Repstock Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 I got my .030 square rod for the grille area, and I got iced in by a winter storm, so I worked on the front end a bit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct728(Bob) Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Wow, such neat workmanship, especially with those diagonal elements! Your eyes deserve a rest, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Still iced in so I finished the front end. Now I need to detail out the back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Very interesting project. I scratch build antique travel trailers and really appreciate the work you are doing here. There are endless measurements necessary plus the issues of keeping panels straight and square. Congratulations on what you're doing. I'll be following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Your work never ceases to amaze me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 Thanks everyone for your kind words and support. I've picked up some sort of sickness and it's really knocked me out. Hope to get back on this and provide updates soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 This is awesome! And not an ounce of putty. Amazing craftsmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Your work is stellar. Just that grill alone would give me fits. You've kept everything amazingly parallel, and all your joints are tight. Such finesse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Really great fabrication work Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Now that’s cool! Just found this thread. Love what you’ve done so far. Nice clean work, and man, you’re nailing the look. Looking forward to watching this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 very cool project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 Still not feeling 100%, but well enough to start pressing on. I got some more detail on the front and back ends, made a (removable) roof. I've got the frame started. I need to build the engine so I know how to make the front crossmembers for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 12, 2022 Share Posted February 12, 2022 Just keeps getting better and better ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Impressive work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Sorry your not feeling well Tom. I hope you feel better soon. This build is coming along very well. That frame work looks great! Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Wow! Some awesome fabrication skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 Man, you've captured the shape very well. That's looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 What you have done is pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 What engine do these beasts use? Is it from a readily available kit, or will you be scratching that too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Some of the cleanest scratchbuilding I've seen. Excellent work! 3 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: What engine do these beasts use? Is it from a readily available kit, or will you be scratching that too? I think these old Winnies used either a Dodge or Ford V8, so there should be plenty of options to pick from. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said: I think these old Winnies used either a Dodge or Ford V8, so there should be plenty of options to pick from. I think. Deep in some formerly dormant brain cells, was a recollection that most large motorhomes of this vintage were on Dodge chassis and had 413 "truck" engines that excited a lot of wrecking yard shoppers that they had found a 440. I found a 1970 Winnebago brochure online today, and it said that they were indeed on Dodge chassis, but they came with a 318. Even the 27-footer. And I would SO buy this if it was made available in resin, even if I had to scratch the interior, and supply the engine, trans, and wheels. https://www.rvroundtable.com/wp-content/uploads/winnebago/1970/1970.DSeries.pdf Edited February 16, 2022 by Rodent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 That grille is a thing of absolute beauty! I'm loving this build so far. My parents had a "Winnie" briefly that looked a lot like this. Mechanically it was a lemon, and smelled funny. I distinctly remember feeling very carsick sitting at the dining room table while were underway. I think it had a 318 or a 360 in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I predict this will be one of the finest, if not the best Winnie built in scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 6 hours ago, vincen47 said: I predict this will be one of the finest, if not the best Winnie built in scale. AFAIK it'll be the ONLY Winnie built in this scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Progress has slowed due to other projects, but The wheels and engine have been added. Wheels are 1/24 monogram, tires are 1/32 tractor/trailer tires, and engine is from IMC Dodge with modified automotive transmission. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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