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

[Cliff W]

Hi Ron,

Yep, that’s what I was thinking.  I agree that will up the authenticity as well as adding a lot of visual interest.  
 

keep up the good work!

CliFf

Edited December 7, 2024 by Cliff W
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[Jürgen M.]

Looks pretty good! That engine tubing is far ahead of my knowledge! I'm not sure if I really want to learn that! It would mean loads of work more on builds to come! 😆

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  Got some more done on this big SOB. 😁 I added some more bolt heads and got some more glued together and sanded.

I redid the oil coolers on the side of the block by adding some scratch built oil filters and the black hoses (actually masking tape colored with a black sharpie) I will add the hose clamps to it once it is painted.

I added the bolt heads and "U" bolts to the tube.

I added bolt heads to the part on the left side of the bell housing.

I also added bolt heads to the parts on the right side of the bell housing.

I got these parts assembled and sanded. I need to add bolt heads to the air cleaners and the hydraulic tank. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

Edited December 8, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Lookin good buddy!!!  I better pick up the pace. Lol

[gotnitro?]

Keep going !!! Those Meng bolts make good  little details 

[Gary Chastain]

Man, you guys,,,,,,wow

[Rockford]

Who's cutting and pasting the other one's build?

Good stuff. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

53 minutes ago, Rockford said:

Who's cutting and pasting the other one's build?

Good stuff. 

😀😄😁 no one,they actually are different builds, we're just close friends.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey everyone 

  Okay, I got some more done on this big SOB. Here are some pictures for you to look at.

This view shows the stock kit fuel tank.

This view shows the other side of the stock kit fuel tank.

This view shows the left fuel tank that I modified to make the mounting straps more realistic. There made from 0.045" dia. rod.

This view shows the right fuel tank. I had to cut and scrape off the kit molded in straps so I could add these.

This is a view of both tanks.

Another view of the fuel tanks.

This view shows the bolt heads I added to the hydraulic tank.

This view shows the small nuts & bolts 🔩 I added to the air cleaners mounting straps.

Bottom view of the air cleaners.

This view shows the bolt heads I added to the transmission housing.

Another view of the bolt heads on the transmission.

This view shows the 4 bolt heads added to the pump on the right. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon.

Ron G 

Edited December 10, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[RoninUtah]

You guys are nuts! (and bolts)🤣

[ShakyCraftsman]

Okay, here we go again. More work done on the Payhauler.

I forgot to add this picture last time. Shows the bolt heads added to both sides mounting brackets. I also replaced the rib with more accurate ones.

I added a valve stem to the wheel, three more to go.

This view shows one of the lift cylinders closed.

This view shows the lift cylinder in the open position.

This view shows the two steering cylinders and the  two lift cylinders painted chrome.

This view shows the radiator and the shroud. I added some sprue goo to the push marks on the shroud.

This view shows the frame.

This view shows the other side of the frame. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

Edited December 11, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Coming along quickly!

[Pete68]

On 12/8/2024 at 4:45 PM, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey all

  Got some more done on this big SOB. 😁 I added some more bolt heads and got some more glued together and sanded.

I redid the oil coolers on the side of the block by adding some scratch built oil filters and the black hoses (actually masking tape colored with a black sharpie) I will add the hose clamps to it once it is painted.

I added the bolt heads and "U" bolts to the tube.

I added bolt heads to the part on the left side of the bell housing.

I also added bolt heads to the parts on the right side of the bell housing.

I got these parts assembled and sanded. I need to add bolt heads to the air cleaners and the hydraulic tank. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

Nice updates 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 I'm back with more updates. I now have the frame pretty much assembled. So here are some pics for you to perose.

I had to add these shims to the rear engine mount because the rear oil filter ran into the frame rail.

This view shows that even with the shim the filter barely clears the frame top.

I added these valves to the brake canisters/chambers.   I'm doing this so that it will be easier to plumb the air & hydraulic lines to the brake cans. It's probably not realistic, but Jeff & I haven't been able to find any information on this truck online. What you do find doesn't help much.

This view shows the other brake cans.

