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Post by rnagle on Sept 21, 2013 16:33:23 GMT -8
Started recently as a cbp on neighbouring forum, has been the only project I have made much progress on lately with modelling time being limited. It is also the first time I have built a Louisville kit, somehow I never had one as a youngster.  Based on photo seen on Hank's Truck Pictures, single drive Louisville tractor from the Kingsway fleet.   "Short Hauler" frame shortened, 6 spoke wheels fitted.  Kit engine used with manual transmission.  Air intake opened up, molded on door handles & wipers removed for replacement with freestanding parts. |
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Post by rnagle on Sept 21, 2013 16:52:28 GMT -8
 D shape fuel tanks made with half of kit tank, styrene sheet to build up rest of square portion, .010 styrene sheet wrapper.  Additional .010 styrene sheet layers built up as required, styrene strip & channel for bands.   Fastener details and air lines/wiring added to frame.  Firewall details built up from styrene strip & shapes.  Steerable wheels fitted, axle U bolts & shock absorbers added.  Freestanding window cranks, door pulls added. Manual transmission stick from "snap" Pete 359 kit. |
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Post by wazzakw on Sept 21, 2013 18:25:49 GMT -8
yep that's lookin real sweet..lov the detail''
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Sept 21, 2013 19:02:59 GMT -8
NICE,
well since you raised the bar so high on the Labatt's rig, very good to see you continuing on this killer little Ford.
Ap40
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Post by gatorincebu on Sept 22, 2013 15:13:37 GMT -8
NICE, well since you raised the bar so high on the Labatt's rig, very good to see you continuing on this killer little Ford. Ap40 The bar is really getting pushed outa sight! One hell of a start on this one. I like it. But doubt I will ever try to achieve that level of detail. But kudos to those that do! Be Well Gator |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2013 11:09:04 GMT -8
Amazing build so far awesome details
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Post by trailking120 on Sept 25, 2013 13:28:09 GMT -8
Awesome details Rob  |
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Post by rnagle on Oct 2, 2013 18:34:05 GMT -8
Thanks guys, comparing kit bumper to 1:1 photo showed.......surprise.......it didn't match! (Kit bumper is actually correct for some Louisvilles, just not the one I chose to build.......   ) Kit part does provide a good starting point, .100 x .125 styrene strip laminated to bottom edge was rough cut then sanded to shape. Recessed area in centre was extended by milling with Dremel tool in drill press stand, this way kit bumper's oval slots could be retained. Fog light holes drilled & filed at outer ends of recessed area, bolt head details are from Tichy Train Group's selection of model railroad parts. Just inboard of passenger side fog light hole is section of 3/32" styrene rod glued into bumper, this is the very necessary Canadian feature of a block heater plug,square chrome lid will be attached after painting.  Back side showing block heater cord to engine.  |
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Post by trailking120 on Oct 3, 2013 17:51:01 GMT -8
Awesome detail work Rob. |
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Post by rnagle on Oct 4, 2013 18:42:17 GMT -8
Thanks Justin, been working away at this one in small sessions as time can be found. Next little "project within a project" was battery box, .060 styrene sheet used for basic box with checkerplate lid made from "snap" W900 kit drive axle fender. 1/16" square brass tube mounting brackets, Plaskit resin latches.  |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Oct 4, 2013 23:11:53 GMT -8
nice. Those fuel tanks, Is the "wrapper" some of the Evergreen "black" styrene? If so, do you find any differences in the way it behaves when working it into a model?
Ap40
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Post by rnagle on Oct 5, 2013 1:54:16 GMT -8
Thanks Rick, yes the wrapper is black .010 styrene, I find it behaves same as the white. It was useful here for the contrast between colours when attaching tank straps, made it easier to line things up by eye.
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Oct 6, 2013 11:55:42 GMT -8
Rob, it sure works nice. I am sold, the next order to Evergreen will have to include a selection of thicknesses for the black product line.
Ap40
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Post by trailking120 on Oct 7, 2013 2:43:40 GMT -8
Nice work Rob |
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Post by slurrydog on Oct 20, 2013 9:15:31 GMT -8
You have got some great looking detail work going on there. It is going to make a really good looking build.
Dave
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) Kit part does provide a good starting point, .100 x .125 styrene strip laminated to bottom edge was rough cut then sanded to shape. Recessed area in centre was extended by milling with Dremel tool in drill press stand, this way kit bumper's oval slots could be retained. Fog light holes drilled & filed at outer ends of recessed area, bolt head details are from Tichy Train Group's selection of model railroad parts. Just inboard of passenger side fog light hole is section of 3/32" styrene rod glued into bumper, this is the very necessary Canadian feature of a block heater plug,square chrome lid will be attached after painting.