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Posted (edited)

Thanks to all for the wonderful comments.

More updates.

Big truck needs a big turbo wing.

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Kenny B.

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Posted (edited)

It's time for some more updated pics.

I finished doing the top of the sleeper.It took a bit but I think that I can live with it.

 

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I rased the cab roof as well.

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I'm now currently working on the twin turbos an will post them soon.

 

Thanks for the great comments as well.

Kenny B B)

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Posted (edited)

Working on a twin turbo sure proved to be a headache.

If you can find any info on a cat 3408 twin turbo your lucky. I did find some info on it and heres what it's going to look like.

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It looks like I might have made an error in my measurements I cant't close the hood the exhaust pipes out of the turbos are to wide. Back to the drawing board.

Kenn B :wacko:

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Posted

Rob,

The wood inserts are made from a sheet of veneer that I found at Michaels arts and crafts store in Richmond in the model supplies and paints section.

I just stained the veneer and put lots of wood clear coat on it.

Kenny B B)

Posted

Thanks Kenny, I'll have to look for that the next time I am in Michaels. Do you think it may be to big for 1/25th?

Truely though, you are a master builder. I was looking at your Camaro and it is equally as nice.

Posted

Rob,

I don't think that it is too big for 1/25 scale.

I think that it was birch and it has a real small grain on it.

Kenny B B)

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Posted (edited)

I have a few more up dated pics.

Power steering is added twin turbo mock up.

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Kenny B B)

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Posted

Wow, I am totally blown away by that engine. I was also trying to get some info and pics of the twin-turbo 3408. One of my dream models is "Papa Clyde" of the Bill Signs Trucking fleet. I found a few pics of the engine but the turbo set up and the whole tubing is different. Let me know by PM if you want more.

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Posted

Kenny...awesome job..this just gets better and better..are u gonna light it up with some LED's...

David,

Yes my plan is to use LED's on it but I want them all to be hidden.

Kenny B.

Posted

David,

Yes my plan is to use LED's on it but I want them all to be hidden.

Kenny B.

Kenny i got a buddy on another forum that knows the scope on LEDs..he has lit up quite a few..send me a PM and ill hook up with him..

Posted

Man.....this is going to look awesone!! Great detailing so far and real clean building. I like what you've done with the rear bumper, never seen that done before. Ill be watching the rest of this build for sure.

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Posted (edited)

A couple new mock-up pics.

Still have lots to do I figure there is about 600 rivits to put in.

 

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Kenny B. B)

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