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Got quite a bit more done as I was home for 3 days. Got the cab tilt done, air cleaner assembly, muffler, catalytic converter and regen unit fitted up. Cut down a pup trailer to 24 feet and test fitted it. Made up front bumper mounts and widened a DM 800 bumper to fit. Working up a pair of fuel tanks and a Uria tank for it now. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
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Duel Peterbilt 281 in brass, 1/33rd scale work so far
41CHEVY replied to badshotsyd's topic in Model Truck Workbench
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Duel Peterbilt 281 in brass, 1/33rd scale work so far
badshotsyd replied to badshotsyd's topic in Model Truck Workbench
thanks, got some self etch on the way, and small stuff still to make, horn, head and tail lamps etc, "Thinks: wonder if I could put some LEDs in?" now how about that fer a plan? Dave -
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Duel Peterbilt 281 in brass, 1/33rd scale work so far
DRIPTROIT 71 replied to badshotsyd's topic in Model Truck Workbench
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painting and weathering on Brass
41CHEVY replied to badshotsyd's question in Model Tuck Building Question and Answer
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Duel Peterbilt 281 in brass, 1/33rd scale work so far
badshotsyd posted a topic in Model Truck Workbench
Hello folks Attached here are a few pics of my attempt at the Duel Peterbilt 281, 1959 , a truck that has been at the back of my mind as a model to make ever since I saw that marvellous movie. The drawings are lifted from a free download card model from "Paperoom.blog" which i printed onto 8ogsm paper and stuck to thin brass sheet for cutting out. there were many compromises needed between the method for a card model and construction in brass. If I had worked some things out first, some parts would have been easier, some parts harder - swings and roundabouts - but i'm learning. Brass used was mainly 0.2 and 0.1 mm thick, plus some angle and hollow rectangular tube provided by K & S Chicago IL. To be honest, i feel that to get the best effect, a great deal of car body filler and auto spray paints (as suggested by Paul, CHEVY 41 - thanks again Paul) will be consumed before I can pronounce the model well and truly finished. But as my wife says in moments of despondency " it is a hobby after all" Some soldering was fairly easy if not very tidy, but other, smaller parts have had to be glued using epoxy resin, due to heat making bits adjacent fall off. I've been at it on and off for about four months now, but quite pleased withe progress so far. Wheels and tires were hard to find, but eventually I found a chap who does hardwood turned wheels the right diameter, and I only needed to turn them to a narrower section in my own small lathe to give them the period look -still need to finish off the blackening of the "tires"My 4 yr old grandson has his eyes on it already, he's seen the movie ,too, but he'll have to wait till Grandad drops off the perch before getting his hands on it ! kind regards all -
painting and weathering on Brass
badshotsyd replied to badshotsyd's question in Model Tuck Building Question and Answer
many thanks Paul, Dupli Color used to be a big seller here in the UK,and may still be, but "other automotive paint brands are available", so I'm off round the local car spares places. great advice, and encouragement, pics to follow soon thanks again Dave -
painting and weathering on Brass
41CHEVY replied to badshotsyd's question in Model Tuck Building Question and Answer
Clean the brass and the solder flux off as well as possible and than a few coats of Dupli Color or other automotive self etching primer. Most are available in spray cans. BE SURE TO WEAR A MASK when using it as it is bad for your lungs and such when airborne due to the etching acid in it. Gee, don't be reluctant to show your work, everbody has to start at some level and you may get a few tips but not any ragging on your work. We have a great bunch of people here who are better than that. Paul -
painting and weathering on Brass
badshotsyd posted a question in Model Tuck Building Question and Answer
Hi folks, I'm about to start the final stages of the Brass built Duel Truck, big parts are soldered, smaller stuff has had to be secured with epoxy resin glue.. Can anyone advise on suitable paints or maybe chemicals to give the truck it's totally neglected and hence menacing look.please?? F'rinstance, is there a suitable primer or etch for brass? I've seen a brand of model paint called Vallejo, which appears to be water soluble, so I'm not keen on that idea, Revell paints being oil based enamels would be good I s'pose, again there is the question of primer. Having looked briefly at the Gallery, I'm a bit reluctant o show my efforts, but maybe I'll risk the criticism!🤓 Anyway, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated and acknowledged, kind regards all Dave -
Welcome to the forum! Looking forward to seeing this project!
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Welcome! sounds like a cool project . We like phohto's here ... hint , hint.
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Hi all from the UK, I am interested in models of many types, racing cars, motorcycles, railroad locos live steam models air gun shooting, radio ham, and on and on, trouble is I'm easily diverted, and so many projects are half completed, hope they get done before St Peter calls. I'm currently working on a 1/33rd model of the "Duel" movie Peterbilt truck, scratch built in brass, nearly completed construction, I'm about to start to (somehow) simulate rust and weathering on shiny brass. That'll be fun. Anyway, greetings Dave
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Good, because I am working on one of those as well. 😄 The view...
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Yellow is a good Binder Color! Wood on the trailer deck is easy, just like doing a house deck only less stressful.
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BOARS HEAD MEATS ? 😃
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There is just something about red and black... 😍
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Glad you like yellow because I also have this in a box of trailer parts....and I have never done a wooden deck...
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Watch out for Snap, Krackle and Pop!🤣
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Great progress and looking great!!!!
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I Like Yellow!!
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Looks Great!
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-Here is as it stands this morning. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
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Very kool, can't wait to see it come together Sam!!
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So I think I figured out what direction I am going with this finally. The dump box really wasn't working for me, so I am putting a fifth wheel on it, changing out the wheels and tires, maybe modifying the front bumper, and oh yea, it's going to be yellow.
