FullArmor Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 8 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey all Some more work done on this build. This is almost ready for some paint, just making sure I have everything mounted before I squirt on the orange! This view shows the deck plates in place in the frame. Also I made the line for the fifth wheel slide out of some 0.017" diameter wire. This view shows the under side of the suspension. This view shows the drive shaft that I kit bashed out of some old Italeri parts and some brass tube. Also I have added the two lower air tanks. This is the kits rear bumper/light bar that I painted with some Tamiya clear red and amber. These fenders showed up in the mail today so I thought I would show them in place. Another view of the rear fenders and fifth wheel. That's it for now be back with more soon. Ron G Very nice upgrades👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 I just got some stuff from hobbynut. I ordered some Green Stuff World chrome paint, airbrushable and hand brushable. I've never used there paint before so this will be a test, if it works I might just have found a way to chrome all the parts for all of my truck builds! Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Hey all Got some more work done on this build. This view shows the engine painted in orange & black. I still need to do some detail painting on it. The other side of the engine. Top view of the engine. rear of the fan blade. This view shows the under side of the rear of the frame. Different view of the rear of the frame. Top view of the rear part of the frame. I'll paint the front of it tomorrow. That's it for now be back soon with more. Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 When you said you were painting the engine orange, I thought 🤔 hhhmmm not sure about that … BUT you NAILED it. That looks awesome ! I love it and the fan detail is perfect., I really like what you did there Ron, I usually paint my engines in as close to factory colors as I can, I can certainly see I have to step out of my mundane ways and do what you did here. This is cool ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 19 minutes ago, Jeff said: When you said you were painting the engine orange, I thought 🤔 hhhmmm not sure about that … BUT you NAILED it. That looks awesome ! I love it and the fan detail is perfect., I really like what you did there Ron, I usually paint my engines in as close to factory colors as I can, I can certainly see I have to step out of my mundane ways and do what you did here. This is cool ! Hey Jeff I usually paint my stuff to as exact to factory colors as I can also, but this being a total custom show Queen...lol I thought it needed something special. So, Jeff let me ask you a question. Should I leave the brake cans painted orange or should I paint them the goldish anodized and aluminum colors they come in? I'm leaning towards the goldish & aluminum color. I'm packing up the dumper parts as we speak, I may not make to the post office today but I'll get it there Friday Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 16 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Jeff I usually paint my stuff to as exact to factory colors as I can also, but this being a total custom show Queen...lol I thought it needed something special. So, Jeff let me ask you a question. Should I leave the brake cans painted orange or should I paint them the goldish anodized and aluminum colors they come in? I'm leaning towards the goldish & aluminum color. I'm packing up the dumper parts as we speak, I may not make to the post office today but I'll get it there Friday Ron G Well, I have seen the brake chambers painted the same as the frame color, and that looks pretty cool................. but....... what happens if a brake chamber has to be replaced? Then , there would be three frame color, and one regular factory colors... that might be an interesting contrast.... but for this job you are doing, as she is a show truck, I would paint them orange, ..... but if it were a 'show and work ' truck ?? ..................... the Kenworth W 900 I am doing, is blue and the frame as well, and I also did the rear ends and brake chambers blue as well sounds like a lot of blue, but it looks good..... Can't wait for your next update..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Hey all Some more work done on this build. I painted the rubber around the lights with some Tamiya rubber black. This view shows some of the detail painting I have done on the engine. The other side of the engine. I added some rust texture to the turbo and exhaust manifold. I painted the valve packs on the rear of the transmission black. This view shows the frame finished painted along with the three deck plates and the fifth wheel. This view shows the rolling chassis temporarily together. The other side of the rolling chassis. Closer view of the engine in the frame. This view shows the cab temporarily in place on the rolling chassis. 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...