Peterpools Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Ron Terrific work on the plumbing - looking mighty good Keep ‘em coming Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Thanks guys Ok, I got started on the fuel tanks. These are made from 1 1/4" PVC pipe with Formufit PVC internal domed end caps 1 1/4" diameter. These are also available for 3/4c PVC pipe which works out to a scale 25.2" in 1/24 scale and 26.25" in 1/25 scale. They are available in multiple colors along with the pipe. this view shows the pipe and caps on the left and finished tank on the right. this view shows the kit tank on the left and my custom made tank on the right. end view of the same thing. this view shows that the tank is a scale 26" diameter. this view shows that the tank is a scale 65" long. this view shows the custom tank on the truck. Thats a 1/2" (scale 8") diameter tube for the exhaust. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Hey all Well I have the chassis painted! Whoo hoo! It came out a little flat, so I'm going to go over it with some X22 gloss. overall view of the rolling chassis. I have to paint the yellow peices chrome silver. I think I'm going to do the tanks dark green with chrome straps to match the frame, not sure what do you guys think? rear of chassis. front of chassis. center of chassis. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Terrific progress for sure. Dark green tanks with chrome straps sound like the way to go ... especially with the other tanks being chrome. Keep ‘em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Peterpools said: Terrific progress for sure. Dark green tanks with chrome straps sound like the way to go ... especially with the other tanks being chrome. Keep ‘em comin Peter Hey Peter I'm not sure what you mean, all the tanks are dark green. I meant that I was thinking about painting the fuel tanks dark green, but I'm not sure I my do them chrome with dull aluminum ends with chrome straps backed up with black electrical tape for the rubber peices. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Hey guys Did some more work on the big Pete. I have the fuel tanks done. I'm making the tank mounts now. I mounted the shocks. The next thing to mount is the engine, radiator and hoses. this view shows the passenger side fuel tank temporarily mounted to the frame. The Tamiya tape will be replaced with black electrical tape and chrome custom made straps. Still undecided on how to paint them. this view shows the tank and tool box cover. I did the covers and deck plate with Vallejo dull aluminum metal paint. this view shows the truck temporarily assembled for pictures. another view of the truck. this view shows the motor. I added some tube clamps to the orange turbo tube and the radiator hoses. I added Cummins filter decals to all the filters, there from Jerry at model trucking. view showing the front shock. this view shows the rear shocks installed. Well that's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Looking sweet! If you can foil that tank... it would be epic. Even if you could only do it to the purely cylindrical parts.... It would still look better than any metal paint. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Looking sweet! If you can foil that tank... it would be epic. Even if you could only do it to the purely cylindrical parts.... It would still look better than any metal paint. Hey Gazza I actually have some chrome mylar tape its about 6" wide and 3' long. It has a sticky back, so you peel the backing paper and apply it. I've never tried it but I think I'm leaning towards this option with dull aluminum painted ends. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hey all Not much of an update, just a couple of pictures showing the frame decals. this view shows the rear frame decals. this view shows the front frame decal. These are from Jerry at Model trucking. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share Posted July 9, 2021 Hey guys Another small update. I have the two air cleaners done and primed. first primer coat on. I removed the printed in screens and added some stainless steel mesh ones. I added interior parts to them also. I know have to sand them and probably add some filler then paint them chrome. Well that's it for now be back soon. Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 i like your work on this one.Keep it going. Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 NOw those.... look excellent! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Ron Looking mighty good Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 Thanks guys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hey all I've been working on the big Pete. I cut the doors out of the cab. They were a real pain in the buttocks!...lol. The plastic is a 1/16" plus thick and was very difficult to cut. I started by scribing it with a needle in a pin vise followed by a sharp scalpel, it was so tuff it broke the needle!, but I finally made it through. this view shows the door in the opening held on with tape. this view shows the door in the open position. this view shows the cab with drivers door in place and the passenger door with one of the hinges I'm using for the doors. this view shows the interior temporarily assembled for pictures. You can just see the CB radio hanging from the roof. this view shows the clutch pedal, brake pedal and gas/fuel pedal. this view shows the interior roof panel and rear panel. I made these from 1/4" square evergreen plastic tile sheet stock. side view of the CB radio and scratch built mick cord. this view shows the CB radio from the rear. I still have alot of work to do on the interior, but I think it's coming along pretty good. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Amazing scratch building - looking so good Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Hey guys I have the doors mounted to the cab with there miniature piano hinges. This was a difficult, if not scary process. I had to grind down the surface on the inner side of tge cab and doors, both sides in order to fit the hinges. I did this with my trusty Foredom tool and various milling bits. I almost ground through the drivers side of the cab and had to do some repair, luckily all turned out good. this view shows the passenger side door mounted. this view shows the passenger side door opened. this view shows the 0.015" thk plastic I added to the inside of the cab for the door to close on. view from the front of the passenger side door opened. this view shows the drivers side door mounted. You can see at the top of the hinge where I almost went through the cab. this view shows the drivers side door opened. You can see the plastic trim lip that I added around the door openings. view of the drives side door with opening trim. this view shows both doors opened. this view shows the drivers door and trim. Also the floor, roof panel with CB and sde peices, back wall and side peices. I'm planning on painting this in tan and brown to complement the exterior colors. view from the rear of the interior. view of the interior from the passenger side. view of the interior from the drivers side. I have gauge decals for the instrument panel. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Lovely work Ron. Always a tense moment when you start cutting and grinding away on tasks like this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Masterful work Ron, lovin this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Thanks guys Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Hey guys Short update. this view shows the drivers side door mounted to the sleeper. this view shows the drivers side door opened. I still have to do the other side and add the trim lips, like the ones I did on the cab. Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Holy sheep dip... that is some awesome work! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Ron, as you are doing such a fabulous job on the detail, are you going to chisel out the depressions on the steering wheel spokes? Paint the spokes silver as the real deal ones are brushed aluminum, and put a teeny tiny Peterbilt logo on the horn button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeff said: Ron, as you are doing such a fabulous job on the detail, are you going to chisel out the depressions on the steering wheel spokes? Paint the spokes silver as the real deal ones are brushed aluminum, and put a teeny tiny Peterbilt logo on the horn button? I'm way ahead of you budy...lol. Right know I'm working on the sleeper doors and the air cleaner intake tubes. I got the 1/16 Monogram Kenworth W900 in the mail it's going to be a (4) axle heavy haul with a air lift lift axle. I have the tires and wheels, actually I have to modify the wheels to fit the tires. Thare 12.00/R24.5 drives, around a 385/55R22.5 super singles for the lift axle and 385/65R24.5 front floats, real heavy duty! My main problem is the passenger side frame rail was miss formed from the factory (short shot), but I have a contact from YouTube thats going to help out with a replacement rail. I will be doing a build on this big KW, after I finish the big Pete...yeah finish something, that's a laff...lol Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Hey all Small update. Just some pictures of the air intake tubes and ends. this view shows the left and right air cleaners connected by the intake tubing. this view shows the intake tubes and ends. The red peices need to be modified to look like the black connector attached to the turbo. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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