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  • 6 months later...
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With all of the Diamond Reo's currently being built, I was moved to pull mine down. The tri axle to be specific. I filled in the holes in the hood and started puttying. I did some work to the dump body as well. I added graceful curves to the cabguard, and started building the frame for the tailgate. I swapped out the missmatched tanks for a set of Autocar tanks. I would like to have it in paint by the end of the weekend.

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I got the hood sanded and ready for primer. I mounted the roof lights and mirrors. I cut the fenders to mimic the new angle of the hood. I also scribed the fenders where they are split for the short hood. I got it all in a coat of primer.

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Terry, I really like your work on on the dump trucks.

On a side note are you going to the Lake Charles model show next weekend?

Thanks man. No, I cant make it to the show. I wanted to, but it just didnt work out. Are you going? Is there usually a truck turn out?
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Construction on the dump body is finally finished. I lengthened the tailgate with the section I cut off of my dump trailer project. I need to add a taillight panel and the main hinges. I shot some color on the cab and fenders. I also made a bigger doghouse to compensate for the shorter hood.

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I don't know how I missed this thread......These are some awesome looking trucks, Man.....Excellent job on the first one, and the second is amazing with what you've done to that dump body.....Awesome.....

  • 8 months later...
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I've commenced work on Old Green again while I've been weathering the Brockway. I added the tailgate, finished the grill, added the emblems, and started doing the base work for a little rusting. 

 

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Thanks guys. This is totally just some uninspired, let the model build itself type of projects. Sometimes, those end up being some great pieces of the collection. I'm using some decals made by a friend of mine with my late grandfathers name on it. He never had a Diamond Reo, but if he did, it'd look like this! 

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