Larry's Scratchbuilt 1937 Studebaker COE Coal delivery dump truck

[traditional]

 

My brother, Larry, enjoys building non-mainstream models of vehicles not available as kits, often fabricating many complex components using soldered brass.
Using lots of accumulated reference, Larry has spent considerable time during the last couple of months fabricating this 1937 Studebaker J20M coal dump truck....a short wheelbase, cab-over-engine truck as typically used for urban delivery since they could usually deliver without blocking the entire road. The dump bodies usually were divided into two separate compartments with an opening bulkhead between them.
This unusual model is mostly scratchbuilt in brass with lots of articulating and opening parts, etc. To complete his demonstration of the completed model and its features, he also built a small street-scene of how these coal delivery vehicles typically operated.

 

Edited yesterday at 02:30 PM by traditional

[Jim B]

That is absolutely fabulous!  Outstanding work.

[Biggu]

Outstanding !!!!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Beautiful beautiful.  

[BK9300]

This an amazing replica!  Would be very interesting to see some of his other projects - he’s very talented.

[TarheelRick]

Stunning work, absolutely beautiful.

[Gary Chastain]

That’s some outstanding craftsmanship, fantastic build. 

[sidcharles]

Q: what scale is this?

 

thanks,

 

sid

[Smitty]

Larry’s models are always a ‘tour de force’ in scratch building, but the hoist mechanism for the coal bin adds another dimension. It’s fun to look at the in-progress photos to get an idea of the work that went into it. The hand fabricated leaf springs, the frame, front suspension with steering linkage to name a few. The street scene was a nice addition to the model as it describes how these trucks were used. It’s an amazing snapshot of an every day urban occurrence. Thanks for posting Cliff. 
 
 

[bondo bill]

You delivered a stunning model wow

[ChrisR]

Awesome build!