80ish Autocar DK-64 HH tractor.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey Gary

 Yes, those are the kit axles (rear) I added the bolt heads to them. Front axle is a CTM axle.

Ron G 

[cifenet]

Great detail work and modification effort here.  Keep up the good work!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Got some more work done on this build. Here are some pictures for yous all to look at.

This view shows the Italeri rear backing plates I added to the front axle. They will represent the brake drums. It's all you can see when the wheels are attached.

This view shows the kits axle pin retainers 

This view shows them mounted to the axle. This will allow the W/T's to rotate.

This view shows the front axle looking down on it.

This view shows the new front floats that I'm going to use. They are Bridgestones from Paul at ST Supply.

This view shows them temperaly in place on the front axle.

This is a mock-up picture of the truck.

Another mock-up view with the engine, cab & tank.

Bottom view of the front axle and the Italeri front shocks I added. (Black items)

This view shows the front steering mechanism added. I've done this so it looks like it's attached to the front axle, but it's not, this way the steering still works. You can see the front shocks I added in this picture also.

Top down picture of the frame and the rear brake chambers that I added. They are the ones from Paul at ST Supply. (Revell level 5 copys)

This view shows the brake chambers I added better. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited April 28 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Love the wheel and tire combination. Those floats are my go to. We had the exact ones on our tandems. They could be a little bit noisy at times but were really good tires. We got lots of miles on them. No cupping or excessive wear, worked well and look great. This truck is going to be the big lifter so to speak. It sure has the right look, and that rubber makes it !

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  Okay, this update is on Redneckrigger. He inspired me to attempt this. I am going to make the hood on the Autocar work! That's right a fully working hood. So let's get i to this.

This view shows the little hinges 

Edited April 29 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

 This forum won't let me edit my post.🤬😡 Sorry everyone,I tried to add to my post but it won't let me.🤨

Ron G 

Edited April 28 by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Sure do like the modifications you are incorporating into this build, taking notes

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said:

Sure do like the modifications you are incorporating into this build, taking notes

Thanks Gary 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Well let's try this again. I added the side pieces to the hood. As I tried to say in my previous post this was inspired by redneckriggers link belt crane build.

This view shows the hood closed.

This view shows the hoods left side open. 

This view shows the hoods right side open. We'll that's it for now be back soon with more 

Ron G 

Edited April 29 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

That is so cool !! And it turned out perfectly !! I may have to give that a go, on my next A/C build !  Good job , Bud !!!

[cifenet]

Looking good with hood operation!  Nice work ~

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Got some more work done on this build. Started the front steering system plumbing. 

This view shows the floor that I added to the kit interior bucket.

This view shows what the floor looks like on the truck.

This view shows the parts I'm using to plumb the front steering mechanism. They are from CTM.

This view shows the steering box control valves that I added.

This view shows the different front wheel centers I'm thinking about using. I'm going with the oil center cap, on the right.

This view shows the rear wheel center caps I'm going to use.

This is the winch headache rack I'm going to be using.

This view shows the headache rack. It's from 3D Concepts.

This view shows the two tan hydraulic fittings I added to the front hydraulic steering assist cylinder. Also the bolt heads I added to the front steering mechanism.

This view shows the hydraulic fittings I added to the hydraulic pump.

This view shows the plumbing on the front steering system. I can't add more till the truck is further along.

This view shows the radiator to cab bracing rods.

This view shows the hood in place and open on the truck. Well that's it for now I'll be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited May 3 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

Making good progress, Ron.

[Scott Eriksen]

On 4/28/2025 at 6:31 PM, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey all 

  Okay, this update is on Redneckrigger. He inspired me to attempt this. I am going to make the hood on the Autocar work! That's right a fully working hood. So let's get i to this.

This view shows the little hinges 

I might use that on the Mack instead of the MCG photoetch hinge

[Scott Eriksen]

Ron,,were those on Amazon?  what size? / link,,thanks man!

[ShakyCraftsman]

11 hours ago, Scott Eriksen said:

Ron,,were those on Amazon?  what size? / link,,thanks man!

If you are talking about the fittings they are these.

