Another Autocar DC9964B .. with a twist

[Biggu]

Hi guys... I just finished this one... wanted to do something a little different, and a heavy haul off road low bed tractor came to mind. This is my vision of what a smaller logging company may have to use to move, yarders, feller bunchers, highlines Cats, etc... I wanted to go old school with a few old school details like an air valve on the firewall for the wipers, an alcohol canister for the cold operation of the air brakes, old school small clearance lights, single air horn , and stayed with the wedge brakes...also notice no rear mud flaps installed, because any time I had the low bed hooked to the truck, mud flaps are not required and would get torn off.... I hated fixing mud flaps! .... I have a list of 35 things I changed or modified, but won't bore you guys with the details unless you would like the list of the changes and mods....  I am rather pleased as to the final result as I think it hit my vision. Living here in B.C., we have some of the largest specially built off road logging trucks in the world, this is just a fictional possible representation of what a small company may have in it's fleet..... I hope you guys find my vision, pleasing and worth a look...

cheers

Jeff

Edited April 7, 2024 by Biggu
detail added

[vincen47]

Utilitarian, functional, and just down to business, this truck isn’t fooling around. Neat concept and backstory. It certainly looks the part. I like the aftermarket parts and your added details. Love the weathering, especially the dirt on the windshield and tires.

[Biggu]

Thanks Victor, I appreciate your comments... 'utilitarian'.........  that is a perfect description...  a few pics of the lesser seen bits....

Edited April 7, 2024 by Biggu
pics

[Biggu]

My buddy says I need to post the modification list as it will note some details maybe not seen...

List is as far as I can remember..

 

Added inspection plates to transmission, and bolts for the plates

Added bolts to air compressor and fuel pump on engine

Added oil plug on engine

Added oil drain plugs on both rear ends

Filled empty space on rear springs…

Added air and fuel lines to engine,

Fuel line from pump to tanks

Decals to oil and fuel filters and starter

Detailed firewall, with air lines, also added windshield wiper air valve and plumbed , and added Air Brake Alcohol canister and plumbed

Drilled all airbrake air chambers

Plumbed air brake system and added air brake valves and added resin fittings

Added air lines to hand brake valve in cab

Decals added to dash for instruments with ‘glass’ on each

Cut open driver’s door window

Cab door outline deepened

Lines added for luberfiners

Scratch built outside mirror brackets with added back up lights

Added metal and resin aftermarket front steer axle

Added bolts to steering components and rear suspension components

Added resin fittings for fuel pressure line and fuel crossover line

Added fuel crossover line

Added fuel vent fittings to fuel tanks

Modified engine air filter from vertical to horizontal style

Thinned down outside steps and added bolts

Added resin outside door handles

Dulled chrome on front grille and added aluminum tape to simulate the actual aluminum grille

Added aftermarket 3D printed roller and 5th wheel slide

Roller assembly modified by removing tail light/mud flap brackets and new tail light bracket and tail lights added

Changed front steer rims to heavy haul 3d printed rims

Changed rear drive rims to resin Heavy Duty Dayton drive rims

Changed tires to heavy off road Roadx DD990 16 ply deep tread off road

Added aftermarket resin headache rack detailed with airline holder bracket, shovel bracket and chain hangers, also added scratch made backup light brackets, and back up lights along with extra tail lights and added custom correct British Columbia ‘ T ’ License Plate

Added trailer air lines and electrical cable  with glad hands and electrical plug

Added 45 gallon oil drum tied with chain and synch

Weathered, to appear to have just returned from a dusty road heavy haul, no rear mud flaps mounted , as when dragging a low bed they are not required by DOT as they would be most likely torn off, also no side panels to dissipate heat from the engine into the cab on a hot dusty day…………….

Weathering included…. Cab painted in European dark green, ( flat) then hand rubbed to give it a ‘sheen’, then cab was brushed with a white pigment to simulate paint fade, it was then detailed with a light rust pigment on the rear window seal to simulate light rust, also same done on door hinges and door handles… mud and dirt added to underside of front fenders and fuel tanks, dirt and dust added to rear drive area and frame

 

[Jim B]

Great looking Autocar. Fantastic weathering. 

[Old Nasty]

Way cool.

[yh70]

Awesome Job Jeff..

[Bronzekeg]

mighty fine build!

[Rockford]

Represents a tremendous amount of work that truck. Well done, impressive stuff. 

[Biggu]

23 minutes ago, Rockford said:

Represents a tremendous amount of work that truck. Well done, impressive stuff. 

Thanks for the very kind comments, fellas, Steve, thanks for that comment... I didn't start out trying to do a mega project, it just kind of fell into place, I would  go to the bench and putter a little bit here and there, and one thing led to another.... I actually surprised myself at the end of this....and when I wrote out the mod list, I was surprised at how many little jobs were done... but I am pleased with the overall result...

Jeff

[gotnitro?]

Thats how to build a logger ! Absolutely beautiful if dirty grimy was a thing 

[Scott Eriksen]

Nice job!............the driver just left a ticket in the shop and says he thinks the wedge brakes need adjusting 

[Biggu]

1 hour ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Nice job!............the driver just left a ticket in the shop and says he thinks the wedge brakes need adjusting 

I used to do that with the 1974 Ford Louisville Cement truck I drove back in the day.... those damn things sure wouldn't hold a loaded truck on a steep hill.... ah the good old days eh?? LOL

Jeff

[happy grumpy]

That's the kind of build that I like, gritty and dirty and realistically weathered. It sure looks the part. 

[1hobby1]

Wow. Fantastic job! Your weathering is top notch. 

[Biggu]

Geez, you guys are so very kind, MANY thanks for the kind words.... I'm glad you like the weathering, it was a fine line, and it was my first time at using  a white pigment for filtering the paint to make it look sun faded, and it kind of worked.... I'm really happy you guys like my efforts, it's very encouraging... 

Jeff

[Warren D]

Excellent build, especially the weather which is spot-on!

[Biggu]

47 minutes ago, Warren D said:

Excellent build, especially the weather which is spot-on!

THANKS, Warren...

[slusher]

Nicely done!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Chariots of Fire]

Outstanding job of putting this all together.  Weathering is great and the details are the way they should be.  Thanks for posting!?

[1959scudetto]

That is one tough workhorse - excellent weathering !

[Biggu]

Carl, Chris, Charles, and Helmut, thanks for the very kind words, I am not used to posting my models, and was quite nervous about it, but you guys along with the rest , have made this a very positive and enjoyable experience... I am very pleased you like what I was trying to accomplish 

Cheers

Jeff

 

[cifenet]

Dirty and abused, but still trust worthy!  
 

Great implementation on “well used” look and I think many components on the truck is nicely represented. 
 

Fantastic work, indeed.  Thanks for sharing it here. 

[Biggu]

18 hours ago, cifenet said:

Dirty and abused, but still trust worthy!  
 

Great implementation on “well used” look and I think many components on the truck is nicely represented. 
 

Fantastic work, indeed.  Thanks for sharing it here. 

Thank you Steve, that is exactly what I wanted my vision to show....  I'm glad you appreciate the idea..

Jeff