rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Mar 25, 2013 20:55:28 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2013 20:58:05 GMT -5
Looks great. I like the night shots.
Now, maybe I missed this from an earlier post, but why is the fifth wheel so far forward? And what's that little white box with the red stripes?
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Mar 25, 2013 21:12:41 GMT -5
Thanks Jim, fifth wheel was set forward for weight distribution with the 4 axle trailers (it is fixed in one position, no slider), I believe the pin setting was 24" on their trailers. Box is a Webasto diesel fired heater for preheating engine where no plug in is available such as overnighting at a motel. Same idea as a modern APU except heater only, no power generation.
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78kw
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Post by 78kw on Mar 26, 2013 1:53:11 GMT -5
You got the rad supports pretty close. Might be different for a 378, but both my 379s had N14s and the rad braces are close to where you have them. The rear ends of them were on the sides of the #2 head, just above the manifolds. Basically behind the turbo and behind the vertical neck on the intake. But for the amazing work you've put in, I think they're good enough.
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Post by truckabilly on Mar 26, 2013 2:20:02 GMT -5
Very nice!
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rnagle
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Post by rnagle on Mar 27, 2013 21:22:12 GMT -5
Thanks guys, Plano order arrived today (good service) so last detail items in - Grille mesh and bumper lights. Emblems are Model Car Garage photoetched parts with drop of epoxy added: Wires to bumper lights & headlight pods: Tractor is now complete!
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Post by cruzcontrol on Apr 29, 2013 14:36:46 GMT -5
Absolutely Fantastic!! Your modeling skills are second to none. Gary. PS: I'm pretty sure I left enough cash at "The Beer Store" to buy that tractor & trailer for Labatt's. Ah.....the good old days!
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mart
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Post by mart on May 1, 2013 3:39:42 GMT -5
Congratulations to this model! Absolutly perfect!
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groundhog
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Post by groundhog on Jul 4, 2013 19:00:02 GMT -5
this rig is one of the best I've ever seen!!!!!! congrats, stand up and take a bow!!! this rig has been taken to the next level and beyond!!!groundhog.
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