Oshkosh snow plow

[am73grand]

I'm really digging this!!!

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16 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Awesome scratch building!! Looks great!

Thanks  !

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2 hours ago, am73grand said:

I'm really digging this!!!

Thank you  ! 

[Hermann Kersten]

Very nice project Jeff, keep the updates coming!

 

Hermann.

[Tesla]

Your scratch building is simply amazing! Keep up the great work?

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16 hours ago, Hermann Kersten said:

Very nice project Jeff, keep the updates coming!

 

Hermann.

Thanks  ! 

11 hours ago, Tesla said:

Your scratch building is simply amazing! Keep up the great work?

Thank you ! 

Started the Frink style plow hitch today since we just went on Christmas holiday at work.

Few sections of evergreen angle, sheet and strips created the profiles . I have plow lights coming from vcg resins , really looking forward to adding them . The square tube poking out will be replaced w a longer section that will hold the wing support post up

The plow lifting cylinder will attach to the wide angle piece 

[redneckrigger]

Beautiful scratch building skills on display right here! NICE!

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1 hour ago, redneckrigger said:

Beautiful scratch building skills on display right here! NICE!

Thanks Tom ! 

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I tried hand at making gaskets , really worked well if I'd paid attention to lining up trim before gluing. Used scrap of 015 for gasket. The gasket on drivers side A pillar was off , I trimmed it back and added a strip inside that still needs sanding 

The detailed springs photo bombed the pic too, small pe etch and copper wire U bolts make them pop

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Fabbed up the rear fenders too, the 1- 1 had these enormous diamond plate rolled fenders . I had some remaining 020 plastruct sheet that looked perfect.  I rolled some KnS 008 tin around paint can then attached the plastic . 

And mocked everything up...

One issue that arose was the need for a spacer under hopper . Quick piece of square tube fixed that

[Tesla]

Your detailing work is spot on! Keep it up!

[Vince66]

Oh this is looking really really cool.

I like where this build is going

[Pete68]

Looks very nice I especially like the “U” bolts on your springs keep up the great scratch work 

[gotnitro?]

Thanks everyone  I appreciate the feedback  ! 

I really wanted to utilize the steerable knuckles on the front axle. Looking at photos of the steering system really had me doubting I could create the arms and have them work. Well, I'm a year older and must be more patient... my buddy sent a brochure photo that got the ball rolling..

I chucked up some solid evergreen rod in my dremel and slowly turned the profile into the rod. Drilling out the ends where the ball joint would be..

Making more pins from rod , and swaging the ends..and it actually worked !!! 

 

[gotnitro?]

I started assembly on Ryan's one way plow , adding the springs and main mount . Theres a bunch of details to add yet . Its so nice having these plows available again

[Chariots of Fire]

Fine piece of work!  Can't wait to get back building trucks again!?

[Modelbuilder Mark]

excellent work

 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

It keeps getting better and better!

[Vettegasser]

Looks good. Awesome work

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On 12/26/2019 at 10:46 PM, Chariots of Fire said:

Fine piece of work!  Can't wait to get back building trucks again!?

Thanks ! I've been working on rewiring daughters and our bathroom,  so getting any bench time is tough ! Realized going up and down stairs all day wears me out 

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On 12/27/2019 at 1:56 AM, Modelbuilder Mark said:

excellent work

 

Thank you ! 

 

3 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

It keeps getting better and better!

Thanks  ! These projects are always more fun w good bones to start with

1 hour ago, Vettegasser said:

Looks good. Awesome work

Thanks  !

[Tesla]

Very impressive work on the steering mechanism! This project is an absolute joy to follow!

[mikemodeler]

Really enjoying watching this one come together and seeing the detailed scratch building. I am always in awe of those that can take a pile of plastic stock and create masterpieces like this!

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Had a few minutes to putter today , decided to hang the plow on the truck hitch to see how everything looked. 

while I had the Meng bolts out I detailed out the side plates too..

lastly a full mockup ..

later I'll add the lifting cylinder and other small parts I've left off . It's getting very close to having to permanently install the side wing post w bracing. Then I'll tackle the wing tower and spreader cab guard  ! 

[Pete68]

Looks very nice it’s ashamed you have to put the wet stuff on it soon then every thing will just blend together thankfully you took a lot of pic of the build. Keep the scratch going