Looking for 1938 or so Diamond T

[Karmodeler2]

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

[Old Albion]

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

[Jim B]

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

[Karmodeler2]

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

[Karmodeler2]

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

[mackattack]

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

[Karmodeler2]

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/

[Aaronw]

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.

[Karmodeler2]

Thanks for taking the hit on this one, I will enjoy the inevitable Diamond T kit that arrives.

[Aaronw]

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.

[Karmodeler2]

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

[Aaronw]

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.