New build for my Pal Jeff in B.C.

[ShakyCraftsman]

1 minute ago, BK9300 said:

Very good to see an update, Ron - you have a lot of good ideas!  I am always reminded of your truck, jeep, trailer, stinger(?) build you have on the go - great work going on there, too.

Thanks Brian 

  Yeah, I am hoping to get back on the lowboy soon, now that I have transformer load for it.

Ron G 

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all

  I got some more work done on this monster yesterday.

This view shows the 12V71-TT painted in DD Alpine Green.

The other side. This is the first coat.

This view shows the engine sitting in the frame along with the radiator and cab.

This view shows the almost finished hood sitting in place on the truck. I still have to putty up the seam and sand smoth.

This view shows how I altered the two hoods. First I cut approximately 15.5 inches off of the rear of one hood. Then I cut along each side of the center rib from the rear to about 5mm from the front on the otherhood. I then removed a thin wedge from both sides, trimed and sanded the edges. I then heated the front area of the hood so I could squeeze the hood together at the rear so I could glue back together. I then glued the 15.5" piece onto the hood I took the wedges out of and voila! Longer hood.

This view shows the engine detail painted.

The other side of the engine.

Top front view of the engine with fan. Still have weathering to do on this.

This view shows the "Brownie" painted.

Another view of the Brownie.

Rear view of the Brownie.

This view shows the front axle I plan on using for this build. I did order a 1/24th axle also because I'm not sure the 1/25 one will be wide enough.🤔😉

Ron G 

Edited November 12 by ShakyCraftsman

[Gary Chastain]

Great job on that hood, engine and fit looks good. 

[Daverde]

Absolutely love this engine!! And building!!

[BK9300]

Your painted engine looks great, Ron and excellent modifications to your hood.  That can be very fussy work!

[ShakyCraftsman]

Hey all 

  Did some more work on this build today. I modified the KFS 6 spoke front wheels to make them into twin bolt spoke mounts. I also got a start on the water tank/ headache rack.

This view shows the Auslowe heavey Mack two bolt wheel I used for the conversion.

The wheel on the right is the stock KFS 24.5 wheel. The one on the left is my modified version.

This view shows them in the KFS 14:00 Continental tires. Tires are painted with Tamiya rubber black.

This view shows the Global Hayes HDX headache rack tank on the right. I was going to use this but it is solid resin and is very heavy, plus it's offset for the Hayes. The one on the left is my scratch built one from sheet stock. Rear veiws.

This view shows them from the front side.

This view shows the window opening.

Same thing from the other side. I still have to build the rear lower tank, steps upper cab protector and add details.

This view shows it temporarily sitting on the truck.

This view shows the window opening and the rear window in the cab. Well that's it for now be back with more soon.

Ron G 

Edited Monday at 11:53 PM by ShakyCraftsman

[meechum68]

Loving this!!

 

[Pete68]

Nice job on the spokes I like them 

[ShakyCraftsman]

2 minutes ago, Pete68 said:

Nice job on the spokes I like them 

Thanks Lee 

[Pete68]

2 minutes ago, ShakyCraftsman said:

Thanks Lee 

Your welcome