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Post by truckabilly on Jan 1, 2013 10:20:14 GMT -5
It is 2013 and we are still rolling. So, good luck and hapinness to you all. I am working on various parts for my build now. I have a pair of the smoke stacks ready. I made them the same way I did for my 377. PE parts from CTM and aluminium tubes. Another part that I need is the PTO and the hydraulic pump. Maybe a bit out of proportion but I could not get the real size of the part. I also made the bottom lid of the air dryer. The shape is rather complicated, it took me three trials. The picture also shows a red can which is a filter of... if I only knew. Is it the air filter on the compressor output line? Or a fuel filter? Anyway, here is another set of pictures. Thanks for looking. Jarda
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lwwoodss
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Post by lwwoodss on Jan 1, 2013 16:02:13 GMT -5
Great detail work. Truck continues to look great.
Warren
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Post by brockway359 on Jan 6, 2013 7:18:01 GMT -5
Looks great so far. That filter would be for fuel, the PTO and pump look pretty good ( I had to crawl under my KW and look!) Steve
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Post by duskhunter2008 on Jan 6, 2013 22:42:36 GMT -5
That looks like a fun project Ive often wondered how to make the 5th wheel lift an option for one of my rigs gives me some ideas.
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bandit1
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Post by bandit1 on Jan 8, 2013 13:54:22 GMT -5
I know why im not seeing the pics now!...Network Admin considers those truck pics as "Porno" ;D ;D ;D Maybe there is someway to change it to where it aint considered so?
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lwwoodss
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Post by lwwoodss on Jan 9, 2013 10:21:32 GMT -5
Very nice work. I love all the detail built in to the model.
Warren
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Post by truckabilly on Jan 18, 2013 12:32:41 GMT -5
I needed to check if all the components would fit onto the frame alright. Once they sat there I took a few quick pics. The set up seems to be alright. Nothing is glued yet so the alignment and geometry in general is a bit vague. The DTU is not assembled yet because I still work on the painting and weathering. One of the problems I have to deal with is the hydraulic tank location. It gets in collision with the front mounts of the DTU. I will have to make some changes in placing those components on the frame. Bandit1, check the other forum if you see the pics alright. I do not know what else I could do for you. Jarda
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bandit1
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Post by bandit1 on Jan 18, 2013 18:16:46 GMT -5
Bandit1, check the other forum if you see the pics alright. I do not know what else I could do for you. Jarda Actually i can see the pics over there but here i cant?
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wchandler
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Post by wchandler on Feb 1, 2013 22:56:13 GMT -5
Your attention to detail is amazing . all of the wiring and air lines . super job
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Southgate
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Post by Southgate on Feb 2, 2013 2:57:29 GMT -5
you should cast the dtu and sell them The trouble is that my reference material is only based on the internet pictures and the Holmes brochure. No blueprints, no dimensions. The subframe gauge, the boom length and cross section size, the underlift dimensions... everything is just estimated. I would not feel happy if the castings had wrong shape and dimensions. Now it is only me who may end up with a scrap. I do not want anybody else to have possibly a wrong product made by me. Thanks, Jarda That's a very responsible position to take. However, you could still produce it and dodge two bullets. Let it be known that it is a generic unit and let the modeler's decide whether they want to buy it or not. Aslo, since it is generic, even if following ideas from a manufacturer, you are probably not infringing on patient, copyright, or trademark rights. That said, this is a super build so far, with attention to detail off the chart! I've noted your technique for making sure the hood and cab are aligned. That is a real issue with me. They have to align or my biorythms get all out of sync.
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Post by truckabilly on Feb 3, 2013 15:52:53 GMT -5
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Chris Guthro
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Post by Chris Guthro on Feb 3, 2013 15:57:24 GMT -5
Nice attention to detail on the build! The motor and trans look real!
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Post by truckabilly on Feb 6, 2013 16:22:02 GMT -5
Thank you Chris. I attached hoses to the tubing on the boom. I did not see any detailed pic of this part so it was kinda guessing game. The tubing is made of Evergreen rods. I probably should have used a metal wire instead but I did not find any this thin. It is a wonder that none of the rods have broken. So far that is. The hexagonal joints are not in line very much. I did not realize that the material is much too thin for the glue that I used. The plastic have melted a little too much. I hope it won´t be visible that much in normal position od the boom. That´s it for now. Thanks for looking. Jarda
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Post by towtrucknut1 on Feb 7, 2013 18:57:36 GMT -5
Jarda how did you make the welds? Id love to know your sectret!!!!
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Post by truckabilly on Feb 8, 2013 17:00:54 GMT -5
There ain´t no secret about making the welds in plastic modeling. And there´s even more ways to make them. You can either use the lead wire or two part epoxy putty or the plastic thread drawn above the candle flame. I used the last mentioned method. First, draw a plastic thread above the candle flame. It takes a bit of practising if you haven´t done this before. Here are some of my tries Cut a groove where you want to place your weld. Then place the thread in the groove You do not have to make the groove if you want to place your weld in the corner Using a solvent type glue attach the thread into the groove or in the corner. Let it set for a while and then use a needle to immitate the weld pattern After the pattern is complete apply a layer of glue on the weld so that it melts a little and makes the surface a bit smoother. This is how I produced my welds but like I said, there is more ways to make them. I hope it helps. Jarda
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