BJ and the Bear 1/25

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Excellent work and scratch building for sure! The inside of your trailer looks much better than I usually get the outside!? I am really looking forward to seeing this one finished! I am glad that you are working on it again! Thank you for posting your progress! It is looking awesome!

[CharlieBravo]

chassis work + wiring. A most tedious job.

I used a combination of Czech model fittings/ plus some 3D printed fittings. I also added chassis bolts using TichyTrain bolts.

 

Edited July 27, 2024 by CharlieBravo

[CharlieBravo]

Reefer/trailer work.

I originally modified the kit reefer side walls but ended up designing and printing new ThermoKing grill, side walls and doors to fit to the ERTL/AMT kit parts. Added some riveting to the trailer front wall to convert more accurately to a Brown trailer.

 

Edited July 24, 2024 by CharlieBravo

[CharlieBravo]

I have also drawn and printed new hubs for the truck and trailer to fit onto the Revell parts. Aluminium wheels are from Jamie Rahmoeller.

 

Edited July 24, 2024 by CharlieBravo

[CharlieBravo]

The Trailer chassis is a mixture - scratch built frame + Shapeways suspension, my printed hubs. Brake chambers from Revell Kenworth kit.

[Force]

Very nice, great work.

[Rockford]

So glad to see this back on the bench. Your attention to detail is impressive. I know what you mean about the plumbing, you begin to feel sorry that you started! It looks great though. 

[BK9300]

I agree with Steve - the plumbing looks great - where do you get the different air valves you use?  Great job on the trailer!

[slusher]

Outstanding detail Verry realistic!  

[CharlieBravo]

On 8/9/2024 at 7:46 AM, BK9300 said:

I agree with Steve - the plumbing looks great - where do you get the different air valves you use?  Great job on the trailer!

The valves are from CTM form memory an the fittings are a mixture of CTM and generic ones I 3D printed.

[BigBad]

This is going to be a museum piece!