic trucker]

Beautiful job on this one. Just beautiful.

[Silver Foxx]

A lot of great building skill in this work , so nice , well done .

[BlackDragon]

Absolutely amazing, you're an artist!

[Ridgeback]

Absolutely nailed it. Wonderful talent.

[extmcdriver]

Wow, fantastic job!!!!!!!!!!!!

[redneckrigger]

Yeah...............tell the truth.......................you DO have a miniturization machine stashed somewhere DON'T you?????!!!!!   Awesome!

[ZIL 111V]

Stunning! Museum piece indeed.

[gatorincebu]

 

     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

[truckabilly]

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.

[slusher]

Impressive...

[Danno]

Spectacular, Charlie!

[OlSchoolRedo]

Fantastic job!! You nailed the look of the truck hands down.

[DumpyDan]

Nicely done, just love these uncommon builds great detailing

[1930fordpickup]

Another work of art from Charlie. 

[Kostas Parchas]

Outstanding!!! Ready for a museum.

Kostas.