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Post by stitchdup on Jan 29, 2019 21:01:48 GMT -7
I've entered the big rig build off over on mcm and this is what I will be building. Since I'm not going to be able to enter the sleeper motm which I was looking forward to, due to getting new windows fitted I'll work at this instead. I've gathered a lot of reference pics as I hope to add the wiring and plumbing to the tractor unit and trailer which I know next to nothing about. I've also gathered some orange beacon lights for the cab roof. I wont be doing any body or engine mods apart from the wiring/plumbing as I hope to end up with something half as good as Deano's trucks (its fair to say his trucks inspire me so thanks Dean). I will be weathering the entire build. The trailer will be converted to a flatbed as this trailer was much cheaper than a flatbed one and the rest will not go to waste. The load on the trailer will be a spitfire aircraft but it wont be fully detailed and I'll probably keep the engine out of it for something else. You wouldn't believe how hard it was to find part assembled pics of the spit, but i guess they dont really allow many pics during a war. I'm undecided on the colours but they may be the same as the box art but not as shiny. Finding engine pics was also a bit of a chore as i'm guessing these trucks weren't that common, so I'll be using a later version of the straight 6 for reference and hope its close enough.    and one of the reference pics I found today I'll be getting this going next week after my weekend trip away
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Post by leon on Jan 30, 2019 3:42:18 GMT -7
Looks like a cool project Les!
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 30, 2019 3:53:24 GMT -7
Nice project mate, and the spitfire engine could be used in a wild hotrod down the track i reckon..
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 30, 2019 8:14:55 GMT -7
I thought the same and since a lot of the plane will be under tiedowns no one will see its missing.
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Post by Deano on Feb 2, 2019 11:55:06 GMT -7
This will be a cool project. Happy to help anyway I can with reference photos or whatever. Popcorn%20and%20drink%20emoticon_zpsnbkzs8ys
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 2, 2019 12:50:49 GMT -7
This will be a cool project. Happy to help anyway I can with reference photos or whatever.  That will be very useful mate, if you see me getting something wrong please correct me, I wont be offended |
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 18, 2019 7:38:43 GMT -7
Just found this. This looks like a fun project, and will make for a great, unusual diorama when completed.
And you're right....Deano's trucks are the bomb. Looking forward to this build.
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 19, 2019 7:05:02 GMT -7
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Post by mmthrax on Mar 19, 2019 11:59:14 GMT -7
WOW that is humongus!!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Mar 19, 2019 17:33:48 GMT -7
Coming along nicely, A lot of work in that trailer!
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Post by leon on Mar 19, 2019 17:46:43 GMT -7
Trailer is looking good Les! Nice idea using the coffee stirrers.
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Post by vcv8273 on Mar 19, 2019 23:01:47 GMT -7
Looking sweet Les, nice idea with the flat bed
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Post by DeeCee on Mar 20, 2019 3:32:49 GMT -7
What a great looking flat bed mate, nice work..
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 22, 2019 5:57:30 GMT -7
Cheers guys. I'm working on a head board for the trailer just now, and stripping the paint off the trailer suspension pieces (its a part started trailer kit I got real cheap) so I can get them assembled before fitting them to the rails. I'm hoping doing it this way will make it easier to get them straight as there are no mounts at all on the rails I made.
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Post by mmthrax on Mar 25, 2019 6:50:49 GMT -7
I'm working on a head board for the trailer just now, Over here we call that the "headache rack". What do they call it down under Deano? I'm intrigued by the differences and similarities in languages. Looking forward to this build Les. Carry on sir... |
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Post by Deano on Mar 26, 2019 2:13:25 GMT -7
It depends if it's fixed or removable. Headboard or loading board on a rigid (tray truck) or if it's fixed on a semi trailer. Normally they're just called gates, The front and rear ones are usually of heavier construction than the side ones and are normally held in place with chains and dogs rather than ropes, The chain isn't normally too heavy. This build is shaping up very nicely!!
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 26, 2019 4:36:11 GMT -7
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Post by mmthrax on Mar 26, 2019 9:43:58 GMT -7
Nice progress Les.
The wooden bed looks quite realistic.
Need to put one or two little gouges in it.
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Post by Deano on Mar 30, 2019 22:53:43 GMT -7
Touch of grimey black paint at the grease points and this will be magic. Places like the king pins, spring hangers, uni joints etc. A few bent rope rails on the trailer will help give it a used look. Keep up the good work two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by kpnuts on Mar 31, 2019 1:23:12 GMT -7
Going great les like the wood of the deck.
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Post by stitchdup on Mar 31, 2019 12:02:34 GMT -7
Cheers guys, I'm going to be doing more weathering once the chassis is together. I found a weathering set for model trains that has all the shades I might need, so i'll be ordering it on friday. I dont suppose anyone knows where i might find the hydraulic fittings (where the 3 lines connect the truck and trailer) for the trailer, there dont appear to be any in the kit and i'd rather not nick them from another trailer
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Post by moramarth on Mar 31, 2019 16:20:38 GMT -7
I think this might be what you need; check out the left-hand side of the first picture, just below the wheel covers and hubs: Look at image 10 on this page for the relevant instructions: Be careful to order the right box of truck accessories, Italeri do THREE different sets...
Regards,
M
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Post by Deano on Mar 31, 2019 18:31:34 GMT -7
Auslowe do a 'suzie' cable set using nice fine wire. I got the 'fittings' from the local electrical supply shop - some sort of plug for computer cabling apparently. I just cut them out of the strip into individual bits so they can actually be plugged in and out. In Oz, the red and blue are the airlines for the trailer brakes and the black one is for the trailer lights and usually isn't much bigger than what you'd see on a box trailer. Tippers etc will have a hydraulic howse and extra wires for automatic tarps etc. Fine telephone wire is also good if you know a linesman or comms guy but keep it fine
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Post by stitchdup on Apr 1, 2019 0:40:16 GMT -7
Thanks guys, I'm showing my ignorance here but i thought suzies was an abreviation for suspension, lol
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Post by Deano on Apr 1, 2019 3:02:25 GMT -7
I have no idea why they are called that. Never hear the term used with real trucks, maybe in the U.S?
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Post by mmthrax on Apr 1, 2019 9:14:26 GMT -7
Hmmm... We never used that term with the dump trucks. It was just "air lines and glad hands".
I googled the term and could only find it on uk websites.
The plot thickens.
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Post by the1mad9hatter8 on Apr 1, 2019 9:45:55 GMT -7
Looking good so far the bed looks real keeping my eye on this build
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