Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 1 hour ago, TrucksMT said: Engine and all looks great so far Jeff! I'm following too sir. Thanks , Dan. I have to stay on the ball now !!🤣 3
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 17 minutes ago, blackbeard said: Great job Thanks Henry 2
TrucksMT Posted January 11 Posted January 11 41 minutes ago, Biggu said: Thanks , Dan. I have to stay on the ball now !!🤣 Pretty sure you got this Jeff 👍 1
Pete68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 On 1/9/2025 at 5:41 PM, Biggu said: I’m fairly happy with this We’ll just be happy with it not fairly Jeff. Looking good my friend. Any updates soon. 1
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 Just now, Pete68 said: We’ll just be happy with it not fairly Jeff. Looking good my friend. Any updates soon. Chipped away today with suspension. I may change to a different Hendrickson type. More of a rubber block style that works for heavy haul and may actually be a better choice. Gonna sleep on it as they say ……. 2
Pete68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 46 minutes ago, Biggu said: More of a rubber block Who’s are you using? I have the old Jim Etter one and I think Kit Form Services is the other. The old 1980 Jim Etter now AITM is a hunk of heavy metal walking beams. Kit Form Services is a little better made with brittle resin. 1
Pete68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 51 minutes ago, Biggu said: Gonna sleep on it as they say ……. I would some research on it that might help with your decision.
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 11 minutes ago, Pete68 said: Who’s are you using? I have the old Jim Etter one and I think Kit Form Services is the other. The old 1980 Jim Etter now AITM is a hunk of heavy metal walking beams. Kit Form Services is a little better made with brittle resin. I have two New Hendrickson suspension kits from 3dConcepts. They are beautiful little gems. Even come with ‘rubber blocks’ to insert during the construction of them. This one I’m re thinking is a rubber block walking beam style. These are 3d printed ones. 2
Pete68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 22 minutes ago, Biggu said: ‘rubber blocks’ Sounds pretty neat Jeff I’m sure there up to days standards. I’ll go check them out. Thanks 1
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, Pete68 said: Sounds pretty neat Jeff I’m sure there up to days standards. I’ll go check them out. Thanks Yes check them out. The guys at 3dConcepts are great to deal with. And they are striving to make a good product 1
Pete68 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 3 minutes ago, Biggu said: Yes check them out Ok I will. Talk to ya tomorrow calling it a night. 1
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 2 minutes ago, Pete68 said: Ok I will. Talk to ya tomorrow calling it a night. Roger that. I need to dream of suspensions too.🤣 1 1
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 So, I am thinking I may in fact change my suspension idea from the Hendrickson HN to the Hendrickson HR/RS suspension. It has the appearance of an older style which should fir with my older W/S tractor. It is a traditional rubber block/ walking beam suspension kit. This conversion will drastically change the kit air bag system. 4
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 11 Posted January 11 (edited) Hey Jeff Do you mean this one Hendrickson R/RS (1 Pair) Ron G Edited January 11 by ShakyCraftsman 2
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 19 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said: Hey Jeff Do you mean this one Hendrickson R/RS (1 Pair) Ron G Thats the one Ron 1
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 Color chosen ….. was initially going to use. MM Boyds metallic red, but upon some research decided it was very translucent and I only have ONE bottle, and if I mess it up, which I am prone to, I would be in a pickle. Ssooooo with that in mind we chose MM Stop Light Red Metallic enamel, mostly as it is close to the color of my cars and my Tahoe and it is one of my favourite colors. Also I think it will make the heavy haul look cool as well as I have two bottles . Also decided on chrome fuel tanks as I bought the $40 Revell spray can of chrome.
ShakyCraftsman Posted January 11 Posted January 11 13 minutes ago, Biggu said: Color chosen ….. was initially going to use. MM Boyds metallic red, but upon some research decided it was very translucent and I only have ONE bottle, and if I mess it up, which I am prone to, I would be in a pickle. Ssooooo with that in mind we chose MM Stop Light Red Metallic enamel, mostly as it is close to the color of my cars and my Tahoe and it is one of my favourite colors. Also I think it will make the heavy haul look cool as well as I have two bottles . Also decided on chrome fuel tanks as I bought the $40 Revell spray can of chrome. Hey Jeff Look into Tamiya mica red metallic (in there lacquer line). I know they have it in there lacquer spray cans and I think you can get it in a bottle. Ron G 1
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 Just now, ShakyCraftsman said: Hey Jeff Look into Tamiya mica red metallic (in there lacquer line). I know they have it in there lacquer spray cans and I think you can get it in a bottle. Ron G Ok I will. I was kind of searching it out but seemed to be coming up dry. …. Off to the computer …
BK9300 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Going to be fine looking colour for your truck! You've maybe mentioned it in other builds, but what air brush do you use? 1
Biggu Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 13 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Going to be fine looking colour for your truck! You've maybe mentioned it in other builds, but what air brush do you use? I have an old Badger 150 and a 200 , nothing super expensive but bullet proof a d a long time usable old standard
Bills72sj Posted January 12 Posted January 12 If you still would consider your 1st color choice, may I suggest using a similar color red in the same paint line then final coat it in the desired color last. 1
Biggu Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 10 minutes ago, Bills72sj said: If you still would consider your 1st color choice, may I suggest using a similar color red in the same paint line then final coat it in the desired color last. Will that give it a deeper color hue?
Biggu Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 Just now, Gary Chastain said: Liking that color choice, she’s gonna be a looker Thanks buddy. Copying you I think. 😋
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