Heavy Haul Project

[Mopar - D]

I’m not sure if I just got lucky or what but with test fitting the transporter with the goose neck to the Mack and everything lines up nicely! 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Now that look HEAVY DUTY!!!

[landman]

10 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Now that look HEAVY DUTY!!!

I'll say! It will be a most impressive rig.

[HJK]

On ‎7‎/‎23‎/‎2020 at 8:11 PM, Mopar - D said:

Thanks Juergen,  Yes it’s the Dodge short noise Big Horn that never made it to production only 2 were ever built. Frontier resin sells them and the hood adornment comes with it. I did a WIP when I built it about 5 years ago. 

Dan, Thanks very much for the info.

[Mopar - D]

Brian any Pat thanks that’s the impression that I’m going for. 

[Sergey]

Geat built, Dan! Pleasure to watch how it going!

Sorry for stupid question: why are these two platforms have different height?

And how many Italeri's road pieces have you used to make one on your shelf?

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Sergei. The transporters are different heights because they are different models the first one is a older model than the second one. You may notice that there are double the tires and smaller wheels on the old one to. 
 

I have 4 sections of the Italeri’s road in my picture. 

[Mopar - D]

I’ve finished the frame and most of the engine. Started priming most of the parts also. 

[Vince66]

Oh Boy this is gonna be good. 

[Yossie]

Where did you buy the gooseneck plz? I’ve been looking for one an age and not come across any ☹️ 

[Mopar - D]

Chris it’s a KFS gooseneck and I found it on eBay a couple years ago. 
Thanks Vince. 
I was able to get some color on the frame and wheels today plus I painted the engine. 

[Chariots of Fire]

That's going to be some big rig!!?

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Charles. 
 

Just a quick mock up of the frame, wheels and engine painted. 

[Vince66]

Looking so so good. 

[bigred63]

Love the chassis, the Blue is just awesome! Can you tell me what the color name is? Keep up the good work!

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Vince 

Ronnie thanks also I used Tamiya TS-44 Brilliant Blue over gray primer. 
 

I added some chrome to the wheels. 

[gatorincebu]

Dan,

       That chassis is looking good .

 I have that set of wheels and tires lined up for a DM800 myself. great choice along with the heavier suspension !

 

  Be Well

   Gator

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Gator. 

[Mopar - D]

Worked on exhaust stack safety shield and now have the engine installed. Tomorrow I’m planning on spraying the second color on the cab. 
Comments and recommendations are always welcome. 

[Mopar - D]

More progress on the frame and started on the interior. I’m planning on having all the colors on the cab this weekend. 

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Nice work Dan, this truck is a real beast!  Give it an anchor and it could pull the moon out of its orbit!!!  Very nice project, keep doing your great job!

[Mopar - D]

Thanks Francis. 
More progress on the interior. 

[landman]

One can almost feel the power.

[Mopar - D]

I’ve been able to get all 3 colors on the cab now. Tapping around the air cleaner took me a lot of time and lining up the stripes between the cab , hoods and front grill. 

[gatorincebu]

 

   Dan ,

         It looks like you are making good progress on this one  .  I'd bet that taping that off was a major pain ! But it also looks like you will have it looking good as well.

I really like the heavy duty look achieved by using those big wheels and tires ! On the wheels and tires. Did the wheels fit properly in the tires ?

Or did you have to do some filling  to bring them up to the right height ?

 

   Be Well

     Gator