Chariots of Fire Posted February 15, 2023 Posted February 15, 2023 The next build is started. It took a while to find the right information to begin the frame. Three books of photos did not have the necessary look to identify what I was after. Searching on line, I found a side shot of the truck with sufficient detail of the front of the frame for it to be copied and resized to 1/25 scale. So the frame rails are done along with two fishplates that will be added to the center of it. Some of you probably know why but for others, I'll let you ponder for a while and see if you can come up with the answer. ? 6
Dale361 Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 Wonder how many know what that bolt flange was for. 1
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 5 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: ...So the frame rails are done along with two fishplates that will be added to the center of it. Some of you probably know why but for others, I'll let you ponder for a while and see if you can come up with the answer. ? 46 minutes ago, Dale361 said: Wonder how many know what that bolt flange was for. Having researched these things for a build of my own, I know. Beautiful work, as always. 1
M-135 Posted February 17, 2023 Posted February 17, 2023 My guess you are building an air-portable CCKW cargo dump. These trucks were built to be split behind the cab to allow them to be transported on the cargo aircraft of WW 2 3 1
Chariots of Fire Posted February 17, 2023 Author Posted February 17, 2023 9 hours ago, M-135 said: My guess you are building an air-portable CCKW cargo dump. These trucks were built to be split behind the cab to allow them to be transported on the cargo aircraft of WW 2 ? Right you are. The only way they could get them inside a C-47 was to cut them in half and transport one half in one plane and the second half in another plane. Even at that they had to unbolt one front spring to lower one part of the cab so it would fit into the cargo bay.
gotnitro? Posted February 18, 2023 Posted February 18, 2023 Very interesting! I assumed it was for a crane or similar..guess my conclusion was way off lol Looking forward to your build
Oldriginal86 Posted February 20, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023 I love getting history lessons in my spare time! Well done and I will be following this build.
Chariots of Fire Posted February 25, 2023 Author Posted February 25, 2023 The elves have been working hard to get some parts built up and prepared for the frame. Here's a look at what is on the work bench today. Resin castings, brass springs, 3D printed masters and a few kit parts are all part of the mix. 4
Chariots of Fire Posted March 1, 2023 Author Posted March 1, 2023 Got the frame up on wheels tonite, at least temporarily. Mostly to see if the frame would be level with the ground with what has been done to date. So far so good. Working on the torsion rods for the back now. Two done, more to go. 5
Chariots of Fire Posted March 19, 2023 Author Posted March 19, 2023 Been busy doing a lot of little things since the last post. Here is where we are as of today. Thres and wheels are painted. Although not in the photo, the trim rings are also in place to finish off the tires and wheels. Fenders are ready for placement but they need some fine tuning first. The cab is essentially done except for the interior. The windshield is done except for the glass and wiper motors. They won't go on until the painting is done. Hood sides are in position with tape for now. The Deuce has 12 grill slots and these only have 6 since they came from the 1-1/2 ton Chevy so the 6 were sanded off and a decal has been made to show the placement of the new pieces. They can be glued on right over the decal and then the hood sides can be painted locking them in place. The cab is secured to the frame with small pieces of angle stock and screws. The hood hinges are done and have temporary pins to help locate the hood for accurate placement of the hood sides. Lots of little stuff but fun detailing it all. 3
hct728(Bob) Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 Hah, a split frame! We modelers do it all the time when shortening or lengthening a frame, looks much better when we hide it as we do, too, LOL! I actually have a frame that comes apart with a secret slip joint so I can swap out the rear end. Never thought a bolted joint would have been possible! Such neat work and a great detail that adds so much interest, amazing how you came up with that, in addition to your standard attention to detail! You never cease to amaze
redneckrigger Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Absolutely superb work as always Charlie! Now, you should build a few 1/25th C-46's or C-47's to put the halves and the body in!!! Edited March 21, 2023 by redneckrigger
hct728(Bob) Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, redneckrigger said: Absolutely superb work as always Charlie! Now, you should build a few 1/25th C-46's or C-47's to put the halves and the body in!!! LOL! It just hit me that that tight fit in a plane might explain the folding windshield and canvas top a lot of these had instead of a solid roof, which would likely not fit in a plane of the time 1
Chariots of Fire Posted March 21, 2023 Author Posted March 21, 2023 That frame isn't actually split. I just looks that way. The solid roofs went away as the war went on and only about 30% of the trucks were transported by air, I think for possible delivery to the pacific theaters of operation. But it is a unique feature that won't be on many models so I included it. Right now I'm trying to get the hood sides adjusted to where the cab can be painted. Lots of little fiddly things to do so that when I attach the fenders things will be right. 3
gotnitro? Posted March 21, 2023 Posted March 21, 2023 excellent job so far interesting about the engineering making the frame split for transporting.
Tcoat Posted March 22, 2023 Posted March 22, 2023 10 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: That frame isn't actually split. I just looks that way. The solid roofs went away as the war went on and only about 30% of the trucks were transported by air, I think for possible delivery to the pacific theaters of operation. But it is a unique feature that won't be on many models so I included it. Right now I'm trying to get the hood sides adjusted to where the cab can be painted. Lots of little fiddly things to do so that when I attach the fenders things will be right. The whole concept intrigued me so I looked them up. They really came apart for transport! http://www.primeportal.net/trucks/ulrich_wrede/gmc_cckw-353/ 2
Chariots of Fire Posted March 22, 2023 Author Posted March 22, 2023 Note the dolly wheel behind the cab frame. That part of the truck could maneuver on its own into the aircraft since the front axle could drive. They only had to steer it on board with the dolly wheel. Interesting stuff. The rest of the truck was crated. 1
Chariots of Fire Posted March 24, 2023 Author Posted March 24, 2023 Got the frame painted today and made final adjustments on the hood sides, fenders and hood. The cab is almost ready for paint but it needs a couple more details added. Headlight buckets are resin castings made from a turned aluminum master. 1
hct728(Bob) Posted March 24, 2023 Posted March 24, 2023 Soldered brass, aluminum turnings, resin casting, renshape, styrene... - not many materials or techniques missing here! A true multi-media build. Nice work, and an interesting detail on the rear cab corners, something special going there?
Bainford Posted March 24, 2023 Posted March 24, 2023 Excellent work here, Charles. Always a pleasure to watch your builds come together. This is looking fantastic.
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