The Same but “ a little “ Different

[Jürgen M.]

Wow, the detail on this will be amazing! I never even thought about tank brackets being so different from one mark to another! 

Maybe that's the disadvantage of self designing? I just designed something that works with the cable ties I use as straps, I never thought about Petes, Freightliners and Kenworths having such different brackets!

Again I learned something! Thanks you for that lesson!

[Biggu]

  On 10/31/2024 at 5:50 AM, Jürgen M. said:

Wow, the detail on this will be amazing! I never even thought about tank brackets being so different from one mark to another! 

Maybe that's the disadvantage of self designing? I just designed something that works with the cable ties I use as straps, I never thought about Petes, Freightliners and Kenworths having such different brackets!

Again I learned something! Thanks you for that lesson!

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I’m not completely sure about today’s cookie cutter trucks but I know that back in the day a few of them had their own specific specs on certain items on certain models of units. I think most of them today are pretty generic like some of the cars made today. Just more fun researching. Thanks for checking in , pal

[Jürgen M.]

Anytime! ? 

 

[Rockford]

I suppose some parts are different because they were locally sourced. They would not want to import everything because of the import tariffs. That's why the Pontiacs built in Canada shared loads of Chevy parts.

[Biggu]

  On 10/31/2024 at 5:37 PM, Rockford said:

I suppose some parts are different because they were locally sourced. They would not want to import everything because of the import tariffs. That's why the Pontiacs built in Canada shared loads of Chevy parts.

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Possibly, Steve, but back in the day most of these companies manufactured most everything themselves as there wasn’t a great deal of out sourcing back then , but it sure is possible…

[Biggu]

A little update. Doesn’t look like much but holy, it took a long time. Cab interior painted and masked ready for some outside paint, a start on the 318, and some paint on the frame …….. now …… I need to decide how dirty this truck will be …….??? any thoughts ? 

[BK9300]

All looking good, Jeff - your plumbing still shows up well!  Don’t know if you found this, but some of the soft tubing from Ted’s that I used for air lines kept the paint from fully curing.  Might need to be careful where it’s used on your truck so that the lines don’t need to be painted.  Your weathering is quite good so I’m sure any degree of ‘dirty’ you choose will look great!

[Biggu]

  On 11/5/2024 at 7:46 PM, BK9300 said:

All looking good, Jeff - your plumbing still shows up well!  Don’t know if you found this, but some of the soft tubing from Ted’s that I used for air lines kept the paint from fully curing.  Might need to be careful where it’s used on your truck so that the lines don’t need to be painted.  Your weathering is quite good so I’m sure any degree of ‘dirty’ you choose will look great!

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Thanks for the info Brian, this time I actually used an acrylic paint and ‘so far’ things are ok. ….. so far ….. talking with Ken he says these juice harps leaked oil everywhere , so I guess it has to be sloppy oil at least. Then it is how much dirt and dust …….????

[Rockford]

Looking great!

I'm not brave enough for weathering, it just another stage where I could ruin the project. 

 

[Biggu]

  On 11/5/2024 at 10:47 PM, Rockford said:

Looking great!

I'm not brave enough for weathering, it just another stage where I could ruin the project. 

 

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I felt the same way for eons …. But the new pigments etc are nice to work with. Start out gentle and then as the urge comes add more.  I strive for as real as I can… I may over do it here and there, but give it a go, Steve . Find an old kit and play. It adds a whole new level of fun ….. I’m not very good at it but I keep practising.  I really don’t have a handle on blending and chipping but I can add mud ! Lol

[RoninUtah]

Wow, that chassis looks good!  Great detail, the plumbing and bolt details make a huge difference. Keep it up!

[Biggu]

  On 11/6/2024 at 2:22 AM, RoninUtah said:

Wow, that chassis looks good!  Great detail, the plumbing and bolt details make a huge difference. Keep it up!

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Thanks Ron. You are kind….. I am going to try my hand at making it look used , so a little dirt and grime and the odd oil stain ….. that’s the ‘plan’ any way. Thanks for checking in …

[TopherMcGinnis]

Probably ought to make it look like an oil slick underneath. They're not called Driptroits for no reason ?

[Biggu]

  On 11/6/2024 at 3:22 AM, TopherMcGinnis said:

Probably ought to make it look like an oil slick underneath. They're not called Driptroits for no reason ?

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I think you’re right. My buddy who was our Mechanical Foreman at work said they leaked from EVERYWHERE !???And funny thing is, I out many thousands of miles on a 318 in our Ford Louisville tandem and don’t really remember it being too bad ….. but….. they say the memory is the first thing to go ??? thanks for checking in.

Jeff

[Gary Chastain]

Looking really good, I am like Steve afraid to mess up a good build. I always like to display a well kept truck that shows the miles. But I do have to learn the weathering detail. 

[Biggu]

  On 11/6/2024 at 7:33 PM, Gary Chastain said:

Looking really good, I am like Steve afraid to mess up a good build. I always like to display a well kept truck that shows the miles. But I do have to learn the weathering detail. 

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I was exactly the same. Why guck up a nice new model ???… until I started to think, it’s time to try and make something different, engine changes, wheels and tires and some weathering.  I have seen the tank guys do some incredible things towards a better realistic final product. There are a couple books out there on weathering trucks and they are really good…. Also with more than half my life in the seat, I have seen one or two working units, and in fact should have taken more pictures and paid more attention. ?…….but I can get to real trucks any time so…. Armed with that I am seeing if I can replicate something a bit different.  Gary and Steve, take an old kit and give it a try. Just for fun and if it doesn’t work to your satisfaction , or you don’t like it I will buy your left over pigments and washes.  There are, as I’m sure you are more than aware, lots of you-tube vids on the subject.  My weathering is not all that good but does make the truck look a little different.  Give it a go boys …..

[Biggu]

Just a start….more to do…

[Biggu]

Hard worker and no time for cleaning and detailing ……. It looks better in real life  but you get the idea  

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[RoninUtah]

That is one grimy engine!  I can almost smell the dirty old oil just by looking at it!

[Biggu]

  On 11/6/2024 at 11:35 PM, RoninUtah said:

That is one grimy engine!  I can almost smell the dirty old oil just by looking at it!

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Thick black 15/40 is what we used.  Sent the pics to my buddy the mechanical foreman , he said that was pretty close. Lol. I tried to put a little ‘wet’ around the valve covers.  Will look at it tomorrow and see if I’m really happy with it …

Jeff

[RoninUtah]

Time to change the valve cover gaskets...

[BK9300]

  On 11/6/2024 at 11:03 PM, Biggu said:

Hard worker and no time for cleaning and detailing ……. It looks better in real life  but you get the idea  

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Jeff, you sure have that engine living up to it's reputation - great job!

[Biggu]

  On 11/7/2024 at 12:09 AM, BK9300 said:

Jeff, you sure have that engine living up to it's reputation - great job!

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Thanks Brian … I blew it by Ken to make sure I was on the right track …. I does kook better in real life tho.  Th als for checking in….

[Rockford]

Engine looks great, very realistic. Having worked on English tippers in the 80s I can recall scraping oil soaked grot from engines looking for buried bolt-heads. They were built to work, not to polish. The Gardner 180LXBs we had a lot of would commonly use up to a gallon of oil a day, I swear the blocks and crankcases were made out of sponge. Then along came Cummins - bone dry. 

I found this picture of two of the very trucks I used to work on when I worked for Rainfords. Just to let you know what garbage I'm talking about. 

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[Jürgen M.]

Engine looks great Jeff!

Admit it, it's an original engine projected onto your workbench! ?