Diamond T

[Karmodeler2]

Some of you have seen this project before, but I thought I would post some pics. on the Model Cars' forum. Hope you enjoy the pics. I will post some of the details of what was done later...

[Wildrice]

Beautiful truck.

[GeeBee]

Superb !! .....

[BKIN10SECS]

Hello Dave, we have never met but Dirk speaks very highly of you all the time. The last time we spoke he couldn't stop prasing your Diamond T... quote "outrageous" unquote. I hope and I'm sure one day we will meet, and I look forward to seeing this truck in person.

Edited November 20, 2007 by BKIN10SECS

[scubadiver411]

WOW, that is a beautiful truck. Did you open and hinge all the doors, or is that how it comes in the kit ?? I've always wanted to try my hand at a big rig, maybe someday, and I hope it turns out half as nice as this one.

STEVE ALLEN

[bsoder]

Well Dave a few words come to mind, like WOW..Beautiful...Outstanding.ETC.

[MikeBoyle]

I saw this in person at GSL earlier this year and can tell you it is beyond beautiful.

[Dragon7665]

Wow Outstanding Job One of my Favorite Trucks in 1:1 scale, and you have done a remarkable job shrinking one down with Class

Just curious, what scale and kit is that

Edited November 21, 2007 by Dragon7665

[SoCalCarCulture]

That truck is amazing! - Here's a few more shots from it's west coast visit a couple months ago...

[455 Rocket]

Absolutely beautiful. Love to see more of your work.

Edited November 22, 2007 by 455 Rocket

[Karmodeler2]

Hello Dave, we have never met but Dirk speaks very highly of you all the time. The last time we spoke he couldn't stop prasing your Diamond T... quote "outrageous" unquote. I hope and I'm sure one day we will meet, and I look forward to seeing this truck in person.

HeY Steve,

Thanks for the praise. Dirk's work is absolutely awesome and he is my inspiration when it comes to machining. To have him think my work is outrageous really makes me happy. I hope that one day I can machine like him!

[Karmodeler2]

WOW, that is a beautiful truck. Did you open and hinge all the doors, or is that how it comes in the kit ?? I've always wanted to try my hand at a big rig, maybe someday, and I hope it turns out half as nice as this one.

STEVE ALLEN

Hey Steve,

Thanks for the comments and the kit came as one complete piece of resin consisting of the cab, hood, grill and fenders. I seperated everything, cut and hinged the doors using brass hinges (scratch-built) and magnets (one in door and one in rocker panel area) to keep the doors closed when in transit. Try your hand at it... building trucks is alot of fun too!!

[Karmodeler2]

Wow Outstanding Job One of my Favorite Trucks in 1:1 scale, and you have done a remarkable job shrinking one down with Class

Just curious, what scale and kit is that

This is suppose to be a 1/24 scale kit, but keep in mind that this was one of the largest class D trucks built from this period.

[1959scudetto]

Very nice Diamond T Conventional (I just discovered this 2007 pics because I wanted to go back as far as possible) - is this the AITM conversion?

[Jim B]

Considering David hasn't been on the Board since October 2010, I doubt you'll get an answer from him.

[slusher]

Outstanding model..

[Chuck Most]

Considering David hasn't been on the Board since October 2010, I doubt you'll get an answer from him.

Yeah.... he's long gone. See if his e-mail is shown on his profile page, you may be able to contact him that way.

Edited September 15, 2015 by Chuck Most

[Superpeterbilt]

Very nice Diamond T Conventional (I just discovered this 2007 pics because I wanted to go back as far as possible) - is this the AITM conversion?

This is either the AITM conversion, or it was Frank Gortsemas casting before AITM. I can't remember exactly what year Dave started casting. I have one of Dave's cabs and it's very nice. 

http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/ck75diamondt950.html

[disabled modeler]

Very nice...!  Now that is a truck to me...old school trucks..!

[flat-top]

Awesome build, top shelf modeling.

[kilrathy10]

Oh, that is just too flippin' cool.....What an awesome setup....I love that stake bed you got on the back.....That is just too cool.....And the opening doors, everywhere, I might add....Even on the tool boxes....Awesome....Just AWESOME....

[gatorincebu]

 

     This is a beautiful model. And yes I have seen it before. It is a shame that the builder seems to have dropped out of the Forum !

 

 

    Be Well

     Gator

[Danno]

Exquisite!     

 

{Can I use that word for a big rig?}