traditional Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) These are preliminary photos of my brother, Larry's latest model... a 1/24 scale, mid '50s to early '60s White 3400TD which, when completed, will also feature a 35' flat deck trailer.The production truck was unusual in that the cab was raised, a large interior dog house fabricated necessitating the raising of the passenger seat, and two large radiators mounted behind the cab to effectively accommodate the Cummins NH220 engine. This was White's largest truck in the 3000 series and referred to at the time as 'King of the Highway'.The model is mostly scratch built of soldered brass (chassis, steering axle, air and fuel tanks, radiator / exhaust / Luberfiner assembly, all fuel, air, and coolant plumbing, mirrors, accessory sanders, factory sleeper, and complete trailer structure, etc.), and styrene (engine, batteries, interior dog house and interior sleeper, trailer deck, etc.). The modified cab front and door structures are from an incomplete and damaged Danbury Mint diecast. The standard White 3400TD (tractor / diesel) production colors were ...red chassis and green or red cab. The model is done in basecoat / clearcoat for the main chassis and cab components, while smaller details are picked out with Humbrol and Testors paints . The model is quite heavy, very durable and, so far, has taken more than 500 hours to build. He expects the trailer will be completed by the end of this month and I will re-post images of the full rig at that time. For Larry, this is a productive way to thoroughly enjoy what otherwise has been a cold, long, hard winter. Edited February 22, 2014 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) The original DM diecast was a lighter, gasoline powered tractor with simpler details and a shorter wheelbase Edited February 22, 2014 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 WOW!! That is great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 That is incredible, your brother is a Master Modeler. I am always blown away to see builds of this quality, as said earlier WOW ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 This is a mind-blowing truck model! Totally amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ..........jaw on floor........ wow, incredible build..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I saw quite a few White 3400TD tractors growing up in Connecticut during the 1960s, but I never saw one with that type of sleeper. Was that a factory option? Great model. Looking forward for the completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 SPEECHLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 I saw quite a few White 3400TD tractors growing up in Connecticut during the 1960s, but I never saw one with that type of sleeper. Was that a factory option? Great model. Looking forward for the completion. Yes, that was the factory sleeper for the 3400TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thats awsome Nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Clifford, this is a really unique and spectacular model. Moreover the execution is immaculate. Simply fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Very nice. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 WOW!!!!!! Used to be one just like that on display at the old Brazil 70 ambest in Brazil Indiana before Steel City then Petro took over. Great work love the Cummins gold paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Ok, I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Very nice work he did a good job on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Dude!!!! That is just flippin' awesome....Just flippin' awesome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Great model subject and build. I remember seeing these trucks in the Boston area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q tip Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 i have studied this truck several times now and still can not find the words. it should be the cover photo of a magazine........hint hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Very nice job on this. I've seen a couple of 3000s, very nice-looking trucks, I think. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappy625 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 WOW! awesome.looking forward to seeing more of your builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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