gotnitro? Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I wanted to share a recent project . The project started after a purchase of the Diamond Reo tractor kit, but wanting something different. Wandering thru a recent model show , I found the perfect project! Gary Wallace had the Montone dump box on his table,and after a quick chat, I had my truck . Gary mentioned the frame needed a stretch to fit the box, but sounded like a easy slump buster! This is the project.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim B Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Should be nice. Did you get that in Utica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 I chose to stagger the cuts to make the frame stronger. Then just added .040 strip and re-align the sections! After everything had a fair time to dry, I boxed in the frame rail with more strip . Time for a test fit, everything looked right, frame actually dried straight, off to the evil web for paint ideas!!Jim- I picked it up last weekend in Binghamton during the model swap meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotnitro? Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Above you can see the crossmember I added to keep the frame rigid, and made a perfect spot for the carrier bearing I need after the frame mod's. Searching for truck info, I stumbled onto a build where the front wheels were turned. This subtle detail always looks better to me, easily done when building the newer kits from Mobius. This kit had a solid beam, but modifying the axle hubs and tie rods, I had the turned wheels I wanted for the build..hope ya all like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gotnitro? Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'll tip my hand on the paint scheme, I'm planning a faded blue cab and an aluminum dump body. The spoke wheels are staying, but still on the fence about adding a lift axle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Looks nice. I think a lift axle would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Very nice start, i like the diamond reo kits, as far as the lift axle, I would say yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for the feedback on the lift axle. Better get an order into gwtrucks ! Would I need the high float fronts tires for that combo? question, would a hydraulic tank mounted by the fuel tank be correct? I've seen a few mounted under the dump body, and was considering one mounted in front of the lift cylinder, but what's everyone's thoughts? Thanks Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I've seen people use fuel tanks as hydraulic tanks, I like the way they look next to the fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 My vote is for the frame mounted Hyd tank, non wide fronts, and a tag axle. Good luck, Im looking forward to this. Ive got a few DR dumpers on the bench myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Jeff,great project you have going...I'll be watching this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks guys for looking in &the feedback. I was gonna mount the hydro tank by the fuel, but adding the lift axle will fill that space. I started scratching a frame mounted cell forward of the body lift cylinder..pics soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Great start, keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 looking good so far, this is gonna be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Excellent work, my friend.... Dump body looks great.....Good find...... Edited October 31, 2014 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks!! I have a few pics to upload, most of the painting is complete. If ya like your trucks shiny, sorry. I wanted a well used, but cared for truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 I wanted a distressed , dull look to the chrome on this build. Trucks seen during my research showed the pitted and dull sheen , now how do I do it?? A quick search here found the answer.. steel wool. I very LIGHTLY buffed the chrome grill and bumper w super fine steel wool..0000 grade, The pic of the grill shows one side done, vs the untouched kit chrome opposite.I had already tried spraying dullcoat over a test part, but it didn't impart the look I wanted. The hydraulic tank was a simple build from plastic sheet, loosely based from photos I took of my step dads truck. Thanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 The steel wool produces a nice effect...I like it. The hydraulic tank looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 The major parts are done, just waiting for weathering. The cab / hood was painted w Testors True Blue enamel, I added a few drops of dullcoat to the mix to fade the finish. The box was a chore. Primed w Duplicolor , Testors Steel was chosen purely to enhance the blue. I really liked this combination. My Iwata airbrush handles all the paint work, until the steel . The metallic pigment kept clogging the fine tip , no matter how thin it was. Finally my harbor freight airbrush I use for clear was used. This gun is a joke, leaks like crazy, uncomfortable to use, but dumps clear on like glass...an AK might not be pretty , but it goes bang every time! any constructive feedback welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 That little box hiding in the background...my lift axle from gw trucks you voted for arrived !! Time to get building A tarp over the box is underway, and painting the fuel tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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