rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 11, 2014 17:40:17 GMT -5
Thanks guys - will be ready for paint on frame & wheels soon. Used hooks from AMT "doubles" trailer kit to make swing away tow hooks behind bumper. Block heater plug (a required Canadian item!) fitted, also visible is brass mesh fitted to front of cab behind air cleaner. Hinge parts from second (parts) kit used to strengthen hood hinges. (Hinge pins will be cut shorter at final assembly)
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mart
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Post by mart on Feb 11, 2014 23:42:19 GMT -5
Hi!
"Heater plug"? To warm up the engine water?
Martin
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 12, 2014 5:49:12 GMT -5
Hi Martin, yes, heater for warming engine water during the (cold! ) Canadian winters! Depending how cold it gets the diesel engine may not start at all if shut off for a long time, even if it does start it is better for the engine if it is pre-heated. On the model main detail item is just the little door that covers electric plug, it is the square styrene piece set into bumper near passenger side bumper bolts.
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mart
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Post by mart on Feb 12, 2014 12:05:29 GMT -5
Here in Germany we have Summer- Diesel and Winter- Diesel. The Winter- Diesel keeps it's liquide consistency until -22° C. At the Army (25 years ago) we had no Winter- Diesel. We warmed up the fueltank with a gas burner or enlighted a fire under it! Or we took 1/3 of the volume filled up with Premium fuel (was forbidden!) But the pre- heating of the water by an electrical system is not standard here. It's available for some car types, but not for trucks. We fill up enough Anti- freeze liquid into the radiator. Also the modern trucks have a build- in Diesel pre- warmer. Martin
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 12, 2014 20:30:42 GMT -5
We do have different fuel blends for summer and winter and put antifreeze in the radiators as well, it is just so darn cold here in February! Tail lights in this kit are actually quite good especially after removing licence plate mount and replacing with a .010 styrene piece.
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 14, 2014 22:13:10 GMT -5
Muffler made from 3/8" styrene tube, exhaust pipe itself made using parts from those always useful "snap" W900 & 359 kits. 3 of the molded 90 degree exhaust elbows cut from "snap" kit stack and assembled as required. Section of aluminum tube runs right through muffler and slips over exhaust pipe, band clamp detail simulated with .030 x .060 styrene strip and some bolt head castings: And an appropriate post for Feb 14 - frame & wheels painted red. Looking more like a truck now but still lots to be done:
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41chevy
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Post by 41chevy on Feb 15, 2014 13:42:54 GMT -5
Never saw the Shot Nose GMC's here on the eastern seaboard. A few SBA's but not these. Nice build as always. Paul
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Post by halfpint33 on Feb 22, 2014 8:02:17 GMT -5
Nice job.I like all the details you are putting on this one.And I agree it looks better as a day cab and shorter chassis.
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Feb 22, 2014 19:41:53 GMT -5
The fiddly bits will take a while yet, did make a start on some of them today: Mirror brackets are .030 styrene rod, ends flattened with smooth jaw pliers. Assembly is surprisingly strong when completed. In the case of this truck the job is made easier by Carling's painting everything red except mirror heads so I can assemble them right on the cab.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2014 20:05:44 GMT -5
Nice looking mirror brackets. I really have to try this on my next build.
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alan
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Post by alan on Feb 22, 2014 23:35:27 GMT -5
wonderfull well detailed
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2014 7:12:19 GMT -5
With all the scratch building going on will you be able to use any of the kit parts? lol
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ewaskew
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Post by ewaskew on Feb 23, 2014 20:49:08 GMT -5
Lot of nice details on this one man. God Bless
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Mar 1, 2014 13:54:16 GMT -5
In primer, short term forecast calls for red paint soon.......While brackets are painted red mirror heads are chrome so will be finished with Alclad and added later: Quarter fenders will also be finished in Alclad as they were stainless with chrome cross bar on the real truck. Starting point was parts from AMT Kenworth kit, all cast on details removed. Crossbar is 3/32" styrene tube, braces are .035" styrene rod with ends flattened. Small bolt heads are from Tichy Train Group, .020 brass wire bent for U-bolts holding crassbar to frame: Styrene strip bracing added under hood, insulation texture simulated with pieces cut from 220 grit wet/dry sandpaper:
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 17:32:21 GMT -5
Cool details.
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