This view shows that the oil filters for the oil coolers are on the sprue #232, they just don't show up on the instructions.

This view shows that I filled in the voids in the two hydraulic filters, OCD couldn't live with the holes...lol

This view shows the two bolt heads I added to the side of the transmission. Fill and drain plugs.

This view shows the bolt heads I added to the track bar pivot for the rear axle.

This shows both the bolt and the nut in the track bar pivot.

 The next three pictures are of the frame assembly.

This view shows the engine in place, but not fixed yet.

Another view of the engine in the frame.

Close up view of the engine in the frame.   This was extremely difficult to get the engine in place. I had to cut away a bunch of stuff in order to get the engine in place, but you can't notice the cuts, so all good.

 Well that's it for this session. Be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited December 13, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

WOW ! Fabulous update Ron. I will refer to this for my build IF I ever get that far ! 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hello fellow modelers 

 I got some more work done on the Payhauler. I told Jeff I'm going NUTTY with all the bolt heads, but I can't back out now. So here are some pictures for yous all.

This picture shows the lines and dots I added to the back of the fan blades.

I hate when manufacturers put detail on parts, like this fan. That goes in towards the radiator where you can't see them.😵‍💫😱😤

So I added these markings with a permanent black marker. Once it is painted yellow they will just show through.

Thus view shows the fuel tanks and the front and rear suspensions added.

Another veiw of the finished frame.

This view shows the front of the frame and the modulator valve that I moved to the front cross member.

This view shows the rear differential. You can see that I replaced the drain plugs and the mounting bolts for the rear end.

This view shows the bolt heads I added to the front cover of the differential.

This view shows the holes I drilled in the rear brake cylinders to accept the plumbing.

This view shows the rear differential in place, for pictures only.

OKAY! I have some Detroit Diesel Alpine Green sprayed on the engine. I still need to finish the yellow up abd weather it up.

Another view of the engine. To bad I had to cover up all those bolt heads. 😢

This view shows the engine sitting in the frame temperaly.

And I found this on line. Pretty cool 😎. Kinda gives me some ideas. Hhmmmmm. 🤔 Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

 

 

Edited December 13, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Another outstanding update , Ron. This is a very comprehensive build. I’m liking the results of your hard work, it is really paying dividends. You’d be surprised how all those nuts and bolts show up. I’m a long way behind you now …. Hope to hot the bench tomorrow …. Keep going , Pal. It’s really coming together. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 Small update did a little more work on the Payhauler.

This view shows the outside wheels on the right that I added valve stems to. The back wheels on the left I painted the area that the brake shoes contact a gun metal. The black brake shoes I drilled the brake cylinders out to accept hydraulic fittings.

This view shows the shoes inside the back wheels.

This view shows the hydraulic fittings added to the brake shoe on the left.

This view shows the hydraulic fittings I added to the steering cylinders.

This view shows the exhaust pipe I modified to look more realistic.

This view shows the engine almost finish painted.

Another view of the engine. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited December 15, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Looking good, Ron - great progress to date!

[Biggu]

Another top update buddy. Lovin the small details, they are making this a show stopper. You sure aren’t missing anything.  Great job you’re doin. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  More work done on the Payhauler. I have the front axle assembled. 

This view shows the two hydraulic fittings that I added to the front steering cylinders. Also the bolt heads I added.

This view shows the axle partially assembled. Also I replaced the mounting bolts that mount the axle to the springs.

This view shows the front axle completely assembled. I added two hydraulic valves to the spindles so I could plumb the front brake cylinders.

Another view of the front axle turned left.

Another view showing the front axle turned right.

This view shows the rolling chassis from the bottom.

This view shows the rolling chassis with the engine sitting in place. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited December 15, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Great progress

[Biggu]

Another FULL update Ron ……. You are blasting along at a great rate. And all the added extras haven’t slowed the build, its looking great , buddy 

[Pete68]

On 12/13/2024 at 5:15 PM, ShakyCraftsman said:

This view shows the rear differential.

The Brake shoes are impressive just like the rest of the build great craftsmanship 

[Rockford]

What a big job this is! You're making serious progress now though. Those brake shoes are a nice feature.