Heavy spec K100

[rnagle]

Thanks guys! Arnd, sorry I didn't reply sooner, height of the air dryer is .400" for the upper round part, .625" overall. Round part is 1/4" (.250") styrene tube.

[rnagle]

Rolling chassis painted - what a difference some paint makes. Model Master "Neutral Grey" enamel. A big step forward, lots of work still to be done yet though.

[Deleted]

Looks really good!

[rnagle]

Thanks, got some more colour on it this weekend, red on cab parts. Still lots to be done still but beginning to look more like a truck!

[rnagle]

Some progress this weekend, got the "heart" installed - Detroit Silver 92. Lots to do for connecting intake/exhaust yet of course. Have decided to model this one as it appeared in the ESSO days, white lettering is always a challenge. Used white decal paper with CAD artwork, converting the lettering to an outline and filling in around it with red. Not a 100% exact match to paint used but close.

[animal]

I am totally amazed with your build. Your attention to detail goes way beyond my abilities. I truly enjoy viewing you projects. Bravo!!!

[truckmaniac]

Amazing in every view.(close my mouth now...wow)

[tbear]

Wow this is a super build, gives me some ideas for my Kenworth K123 build

[rnagle]

Thanks guys, I am a slow builder (fit in model time when possible) however progress is mo ving along, currently working on intake plumbing. Kit parts weren't going to work for this application so 1/4" styrene tube used, a number of small segments cut & cemented form the basic elbow, once sanded smooth .010 x .040 and .010 x .030 strips cemented on for the ribs. 7/32" styrene tube used for the aluminum piping:

[rnagle]

Intake plumbing is slowly moving from turbo out to the filters, adhesive backed chrome vinyl works well for hose clamps, I cut it into strips about .030" wide. Fuel tanks also ready for final painting (aluminum), .010 styrene wrapper is an easy way of getting smooth finish. .032 brass wire provides place to attach fuel lines once tank is installed:

[tiny]

WOW!! Excellent work & thanks for the tips.

[rnagle]

Bumper made from .030 styrene sheet & strip, Micro-Mark bolt heads. K&S expanded copper mesh in fog light openings with .010 styrene trim rings. Fold down steps are resin parts from Plaskit. Fuel tanks also in place, still need steps:

[signature600]

Mr Nagle, that is coming along just great, the detail is fantastic,and really changes the standard kit
Just one question, how did you do the interior fans?, do you have a pic on how you have done them?
thanks

[rnagle]

Thanks, while I doen't have a close up photo of the interior fans right now they were made from .010 clear styrene disks laminated using solvent cemengt. I have Micro-Mark's miniature punch set, that and two different size paper punches used to make disks of varying diameter. Styrene rod used for fan body and mounting post, these were brush painted silver while disks left clear. While not as accurate as an actual wire frame, viewed through windshield the clear disks look reasonably convincing.

[rnagle]

Bumper painted & fuel tank steps added, also cab finally assembled. Lots of finishing details yet including exhaust stack however the "end" is almost in sight!