ShakyCraftsman Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) Hey all This is the kit I'm using for this build. As the title says it is going to be stretched out to a 300 inch wheel base. I started this build on another forum that I belong to, so it's quit a ways along. This view shows the color scheme I'm going for. Another view of the color scheme. This view shows the stretched frame. I used some frame pieces that I had left over from my "can do" wreaker kit. This view shows the modified exhaust plumbing that I scratch built. I modified the kit part by adding a scratch built adapter from the 5" pipe to the 8" pipes and used two Plastsruct elbows and some aluminum tubes for the exhaust stacks This is the Photo-etch dash panels that I got from Moluminum. I will be adding red, yellow and blue knobs for the air brakes to this. This view shows the modifications I made to the kit engine. I converted it to a single turbo and added some plumbing. The other side of the engine. I added a starter to it, because the kit didn't supply one. I added brake drums to the kit wheels/tires. This view shows the aluminum drop visor and Texas bumper This view shows the aluminum full rear fenders and the line for the fifth wheel slide. This view shows the left side of the engine painted orange and black. I still have to add some detail painting to this. Turbo side of the engine. top view of the engine. This view shows the rear side of the fan blades. This view shows the under side of the frame. This view shows the top of the frame. I have made custom deck plates that fit between the rails front to back. I still have alot of wiring, plumbing and detail work to finish on this one. That's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G Edited January 11 by ShakyCraftsman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 looking good so far. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Wow, nice detail, cool project. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 (edited) Hey all Some more work done on this build. Added the black around the lights with some Tamiya rubber black. Did some more detail work on the engine. Other side of the engine I added some rust texture to the turbo and exhaust manifold. I painted the valve packs on the rear of the transmission black. This view shows the frame finished painted along with the three deck plates and the fifth wheel. This is a view of the rolling chassis temporarily together. The other side of the rolling chassis. Closer view of the engine in the frame. This view shows the cab temporarily in place on the rolling chassis. Well that's it for now be back soon with more. Ron G Edited January 11 by ShakyCraftsman 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 A great project. Excellent modifications and added details! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I am a real fan of long wheelbases especially on cabovers. Looking forward to finished product. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Now that is quite unique! Interesting project you got going and the build so far looks great! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 That is one long truck. Looking good. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I love the color scheme.... engine detail is really good as well... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 (edited) Hey all Some more work done on this build. Drivers side view of the rear of the frame. I painted the 8 air bags with Tamiya rubber black Passenger side view of the rear of the frame. This view shows the brake canisters that I painted a goldish color and aluminum. Front view of the brake canisters. This view shows the exhaust pipe painted a steel/silver color. I added some very small lead wire to the exhaust pipe to simulate the corrugated tubes that connect the exhaust pipe to the stacks. Well that's it for now. Ron G Edited January 15 by ShakyCraftsman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 (edited) Hey all I started to do all of the plumbing: air, fuel and electric. I made a "T" fitting for the air bags, now I need to make 3 more. This view shows the air valves that I scratch built and added. This view shows the air valves painted blue. That's it for now be back soon. Ron G Edited January 16 by ShakyCraftsman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Looking better and better as you are adding details! And that red frame is screaming! Good progress so far for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, cifenet said: Looking better and better as you are adding details! And that red frame is screaming! Good progress so far for sure! It's not red, it's orange. Ron G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 7 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: It's not red, it's orange. Ron G Ah, my bad! But looks great with bright color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 16 minutes ago, cifenet said: Ah, my bad! But looks great with bright color! No problem and thanks Ron G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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