Superpeterbilt Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Here is a 2nd Western Star hood that may be cast as a conversion kit. Its a 80-85 Western Star straight hood. This will a conversion for the 1/24 Italeri kit. This was made by sectioning and expanding the AMT hood, with the rear half of the fenders from the Italeri hood(the fender radius was too small for 1/24). I still need to add the strips to the top of the fenders, and make a bumper. Edited June 23, 2017 by Superpeterbilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Dude....That's lookin' mighty fine.....Somebody will be interested in a resin casting for that, for sure.....Excellent work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Dude....That's lookin' mighty fine.....Somebody will be interested in a resin casting for that, for sure.....Excellent work.... Yes it is ! looking really good. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Another excellent hood conversion! I sure hope these get casted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Nice work!! Looks Great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hope you do get these into resin! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Got the bumper made, and a little more fine tuning. Just have to get the headlights in, and the structural rib under the hood and its done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Nice job on the bumper. Looks good ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Hey guys, I havent posted in awhile. I finally got the test castings back from Dave at AITM, and they are beautiful. Dave will have them ready for sale in the next few weeks. This got me back working on my truck again. The build has changed from what my original idea was. I will have an update on the set back axle truck soon also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Terry! That is nice work! The heavy duty look is outstanding! How was the fit between rims and tires? Did you have to shim the rims to get them snug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 The hood looks real nice! I like the direction your going in with this build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Terry! That is nice work! The heavy duty look is outstanding! How was the fit between rims and tires? Did you have to shim the rims to get them snug?thanks Charles, I appreciate the compliment. The rims fit great without any shimming. These new highway tires are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 The hood looks real nice! I like the direction your going in with this build Thanks Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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