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Post by rnagle on Dec 22, 2012 2:50:41 GMT -8
With modelling time limited as of late the only projects underway have been a couple Petes for the cpb at a neighbouring forum, this one was inspired by a Coors 351 and started with Heller's reissue of the AMT 1/43 scale 359.  Frame & cab mostly stock, sleeper modified to have full height door and roof vent relocated:  Hood narrowed:  Wheels modified to 5 hole:  Fenders on & grille opened up for shutters:  |
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Post by swamp rat on Dec 22, 2012 7:38:23 GMT -8
looking good..
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Dec 22, 2012 10:31:17 GMT -8
Nice build of another tiny truck. Look forward to this one parked next to the COW KW.
Ap40
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Post by rnagle on Dec 27, 2012 18:24:22 GMT -8
Thanks! I'm getting to like these "little" trucks, plus I had the same kits as a youngster so it is a way of turning back the clock too. Some kit parts replaced, Luberfiner is one example as it was easier to whittle one up from styrene tube & strip rather than clean up seams and preserve molded in detail on kit part. Gear stick also replaced with scratchbuilt part as kit one was a bit clumsy looking. Dash decal suppplied in kit was used though. One other alteration was opening up interior tub so peep window in passenger door is uasble (interior tub molded solid  )  |
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Post by rnagle on Dec 31, 2012 15:56:18 GMT -8
Paint on frame & sleeper, still some finish work on hood. Air cleaner again scratchbuilt rather than clean up kit part. Upper portion will be finished chrome and installed on air cleaner at final assembly.  |
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Post by ewaskew on Jan 1, 2013 7:48:42 GMT -8
Looking good Robert
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Post by truckman1981 on Jan 1, 2013 18:16:36 GMT -8
Great progress!!
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Post by gator on Jan 10, 2013 18:35:30 GMT -8
Robert,
This is looking good! I am glad someone has the eyes for the smaler scales!!! lol
Be Well
Gator
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Post by rnagle on Jan 20, 2013 16:01:43 GMT -8
Headlights and bumper installed, headlights are stock kit parts while bumper is made from .060 x .125 styrene strip. Rad shutters are .010 x .040 styrene strips on a piece of .010 black styrene so they can be installed after cab/hood is painted (shutter assembly just set in place for photo)  |
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Post by rnagle on Jan 26, 2013 7:32:38 GMT -8
Cab/hood painted, next trip to paint booth will be for black fenders & bumper. Vent window divider removed from cab, will be replaced by thinner styrene strip after side window glazing installed.  |
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Post by slurrydog on Jan 26, 2013 9:40:49 GMT -8
Looking good so far.
Dave
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Post by rnagle on Feb 2, 2013 18:59:03 GMT -8
Black areas painted, also working on rooftop a/c box.  |
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Post by rnagle on Feb 9, 2013 7:45:01 GMT -8
From looking at 1:1 photo and other Coors rigs in various truck books (aka "research"!  ) this looks like one of Brisson's rigs, some modeller's licence used for permit #'s on door decal. Stripe around belt line cut from white decal paper, 2 layers required to get proper opacity. Stripe on sleeper has only 1 layer applied here, some of red showing through giving it a mottled appearance.  |
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Post by trailking120 on Feb 9, 2013 8:39:14 GMT -8
Very nice Rob  |
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Post by gator on Feb 14, 2013 15:21:22 GMT -8
Robert,
That is looking real good! And the outdoor photos make a big difference.
Be Well
Gator
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) this looks like one of Brisson's rigs, some modeller's licence used for permit #'s on door decal. Stripe around belt line cut from white decal paper, 2 layers required to get proper opacity. Stripe on sleeper has only 1 layer applied here, some of red showing through giving it a mottled appearance. 