They are from CTM (Czech Truck Models) I got them from Paul at ST Supply. If you were talking about the hinges they are from Micromark. I don't have a number, they didn't have one. They are the ones redneckrigger used on his link belt crane build. He listed the number. Check his post for number.

Ron G 

Edited May 3 by ShakyCraftsman

[Bren]

1 hour ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

If you are talking about the fittings they are these.

They are from CTM (Czech Truck Models) I got them from Paul at ST Supply. If you were talking about the hinges they are from Micromark. I don't have a number, they didn't have one. They are the ones redneckrigger used on his link belt crane build. He listed the number. Check his post for number.

Ron G 

I think he may be talking about the hinges Ron. I’m trying to hinge my Pete 353 hood exactly as you’ve done here and haven’t been happy with my scratch built hinges. I tried the Model Car Garage ones and they are too flimsy- they distort when you open the hood. Your solution looks much sturdier, and still good in scale. Where did you source yours if you don’t mind me asking? 

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, Bren said:

I think he may be talking about the hinges Ron. I’m trying to hinge my Pete 353 hood exactly as you’ve done here and haven’t been happy with my scratch built hinges. I tried the Model Car Garage ones and they are too flimsy- they distort when you open the hood. Your solution looks much sturdier, and still good in scale. Where did you source yours if you don’t mind me asking? 

Hey Bren 

 As I said in my previous posts I got them from Micromark. They are the same hinges that Redneckrigger used on his link belt crane build. He listed the number in his post, mine didn't have a number on them. They are doll house hinges.

Ron G 

[Biggu]

Those CTM fittings are little jewels albeit very delicate bit really adds the fine detail. Love them. Your plumbing looks top drawer pal. Good choice on the tore/ wheel combo too and the hinges are just cool. Another level of great detail. Have you got a color scheme finalized? This is going to be the ‘muscle’ of the fleet !

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hello Everybody 

  I got a little more work done on this build today.

This view shows the power steering reservoir and lubrafiner temperaly attached to the cab.

This view shows the battery box that I modified. I cut the two (don't know why there were two in the kit) boxes ends off and then joined them together to make a bigger box to fit all four of the batteries in it.

This view shows the battery box lid and box with the kit batteries sitting in it. I took the lid and added tiny Tamiya magnets and a couple of tiny pieces of metal to it to keep it closed.

This view shows the fuel tank I'm using and the brass weld beads that I'm adding to it.

This view shows the batteries. I cut them in half. AMT molded them together. Dumb.

This view shows the four batteries I ended up with. I'm cutting all the molded on detail off like the bottom right so I can add on better details.

This view shows the step I  added to the frame.

This view shows the fuel tank and mounting brackets.

This view shows the detail I added to the battery, just three more to do.

This view shows the transmission top cover I scratch built and the Tichy bolts that I added to it. Well that's it for today be back soon.

Ron G 

Edited May 3 by ShakyCraftsman

[freightshaker2]

Lookin great!! The details are amazing! Great job Ron!

[Biggu]

Great update, Ron….. what ‘hose’ material are you using? I find hoses are a little bit difficult to source.  Yours look great. And will really shine under a shot of paint. Keep going , this is really coming along nicely. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

27 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Great update, Ron….. what ‘hose’ material are you using? I find hoses are a little bit difficult to source.  Yours look great. And will really shine under a shot of paint. Keep going , this is really coming along nicely. 

They are from CTM and are actually not hollow, they are a rubber cord to be specific. They come in their hydraulic fittings and rubber lines kit #24007. They are 1.0mm (0.984"), 1.5mm (1.476") & 1.9mm (1.870") in diameter. They also sell the 1.0mm & 1.5mm in individual packs. Thanks Pal for your comments.

Ron G 

[Biggu]

24 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

They are from CTM and are actually not hollow, they are a rubber cord to be specific. They come in their hydraulic fittings and rubber lines kit #24007. They are 1.0mm (0.984"), 1.5mm (1.476") & 1.9mm (1.870") in diameter. They also sell the 1.0mm & 1.5mm in individual packs. Thanks Pal for your comments.

Ron G 

Thanks Ron ! 

[ShakyCraftsman]

7 minutes ago, Biggu said:

Thanks Ron ! 

Actually,my bad. The individual rubber cords are from Modelltruck.at they have 1.0mm & 1.5mm.

Ron G