Dennis Posted September 14, 2019 Not much luck doing search. What I'd really like is a 1950's era log truck in 1:20 scale to use with that scale model logging railroad. Don't think I'll find that. On a gamble today, I picked up the AMT 1103 Peerless logging trailer in 1:25, new, $29. Could be OK in that scale, but am having trouble finding a suitable 1950's vintage truck to hook it up to that would match scale. AMT has a couple, but later years.......might have to adapt/bash???? Any tips/thoughts would be appreciated. Not much out there in older conventionals that I can find. Thanks, Dennis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted September 20, 2019 These are some conversions from AITM ,they are resin and pewter. https://aitruckmodels.com/product-category/conversionkits/ https://aitruckmodels.com/product/mack-lmswl/ https://aitruckmodels.com/product/sterling-hc-175/ https://aitruckmodels.com/product/1940-autocar/ https://aitruckmodels.com/product/corbitt-25-td/ https://aitruckmodels.com/product/diamond-t-950/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Posted September 20, 2019 Thank you. I ordered AIT's Sterling kit. I've always liked early Sterlings since I was a kid and saw them on the road. Not cheap, but...... Now I need to research what base kit/chassis to buy to build the conversion on. All AIT's kits/parts appear to be 1:25, which is what I've settled on. Back to more shopping/homework..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
discodave Posted September 21, 2019 Broke out the piggy bank after looking at the web site... lol! One of each please. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 4:34 PM, Dennis said: Thank you. I ordered AIT's Sterling kit. I've always liked early Sterlings since I was a kid and saw them on the road. Not cheap, but...... Now I need to research what base kit/chassis to buy to build the conversion on. All AIT's kits/parts appear to be 1:25, which is what I've settled on. Back to more shopping/homework..... I generally use the AMT Autocars for any of the non Pete, KW Mack or IH kitsconversions paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Posted September 27, 2019 Received the Sterling conversion kit from AIMT. REALLY looks good. Expensive, but I am glad I got it. I think I'll take advice here and look for an AMT Reo or Autocar for it's chassis. Not sure how, "drop in," it will end up being; I'm sure some fitting will be required. Likely will get the Autocar. Thank you all for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted September 27, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 4:34 PM, Dennis said: Thank you. I ordered AIT's Sterling kit. I've always liked early Sterlings since I was a kid and saw them on the road. Not cheap, but...... Now I need to research what base kit/chassis to buy to build the conversion on. All AIT's kits/parts appear to be 1:25, which is what I've settled on. Back to more shopping/homework..... Don't forget that Sterlings of that era were chain drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Posted September 27, 2019 Well, dog-gone!! I knew earlier Sterlings were chain drive but it never occurred to me the one I got from AIT fell into that category. Now I have no idea what chassis to buy or what parts to chase to replicate the chain drive!! For most vehicle models I've ever built, I always liked those where the wheels would turn. I was expecting to achieve that here as well, but a chain drive mechanism is a real challenge. Anyone have thoughts as how to proceed? Anyone done an, "active," chain drive chassis????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted September 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Dennis said: Well, dog-gone!! I knew earlier Sterlings were chain drive but it never occurred to me the one I got from AIT fell into that category. Now I have no idea what chassis to buy or what parts to chase to replicate the chain drive!! For most vehicle models I've ever built, I always liked those where the wheels would turn. I was expecting to achieve that here as well, but a chain drive mechanism is a real challenge. Anyone have thoughts as how to proceed? Anyone done an, "active," chain drive chassis????? Hees a few photos of a 1940's 1950's Sterling drive set up. The differential is in the center of the 2 axles. Look at Tamiya, Top Studio and Model Factory Hiro, they make a few 1/12 and 1/16 scale Motorcycle chain and sprocket set up detail sets. https://www.hiroboy.com/112_Motorcycle_Chain_Set__P941--product--2135.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
discodave Posted September 28, 2019 Those salvage yard pics are cool! I hope you can make it all work out, with the rotating gear. Would be unique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Posted September 28, 2019 Beautiful photographs. Thank you. Really pulls at me to re-create such a system in the model. Not sure if I'm up to it.......will have to experiment. The motorcycle parts links are appreciated.....I might have to look into one to give it a try. Wonder if anyone else has ever done it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted October 1, 2019 On 9/28/2019 at 5:41 PM, Dennis said: Beautiful photographs. Thank you. Really pulls at me to re-create such a system in the model. Not sure if I'm up to it.......will have to experiment. The motorcycle parts links are appreciated.....I might have to look into one to give it a try. Wonder if anyone else has ever done it? Here is an alternative for you from the Sterling Factory. You CAN use the AutoCar rears in place of chain drives. Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted December 1, 2019 You could use the new release Autocar Dump Truck suspension and drive train as a update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis Posted December 2, 2019 A64B: Thank you for your reply. Actually, I have already purchased the Autocar tandem tractor. Would this be any different in terms of undercarriage from your dump truck reference? Everything around our house gets fouled up November through end-of-year. I'll be lucky to get started on much until January, but that gives me time to squeeze in stocking up on parts, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites