bryan_m Posted June 29, 2012 Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) ok, so you guys will probably think i am nuts starting yet another project, but this is how i work. i start a bunch of projects, and eventually they will all get finished......well maybe not all. ha! i have had this project in mind for a long time, and this kit has been sitting here for at least 6 years, well i should say kits, this will be the "1613 Autoworks" (my ficticious speedshop) car hauler. im using the monogram ford f350 dually kit, and a galaxie fifth wheel trailer. i started out wirh the engine, i removed the oil filter, and made one from brass, along with the breather and filler caps in the valve covers. heres the filter painted the engine ford gray, i drilled it out for tranny lines, speed sensor, oil pressure sensor, plug wires, ect,ect......i went a little overboard. i removed the mold lines from the rear of the cab while i was waiting for stuff to dry......there were hardly any mold lines, and no flash to be found on this kit, very nice.... the rest of the truck will get equal detailing as well, i plan on doing brake lines, fuel lines....ect. so now that you know i am nuts, because i have started yet another project, thanks for lookin. lemme know what you think. cheers bryan Edited July 2, 2012 by bryan_m
cobraman Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Good start ! Hopefully we will see it finished.......................... some day. : )
Haubenschild Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 This should be very interesting! , I love this kit
slammedi'am Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Nice start...Im the same way,the more going the better lol
bryan_m Posted June 30, 2012 Author Posted June 30, 2012 thanks guys! yea hopefully this one will get finished all in one shot..... ha! belts are such a pain in the butt to paint! i usually chop em up, and make belts from rubber bands, but this one just has too many accessories. and one more shot of the engine for tonite...... thats about it for me guys, tune in tomorrow for more! cheers bryan
BOSWELL891 Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) looks good so far I'am almost done with the f-250 version of this kit which is going to pull the 36ft galaxie limited tag along trailer Edited June 30, 2012 by BOSWELL891
Guest Posted June 30, 2012 Posted June 30, 2012 Looks like you have a good start on it Brian. I have one of these kits in the "to do someday" pile. For some reason, I've always had it in my mind to convert it into a regular cab. I done it to the F250 Supercab and it's an easy conversion.
mikemodeler Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 thanks guys! yea hopefully this one will get finished all in one shot..... ha! belts are such a pain in the butt to paint! i usually chop em up, and make belts from rubber bands, but this one just has too many accessories. and one more shot of the engine for tonite...... thats about it for me guys, tune in tomorrow for more! cheers bryan Here I am 2 days later and no updates....I feel ripped off! Just kidding, that is coming along nicely and if the rest of it is detailed like the engine, it will be a very nice model!
cahilj Posted July 2, 2012 Posted July 2, 2012 Nice job! I've always liked those kits and the way they build up.
bryan_m Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 thanks guys!! im gonna hit the bench in a little bit and hopefully get something done. stay tuned bryan m
bryan_m Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 i finally installed the belts and all the ancilliary components, just have to do a little touch up on the pulleys n stuff... heres the trailer im gonna use... more to come bryan
bryan_m Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 just a litle note, i decided to use a different a/c compressor, and power steering pump. they came from the 59 caddy kit......in case you guys were wondering. i just thought the kits ones lacked detail, especially the compressor, and the p/s pump was way too thin. cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 finished installing the plug wires, and exhaust manifolds, made a coil from brass but im waitin for it to dry......next up will start on the frame. more to come, thanks for lookin! bryan
bryan_m Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 its been a while since i have built and engine that hasnt been weathered (severely) its nice to build a clean powerplant for change, it will get a very light black wash, just to bring out some of the details here and there..... more to come! bryan
bryan_m Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 my engines usually look like this......... ford louisville hauler engine........i spent 2 weeks bending wiring and pouring over reference photos for this one. i think its one of my best! heres the engine from the model king 71 chevy blazer, another heavily detailed/weathered one from my twisted mind... thanks for lookin guys, lemme know what you think.... cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 except for the upper intake plenum and throttle body the engine is done.. i have to do some work on the plenum, it didnt line up very nice so im waiting for putty to dry.... heres a few shots of what i have so far........everything fits nice, and that really makes me happy. i usually have to fight with something to make it fit! LOL and a couple shots of the underside, i like how the tranny lines and wiring look. thats about it for me tonite fellas, lemme know what you think, thanks for lookin! cheers bryan
mikemodeler Posted July 3, 2012 Posted July 3, 2012 Looking good, glad to see some progress! Are you building the fifth wheel or tag along trailer to go with the truck?
bryan_m Posted July 3, 2012 Author Posted July 3, 2012 thanks mike! im building the fifth wheel trailer, i have some really thin wood im gonna use on the interior walls, and scrathcbuild some tie downs and what not..... cheers! bryan
01blueedge Posted July 4, 2012 Posted July 4, 2012 great start on this I like all the little details that you are adding to it
bryan_m Posted July 4, 2012 Author Posted July 4, 2012 thanks Josh! it time to hit the bench! cheers bryan
bryan_m Posted July 6, 2012 Author Posted July 6, 2012 thanks cole! im hoping to get something done tonite.... cheers bryan
hooknladderno1 Posted July 8, 2012 Posted July 8, 2012 ok, so you guys will probably think i am nuts starting yet another project, but this is how i work. i start a bunch of projects, and eventually they will all get finished......well maybe not all. ha! cheers bryan Hi Bryan, I know what you mean! I began one of these kits back when it was released, to build into my fire company's brush truck. It was a regular cab, 4x4 that required a lot of modification. Also like you, the detail just "has to be right"! Cab shortening went well, as did painting duplicolor Cardinal Red. Got stuck on building all of the components, and am still not happy with the chassis after multiple attempts... Don't have any pictures on line of the progress anywhere... Look forward to seeing this one progress! The detailing is great! Also working on our sister station's '92 brush truck and department's '92 Bronco Chief's vehicle... So many projects - so little time...
bryan_m Posted July 8, 2012 Author Posted July 8, 2012 thanks dave! im hoping to get back to this one soon.........im bouncin back n forth between 2 projects..... cheers bryan
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