1970 Ford C 600

[Jürgen M.]

18 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

Maybe awhile in the making, but great update, Jeff!  Was looking at the frame pic and wondered if you ever had any problems with paint drying on your airline plumbing?  Some of the rubber like lines I have used took forever to finally dry, after being sprayed, and wrinkled as they dried out.  Looking forward to seeing the back end of the distributor come together!

If I may make a comment to the issue 'non drying lines':

I have made the experience that glossy and satin paints take much longer to dry on those lines than flat ones!

But that's only based on Revell colors. Maybe that helps a bit!

[Biggu]

1 hour ago, BK9300 said:

Maybe awhile in the making, but great update, Jeff!  Was looking at the frame pic and wondered if you ever had any problems with paint drying on your airline plumbing?  Some of the rubber like lines I have used took forever to finally dry, after being sprayed, and wrinkled as they dried out.  Looking forward to seeing the back end of the distributor come together!

Thanks, Brian, actually that is not rubber style hose, but rather a 'telephone' wire with a plastic coating, so in this particular case, it works ok as long as I am careful with it so it doesn't crack and come off in chunks.... I used a lacquer paint , as I am still not sold on acrylics, I don't ever have any luck with them... 

[Biggu]

A small update here. It doesn’t kook like much but it came with a little trepidation and great care to make sure I got it right the first time. Mostly due to using the unforgiving CA glue and some fragile pieces. Anyway I pushed ahead and added a few little bits to the control box like flow knob and a few ‘toggle’ switches. 
 

I also completed the work platforms with the propane tank holder ( still need to add the upper hold strap ) and added the main spray bar and attached the plumbing. Jurgen’s design and Bren’’s printing is very precise so I had to really be careful and be accurate ( because of the aforementioned glue we all know about ) the end result is going to be really good once painted ( to hide my sloppy glue work ) .  Putting these pieces took about 4 hours of absolute pleasure and enjoyment. The fitment is near perfect. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Looking really good Buddy.

Ron G 

[Biggu]

2 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Looking really good Buddy.

Ron G 

Thanks pal. It looks way better in real life and will really shine once on the truck. The detail is fabulous…

[BK9300]

Looks like fiddly work, for sure - back end is really coming together and the detail looks great!

[Biggu]

Thanks Brian , yeah a little bit fiddly but a lot of fun but not without one or two minor challenges that keeps a guy thinking. And to be careful not to get ahead of myself. It sure will be a unique truck on my shelf

[Jürgen M.]

Looking really nice Pal. Can't wait to see it painted and on wheels! 

Keep going! Its a wonderful Idea! 👍

[Randy D]

What a great build you have going here my friend!!!!!   Love the teamwork. You're showing some real skills working with the printed goodies as that is a whole different animal.

Randy

[Biggu]

1 hour ago, Randy D said:

What a great build you have going here my friend!!!!!   Love the teamwork. You're showing some real skills working with the printed goodies as that is a whole different animal.

Randy

Thanks , Randy, great to hear from you, more to come I hope...

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin so good, love that detail

[Biggu]

2 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Lookin so good, love that detail

Thanks Gary , I hope to add a little more as it goes along. Fingers crossed

[RoninUtah]

This is such a cool build, it’s fun to see it progress.  
 

I happened upon a very different Ford C600 today, in Murray, Utah:

 Can’t recall the last time I saw a box truck with a sleeper!

[Biggu]

1 hour ago, RoninUtah said:

This is such a cool build, it’s fun to see it progress.  
 

I happened upon a very different Ford C600 today, in Murray, Utah:

 Can’t recall the last time I saw a box truck with a sleeper!

Now that’s pretty cool , Ron. Thanks for sharing those photos ! Yeah. A rare one to be sure with the sleeper. Curious as to what the story behind it might be. That is another idea for a different build.  Thanks for checking in pal. 

[carsntrucks4you]

Great level of detailing. Can't wait to see the finished truck

[Biggu]

1 hour ago, carsntrucks4you said:

Great level of detailing. Can't wait to see the finished truck

Thanks Michael, I’m still chipping away at this, working on the interior and still waffling on cab color. Hopefully I can speed up a little. But am moving forward albeit slowly 🙄

[Biggu]

A little more done on the tank. Got the burners installed, and as simple as they look , they proved to be a bit of a challenge to get right, but some quality time at the bench, some patience, and going slow so as not to break anything, I got them where tjey are supposed to be. Now tje challenge is to NOT break them off. 🤔🤔, also added the ladder, still more to add but it is slowly coming together… the propane jug is just sitting there to see the fitment and added a small fitting for the SS1 line to the hand wand….

Edited Sunday at 02:44 PM by Biggu

[BK9300]

Looking good, Jeff - delicate work going on here!

[Jürgen M.]

Looks great Jeff!

That's going to be a really nice build! Haven't seen anyone build anything similar! 

Staying front row till it's finished!

[Biggu]

1 hour ago, Jürgen M. said:

Looks great Jeff!

That's going to be a really nice build! Haven't seen anyone build anything similar! 

Staying front row till it's finished!

Thanks Mate. Mostly down to you that this came together. I thank you and admire your design skills. Amazing 

[gotnitro?]

Great work so far ! Love the little details 

[Biggu]

7 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Great work so far ! Love the little details 

Thanks , Jeff. Yes Jurgen’s design didn’t miss any details and he managed to design this just by looking at a few not so good photos I found to show him what I had in mind. There is more to go and some really nice details yet to mount. Thanks for checking in. 

[redneckrigger]

That is a fantastic build, Jeff! Used to see those trucks all over the place, and still see one once in a while when our small town does an oil and stone job on some of our back roads. That 3D work is INCREDIBLE! I wish I was younger and I would try my hand at it, but it would be an all consuming project for me at my age and with my limited technical ability! But it sure would have sped up my crane build that is at more than five years, with no end in sight1 Only a few resin cast pieces from AITM and Moluminum on it and the rest is 100% scratch styrene etc. But, I am envious of those with the superpowers of 3D! Keep the updates coming!

[Biggu]

13 hours ago, redneckrigger said:

That is a fantastic build, Jeff! Used to see those trucks all over the place, and still see one once in a while when our small town does an oil and stone job on some of our back roads. That 3D work is INCREDIBLE! I wish I was younger and I would try my hand at it, but it would be an all consuming project for me at my age and with my limited technical ability! But it sure would have sped up my crane build that is at more than five years, with no end in sight1 Only a few resin cast pieces from AITM and Moluminum on it and the rest is 100% scratch styrene etc. But, I am envious of those with the superpowers of 3D! Keep the updates coming!

Thanks for the very kind words , Tom. Yes, the 3d printing details are off the clock for sure. There are a fair number of small delicate parts on tjis conversion, the burners being the top ones. I have to be really careful not to break anything, and yes we used to see a lot of these around our area as well back in the day.

I also agree with trying to find the skills to learn the 3d show, and for this old dog it may be a bridge too far at this stage of the game. With what you are doing on the crane and the fine details are absolutely mind blowing, and so accurate. When I saw the booms you made , the thought crossed my mind that I guess you stayed in geometry class instead of skipping out, to chase chicks and drink beer ! Thanks for checking in. I hope to show more soon…

[1st 700 Quad]

I have begged and begged and begged Round 2 to add decals to their decal sheet for this rig to replicate the little open grilles that are right behind the outside door handles and have heard nothing from them about this. It would be so easy to do and would enhance the build. There is a set in the photoetched set mentioned in the first message in this thread but a decal would sure be welcome.

 

Steve