53gmc Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Decided on doing another Diamond Reo. For some reason these and their Autocar cousins are my favorites. This one will probably end up mostly box stock. Plans include opening cab doors and atleast one of the sleeper doors. Debating on either blue and white two tone or box art green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Seth , that is a nice kit. But not without the old AMT problems . Old molds etc . But it can be built up real nice with a bit of care ! Be Well Gator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 I just finished this kit. I could not put on the mud flaps on the fenders on hood because when you lower hood they land right on the battery boxes. that is one of many problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Thanks for the interest and advice guys. Ive gotten the engine and transmission mostly assembled, just need to add some wiring and lines. Then its off to paint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Drivetrain is painted, assembled, wired, and plumbed up. On to the chassis next! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Outstanding job detailing that motor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: Outstanding job detailing that motor Thanks! Ive learned alot from this forum and studying pictures online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Good looking Cummins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Got the wheels and tires painted and assembled. On to the next part 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Great job with tires and wheels. that green will really pop with black paint job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 Got the chassis and components painted. Cut the doors open and hinged them will i wait for parts to dry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Chassis almost done. Opened up one of the doors on the sleeper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Had a busy weekend. Got the cab, hood and sleeper painted, ill let them sit for a few days before i put the decals on and clear coat. Chassis is all put together as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Modified the the interior bucket since i opened the doors up, got everything painted and assembled. I tried to mimic the box art color scheme but add a little cb radio i made out of scrap materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Lookin good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Lookin good Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Nice work! The DR kit was my 1st venture building truck kits, fun build 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 7 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Nice work! The DR kit was my 1st venture building truck kits, fun build Thanks! This actually my third DR, these and the autocars are my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 Got more work done. Added these little plastic hinges to the front mudflaps so they can move when opening the hood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 20, 2022 Author Share Posted October 20, 2022 I made new doors panels to match the box art ones. Also made a headliner, visors, and interior bunk panels to match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Looking forward to see how you install the interior. Post a pic of your visors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) Nice work, especially the hinged fender extension Looking forward to your interior updates Biggest gripe i have w these trucks is the curved thick glass , looks completely odd when installed almost like bug eyes Edited October 21, 2022 by gotnitro? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Got this one wrapped up. Made interior panels for the bunk to match the cabs interior. I sanded off the 5th wheel plate guides so i could shift it back a little bit, shaved down the pass through, and modified the exhaust to allow the sleeper to sit closer to the cab. This is the first time ive done a vehicle to match the box art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Outstanding build, nice detail. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53gmc Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 1:58 PM, Gary Chastain said: Outstanding build, nice detail. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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