CrankyCrafstman Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Hey guys I kinda started on this, Monograms 1/16 Peterbilt 359 119" bbc with 63" flat top sleeper. I ordered some custom 3D printed Peterbilt oval hole wheels. I'd like to find some front floats and some more aggressive rear rubber. Things I'm planning on doing to this rig: 1) already did the front steering. 2) custom made Cummins NTC-400 big cam with the kit transmission. 3) 8" (1/2" actual size) custom made stacks. 4) opening doors on the cab and sleeper. 5) detailed cab and sleeper interior. 6) 3D printed chrome air cleaners. 7) custom drop visor and Texas bumper. 8) full air, fuel, oil and electric lines. 9) ???? this is the kit I'm using, got it off of Ebay. this is the paint scheme I'm shooting for. this is my drawing of the Cummins NTC-400 and the start I made on the block. this view shows the 1/16 block on the left and the 1/24 Italeri block I'm using to scale up on the right. the other side of the blocks. top view of the blocks. this view shows the start I made on making the front axle steerable. this view shows it turned to the left. this view shows it turned to the right. View of the front axle from the rear. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Oh boy, here we go !!....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 Looking forward to following your thread Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 Thanks guys 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Thanks guys I have done some more work on the Pete. I purchased a 3D printed Cummins NTA855 big cam from a guy, Chucky's precision pullers & parts, I believe he is in Iowa. The engine is pretty nicely detailed, but it was missing some of the real engines components. So, I had to make them from scratch. They weren't really hard to make, just time consuming. I have the frame, cab, hood and sleeper assembled. this view shows the tractor temporarily assembled for pictures. this view shows the engine sitting in the frame and the front floats that are from a 1/16 Ertl dump truck. left side view of the Cummins NTA855 with the kits transmission installed. right side view of engine showing the oil filters. I added the rear filter (it only comes with one) and the water removale filter (the small black one) the fan is from the kit. top view of the engine. bottom view of the engine. I had to modify the oil pan ( it comes with one for a farm tracter) front view showing the kit fan. rear view of engine. I added some more components to the engine and painted it with custom blended Cummins beige Tamiya paint. this view shows the 1/16 scale Cummins NTA855 big cam on the left and the 1/24 scale Italeri Cummins NTC-400 on the right. this view shows the fuel filter that I added plus the fuel and air lines. You can also see the water crossover pipe at the upper left, also I made a power steering fluid reservoir from scratch. this view shows the small filter at the rear of the engine. I modified the oil dip stick tube, moved it forward to clear the exhaust down pipe. Between the exhaust manifold and the three heads I added from scratch a water manifold and lower pipe that connects to the radiator. I based this off of the 1/24 Italeri Cummins. Also I added the turbo oil lines. this view shows the crossover pipe to the water manifold. this view shows the fan, I still need to add the fan clutch and paint it yellow/white. this view shows the tee fitting I made from scratch to connect the fuel lines. this view shows the engine sitting in the frame. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Ron You're off to a great start on the 'Pete' and the size of the 1/16th Cummins engine: it's huge! Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Phenomenal! You are the truck master! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thanks guys 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Nice work so far! Great detail on the engine. I haven't built a truck model in years; it was Monogram's 1/24 1926 Mack bulldog and I was about 16 years old. Your post made me all nostalgic and I'd love to make that kit again! Anyway, it's great to see your truck build here. Thanks for posting, I'll be watching. Paul. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Hey Jeff This is the plumbing diagram I'm using. (blown up view of lower picture) Is the supply reservoir what you call the wet tank? And if so what I'm guessing is the two front tanks are the wet tank/tanks that feed the #1 & #2 service tanks? Correct? as I said before any help would be greatly appreciated. And good luck on trying to fit in smaller home, I know it ain't easy...lol Ron G 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Ron Some mighty thorough Research material. Keep ‘em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thanks guys Small update, got some parts for the big Pete from Ebay and Shapeways. 3D printed swan hood ornament. This was described as being 1/24 scale, but it sure looks right for 1/16th. 3D printed fire extinguisher for cab. 3D printed Grammer air ride seats. side view of the seat. 3D printed oval slot Peterbilt rear rims. front 3D printed Peterbilt rims with moon caps. Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 5 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Jeff This is the plumbing diagram I'm using. (blown up view of lower picture) Is the supply reservoir what you call the wet tank? And if so what I'm guessing is the two front tanks are the wet tank/tanks that feed the #1 & #2 service tanks? Correct? as I said before any help would be greatly appreciated. And good luck on trying to fit in smaller home, I know it ain't easy...lol Ron G So, in answer to the pending question, yes, supply tank, the one directly from the compressor.... is what we call the 'wet' tanks due to the compressor oils and water from compressing the air, don't want that crap in your air lines.... in the old days we had to drain all air tanks at the end of the day, now today they have "Air Dryers', plus the driver is supposed to drain the tanks,.................. heavy on the 'supposed to'... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thanks for the reply Jeff. So would there only be one inlet line and one outlet line on the first wet/supply tank? And would the outlet line go to the second wet/supply tank? And would the two reservoir tanks be fed from this second tank? I hate to be a pest about this, but I want this build to be as accurate as possible. Thanks Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Impressive looking printed stuff, Ron. Love the hood ornament. I don;t think there is such a thing as a hood ornament that is too large. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Thanks for the reply Jeff. So would there only be one inlet line and one outlet line on the first wet/supply tank? And would the outlet line go to the second wet/supply tank? And would the two reservoir tanks be fed from this second tank? I hate to be a pest about this, but I want this build to be as accurate as possible. Thanks Ron G Also , there is another consideration, the three tanks could be as follows, Tank One -wet tank, tank 2 reservoir for front brakes, and tank 3 & 4 for rear brakes, which upon reflection and thinking about it, that is much more the correct scenario.....which I guess would be called a dual air brake system...... which gives a primary and secondary braking system..... some tanks have a Baffle or wall inside and are actually TWO tanks in one, but you would never know it by looking at the tank itself, as it is all internal.... and would only know that IF you were the guy driving.... so... Most heavy-duty vehicles use dual air brake systems for safety. A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems, which use a single set of brake controls. Each system has its own air tanks, hoses, lines, etc. One system typically operates the regular brakes on the rear axle or axles. The other system operates the regular brakes on the front axle (and possibly one rear axle). Both systems supply air to the trailer (if there is one). The first system is called the “primary” system. The other is called the “secondary” system 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 32 minutes ago, Jeff said: Also , there is another consideration, the three tanks could be as follows, Tank One -wet tank, tank 2 reservoir for front brakes, and tank 3 & 4 for rear brakes, which upon reflection and thinking about it, that is much more the correct scenario.....which I guess would be called a dual air brake system...... which gives a primary and secondary braking system..... some tanks have a Baffle or wall inside and are actually TWO tanks in one, but you would never know it by looking at the tank itself, as it is all internal.... and would only know that IF you were the guy driving.... so... Most heavy-duty vehicles use dual air brake systems for safety. A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems, which use a single set of brake controls. Each system has its own air tanks, hoses, lines, etc. One system typically operates the regular brakes on the rear axle or axles. The other system operates the regular brakes on the front axle (and possibly one rear axle). Both systems supply air to the trailer (if there is one). The first system is called the “primary” system. The other is called the “secondary” system Got it, thanks Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 17 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Got it, thanks Jeff my Pleasure, hope it makes sense..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Ron Nice looking AM parts .. surely adds quite a lot. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Hey guys No update, just some more pictures. Ron G 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Ron Looking so good Can never have enough pics Keep ‘Em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 nice work and adding the wires add such more to watch to Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Thanks guys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Here is a picture of the paint scheme. It will be Tamiya x-5 D. Green for the frame, lower areas and roofs, and Tamiya x-15 L. Green for the cab, hood and sleeper. There wont be much chrome, mostly polished or natural aluminum. I'm going to be weathering it, just enough to make it look real, it is after all a work truck. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Ron Nice nice choice for the color scheme Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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