Ford LN 8000 "Hot Shot"

[SpreadAxle]

If you've been reading the topic "I need help", this is the truck in question. It was started a very long time ago, and the project was shelved while I tried to figure out how to construct the door hinges. There are 2 on each door, and they are small, so it's difficult. I made a promise to myself to finish it before I opened any new kits. It's the only model I never finished. There will be a dropdeck trailer behind it when finished. This is the first mock up, so I thought I would share it. Thanks for looking. 8)

So far, I have the steer axle working, some of the air details started, and some engine detail started. I will post progress as I go.

[CITY COBRA]

KW. That thing looks cool. Get a Peterbilt low air leaf cutoff. Cut the ville behind the cab get liners add some rail put her to 300-350" of wheel base. P.S check your post KW I need help.

[SpreadAxle]

A stretched out Ford, now that would be different. After I get the doors working, I will be opening up the back wall on the cab for a sort "walk Thru" opening, so the driver doesn't have to crawl thru the window. Check tomorrow, I should have the engine most of the way done. These injector lines take awhile, a lot of patience.

[SpreadAxle]

Here is the 32088 Cat engine slightly modified. The injector pump is scratchbuilt, along with the lines(which was a night mare) and the fuel/water separator was added(above right side valve cover). I will post more as time goes on. The reason I left the valve covers chrome is that I wnat the appearance of an older truck that was rebuilt and dressed up a little bit by its new owner. you'll see what i mean.

[Old Albion]

KW,

This is very good. love the engine details.

In your other post "I need help" Jairus recommended trying piano hinges from model car garage. I have been on there web site and ordered 6 sets. When they arrive I will post a photo so you can see what they are like. Your hinge design is very like the Revell hinge type, simple and practical. This will be a great model when its done.

Keep up the good work and good luck with the rest of the project.

Best Wishes

Dave Bates

[SpreadAxle]

thank you. I'm happy to see it coming together. I hope to have the doors on soon, I'm just trying to get a little further on the frame so I can get a coat of paint on it, and the engine installed.

[SpreadAxle]

I think I will be doing some engine work for my two current projects tonight. I will have a pic of further progress on this 3208 posted before the night is thru. :wink: