Bronzekeg Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 I haven't built this kit since it first came out. I built it like the box art as a kid. going a different route this time around. I have a can of cranberry paint I will be using as the main color. that's about all I know at this point. as usual c&c are welcome and thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 started assembling the engine. it's about ready for some paint. everything fit nice for an amt kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 engine pretty much completed except for the fan blade. hoses will be added later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rockford Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Good start. Nice Cummins. Looking forward to your updates. This is one of the few 1/25 kits I hope to build. It was my first 1/25 kit about 45 years ago. Didn't know what I was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 20 hours ago, Rockford said: Good start. Nice Cummins. Looking forward to your updates. This is one of the few 1/25 kits I hope to build. It was my first 1/25 kit about 45 years ago. Didn't know what I was doing. thanks Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 got paint on the inner rear wheels and started cleaning out the holes in the outer rear wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 happy with the finish on the outer rear wheels. also pictured are the untouched fronts for comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 a before and after of the front rims and what they look like when done. time to start the basic chassis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Looks good so far. Nice work on the tire/wheel package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 19 hours ago, Dutzie said: Looks good so far. Nice work on the tire/wheel package. thanks Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 basic chassis has been cleaned up and assembled along with the suspensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Nice start Ken I like what you did with your rims. It’s going to look really nice with that red too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 11 hours ago, Mopar - D said: Nice start Ken I like what you did with your rims. It’s going to look really nice with that red too. thanks Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 axles are mounted, time to make sure all wheels are touching the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 I had to file the inside of both rear axle housings to get enough play for the middle axle wheels to sit properly. with that done I assembled the rest of the chassis that will all get painted the same color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 got some paint put on the chassis. it's rust oleum so it will take several days to dry. I personally like the shade of red. need to start stripping the 5th wheel assembly and fuel tanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 9, 2023 Author Share Posted July 9, 2023 engine and radiator installed along with the upper and lower hoses. started work on the battery box. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 Your usual brilliant work sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 13 hours ago, Rockford said: Your usual brilliant work sir! thank you Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 got the exhaust painted up and parts installed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Fantastic progress! It is building ip nicely. The color red is simply perfect for the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 12 hours ago, cifenet said: Fantastic progress! It is building ip nicely. The color red is simply perfect for the frame. thank you Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share Posted July 11, 2023 worked on the fuel tanks today. straps and steps to be added next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Hang on, these tanks have moulded-in straps don't they? So I'm assuming you have rubbed them out, but what have you wrapped the barrel of the tank with? Looks like ali tape. You're hiding your light under a bushel mate. Please, do tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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