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Hi Ron, great to see the progress on this rig. The engine looks cool in a different colour. I did a Spitfire Merlin in red with chrome rocker covers once that thing popped. In your last post, the pics aren't coming up for some reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 16 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Hi Ron, great to see the progress on this rig. The engine looks cool in a different colour. I did a Spitfire Merlin in red with chrome rocker covers once that thing popped. In your last post, the pics aren't coming up for some reason. Whoops! Sorry about that I reposted it. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 Hey all Some more work done on this build. Drivers side view of the rear of the frame. I have painted the 8 air bags with Tamiya rubber black and the brake canisters gold and silver. Passenger side view of the frame. This view shows the rear brake canisters. This view shows the front brake canisters. This view shows the detail I added to the exhaust pipe. I rapped some very small lead wire around the pipe to simulate the corrugated tubes that connect the exhaust to the stacks. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Brand new Bendex ADB 22X brake chambers !!! They look spot on buddy !! Great technique on the fine wire. I was thinking maybe using one of those bendable plastic straws ….. might be passable. Your technique is really good. Love this !! Jeff 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Coming together nicely 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Amazing work. Great tip on doing the flex part of the exhaust. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Hey all I've started to do all of the plumbing : air, fuel and electric. made a "T" fitting for the air bags, now I need to make 3 more. This view shows the 3 air valves that I scratch built and added. This view shows the valves painted blue. That's it for now be back soon with more updates. Ron G 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Hey all Small update on this build. This will be the trailer for this tractor. I have the main part of the frame and deck done. I'm planning on painting the frame the same orange as the K100 with an aluminum deck. I now have to figure out how to accomplish this.🤔 Ron G 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I have this trailer in my stash as well. Did you build it with the camber ( hard to tell on my phone ) I’m trying to decide. Personally I might try BMF or chrome tape from an automotive store. Mulling it over …. Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Ron, have you tried Hasegawa Mirror Finish? It's a self adhesive film sort of like BMF but I find is far more durable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 10 hours ago, Jeff said: I have this trailer in my stash as well. Did you build it with the camber ( hard to tell on my phone ) I’m trying to decide. Personally I might try BMF or chrome tape from an automotive store. Mulling it over …. Jeff Hey Jeff Yes, I did the camberd one. Have you tried Green Stuff World chrome paint? It's a alcohol based ink/paint. It's the best chrome paint out there, as good or better than Alclad. Ron G 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Ron, have you tried Hasegawa Mirror Finish? It's a self adhesive film sort of like BMF but I find is far more durable. Hey Carl Nope, I'm planning on doing it all with paint. What I was wondering about is how NOT to get aluminum paint on the orange and vise a versa. Ron G 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 5 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Jeff Yes, I did the camberd one. Have you tried Green Stuff World chrome paint? It's a alcohol based ink/paint. It's the best chrome paint out there, as good or better than Alclad. Ron G No I haven’t. I will have to do a little research to see if it is available here in Canada. We have some silly rules here. Might be worth a try 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Hey guys Small update. Custom made aluminum fuel tanks. This view shows the stock kit tank on the left and my custom tank on the right. It's made from a piece of 1" diameter by 1/16" W. T. tubing with some 1/16" thick by 1" diameter aluminum disks This view shows the ends of the tanks. Another view of the ends of the tanks. I still need to do some more polishing on the tank. That's it for now. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 17 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey guys Small update. Custom made aluminum fuel tanks. This view shows the stock kit tank on the left and my custom tank on the right. It's made from a piece of 1" diameter by 1/16" W. T. tubing with some 1/16" thick by 1" diameter aluminum disks This view shows the ends of the tanks. Another view of the ends of the tanks. I still need to do some more polishing on the tank. That's it for now. Ron G Next level mods!👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Hey all Got some more work done on this build. Thought I would show a picture of the tractor with the latest mods. I have the fuel tanks done. I still need to make the mounting straps. This view shows the engine plumbing. I need to alter this because it doesn't fit since I made it a single turbo setup. Closer view of the tanks. This view shows the tank "J" brackets. I got these from ST Supply there from Kit Form Services in the UK. I had to purchase a set of tanks & brackets so I could get the "J" brackets. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Thanks guys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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