Brbo 2021 Brockway 361 mixer tribute

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The Brockway mixer is a tribute to the retired B&D  fleet  in the southern tier , thats since been sold off for scrap . These trucks were a common sight hauling loads around the southern tier,  and the siren song of their  6-71s filling the air . The shop typically made modifications to every truck and I tried to capture them on this build . 

The main build focused around a 361 cab and Rex 770  from AITM.  B& D trucks had custom built " pit fenders " so I ordered them from Dave too. Their rear fenders were commonly backwards,  and up front they always had a logging chain welded to the front springs for yanking them free if mired on job sites . I cut the kit hood free and formed a metal one from K&s tin hinging it to show off the 6-71 from gw trucks . Paint is rusto sunrise red & JD green . Decals were printed by Joseph Schultz of diecast & decals . Weathering w actual concrete powder .

any feedback welcome! 

[Jim B]

Spectacular!  Very well done.

[vincen47]

Wow that’s a beauty. Love the weathering. Sometimes you can’t beat the look when using the real thing - in this case, with the concrete powder. The added details and modifications are great. The aftermarket tires make a big difference in realism, too. Fantastic!

Edited November 6, 2021 by vincen47

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7 hours ago, Jim B said:

Spectacular!  Very well done.

Thanks Jim ! 

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6 hours ago, vincen47 said:

Wow that’s a beauty. Love the weathering. Sometimes you can’t beat the look when using the real thing - in this case, with the concrete powder. The added details and modifications are great. The aftermarket tires make a big difference in realism, too. Fantastic!

Thanks Vince ! I really wish I'd sprayed a dull coat before doing the powder , it didn't stain the parts liked I'd hoped..but these trucks were maintained at a high level by the drivers anyway . 

First thing I always add are am tires , nothing beats the quality and detail 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great Jeff! Looks like a real work horse!! Excellent work!

[Mopar - D]

Awesome build Jeff! I enjoyed following your WIP of this build. 

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1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Looks great Jeff! Looks like a real work horse!! Excellent work!

Thanks Brian ! I hated to dirty up the paint , but glad I weathered it 

 

16 minutes ago, Mopar - D said:

Awesome build Jeff! I enjoyed following your WIP of this build. 

Thanks Dan  ! It's been a fun adventure,  actually hoping to have this displayed at the Brockway museum for everyone to see. 

[grodudulle77]

This old Brockway mixer has an awesome look !!??

Edited November 7, 2021 by grodudulle77

[happy grumpy]

Great build and super weathering. The outside picture gives it an extra reality factor.

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4 hours ago, happy grumpy said:

Great build and super weathering. The outside picture gives it an extra reality factor.

Thanks  ! When we rebuilt our deck this summer everyone said I built it strong enough to park a truck on it...never imagined actually parking one on it 

5 hours ago, grodudulle77 said:

This old Brockway mixer has an awesome look !!??

Thanks ! It was a very enjoyable project 

[Smoke Wagon]

Great lookin’ mixer! Were the folks at the batch plant fine with you driving off with it to take pics? 

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3 hours ago, Smoke Wagon said:

Great lookin’ mixer! Were the folks at the batch plant fine with you driving off with it to take pics? 

Hahahaha i only borrowed it for a few minutes.. they had quite a few to choose from . Sadly I hear most have been parted out now . One lives on by a lucky owner though

[Warren D]

Good job, came out great!

[slusher]

Looks Fantastic!

[HJK]

Hi Jeff, I usually follow all your builds as I also did with this one. It looks fantastic with this concrete dust weathering. Although, I'd say the mud flaps look a tiny little bit too clean, aren't they? But otherwise I'm a bit envious. Wow, this thing just looks awesome! Take care, Juergen

[PappyD340]

OUTSTANDING!!

[Toys4Don2]

An excellent display of model building. Very realistic looking. 

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On 11/13/2021 at 11:54 AM, HJK said:

Hi Jeff, I usually follow all your builds as I also did with this one. It looks fantastic with this concrete dust weathering. Although, I'd say the mud flaps look a tiny little bit too clean, aren't they? But otherwise I'm a bit envious. Wow, this thing just looks awesome! Take care, Juergen

I appreciate the comments,  yeah I realized I should've dusted the flaps.  I'll fix that soon ! Thanks again for following 

[Sam I Am]

Fabulous work as always Jeff.  The details just keep going...and going.

[trick my mixer]

That Brockway looks right at home as a mixer. Like the weathering.

[Pete68]

Great looking build Jeff your hard on this work paid off. Thanks for hosting the 2021 BRBO this year going to miss you this next year. 

Edited December 29, 2021 by Pete68

[ChrisR]

LOOKS GREAT!

[Dutzie]

The weathering looks great. Awesome job!

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On 12/28/2021 at 7:20 PM, Pete68 said:

Great looking build Jeff your hard on this work paid off. Thanks for hosting the 2021 BRBO this year going to miss you this next year. 

Thanks Lee  ! Hosting the brbo is fun, I won't be far away..been looking at ship building for a bit and gonna try a couple . I'm sure I'll have a truck build close by lol