CLYDES II

[borz666]

I have a spare set of decals if you are interested. PM me

[lapazleo]

As close to perfect as it gets,still impressed.

[truckabilly]

I thought that the bumper could be one of the parts not requiring any modification. But... chromed darkness in the holes? Uh-uh!

I cut through the rectangular holes and made a pair of towing eyes.

I know that the whole bumper can be covered by the "OVERSIZE LOAD" sign. But I don´t think it would be right thing to do since I don´t plan any trailer at the moment.

[lapazleo]

Just excellent!

[pete3522]

like that bumper your awesome with the detail

[Tony Bryan]

Lovin the detail

[truckabilly]

Thanks everyone for your comments. So, "Clydes II" has made it to the finish. It doesn´t look as good as I hoped. Still have to work on my skills. But the build is complete. Finally! Here are the photos.

[truckabilly]

A few more pics.

[truckabilly]

And another few more:

Edited August 18, 2012 by truckabilly

[Jim B]

Jarda, we're out own worst critics. That's an amazing build. Extreamly well done!

[catd11rpusher]

Jarda I love that truck, You have done a wonderful job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your work is very detailed. A big KUDOS to you. :D :D

[BigBad]

Honestly I don't see any flaws! It looks really good. The only weakness (if I could call it that) are the headlight lenses.

I don't know what it is but they don't look right. It have anything to do with your skills, it's more the kit parts that

don't do the rest of your truck justice. But otherwise you did an excellent job. Great job on the detailing, really good looking hood.

And the exaust pipes, no seams!

[Ben]

Yeah, your right, it's not that great! You better carefully box it up and send it to me and I'll send you a brand new Bill Signs kit so you can try again!

[pete3522]

awesome

[MoparWoman Jamie]

I like it! So what.. it didn't come out to how you was looking for it to turn out but the main thing is you are not giving up, you did very good on this project build of yours man. I say the next one you do will turn out even better!

Also here's a tip and suggestion about the head lights, try next time using some clear epoxy, and some metal round stock (for the outer rim of the head light bezels) and glue it to the head lights plate.

[truckabilly]

Thank you for your comments and tips.

Maybe a thing that makes the headlights look strange is the shape of the light buckets. The front part surrounding the bezels is too sharp. The oval edge should be softer. I was thinking of reshaping the parts but that would be another item for respraying with alclad.

The quality of the chrome parts is what bugs me the most. I expected more shiny surface of the alclad. But it didn´t work for me this time. It is shiny but... dull at the same time too. Could be alright if I was after that kind of look but I wasn´t.

Another problem is the way the tires match (they don´t, actually) the drives rims. I could have used different set of resin wheels but their style is a bit different.

And there is a few minor flaws in paint but the photos are merciful this time.

Now, let me rest for a while doing different projects. But some day I will try to take a shot at "Papa Clyde" which is another unit of the Bill Signs Trucking fleet.

Jarda

[Tony Bryan]

Jarda, this looks great, now how about building the trailer for it before "papa clyde"a nice little challenge for you

[truckabilly]

Do you mean this one, Tony?

 

 

 

 

Revell of Germany was on the way to produce this trailer years back but it never got into production. It would be "a nice little challenge" for me, that´s right... Ha-ha. Quite big, in fact.

No, seriously, I never considered making this trailer even though I had this proposal from other people as well. I know, never say never, but... I just don´t feel up to it right now.

Edited July 18, 2017 by truckabilly

[Ben]

Jarda, if you decide to build that big lowboy, I have all the correct wheels and tires that are used on the Jeep, lowboy and stinger.

[Tony Bryan]

Yes that is the one, Ben has the wheels, here are the drawings........ http://www.cozadtrailers.com/en/trailers/

Klaus Clever built a fantastic version of this trailer hand punch all the side rails with a die, and hand scrolled the final pinstripes

then of course you will need a machine for it.........

[Bennyg]

Great work! You should be proud of it.

Ben

[truckabilly]

Yes that is the one, Ben has the wheels, here are the drawings........ http://www.cozadtrai...om/en/trailers/

Klaus Clever built a fantastic version of this trailer hand punch all the side rails with a die, and hand scrolled the final pinstripes

then of course you will need a machine for it.........

I just got these pictures. Also sweet looking model. It is the Revell of Germany prototype. The author´s name is Guide Kehder.

This is his web sites.

http://www.die-leitp...trailer-m-1-24/

Thanks for the link to the trailer drawings. Still not on the list of my planned builds, though.

[Dhar217]

Absolutely fantastic build! I have the Bill Signs kit coming in the mail and I plan to use your photos as a reference...

[mackinac359]

Super nice !

[kilrathy10]

Unbelievable!!!!!! You've got some awesome skills, Man....Absolutely amazing what you can do to a model....That is absolutely amazing.....Jaw dropping is what this is.....I had to pick mine up about 8 different times looking at this thing.....Awesome....