IH 3800 - plenty of seats to go around!

[cifenet]

Nice details you are working on, looking good!

These small details do matter, I think all of these definitely will improve the overall look.

It may look delicate, but the rod size looks perfect for the mirror application as well.  

[gotnitro?]

Thanks Steve ! I was trying to keep everything to scale by doing them w rod. I mocked up a white metal set first, but didn't care for the look. 

I found a set of ultra rare mirrors w mounts w the right curvature for the 2 part side mirrors I wanted to replicate. They probably came from an Ollie's 4300 kit..

I removed the molded on mounts, sanded the back smooth, then cut them about 1/4" wide. Each side gets 2 heads.  Heres the real deal

How they began...

After the chopper..

I need to replace one edge after chopping them, probably a strip of square rod will work.

Thanks for riding along! 

[Warren D]

I use 0.032 brass rod for mirrors.  Bends well with round nose pliers.

[TarheelRick]

Oh man, that is jaw-dropping beautiful. You sir are a true craftsman and artist. If you ever get tired of it just let me know and I will gladly take it off your hands.

[peteski]

4 hours ago, Warren D said:

I use 0.032 brass rod for mirrors.  Bends well with round nose pliers.

And is more sturdy than plastic rod (because workbench accidents can happen). 

[gotnitro?]

23 hours ago, Warren D said:

I use 0.032 brass rod for mirrors.  Bends well with round nose pliers.

I had planned to use brass rod which would be easier. I had the plastic rod on hand

19 hours ago, peteski said:

And is more sturdy than plastic rod (because workbench accidents can happen). 

Thats why they sell glue..for those accidents 

 

23 hours ago, TarheelRick said:

Oh man, that is jaw-dropping beautiful. You sir are a true craftsman and artist. If you ever get tired of it just let me know and I will gladly take it off your hands.

Thanks..I was already warned this was going on in laws fireplace mantle when its finished 

[gotnitro?]

Progress on the bus..3d printed steps I purchased from moluminum and wrapped up the mirrors 

down to the last bits till I shelve it awhile. The DT466 engine I wanted is being cast by a fellow modeler, and once its done I'll wrap this up

[Mopar - D]

Jeff you have this one looking awesome! Your in-laws may want to consider placing it in a different place if they use the fireplace. Around the fireplace mantle it can get pretty hot and you wouldn’t want it to get mess up. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Just keeps getting better and better! I can’t wait to see the 466!

[J.B. Customs]

Great detailing 

[gotnitro?]

On 6/9/2023 at 10:40 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Just keeps getting better and better! I can’t wait to see the 466!

I heard Daniel was working up the molds this week ! Our truck/ equipment builders will have another engine option. This wouldn't have been possible without the kindness of our member Tom Decker aka @redneckrigger offering his support. 

11 hours ago, J.B. Customs said:

Great detailing 

Thanks ..I keep finding other things to add 

@Mopar - D- thanks so much. I told my in laws the bus needs its own shelf..so now I get to hang one lol

[Rockford]

Absolutely brilliant stuff. 

[cifenet]

Love the details here.  I am thinking another major component to be built is a swinging stop sign?  Awesome progress so far!

[gotnitro?]

18 hours ago, cifenet said:

Love the details here.  I am thinking another major component to be built is a swinging stop sign?  Awesome progress so far!

I was toying idea of the stop sign, but after chatting w my Uncle, their buses didn't have them till a few yrs later.  I might add one anyway..hehehe

[Mopar - D]

Jeff I know you’re already working on the shields to go over the flashing lights right?

[peteski]

On 6/9/2023 at 9:38 PM, Mopar - D said:

Jeff you have this one looking awesome! Your in-laws may want to consider placing it in a different place if they use the fireplace. Around the fireplace mantle it can get pretty hot and you wouldn’t want it to get mess up. 

Or maybe build a nice glass display case to keep the dust/soot off.  The model is definitely worthy!

[gotnitro?]

17 hours ago, Mopar - D said:

Jeff I know you’re already working on the shields to go over the flashing lights right?

Hehehe you implied correctly!  I've been slacking off..caught daughters head cold the last few days..can't fab parts w this cough. Dr hooked me up w proper meds..won't be long 

 

16 hours ago, peteski said:

Or maybe build a nice glass display case to keep the dust/soot off.  The model is definitely worthy!

Yep

[TarheelRick]

On 6/13/2023 at 12:33 PM, gotnitro? said:

I was toying idea of the stop sign, but after chatting w my Uncle, their buses didn't have them till a few yrs later. 

Buses here in NC had stop arms and child protection arms on the front bumper since at least 1998 when I started driving, and I am fairly sure a few years before that.

[gotnitro?]

@Mopar - D- your anti - glare light covers are finished! I curled up a few scraps of brass etch for the light covers .

While I was working on the front, I started building a set of wipers.

Thanks for following along 

 

Edited June 18, 2023 by gotnitro?

[Mopar - D]

They look perfect Jeff. 

[cifenet]

Super cool!  Nice job using brass the material, those covers are looking sharp and the thickness fits the scale!

[1930fordpickup]

This still rolling along great. This needs some magazine coverage.  

[gotnitro?]

11 hours ago, Mopar - D said:

They look perfect Jeff. 

Thanks , I didn't want to let ya down this late in the game lol

 

9 hours ago, cifenet said:

Super cool!  Nice job using brass the material, those covers are looking sharp and the thickness fits the scale!

Thanks! I tried the flashing metal, but it didn't shape as clean. I should've annealed the brass before making the curves easier 

[gotnitro?]

5 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said:

This still rolling along great. This needs some magazine coverage.  

Thank you I appreciate the feedback.

[Chariots of Fire]

You did good, Jeff!  Thanks for posting your build for us to see along the way.