landman Posted June 27, 2020 Posted June 27, 2020 The next one will be this International 4300. It will be brown with the kit's decals. It will be a daycab with possibly some sort of headache rack. I am planning to use all Tamyia paints from primer to clear to see if I can get a decent paint job for once.
Mr mopar Posted June 27, 2020 Posted June 27, 2020 Going to be cool..... don't forget to fix the front axle !
landman Posted June 27, 2020 Author Posted June 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, Mr mopar said: Going to be cool..... don't forget to fix the front axle ! What is the issue with the front axle?
Mr mopar Posted June 27, 2020 Posted June 27, 2020 1 hour ago, landman said: What is the issue with the front axle? ether it's too far back or to far forewords and does not line up with the wheel well on the hood .
landman Posted June 28, 2020 Author Posted June 28, 2020 Working on the chassis. I am considering giving it a 3406, although it likely wasn't available then. Speaking of engines, it is intereting to note that what they describe on the box.as an International V8 is actually a V903
Vince66 Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) Typical Cornbinder engine work in progress lol. Looks Great Nice looking Chatterpillar you have don't forget to adjust those mechanical valves lol. Edited June 29, 2020 by Vince66
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 2 hours ago, landman said: Working on the chassis. I am considering giving it a 3406, although it likely wasn't available then. Speaking of engines, it is intereting to note that what they describe on the box.as an International V8 is actually a V903 The 3406 was available in 75. This brochure is labeled 11/74. I plan to build one with a 3408 based on a truck that I saw at a truck show.
landman Posted June 28, 2020 Author Posted June 28, 2020 7 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: The 3406 was available in 75. This brochure is labeled 11/74. I plan to build one with a 3408 based on a truck that I saw at a truck show. Thanks Brian. i had looked for that info but couldn't find it. Also, my former brother in law had both a 4270 and a 4370. the first one had a V903 and the other one had what he called a 525 which I assume refers to the power, yet I don't see that there. However, his was closer to 77-78. Was a 525 an NTC475?
Jim B Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) No, Tamiya TS-69 Deck Brown is flat. The good new is if you hit it with a couple of coats of Tamiya TS-13 Clear it'll gloss right up. I like the planned change to the 3408. Edited June 28, 2020 by Jim B
landman Posted June 28, 2020 Author Posted June 28, 2020 25 minutes ago, Jim B said: No, Tamiya TS-69 Deck Brown is flat. The good new is if you hit it with a couple of coats of Tamiya TS-13 Clear it'll gloss right up. I like the planned change to the 3408. ?
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, landman said: Thanks Brian. i had looked for that info but couldn't find it. Also, my former brother in law had both a 4270 and a 4370. the first one had a V903 and the other one had what he called a 525 which I assume refers to the power, yet I don't see that there. However, his was closer to 77-78. Was a 525 an NTC475? If I'm not mistaken the two 525 engines from that era would have either been a 12v-71T Detroit or most likely a KTA Cummins. Both of these offered 525hp ratings. While these aren't listed on this brochure, they may have been available in another year model or a very special order. "Supposedly" the 4300 that I saw with the 3408 was factory, but it was said that only a few of those were built. I've not found a listing that shows one available though. Edited June 28, 2020 by DRIPTROIT 71
landman Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 3 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: If I'm not mistaken the two 525 engines from that era would have either been a 12v-71T Detroit or most likely a KTA Cummins. Both of these offered 525hp ratings. While these aren't listed on this brochure, they may have been available in another year model or a very special order. "Supposedly" the 4300 that I saw with the 3408 was factory, but it was said that only a few of those were built. I've not found a listing that shows one available though. This might be it.
landman Posted June 29, 2020 Author Posted June 29, 2020 Took it out back to enjoy the nice day. Pieceing back together the engine. part of it once lived in the engine shop diorama. Yep, it has the setback. I imagine one has to cut the tabs to move it forward. Somehow the oil pan has disappeared, so I cast one from a spare
Jim B Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 Nice work on the engine. Your work area looks quite relaxing.
Goodwrench3 Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 RE: " I imagine one has to cut the tabs to move it forward." It takes a bit more than that. You won't be able to gain enough with just the front axle mount area on the springs in the kit. I had to "extend" the front axle mount surface forward by 0.100".
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Very nice engine block Pat! You must be a specialist in that area... It's a cool project and I agree with James about your new work bench!!! By the way, I cannot leave without mentioning how I find that the members of this forum are competent and knowledgeable (including you of course)... very impressive!
landman Posted June 30, 2020 Author Posted June 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Very nice engine block Pat! You must be a specialist in that area... It's a cool project and I agree with James about your new work bench!!! By the way, I cannot leave without mentioning how I find that the members of this forum are competent and knowledgeable (including you of course)... very impressive! Thank you sir. This will make you smile , you being master machinist and all.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, landman said: Thank you sir. This will make you smile , you being master machinist and all. LOL... But it is always a good idea to machine the top of the engine block perfectly flat in order to have a good seal! Don't forget to do the same treatment on the head(s). ?
gatorincebu Posted June 30, 2020 Posted June 30, 2020 Pat , Looks like you have a good start on this project ! Be Well Gator
landman Posted June 30, 2020 Author Posted June 30, 2020 Thanks, Marc. When I set up the block for the diorama I had cut off rhe molded-in starter. So i had to make one. Added a few lines as per some ref photos. This engine appears to not have a turbo.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted July 1, 2020 Posted July 1, 2020 Nice touch Pat! What I like the most about semi truck engines is the overall details of the molded kit parts in comparison with the ones one the same scale cars kits. I may be wrong on this statement, but I think you are the right guy to agree or disagree... ?
landman Posted July 1, 2020 Author Posted July 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Nice touch Pat! What I like the most about semi truck engines is the overall details of the molded kit parts in comparison with the ones one the same scale cars kits. I may be wrong on this statement, but I think you are the right guy to agree or disagree... ? There a whole series of articles on how to add even more. there are some guys here who add all the air brake lines as well. I might attempt that on this one.
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