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Post by heavyweights on Jan 3, 2014 21:11:28 GMT -8
Just hit 90% on the updates to my 78' IH F-2575, its based off a real truck that was used to haul pole logs out of the owners personal wood lot in Northern Ontario Canada. I know the history of the original truck as I helped the owner repair the brakes while I was working in the area around 1991.
The truck was special ordered with a 425 hp 3406 and a 13 speed and started life as a roll off rig for a scrap metal dealer. The present owner's dad got the truck for cheap to cord wood, but it just sat for a few years. The truck was then converted into a heavy haul tractor, costing the owner much more than he bargained for including the drivetrain and suspension rebuild.
I duplicated as many details as I could remember from the original truck, turning out alright considering it was a 15 dollar egay glue bomb I bought years ago.
More pics to come as I continue to add some mud detailing to go along with the 4 axle 10 bunk log trailer I'm starting. Cheers, JIMMY
  
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Post by heavyweights on Jan 3, 2014 21:20:54 GMT -8
Here are a few more photos of the model nearing completion. Cheers, JIMMY
  
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Post by heavyweights on Jan 3, 2014 21:25:32 GMT -8
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Post by heavyweights on Jan 3, 2014 21:35:56 GMT -8
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Post by dptydawg on Jan 4, 2014 7:11:07 GMT -8
A good looking model, Jimmy. It looks the part of a Northern Ontario logger. What did you use for the front floats? They look quite impressive.
Carl
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Post by heavyweights on Jan 4, 2014 8:45:59 GMT -8
Hey Carl, thanks for the comments. The float tires came off a Tonka toy (friction) I bought at Wallymart for 7 bucks. These toys are still stocked but they're now 8 bucks. Been looking for a cheap alternative to float tires for a couple years, since AITM and Sourkraut are routinely out of stock for Heavy truck stuff. I am in the process of cutting one of these tires down to make an aggressive drive tire... if it works out, I will have a cheap drive tire for a 5 axle paystar dump truck I have on the back burner.
Here is a pic of the real truck.. Cheers Carl. JIMMY
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Jan 4, 2014 10:20:27 GMT -8
Hey Carl, thanks for the comments. The float tires came off a Tonka toy (friction) I bought at Wallymart for 7 bucks. These toys are still stocked but they're now 8 bucks. Been looking for a cheap alternative to float tires for a couple years, since AITM and Sourkraut are routinely out of stock for Heavy truck stuff. I am in the process of cutting one of these tires down to make an aggressive drive tire... if it works out, I will have a cheap drive tire for a 5 axle paystar dump truck I have on the back burner.
Here is a pic of the real truck.. Cheers Carl. JIMMY
View Attachment Interesting, Although i find it hard to believe AITM to be out of stock on basic parts. Molds wear out & Dave is always right on top of replacing them as needed. The model looks pretty sharp, always get a kick out of Canadian axle placement regulations. The pusher axle, is that a self steering unit? Ap40 |
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Post by heavyweights on Jan 4, 2014 13:04:17 GMT -8
Hey Ap40, about the floatation tires, was looking for an aggressive wide tire (405mm 1:1)in vinyl a few years back, should look up AITM to see what they're stock is these days.
The pusher axle is not a steerable unit, I may look to scratch up a steerable pusher for the 5 axle paystar dumper project.
I used the air ride suspension from the Revell snap fit peterbilt, and the wheels and rims from 1/32 scale rigs.
Thanks for the support, cheers, JIMMY
  
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Jan 4, 2014 14:18:55 GMT -8
Get a hold of Dan G. at Plaskit, he has the pushers you are looking for. His castings are super nice, clean & crisp.
Ap40
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Jan 4, 2014 14:41:49 GMT -8
In the Links area I added a thread with a attached PDF of the current Plaskit catalog for everyone. Download & print as needed.
Ap40
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Post by Robert Myers on Jan 5, 2014 10:32:09 GMT -8
Very nice build!!!!!
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heavyweights
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Post by heavyweights on Jan 13, 2014 16:53:35 GMT -8
Thanks for the comments gents, some mud weathering, rusty chains and Ontario Canada license plates and I'll be starting on the 10 bunk 4 axle trailer. Cheers, JIMMY
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Post by gatorincebu on Jan 20, 2014 0:55:29 GMT -8
Cool build! looking forward to seeing the trailer to go behind it!
Be Well
Gator
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Post by slurrydog on Jan 1, 2015 17:10:43 GMT -8
Very nice
Dave
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