phoneguy
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Post by phoneguy on Jan 1, 2008 11:53:59 GMT -5
starting with an old MFTA from ebay (Dave at AITM had it up for bid). I mocked it up with a tanker from an old project and a "spare" Pete 359 frame.   |
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Post by roadwarrior on Jan 2, 2008 17:44:31 GMT -5
Good luck on this one Jerry. You'll proberly be done with yours before I will. This is my next project to complete. Looks like a good start.
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41chevy
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Post by 41chevy on Jan 2, 2008 18:20:54 GMT -5
Hey Jerry , are those cabs hard to find? I have 2 of the real things,I'd like to do my truck. Paul
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phoneguy
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Post by phoneguy on Jan 2, 2008 18:41:53 GMT -5
Paul--you can find a better resin here. www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/kitsparts.htmlDave said this was an old MFTA casting, that's why it was on ebay. Mine was not bad--a few pits, needed some sanding, but overall, still workable. The ones Dave has on his site I'm sure they are better quality. Dave is a good guy to work with. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2008 21:29:43 GMT -5
Looking good. What did you use for a frame? How about an engine? Looks like it's going to be a milk tanker?
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phoneguy
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Post by phoneguy on Jan 3, 2008 0:35:46 GMT -5
I ordered a resin frame from Dave (AITM), but I've been experienting with a Pete 359 frame. (used in pic) Not sure on engine.
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Post by plastictrucker on Jan 3, 2008 17:55:41 GMT -5
Hey phoneguy how many trucks are in your fleet?I was looking in in my trucking magazine stash,and found an owner/operator mag with a project like this in it.Lou Karok is the builder and he used a tri Axel international 4200 frame,autocar engine,diamond reo bumper,and paystar 5000 fuel tanks.Have you done resin before?KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,your an inspiration.
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phoneguy
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Post by phoneguy on Jan 3, 2008 18:11:21 GMT -5
Hey phoneguy how many trucks are in your fleet?I was looking in in my trucking magazine stash,and found an owner/operator mag with a project like this in it.Lou Karok is the builder and he used a tri Axel international 4200 frame,autocar engine,diamond reo bumper,and paystar 5000 fuel tanks.Have you done resin before?KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK,your an inspiration. I would say too many in my fleet, BUT, that's not possible. Not enuff room, maybe. This is the 2cd resin truck I've worked with. Learning as I go, listening to others. As far as being an insiration, I don't know about that, but I do get inspiration from others here. |
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9900ix
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Post by 9900ix on Jan 3, 2008 18:45:44 GMT -5
Looking good Jerry..
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phoneguy
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Post by phoneguy on Jan 5, 2008 19:11:33 GMT -5
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Post by rwaldram on Jan 6, 2008 7:20:52 GMT -5
umm, i dont know if anybody has told you this... but someone painted your truck purple...
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Smokinmodels
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Post by Smokinmodels on Jan 6, 2008 12:14:41 GMT -5
thats a cool shade of purple i like it
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phoneguy
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Post by phoneguy on Jan 6, 2008 14:21:20 GMT -5
I made a mistake with the color---it's ultraviolet PEARL--not purple as I stated. (even though it is purple)
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phoneguy
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Post by phoneguy on Feb 12, 2008 17:31:27 GMT -5
I'm calling this one done. See the showroom.
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