Karmodeler2 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Do any of you know if there is a resin copy of the late 30's early 40's Diamond T cab. The 1938 Diamond T 404 is what I'm looking for. Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 David, Don't know of any current Diamond T conversions from that era. I'm sure there were some old Diamond Ts available from I think RNK conversions???? But they are no longer manufacturing. Good Luck with your search. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Most of the Diamond T stuff I've seen from that era have been 1/35 resin military kits. They look really nice, but they are VERY expensive. Like these from Real Model: http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52 http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52 http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52 http://www.realmodel.cz/zen/index.php?main...0592549f5930b52 Edited April 2, 2009 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmodeler2 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 David, Don't know of any current Diamond T conversions from that era. I'm sure there were some old Diamond Ts available from I think RNK conversions???? But they are no longer manufacturing. Good Luck with your search. Dave Thanks for the input. I think that I am going to have to scratch build it....just didn't want to get 90% done and find out there was a kit. That's happened once or twice in my 35+ years of modeling. Sincerely, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmodeler2 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Most of the Diamond T stuff I've seen from that era have been 1/35 resin military kits. They look really nice, but they are VERY expensive. Like these from Real Model: Thanks Jim. I might end up scratch building it. Just trying to avoid that long, dark path!! Sincerely, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackattack Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hey don't know if it will help at all, but i saw 3 different types of Diamond T truck conversion kits on American Industrial Truck Models.... Not sure on the years or if its what you're looking for, but just thought i would pass that onto you. www.aitruckmodels.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmodeler2 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Hey don't know if it will help at all, but i saw 3 different types of Diamond T truck conversion kits on American Industrial Truck Models.... Not sure on the years or if its what you're looking for, but just thought i would pass that onto you. Thanks! They are a little too new for me. I actually built the 950 T and you can see it at the following link. I machined a bunch of stuff and added my own flare to it. Thanks for you input though. David http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z83/Kar...mond%20T%20950/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks for the input. I think that I am going to have to scratch build it....just didn't want to get 90% done and find out there was a kit. That's happened once or twice in my 35+ years of modeling. Sincerely, David I believe that is a rule of modelling. When you take on a major conversion or scratchbuild project someone will issue a kit shortly before you finish your build. Thanks for taking the hit on this one, I will enjoy the inevitable Diamond T kit that arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmodeler2 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks for taking the hit on this one, I will enjoy the inevitable Diamond T kit that arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Thanks for taking the hit on this one, I will enjoy the inevitable Diamond T kit that arrives. You are more than welcome!! I cast alot of stuff for myself, so when I'm done, I'll sell one to you That works too. Seriously if you cast it, I will part with some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karmodeler2 Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 The project I want it for is a rat rod wrecker I saw at Billet Proof in Ocala. The guy had chopped and lowered it and the door sills were on the ground (had air bags too). Should I cast it in it's normal production phase, or create a master that is like the model I want to do? What would you do? It might be of little use to those who would not build a chopped version if I create a master that is chopped. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I'm sure you could sell some as a custom, but I think there would be more interest in the stock version. I know my interest would be for a stock cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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