80ish Autocar DK-64 HH tractor.

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey everyone 

 Small update today. I worked on the NTC-290 Cummins for the Autocar by adding some details and plumbing. It doesn't look like much work, but those fittings are very fiddly and time consuming.

This view shows the oil lines added to the turbos. It shows the two fittings that will eventually connect to the luberfiner. Also I added a valve cover vent tube to the engine.

This view shows the line added from the fuel filters to the fuel pump (loop). I also added a fitting to the fuel pump that will attach to the line from the tank. I added a fuel feed line from the pump to the head. Also a line from the block to the intake manifold all with fittings. It's hard to see but I added two flat head screws to the starter moter with a rivet making tool and sharp #11 blade (the silver dots). You can just barely see the tiny Tichy bolts I added to the PTO on the trans.

This view shows the transmission shift lines and valves. Also the lines running to the head.

A closer look at the starter screws.

This view shows the air filter can I'm going to use for this build. It's from a Revell ROG Peterbilt kit, modified slightly. Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited May 4 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Nice details, Ron. She is lookin the business. !

[ShakyCraftsman]

Thanks everyone 

Ron G 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hello Everybody 

  Well I got some more work done on this build. I worked on the fuel tanks, power steering reservoir and lubrafiner, hood and the engine.

This view shows the drivers side fuel tank with the brass weld beads and fuel fittings that I added.  

This view shows the drain fitting on the bottom of the fuel tank.

This view shows the tank before adding fittings and fuel filler neck.

This view shows both fuel tanks done and ready for paint or dull aluminuming.

This view shows the tanks with there fuel caps.

This view shows the modifications I did to the fuel caps. (I know it's kinda anal...lol)😁

This View shows the cap hanging on it's chain.

This view shows the cap in place.

This view shows the tanks sitting on the frame.

I had to bend these fittings up so that they will clear the front fender.

I sprayed some Tamiya semi-gloss black on the inside of the hood.

This view shows the front brake lines and fittings added to the frame.

This view shows the oil drain plug and transmission drain plug I added.

This view shows the black fuel feed line and the red return line added to the fuel pump & fuel filters on the engine.

This view shows the shift tower I added to the transmission top cover.

I got a little color added to the NTC-290 Cummins.

This view shows the other side of the engine. Still more detail painting to be done plus weathering.

 Well that's it for now be back soon with more.

Ron G 

Edited May 5 by ShakyCraftsman

[Scott Eriksen]

Coming along nice Ron!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  Didn't work on the Autocar model today, but I did work on the paint scheme for it.

This picture shows a very traditional Autocar paint scheme. At least in the East it is.

This picture is the one I am leaning towards the most.

This is a possibility orange and brown.

This is also a possibility L. blue & D. blue.

This is a variation on the one I like,but with the colors reversed.

 Well I have alot of thinking to do cause I'm at the frame painting stage. I'll be back soon with my decision.

Ron G 

Edited May 6 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 And the final color is.  Drum roll!

It's Tamiya X-5 (cab & hood) and X-15 (frame & wheels) I think it looks good, what do you guys think? 🤔 

Ron G 

Edited May 7 by ShakyCraftsman

[Biggu]

Love the color choice !!!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  I didn't get much done today on the Autocar. I have an eye condition that acts up every now and then. It makes every thing blurry, so I can't model.😫😢  I did manage to get the NTC-290 Cummins painting finished before my eyes crapped out. All that it needs now is some weathering and plumbing and it will be all set.

Front view of the engine showing the fan & belts.

Passenger side view shows the oil filters, alternator & turbos.

This view shows the fuel filters & a little of the fan belts.

Top down view of the engine showing the rusting on the exhaust turbo.

View from the front.

And this is it in place in the frame. I think it looks the part.

Oh, I also made a drive shaft out of some left overs from the KFS front drive axle kit I used on my Alberta oilfield bed truck build. These are real nice drive shafts. Pretty good detail to them.

