78KW
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Post by 78KW on Jun 30, 2011 18:32:13 GMT -5
I have the one from SourKraut, and one from STS. The STS engine, which is the one I used here, needs spare DD parts from AMT kits. I checked their site, and it looks like they don't carry it anymore. The SourKraut engine is complete, and I hope he gets more in stock, because I would like one or 2 more.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2011 19:37:12 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. Apparently Chris doesn't have much time for casting anymore with his new business and all. Oh well.
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Post by 78KW on Jul 15, 2011 19:46:25 GMT -5
I have been progressing on these. I'll show the daycab which finally has some color. I found a color that I think looks like Ryder Yellow. Seemed to match the pale shade of yellow of a few Ryder trucks from the '70s on Hank's. It's pactra RC257 Daytona Yellow. It's from their RC car paints. Here's a rear shot. I made my own mounts for the wind fairing.
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Post by 78KW on Jul 23, 2011 22:11:42 GMT -5
Here are a few shots of the reefer just about completed. Just one or 2 minor things to do when I get home. Battery cables and fuel lines.
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Jul 24, 2011 9:51:01 GMT -5
Ray, That's cool! Good work buddy. I find it amazing that you do a lot of your work on these in the cab of your truck. Good way to deal with down time!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2011 12:32:29 GMT -5
Nice job on the trailer.
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Post by rnagle on Jul 24, 2011 13:03:36 GMT -5
Coming along nicely, I like that Ryder yellow. Looks like you found a match that is "spot on".
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78KW
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Post by 78KW on Jul 24, 2011 15:27:12 GMT -5
Ray, That's cool! Good work buddy. I find it amazing that you do a lot of your work on these in the cab of your truck. Good way to deal with down time!! Gator Thanks. Although this trailer was started and worked on while I was @ home repairing the house from the storms in Joplin. I'm finally back to work, and the Freightliners are with me so I can at last finish them.
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Post by 78KW on May 26, 2015 10:03:43 GMT -5
Back on the bench is the daycab in the Ryder colors. Here is a quick mockup as to how it sits now. A lot of the plumbing of the air lines is in place. You can see the photoetched metal bumper also. The cab: I'll probably press forward with the frame first, but I'm not sure. It's been 4 years since I've touched this truck. The trailer is done I just need to re-attach some parts that fell off during moving. Thanks for looking.
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Post by denc on May 31, 2015 7:17:29 GMT -5
Looking good Ray!
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Post by 78KW on Jun 1, 2015 5:02:54 GMT -5
Not much progress to report. I worked on the interior a bit. The quilted upholstery detail was sanded smooth for a more plain appearance. I also threw in a couple of shots to show the grille. It's only a test fit. The grille was part of a photo etch detail set made by Harald Weber. It includes the door handles and window cranks seen in the interior pic. I'm getting a little further with the frame as well. I'll post more when I can.
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Post by 78KW on Jun 14, 2015 22:25:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2015 20:42:45 GMT -5
Looking nice, Ray. Definitely has that fleet look to it.
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Post by Oliver on Oct 27, 2015 4:18:25 GMT -5
Nice detail working. The photoetched grille looks very good.
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Oct 29, 2015 17:30:15 GMT -5
Ray, Any updates on this build? I really like what you have done thus far. And the yellow looks to be spot on.
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