Sam I Am Posted January 31, 2019 Posted January 31, 2019 Here is what I will be attempting to build. Have not touched a model in over a year.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 2, 2019 Posted February 2, 2019 When I was a kid I never liked these cabs, now they're one of my favorites! Looking forward to seeing more! Welcome to the Build Off!
Sam I Am Posted February 2, 2019 Author Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) It seems that I start with the oddball trucks. The first one I built was the Bison. So I will have a small fleet of Chevies. :-) So after inspecting all the parts, I found that I had to download the missing instructions. Then I found that the basic frame assembly that I tore down had been assembled incorrectly along with a missing rear crossmember... My goal with this build is oob...and finish it. Yesterday and today found the frame all sorted, and a modified rear crossmember cut down from something found in the parts box. Edit: Having problems with the pics for some reason. Edited February 2, 2019 by Sam I Am
Rusty92 Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 Now there is a Semi I have not seen in years. Beautiful truck.
stitchdup Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 Neat looking truck, are these chevy trucks smaller than kenworths etc? I dont think I've even seen pics of real ones
Jim B Posted February 5, 2019 Posted February 5, 2019 Leslie, Define what you mean by "smaller"? The Chevrolet Titan/90 & the GMC Astro/95 (essentially the same truck) are Class 8 trucks, and are comparable in abilities with the Kenworth K100 or Peterbilt 352, just a lot less expensive. Here is a photo (be it not a very good one) of my Titan, Astro, & Cruiseliner sitting next to each other.
Sam I Am Posted February 6, 2019 Author Posted February 6, 2019 Nice lineup Jim! This is my first cab over, so I do not have anything to compare it to. Chassis is ready for primer as well as the engine. I do not know if I am making progress or just a big mess. lol
Jim B Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks, Sam. Your workbench might look like a bit of a disaster area right now, but you've made good progress on the frame & engine. Any plans on a color scheme?
Sam I Am Posted February 6, 2019 Author Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks Jim, the bench is small so it gets cluttered easy....but at least I am back at it. I am planning on a satin black chassis, and a GM color, Bright Aqua for the cab and wheel centers.
trick my mixer Posted February 6, 2019 Posted February 6, 2019 That looks like my work bench..It seems like I end up working in a very small area when I have 4x8 table top. But I am having fun. Keep up the good work on the Titan 90.
tbill Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Making good progress on this . A mess is a good thing, means you’re at the bench, and really, that’s all that matters
Sam I Am Posted February 7, 2019 Author Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Okay, here is the basic rolling chassis. It even sits square. Woo hoo! Edited February 7, 2019 by Sam I Am
Rusty92 Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 The workbench photo looks exactly like mine whenever I build a semi... You're not alone! I like the wheel color choice and it is all looking good so far.
Jim B Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Square for an AMT frame is not an easy feat sometimes. Looks nice. That Detroit Diesel sure is green.
tbill Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 man, I am liking that wheel color! Now, slow down, you’re making some of us look bad, haha, keep at it, looking good
Sam I Am Posted February 9, 2019 Author Posted February 9, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 3:51 PM, tbill said: man, I am liking that wheel color! Now, slow down, you’re making some of us look bad, haha, keep at it, looking good Thanks guys! Don't worry Bill, it will all come to a screeching halt soon. Had to see what the color would look like on the cab
baloney Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 Your workbench is a lot like mine. lots of space but only working in a tight area like 12x12! or less. as i can see your doing really good so far. even after a year of not not building .. you see, it's all coming back. hope your having fun building it, and looking at your work once you've completed some steps. it's all satisfying work.
Sam I Am Posted February 13, 2019 Author Posted February 13, 2019 Getting more fiddly bits sorted, painted, and attached. One question for those who have built this kit with the single exhaust. Can you please post a pic here of how the air intake/exhaust stacks mount up. The instructions are a little vague and I may even be missing a part...
Jim B Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 Here is a copy from the original instructions showing the single exhaust: When I built mine, I used dual exhausts.
Force Posted February 13, 2019 Posted February 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jim B said: Here is a copy from the original instructions showing the single exhaust: Ehh...where is the crossover pipe from the other side exhaus manifold?
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