 Well that's it for today be back soon.

Ron G 

Edited May 7 by ShakyCraftsman

[Brenton]

13 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Hey all 

  I didn't get much done today on the Autocar. I have an eye condition that acts up every now and then. It makes every thing blurry, so I can't model.😫😢  I did manage to get the NTC-290 Cummins painting finished before my eyes crapped out. All that it needs now is some weathering and plumbing and it will be all set.

Front view of the engine showing the fan & belts.

Passenger side view shows the oil filters, alternator & turbos.

This view shows the fuel filters & a little of the fan belts.

Top down view of the engine showing the rusting on the exhaust turbo.

View from the front.

And this is it in place in the frame. I think it looks the part.

Oh, I also made a drive shaft out of some left overs from the KFS front drive axle kit I used on my Alberta oilfield bed truck build. These are real nice drive shafts. Pretty good detail to them.

 Well that's it for today be back soon.

Ron G 

That engine is looking amazing! Great job on the details! Can’t wait to see this completed!  I feel for your eye condition. I have an eye disease that bothers my modeling too so I know what you mean. 

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, Brenton said:

That engine is looking amazing! Great job on the details! Can’t wait to see this completed!  I feel for your eye condition. I have an eye disease that bothers my modeling too so I know what you mean. 

Yeah it can be a real pain in the you know what! Thanks Brenton.

Ron G 

Edited May 7 by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Likin that color choice, watching

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  I got a little bit more done on this build today. I've been trying to work out the exhaust system for this truck. It has not been easy because of me using larger fuel tanks and a longer battery box there wasn't room for the exhaust to come up from under the frame. But it all worked out in the end.

This view shows the custom made exhaust pipe from the turbo to the exhaust crossover. And the custom made exhaust cross pipe. I need to lengthen the drivers side of the cross pipe a bit so the stacks go on in a vertical postion.

This view shows the exhaust cross pipe. It also shows my first attempt with a exhaust set from KFS, but this turned out to be to tall. Plus they are 1/24 scale and just look to big for this truck. I'm going to try and use them on my 1/24 Alberta oilfield bed truck build.

This view shows that the whole mounting situation was not going to work, plus you can see they are just to big. In this view you can also see that there is no room for the exhaust between the tank and box.

These are the  colors I'm going to use for this build. Tamiya X-5 & X-15. I'm going to see how it all looks when I finish the painting. I my add a coat or two of clear pearl over the cab & hood for a little pop!

This view shows the Auslowe round hole exhaust kit I'm using for this. I just cut off the top peice of resin pipe and replaced it with a peice of 3/16" aluminum tube.

And this view shows the final set-up for the exhaust. I added some rain caps (from Paul at ST Supply) Well that's it for now be back soon with more updates for you all to look at.

Ron G 

Edited May 16 by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin really good, like how you solved the exhaust 

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Lookin really good, like how you solved the exhaust 

Thank you Gary. They still need a little tweaking here and there, but look way better then the first ones.

Ron G 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 Not a big update today. Been feeling a little under the weather lately, but better now.

This view shows the headache rack from 3D Concepts, but as you can see it's to long. It interferes with the front duals and pushes the fifth wheel back to far.

This view shows the modifications I did to it. I shortened it by a scale 18" and cut a foot of of both sides to get clearance for the rear tires. Now that looks way better.

This is going to be one bad a double s truck. Well that's it for now be back soon.

Ron G 

Edited May 21 by ShakyCraftsman

[BK9300]

It certainly is a tough looking truck, for sure.  Nice progress, Ron.

[ShakyCraftsman]

16 minutes ago, BK9300 said:

It certainly is a tough looking truck, for sure.  Nice progress, Ron.

Thanks Brian, coming from a master of your class this is much appreciated. Thank you very much.

Ron G 

[Gary Chastain]

That truck is certainly telling a good story, looks the part for sure. 

