Turbo590 Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Guys, After numerous hours/days searching the web...I need a little help to acquire a few pictures of the top of either a CAT 3406E and or an older C-15 diesel engine. (Top of the valve covers). I am in the middle of decal making...I have several options..but the more I can be accurate the better...Thanks Kurt Kurt McLucas kgmclucas@comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CITY COBRA Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Kurt. Check PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 6-9-07 Guy's.... Just completed the CAT engine that will go into the Peterbilt 357 Triaxle Dump Truck. Just a few odds/ends to complete prior to chassis install. As most of you know, my strong point is fabrication..this is where I have most of my fun..painting is not my cup of "tea"..BUT, I do have to admit..this engine did turn out A-OK. Orginally I was going to use the stock DD series 60 engine...A few notes: Clint Freeman 3406E from Ebay, New color original CAT yellow paint. Alclad chrome paint (fan blades) and decal paper from Bare Metal foil, odds/ends from the parts box. Feedback is always welcomed. Thank you for looking. Kurt McLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneguy Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 looks factory new. great job on it. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 My favorite part of truck models(although not the easiest) would be the engine details, and you definately outdid yourself with this one. How different from the 3406E is the C15? Or is the C15 just a 3406E with a different part or 2? I don't know much about CATs except that they're yellow and expensive. Anyway, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Fantastic! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thanks , Jerry, Ray and Tim for the comments.... Tim, could probably correct me...the 3406E and an earlier C-15 would be very similar...Being that this engine was from resin, brought challenges in its self. Actually the decals were the most difficult...Having several truck dealerships in the area, plus my cousins fleet of triaxles, getting good shots of the engine was difficult, especially from the top view..the internet helped out some... Great day outside to get some more painting done. I'll keep everyone posted,,Happy modeling as always...Kurt Kurt McLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWest29 Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Looks Dyn-no-mite :!: :!: Decals look like the real deal. What scale is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Ron, Scale would be 1:24...Thanks, Kurt Kurt McLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Trailer Mechanic Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 What's goin' on... The detail work on that engine's really clear!!! What truck is this for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Here she is.........Getting closer to being finished everyday. The Alclad base black coat went on today....Thank you, Kurt Kurt McLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey429 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I don't think there's a whole lot of difference in the C-15 and the 3406 E. In my dad's 379, the top of the engine says C-15, but the spec sheet says 3406E. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Kurt, Excellent work, superb detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottin1 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Awesome detailing job! Nice paint also. That thing looks really really good!! This truck should be Sweeeeeeeeeet! I like what your doing on this. Keep up the nice work!! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted June 12, 2007 Author Share Posted June 12, 2007 Dave and Johnny..Thank you for the feedback I can't wait to get her done as well...slowly but surely. Kurt McLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwtrucker Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Kurt, Your Cat looks awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing your Pete dumptruck completed. I have a Cat 3406E I started about 5 years ago put it up because of work etc. I'll finish it some day. Anyway keep up the good work. Doug G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Nice build. I hate to rain on your parade but, the difficulty will arise when you install the engine in a truck. I found that out when I built the Clint Freeman Detroit Diesel Series 60 and put it in to a Italeri FLD 120. The turbo may have to be moved, air to air connections are fiddly and the oil pan may have to be turned around and the engine mounts are tricky. Just some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted June 17, 2007 Author Share Posted June 17, 2007 Doug G, Thank you for the great comment/feedback... chuckyr....This build has been in progress since January of this year..I am aware of the size/fit of Clint's engine..THUS, all the dry fitting and placement of the hoses/turbo etc has been test fitted to the chassis and radiator prior to painting..alot of work has gone into it..I re-did the motor mounts/fan placement etc...she will drop in pretty smoothly...oil pan is correctly fitted... Thank you for looking out.....Kurt McLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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