mackinac359 Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 My most recent Peterbilt, a twin-steer, tri-drive rotator wrecker. I combined the Revell of Germany Can-Do wrecker, the cab and sleeper from an Italeri Peterbilt 377 with the hood/bumper of an Italeri Peterbilt 378, some modifications, scratchbuilding, a couple of resin parts, parts-box parts and plenty of imagination for this Canadian wrecker. I widened the wrecker body to accommodate the wider 1/24th scale frame and axle track. Additional photos and information are on my site at www.timstrucks.com/Progress.htm and Here. Thanks for looking Tim
Jim B Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 That sure is a big hook! Looks great. What would soemthing that big be used for? I mean beside huling tanks!
SpreadAxle Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 You did a fine job on this wrecker, Tim.
Kostas Parchas Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) TIMSBILT FACTORY made again an excellent truck. What was that bee (see photos @ www.timstrucks.com) thinking about the last built of Tim, while siting on the hood? maybe to tow some flowers? he he. Tim, I am impressed once again from your skills, not only on building models but also on your photography skills. Can't wait your next!!! Kostas. Edited September 8, 2009 by Kostas
mackinac359 Posted September 8, 2009 Author Posted September 8, 2009 Those crazy bees kept buzzing both me and the model. It didn't matter where I set up, they buzzed. They loved the amber marker lights and it seems my red hair. Darned things. The bee on the hood photo was purely by accident. The bee landed as I snapped the photo. Imagine if the bee were in-scale at that size! Tim TIMSBILT FACTORY made again an excellent truck. What was that bee (see photos @ www.timstrucks.com) thinking about the last built of Tim, while siting on the hood? maybe to tow some flowers? he he. Tim, I am impressed once again from your skills, not only on building models but also on your photography skills. Can't wait your next!!! Kostas.
locoengr Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Fantastic build Tim! On a real truck with twin steering axles, would the second axle turn at a lesser degree than the front axle in order to not put undue pressure on the frame, at the second axle? Always wondered but never got around to asking. TIA Bruce in Fargo
Old Albion Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Wow Tim!! That wasp must be all of 2 feet long!! Talk about the effects of global warming. Interestingly here in Britain we have had plagues (Well maybe not plagues of them but lots of them) of wasps this year. Bit of a nuisance at times especially when your eating or drinking something sweet when outside. As for the wrecker excellent build as usual. Best Wishes Dave
Southgate Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 (edited) What a BEE-utiful build! I think there might also be a bee in flight just above the cab marker light in the last picture, if you haven't caught it already. (Zat a bee?) Anyway, this is a nice clean build, great work on melding all the components together. That twin steer is too cool! Dan Edited September 9, 2009 by Southgate
studioman3 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Tim, Great job as usual, your scatchbuilding and photography skills are top notch. I have been wanting to do a big wrecker ever since that show Wrecked came on, but a twin steer? thats the icing on the cake! SWEEET! Tim
cargostar Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Nice!!!! The second axle would steer at a different angle (usually sharper) than the front axle, because the rear is closer to the center of the of the turn than the front. If that makes any sense at all....
Eshaver Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Tim , ????????????? how come ya used a Canadian Company ? Why not Kelley Mc Knight or Joe Ashworth both in the Ft Worth area. Jus curious Ed Shaver
mackinac359 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Posted September 9, 2009 Ed The twin steer just begged for a Canadian company. Tim
mistermodel Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 Tim , ????????????? how come ya used a Canadian Company ? Why not Kelley Mc Knight or Joe Ashworth both in the Ft Worth area. Jus curious Ed Shaver Whats wrong with Canadian trucks???? KEVIN
chrismooney Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 So when are you going to show use Photos of the model.... That RAL truck in nice but lets see the MODEL.... LOL great build and great Photos!!!!! My Jaw droped when this topic opened...
Chariots of Fire Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 Bare Metal Foil Decal Paper, Tim? Please enlighten me!
mackinac359 Posted September 20, 2009 Author Posted September 20, 2009 Bare Metal Foil Decal Paper, Tim? Please enlighten me! Bare Metal Foil offers water-slid decal paper for both ink jet and laser printers. They offer white and clear paper. I have successfully made decals on both types of paper. (unsuccessfully too). Once the decal is printed on the paper, I let the ink dry, then coat the artwork with Micromark Decal Film liquid. The decal film must fully cure, then cut out the decal, dip in warm water and apply. I've found that the decal needs to be worked to keep the edges down. I try not to use Solvaset on the homemade decals - I've had the decals crinkle. Tim
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