BRBO 2022 K100 Aerodyne & Fruehauf FB van

[Smoke Wagon]

This rig will be started on here soon after my other K whopper is finished.

I’ll be shortening the Hideout truck and making it into a tractor, and the screamin’ jimmy will be swapped out for some CAT 3406 action, courtesy of the Revell snap Peterbilt 359. Moebius wheels and tires will also be used. It’ll be done up as an owner operator’s rig. 

[Mopar - D]

Riley this will be a very interesting build have you decided on what colors you are going to use yet?

[Smoke Wagon]

35 minutes ago, Mopar - D said:

Riley this will be a very interesting build have you decided on what colors you are going to use yet?

I’m still pondering on that one. I think I wanna use the stripe decals in the hideout kit, so something that pairs with that, probably blue, gray, or light brown for the cab.

[wayne00]

Can we get an up-date on your project?

Thanks

   Rog?

[Smoke Wagon]

On 8/23/2022 at 3:43 PM, wayne00 said:

Can we get an up-date on your project?

I’d better get in gear it seems.  In between a new job and my boy being born I haven’t had much time to work on models. Things are settling down though and when colder weather comes in I won’t be working overtime every day and will be getting more time at the bench. This one is still in the gluing phase and shoehorning the 3406 into the K-100 frame. I should have an update and progress picture by the weekend though.

[gatorincebu]

 

  Riley ,

           First off let me congratulate you on the birth of your son . Looking forward to watching you on this build.

 

   Be Well

    Gatlor

[Smoke Wagon]

Thank you Gator. He has been a blessing. He’s been smiling and rolled over for the first time two days ago. Won’t be long before he’s taking off like a rocket. 

[Smoke Wagon]

Got the 3406 glued and Evergreen sheet filled in the negative spaces left over from its snap-tite origins. Example immediately below, see the side of the intake manifold facing towards the valve covers.

 

 

Basic frame is glued and was shortened about 1 13/16”. I glued together the Detroit 8V-71 as well, I’ll give an update if it leaves a tiny oil puddle while it’s on my bench. 

[Smoke Wagon]

Just a quick update. Changed the oil pan on the 3406 to a mid sump.

Now it plays nice with its new home.

[gatorincebu]

 

   Riley ,

             You are making some nice progress on this .  Keep it up !

 

      Be Well

        Gator

[Smoke Wagon]

Glued and threw some parts on the chassis and did some basic plumbing. It and that Cat are ready for primer now.

I just knew that Detroit would be getting a visit from the Oil Fairy. 

[gatorincebu]

 

   Riley ,

           Nice paint work . 

 

    Be Well

      Gator

[gotnitro?]

Looks good nice progress 

[Smoke Wagon]

Another small update. Chassis was painted in Rustoleum black enamel, the engine in cat yellow. Still working on routing intake and exhaust pipes. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks good!

[Smoke Wagon]

Thanks. It’s been rainy lately, so painting sessions will have to become more of an opportunistic affair. Fortunately that gives me time to start on the trailer. 

[gatorincebu]

 

   Riley ,

            Nice paint work on that chassis .

 

    Be Well

     Gator