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

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  Jeff has a burn out option for when he runs out of steam on his Payhauler, a 1/24 Western Star. Well I have burn out option too, it's this the 1/25 scale Revell "Bill Signs" Peterbilt 359. I will be doing mine with standard frame supplied in the kit, not the Canadian spread ones. It will be a Heavyhaul tractor with a non steerable lift axle, a big Detroit Diesel 12V71N, 385/65 R22.5 front floats, and I'm going to cut down the sleeper from the kit into a 36" version with a 3D Concepts headache rack. This is the kit.

Ron G 

Edited December 18, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

That is such a cool kit, I wish it would be re-released again, but the $300 price tag for a current copy is a bit rich for me, one can only hope....  this makes into a really cool truck right out of the box, I will be watching this one with GREAT interest............... front row for me !!

[Gary Chastain]

That would make a great heavy hauler, will be watching

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hello fellow modelers 

 I'm back with more updates. I started doing some of the plumbing. So here are some pictures for yous all.

This view shows the new air valve I added in front of the hydraulic valve. I also started adding the air lines to the brake chambers.

This view shows the hydraulic lines I added to the brake chambers abd to the fittings.

This view shows the hydraulic fittings I added to the rear axle for the rear brake cylinders.

Close up view of the hydraulic fitting for the rear brake cylinders.

This view shows the air/hydraulic looms I added for routing the air and hydraulic lines.

This is what I made the looms from. It's a peice of old phone cord with the wires removed. I then slice it into various lengths to create the looms. You hold them on with CA glue.

This view shows the bolt heads I added to the rear axle.

The other side of the rear axle and the bolt heads. Well I'm out of pictures so I guess that's it for now.

Ron G 

Edited December 18, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Great up date bud … seems as I have to up my game again🤭🤣 good stuff , pal. Love the air valves ….

[BK9300]

Very good idea for your looms - nice and tidy!

[Pete68]

4 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

burn out option

Nice one that’s a cool Pete. Maybe that’s why I don’t do much Scratch high end detailing I’ve watched my brother Bill suffer from this disease ever since I was a kid. It would be amazing to see him finish just one of these super high end detailed builds he has Idling on the side. 

[Pete68]

1 hour ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

the fittings

I really like your fittings the look very convincing along with your build updates. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  Small update today. Got a little more done. It is really amazing to me how all those Small details can take so long to do.

I had to replace the kit radiator hoses because they were to short. 🤔 so I made new ones out of some 1/8" (3mm) plastic rod.  You can also see the white plastic fittings on the front bumper hydraulic valve. I made them out of some Plastsruct hexagonal rods. I drilled them out for the lines then cut them to size. This took forever. The redish color fittings on the hydraulic valve on the frame are from CTM's hydraulic hose and fittings kit. 

This view shows the radiator pipes with the hoses added. I made them from rapping some Tamiya masking tape, cut to size then colored them with a black sharpie.

This mock up picture shows the radiator pipes in place.

This view shows the brass screen that I made and added to the exhaust box on the frame.

This view shows it after I painted the inside flat black.

This is a mock-up picture for you guys to look at. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited December 19, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Really like all the plumbing you're adding along the way - takes a lot of time, for sure, but certainly worth it once its  all in place.

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, BK9300 said:

Really like all the plumbing you're adding along the way - takes a lot of time, for sure, but certainly worth it once its  all in place.

Thanks BK

 Yeah,  it's time consuming, but that to me is the whole point of modeling. Almost, anyone can throw a model together, but it takes a certain effort to go the extra step.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

13 hours ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Thanks BK

 Yeah,  it's time consuming, but that to me is the whole point of modeling. Almost, anyone can throw a model together, but it takes a certain effort to go the extra step.

Ron G 

That is so true Ron, and it really shows on your build. You guys are knocking these builds out of the park. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

38 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

That is so true Ron, and it really shows on your build. You guys are knocking these builds out of the park. 

Thanks Gary, that's saying alot from a modeler like you.

Ron G 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 Not an update really. I got some stuff in the mail today from Jamie at Mo'luminum. It's items for the "BS" Peterbilt 359.

These are Bridgestone 425/65 R22.5 floats.

These are some of his drive tires.

Michelon 11R 22.5's.

This is his Detroit Diesel 12V71N. This will be the engine for the "BS" Peterbilt 359.

Ron G 

Edited December 20, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

The transmission is a Mack13/18 spd. From Paul at ST Supply.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

I like your pile of goodies

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 Here it is assembled.

Ron G 

Edited December 22, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hello fellow modelers 

 I'm back with more updates and some pictures for yous all to look at. 

  I really appreciate all the comments, good or bad. So far they have been very positive and are giving me the will to keep trucking on this build.  So here we go.

This view shows the part #263Y, I'm not sure what this is, sitting in place on the frame.

This view shows the part modified so you can actually mount it to the frame with supports.

Another view showing the pipe and the supports that I added. I filled in the void also.

This view shows it in place with the supports.

This view shows the nut & bolts I added to the shock mounts on the rear axle.

View from the rear. I had to add some material to the shock mounts on the rear axle so I had a place to fix the nuts and bolts to.

This view shows the nuts and bolts I added to the rear shock mounts on the frame.

This view shows the nuts and bolts I added to the front axles shock mounts.

This view shows the nuts and bolts I added to the front shock mounts on the front of the frame.

This view shows the bolt plates and bolt shafts I added to the front springs.

Another view of the bolt plates and bolt shafts.

This view shows the bolt shafts I added to the front axle.

The other side of the front axle.

They don't line up perfectly, but they give the proper illusion. At least that's my opinion.

Another view of the same thing.

This view shows the front shock in place, kinda. It's not fixed yet.

And this view shows Jeff and me. I'm the good looking one on the right...lol 😆😅🤣😂  well that's it for now be back with more updates soon, I hope.

Ron G 

Edited December 22, 2024 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Really moving along, Ron - frame looks close to paint!

[ShakyCraftsman]

7 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

Really moving along, Ron - frame looks close to paint!

I'm getting there. Pretty soon I won't be able to go much further until I can splash on some paint.

Ron G 

[Biggu]

Another outstanding full on update Ronald !! A ton of small details is making this a really well thought out build and you keep pushing me , which is good as that keeps me going. But I am quickly falling behind. But that is ok, watching you soar ahead is exciting and very interesting.  Keep going pal, I will catch up soon!!!

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Another outstanding full on update Ronald !! A ton of small details is making this a really well thought out build and you keep pushing me , which is good as that keeps me going. But I am quickly falling behind. But that is ok, watching you soar ahead is exciting and very interesting.  Keep going pal, I will catch up soon!!!

In about 50 years...lol Just kidding Pal your doing a great job on your Payhauler.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

Man you guys…..just keep raising that bar……don’t cha 

Edited December 22, 2024 by Gary Chastain
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[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, Gary Chastain said:

Man you guys…..just keep raising that bar……don’t cha 

Yupp!

 I like pole vaulting...lol😁😜🤪

Ron G