1/25 AMT Autocar DC9964B with 47yr old Dump Bed

[Pete68]

9 minutes ago, Biggu said:

not super glossy but has that used look

Jeff that’s because it’s so dusty I was kinda ashamed of posting this dusty thing but now since think it looks natural I may just leave it. I’m glad you’re so intrigued with this truck makes me feel  my efforts on this build is pay off. 

[Biggu]

I am intrigued. It is a good study of classic old school iron. It has some personality unlike some of the cookie cutter trucks of today. And I am looking for new fresh ideas too 😁

[Rockford]

15 hours ago, Pete68 said:

Yes I had to double check my pics and I did put it on there 😂 your starting to show your age my friend don’t feel bad I do this at least twice a day. 
 
You have so many great builds I was disappointed when I seen you haven’t been working on “Caboverdose” Hope to have this done soon not much left. 

 

I must have looked at one of the earlier pictures over the air cleaner, all I saw was the hole in the hood! I am showing my age, I tell people that I'm just glad to be "upright and watertight" nowadays! 

I think I'm still finding my feet in my new workshop and I'm scared of ruining Caboverdose, I've put that much effort into it. My workshop is at the back of my garage and the garage is full of materials to do work on the house. It will get there though, I'm determined. Thanks for remembering the build though. I sometimes get it and sit it on the table in front of me when I'm having my breakfast, it aids digestion.

Edited Tuesday at 03:40 PM by Rockford

[Pete68]

It’s ok Steve I understand what you’re saying. I hope you can get your to know your shop soon I’m sure that’s frustrating for you. I’m hoping for some updates soon on this not much to go then it’s done. 

Edited Tuesday at 10:21 PM by Pete68

[Pete68]

Had a little bench time tonight. I hand painted the side boards, repainted by hand the Tanks and steps, Air cleaner and the Luberfiner. Maybe I’ll get more done tomorrow night. 

[Biggu]

Woe be tied the sloppy loader operator to crunch those new side boards ! 😉

They look really good. Helps to finish up the box nicely. 

[Rockford]

We called them "greedy boards" when i was on tippers in the UK.

[BK9300]

Nice progress with the paint refreshing, Pete.  Can’t tell if it’s the lighting, but did you highlight all the rivets on your hood skirts?  Now that’s a steady hand, for sure!

[Gary Chastain]

Really like this build, coming together nicely. 

[Pete68]

21 hours ago, Biggu said:

Woe be tied the sloppy loader operator to crunch those new side boards ! 😉

They look really good. Helps to finish up the box nicely. 

Thanks Jeff I appreciate it. 

[Pete68]

18 hours ago, Rockford said:

We called them "greedy boards" when i was on tippers in the UK.

Fun how you guys over the pond has different name for the same thing here. I’ve never heard them call that Steve you learn something every day thanks. I’ve heard of Tippers because of the little Matchbox dump trucks. 

[Pete68]

17 hours ago, BK9300 said:

rivets on your hood skirts

Thanks for stopping by Brian for the compliment. That’s a reflection of the light I don’t have that steady of a hand 😂 

[Pete68]

5 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Really like this build, coming together nicely. 

Gary thanks I appreciate that I’m glad you like it. 

[Scott Eriksen]

Lee,I started with the B-61 dump of putting stone loads in,,I make a false bottom with a piece of styrofoam and use model train ballast glued to it with diluted Elmers 

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Lee,I started with the B-61 dump of putting stone loads in,,I make a false bottom with a piece of styrofoam and use model train ballast glued to it with diluted Elmers 

I’ve made those kinda load for my Gondola and Hopper cars using the same method on my model Railroads. I might try it. Thanks for the reminder. If you want to see some of my model Railroads Ho Scale and O scale I think it’s here somewhere 😂. Scott thanks for stopping by I appreciate it.