AMT/ERTL IH 350 Payhauler, Jeff made me do it.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  It's been awhile since I posted anything. So, my best friend Jeff (Biggu) said I had to post this, probably because he didn't want to go it alone...lol. We decided to do them as build alongs.

  Okay, I started with the new AMT version of this kit, same as Jeff. We are both doing these as detailed as humanly possible...Ha Ha. So lots of added nuts/bolts, plumbing, weathering, etc.

  I'm doing mine as one that just recently had the engine replaced. It will be painted (the engine) Detroit Diesel Alpine Green. The rest of the truck will be stock IH paint colors. So here we go, grab a seat up front and get the popcorn 🍿 and beer or pop and follow along.

This is the kit.

This view shows the two oil pan drain bolts that I added.

This view shows the bolts that I replaced with slightly larger ones.

This view shows the 10 head bolts that I added. They are 1.0mm meng bolt heads.

This veiw shows the other side of the head bolts.

Close up view of the head bolts.

This view shows the bolts that I added to the alternator bracket. These are 1.0mm meng bolt heads too.

Another view of the alternator bolts.

This view shows the mounting bolts I added to the mounting brackets. These are 1.8mm meng nuts with shafts.

This view shows the two exhaust cross pipes. I added some sprue goo to the voids and I'm waiting for it to dry so I can finish them. We'll that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

Edited December 5, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

I'll be following both builds, for sure.  Glad to see a thread from your bench again - I really liked the 48' Loadking, 3 axle lowboy you did a few years back - great work.

[Pete68]

Seated front row with Crackerjacks and a Coke.  

[Biggu]

Oh sure …. Blame the fat bald guy in the back row!🫣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It is going to be fun to have a couple of these on the go , lets hope we can get one or two more ….. I’m sure we will be borrowing ideas from each other too …. Great to see you posting again , pal …. We’re gonna have fun!!

[Gary Chastain]

Interesting to see what you guys do. Be watching

[gotnitro?]

Dual payhauler builds !!! Yea looking forward to this

[Rockford]

Payhaulers are obviously like buses, you wait ages for one and two come at once!!!!

[Jürgen M.]

Maybe some should build a heavy duty truck with a flatbed for it? 🤔 

 

[ShakyCraftsman]

10 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

Maybe some should build a heavy duty truck with a flatbed for it? 🤔 

 

Hey Jürgen 

 I have a couple of trucks in the works that could pull it on a lowboy. Also have 2 axle jeep, 3 axle lowboy and 2 axle stinger in the works. And another 3 axle lowboy in the works. 

Jeep

Stinger

Lowboy trailer 

Ron G 

Edited December 6, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Really like your scratch built work - very good looking units!

[Jürgen M.]

Really nice stuff! Can't wait to see the yellow monster climb one of those! 😊

[Gary Chastain]

52 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Jürgen 

 I have a couple of trucks in the works that could pull it on a lowboy. Also have 2 axle jeep, 3 axle lowboy and 2 axle stinger in the works. And another 3 axle lowboy in the works. 

Jeep

Stinger

Lowboy trailer 

Ron G 

Oh my, I am loving that trailer build, that he’s been on my wish list for a long time. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, Gary Chastain said:

Oh my, I am loving that trailer build, that he’s been on my wish list for a long time. 

Hey Gary 

  There not really that hard to build. Just big and difficult to work on. Alot of repetitive cutting, fitting and gluing, but with your skills it shouldn't be a problem.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

1 minute ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary 

  There not really that hard to build. Just big and difficult to work on. Alot of repetitive cutting, fitting and gluing, but with your skills it shouldn't be a problem.

Ron G 

Interestingly, Jeff and I just had a conversation about building this type of trailer/truck combo for his rock hauler. So, Jeff…..Ron just upped the bar on you buddy😂🤣😂🤣

[Gary Chastain]

4 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary 

  There not really that hard to build. Just big and difficult to work on. Alot of repetitive cutting, fitting and gluing, but with your skills it shouldn't be a problem.

Ron G 

Did you by the trailer kit and then add your stinger and Jeep, or s ratchet build everything? I know there was a guy selling the trailer kit on here   

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, Gary Chastain said:

Interestingly, Jeff and I just had a conversation about building this type of trailer/truck combo for his rock hauler. So, Jeff…..Ron just upped the bar on you buddy😂🤣😂🤣

Hey Gary 

 He already knew about my lowboy trailer. He's been after me to draw him up plans for one.😁

Ron G 

[Biggu]

3 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey Gary 

 He already knew about my lowboy trailer. He's been after me to draw him up plans for one.😁

Ron G 

Just trying to tap into the vault of spectacular ideas and precise measurements. 🤭🤣

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Gary 

 It's not a kit. I scaled it up from a Diecast Masters 1/50 XL Specialized XL120 Lowboy RGN trailer, jeep and stinger.

 So everything but the wheels/tires, suspension and a few odds & ends are scratch built from Plastsruct "I" beams. I used 5/8", 1/2", 3/8" and sheet stock and strips. I used Mo'luminum suspensions and Moebius wheels and tires. Still needs alot of work. Have to find someone to print me XL Specialized decals for it. Or I will have to use some Talbert decals I have from Model trucking.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

Outstanding, do you have a build post on that trailer. This would be a great add to my heavy hauler fleet. Man, you guys are raising the bar again

[ShakyCraftsman]

Just now, Gary Chastain said:

Outstanding, do you have a build post on that trailer. This would be a great add to my heavy hauler fleet. Man, you guys are raising the bar again

I did start a build thread on it awhile back, guess I'll have to update it with the jeep build & the stinger build. My problem is I have about 30 different projects going and it's hard to keep up on all of them. My good Pal Jeff is always on my case to get ONE done...😆 🤣 😂. I will one day, if I dont pass,away from old age first...lol

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

20 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

I did start a build thread on it awhile back, guess I'll have to update it with the jeep build & the stinger build. My problem is I have about 30 different projects going and it's hard to keep up on all of them. My good Pal Jeff is always on my case to get ONE done...😆 🤣 😂. I will one day, if I dont pass,away from old age first...lol

Ron G 

Jeez, I have 2.5 builds going on and it’s driving me nuts, then I think of a new build idea and then squirrel 

[ShakyCraftsman]

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  More work on the Detroit Diesel Series 16V71. Added some more bolt heads and modified the two oil filters at the front of the engine.

Overall view of the DD 16V71.

This view shows the bolt heads I added to the blower intakes. Also it shows the oil lines going from the filters to the front of the engine block in front of the front blower.

This view shows the modified oil filters and the lines & fittings I added.

This view shows the bolts I added to the rear engine mount. I had to fix this so that it more accurately represents how it bolts to the frame rails.

  Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

Edited December 6, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Cliff W]

Love the reman engine idea! A little alpine green to break up all that yellow.  
 

the details you’ve added look great!

Will you be painting the “take off” parts and accessories in their original Cat colors?

 

[ShakyCraftsman]

7 minutes ago, Cliff W said:

Love the reman engine idea! A little alpine green to break up all that yellow.  
 

the details you’ve added look great!

Will you be painting the “take off” parts and accessories in their original Cat colors?

 

Hey Cliff

  You mean all the accessories on the engine that would be take offs? If yes, I wasn't sure, but you got me thinking. I'm going to do that. It will make it look like an authentic reman install.

Ron G