Mopar - D Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Now that look HEAVY DUTY!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 10 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Now that look HEAVY DUTY!!! I'll say! It will be a most impressive rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJK Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 Brian any Pat thanks that’s the impression that I’m going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 I’ve finished the frame and most of the engine. Started priming most of the parts also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Oh Boy this is gonna be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossie Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Where did you buy the gooseneck plz? I’ve been looking for one an age and not come across any ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 That's going to be some big rig!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Thanks Charles. Just a quick mock up of the frame, wheels and engine painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Looking so so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Love the chassis, the Blue is just awesome! Can you tell me what the color name is? Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Thanks Vince Ronnie thanks also I used Tamiya TS-44 Brilliant Blue over gray primer. I added some chrome to the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Thanks Gator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 More progress on the frame and started on the interior. I’m planning on having all the colors on the cab this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Thanks Francis. More progress on the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 One can almost feel the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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