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AMT Ford C 900/Garwood LP 900 refuse truck
Brian Conn replied to Brian Conn's topic in Model Truck Workbench
Thanks for the response!!!! I have had too much outside the hobby room drama going on to maintain the focus and concentration needed...should have knocked this one out a long time ago....so I keep on keepin' on. -
"Started back in September with basic drawings and photos." This build would be in the scratch building category....I doubt you will get a response from the builder as he has not been around since 2023...... I might add that the Trumpeter American La France Eagle pumper kit would be the donor kit..... other possibility would be a 3-D printed piece if you got the disposable income as that would be rather pricey.
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awesome work!!!....is this a kit or scratch built?
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Best Practices for Achieving Precision in CNC Aluminum Parts Production
nikelow replied to nikelow's topic in Off Topic Discussion
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Best Practices for Achieving Precision in CNC Aluminum Parts Production
nikelow posted a topic in Off Topic Discussion
Hey everyone, I’m currently exploring ways to enhance the precision and surface finish of CNC aluminum parts for lightweight mechanical assemblies. I’d love to hear your insights on optimal cutting speeds, tooling materials, and cooling techniques when working with aluminum. Are there specific CNC machine settings or design considerations that help reduce deformation and maintain tight tolerances? Any recommended coatings or lubricants for long tool life would also be great to know. -
AMT Ford C 900/Garwood LP 900 refuse truck
vincen47 replied to Brian Conn's topic in Model Truck Workbench
One of the most detailed builds of this kit I’ve seen so far. Nice upgrades. I like the scratch built hydraulic lines and the electrical conduit for the rear of the packer body. That’s something I’d forget to add. -
AMT Ford C 900/Garwood LP 900 refuse truck
Brian Conn replied to Brian Conn's topic in Model Truck Workbench
Nothing SPOOKtacular to report on this Halloween day........ Inching closer to completion, still a ways to go.....had hoped to have had it in the model clubs annual show coming up in a couple of weeks, looks like next year. Since the P.E kit that I got from S.T.S came with a radio face, I went all in and scratch built an antennae to go with the radio. Still need to dirty up the front of the cab a little bit as the dirty windshield-clean body look wont pass muster with the judges. Scratch built the hydraulic lines for the front of the packer body, also the electrical conduit for the rear of the packer body (vertical round white piece, Left of center going down into truck chassis) Overhead electrical and hydraulic line raceway going towards the rear of the packer body. -
I haven’t had a lot of time to dedicate to the project in the past month or so. But, I managed to get the body work done on the exterior of the trailer, and I was able to begin the process of laying down primer. Ignore the fish-eye effect on some of the photos, not sure why my phone was making the photos look like that. There wasn’t as much filling and sanding as was on the coach body, so I was able to skip the heavier primers and go straight to Mr. Hobby Black 1500. As usual, the primer exposes small, but noticeable flaws that’ll need a little more work. However, just getting it into black, even if it’s primer, makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something.
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1942-1947 ford 1.5 ton truck cab??
David Henning posted a question in Model Tuck Building Question and Answer
Does anyone know of a resin or 3d printed cab for a 42-47 ford 1.5 ton truck preferably in 1/24 or 1/25 scale? Thanks in advance, Dave -
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Got some more of the finish work done on the interior and exterior of the stacker. I improved the cabinets with trim and BMF (I wasn’t happy with the finish of the Revell Chrome). Made the edges more precise. I added a 120v electrical outlet panel from Iceman - I thinned the depth before mounting it to the cabinet unit. I also added under cabinet lighting and more photo etched switches from CTM’s VN interior set to finish it out. I updated the attic space by adding rubber coin sheets to the walls and moving the e-track. The ladder was installed. Mounted spare tires for the trailer and for the RV were installed using modified In-Bed Tire Mounts from Iceman. The workbench stool is from Black Sheep Customs on eBay. Shortened the height a little. Goes well with the style of the build. Lots more detail work to be done inside, but first I need to turn my attention to the exterior of the trailer. At this point, the exterior is mostly complete, just lacking finish body work and details. More filling and sanding before the primer coats. I made the removable roof and operating rear ramp door. I also made the tongue-mounted generator and AC/heat pump unit with access doors. The roof has channels that fit snug over the side panels. The door has a hinged diamond plate transition ramp that folds inward along with recessed handles. Next update, I should have it in primer. Thanks for watching.
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Help in Id truck model and specifications
Brian Conn replied to Smokeyontherun's question in Model Tuck Building Question and Answer
...I figured one of the Diamond Reo aficionados would have chimed in by now... Take a look at the 1960's era Diamond Reo Gold Comets, I think you will find what your looking for -
I have the interior of the stacker mostly complete. I decided on grey walls, with stainless and black cabinets. I figured I had to do the interior work, with the exception of final details and trim, ahead of the exterior, for painting purposes. I couldn’t mask and paint the various finishes with the exterior walls in place. I had to get the sidewalls basically finished up first. So, I got to work on the side entry door. I was able to make it operational by sandwiching small brass hinges into the framework. Adding finish styrene trim and the door skin, it fits snug and smooth. I painted the aluminum/stainless surfaces with Revell Chrome and Spaz Stix Clearcoat. The rubber coin flooring got a coat of Tamiya rubber black. The front workshop area started with cabinets from BCS Trading, but I customized them, adding a workbench top, and skinned them in styrene and chrome paint to represent stainless steel. I also modified a washer and dryer I got a while back on shapeways. Some large RVs are equipped with a stackable washer combo inside them, but I always thought it could be put in the stacker instead, freeing up interior space. In a custom stacker, anything goes. The “attic” has rub rails and e-track tie downs, along with an operational drop gate to connect with the lift. Next, I’ll begin work on the rear ramp door, the roof, and trim work. The interior will need a lot of detail parts, too. Then, exterior finishing.