[BK9300]

1 hour ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Thanks Brian, coming from a master of your class this is much appreciated. Thank you very much.

Ron G 

You're very kind, Ron - just know that I think you have some serious skills, too - I keep going back to one thread you have, some pages back, of a Jeep, lowbed and stinger.  Fabulous scratch building - can see lots of effort made to 'get it right', for sure!

Edited May 22 by BK9300

[stavanzer]

Ron, I am enthralled with the work and details you have added to this kit.

I'm looking at the tires you have chosen for this build. I am starting the old AMT Alaskan Hauler, and converting to a Western Heavy Haul truck.  I see the tires you have for your build. They came from ST Supply, correct? Could you tell me what part numbers they are, please? I's like to order a set. Did I read you to say that those are Kit wheels? If not, does ST S carry some suitable rims also?

Lastly, I really like the Rain Caps on the exhaust Stacks. Do they have part #?.

St S may be getting a big order soon.

Thanks, Alan. P.S I like your Colour Choice. I'm thinking Blue over Red for mine.

 

[ShakyCraftsman]

8 hours ago, stavanzer said:

Ron, I am enthralled with the work and details you have added to this kit.

I'm looking at the tires you have chosen for this build. I am starting the old AMT Alaskan Hauler, and converting to a Western Heavy Haul truck.  I see the tires you have for your build. They came from ST Supply, correct? Could you tell me what part numbers they are, please? I's like to order a set. Did I read you to say that those are Kit wheels? If not, does ST S carry some suitable rims also?

Lastly, I really like the Rain Caps on the exhaust Stacks. Do they have part #?.

St S may be getting a big order soon.

Thanks, Alan. P.S I like your Colour Choice. I'm thinking Blue over Red for mine.

 

Hey Alan 

 Thanks for your comment. The rear tires are a Michelin XZL copy. Paul at ST Supply doesn't have part numbers. They are what he calls deep tread tires. He has a 8 pack going for I think $20.00 bucks right now. The fronts are a Bridgestone 375 float. He has a pair with 5 spoke daytons on sale right now. The rear wheels you will have to see if Paul has any, or you could try Auslowe in Australia. You could check Ebay for wheels from the AMT Autocar DC-9964B dump truck kit. They are a bigger diameter (tire I.D.) then regular AMT wheels. Also 3D Concepts in Alberta, Canada has some real nice Dayton 5 and 6 spoke wheels they also have float wheels in 5 or 6 spokes. From them you can get them in different diameter sizes depending on what tires you are using. Here is a picture with them with Paul's 22.5 & 24.5 RoadX DT990 tires on them. Strictly off road tires. (Future logging truck W/T's.😁

These are the 5 spokes with the 22.5's. They are cast as a dual with a corrugated spacer, pretty cool!

These are the 6 spokes with the 24.5's. They also have corrugated spacers.

This is a picture of them side by side for comparison. Paul is out of these tires, not sure if he is going to get any back in though. On the rain caps, just use his search button, type in rain caps and they will show up two different sizes.

Hope this helps.

Ron G 

Edited May 22 by ShakyCraftsman

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

 I know it's been awhile since any updates on this build. So here we go.

 

 

 

 

These are the fittings and valves I'm using for this build. And boy are they FIDDLY and brittle! The holes (actually just the beginnings of holes) are not big enough for the red wire they supply you with. So when you go to drill them out they #@×* break!  I did manage to get enough of them drilled out for this build.

This view shows the valves and fittings I'm going to use for simulating the brake and clutch cylinders. Basically it's something to run wires to.😁

This view shows the valve for the fuel pedal.

This view shows the valves I picked.

This view shows the rear air cylinder and plumbing.

This view shows the front rear axle and plumbing.

This view shows the front air cylinders and plumbing. I'm not done yet, I ran out of steam. So I'll be back soon with more updates.

Ron G 

Edited 10 hours ago by ShakyCraftsman