redneckrigger Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) Finally completed the Barber-Greene SA-40 paver. I usually just do a paint shop fresh looking build, but this time, decided, at the urging of some friends, to do some light weathering. So, I just did a little bit, to represent a machine that is well maintained and only has a little use since it’s last serious cleaning and touchup. Guess ya gotta push the limits of your skills to get better! This build hides a LOT of it’s detail inside of itself. All of the drivetrain is operational, from the main belt drive, through the main transmission, to the clutches, the dropdown gearboxes, the jackshafts, crawler drive, track tensioners, push rollers, hopper feeder gates, feed conveyor drive, tamper drive, feed auger drive, screed crown and level adjustments, and it is all done with tiny roller chains and sprockets, screws, and multiple moving parts. All of the hydraulic cylinders work, and ALL of this is invisible! I equate this to the aircraft modeler who puts loads of detail into an airplane fuselage and buttons it all up never to be seen again! Yeah, but the builder knows it’s there, and that’s why I spent so much time on the innards! I also want to thank all of my fellow builders for their advice, encouragement and help, especially Charlie Rowley, for his constant inspiration; Hermann Kersten, for the great tip on making rubber flaps; and Pete Wisniewski for the absolutely incredible decals! If you want to see the innards as they developed, check out the build on the "On the workbench" pages. Thanks to all for coming along on the ride! Edited April 20, 2020 by redneckrigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Very awesome scratch build!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TECHMAN Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 ??? Your abilities are fantastic, and projects like this, leave a bunch of the rest of us in awe!!!! Thanks for sharing it, and the progress of the build.... DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 (edited) Phenomenal work doesnt even cover your build absolutely stunning Really looking forward to your Link Belt crane next Edited April 19, 2020 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 Wow is all I have. This is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Watched this come together, incredible work and details, in awe of your scratch building abilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I watched this one from the beginning. It looks like you put every detail possible into this one, and all from scratch. Excellent fabrication work! It looks like it is ready to pave the next job! Great looking piece of equipment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaBaBooey Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Wanna pave my street please. Looks Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Tom, the paver looks amazing! I still marvel at your ability to whip up a super-details model from some odds and ends in your workshop and a repair manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I have to echo what everyone else has said, what a fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Ditto to what everyone else has said. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Good work, you really captured the look of the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 PHENOMENAL build, your skills are incredible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Oh yeah Tom, the hard work you put in it, the try and errors, the persistence, after all everything comes together in this beautiful masterpiece. I followed your topic with pleasure to see how you managed all the small "working" details. The rubber you made with paper also looks convincing, there are so many different applications with paper, I use it regularly, even for tarpaulins. Thank you also for sharing this model.? Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Amazing level of detail, I'm in awe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Absolutely superb scratch building skills..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulShip Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 Amazing... what scale is this, and what was your reference material? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 It is 1/25th. I used memory of the real thing from years ago as well as operators, parts and maintenance manuals for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebuilder Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Wow what an amazing build, the details are excellent ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Stunning. My mind boggles. This is a very impressive build. I'm going to have to dig up the build thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 some of the best scratch building I have seen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 AMAZING! If I ever find enough real estate to build a scale Truck Stop diorama, I know who to call for paving it!😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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