Vince P Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Phone blipped & lost a lot of the early build pics on this one. Started with an athearn ho 1/87 scale Freightshaker coe. Opened the drivers door which will be hinged with. 0.014 tubing with 0.007 wire to mount it to the body or vice versa. Alloy forms roof airfoil, many Plano PE parts going into this mini beast, scratched frame, scratched axles and suspension, Ratcliffe resin Driptroit 8V71 with Fuller lone ranger transmission hehehehehe, and a whole bunch of other scratched and PE parts. And Napa provided genuine Driptroit alpine green Edited May 19, 2019 by Vince P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted May 19, 2019 I'm very impressed of the detail in that scale. Nice work. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted May 19, 2019 Thanks Paul slow as a snail wait I think a snails faster lol. Taking my time on this one not sure what trailer will go with it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted May 25, 2019 Well got some trailer work done the slider & reefer are by A-line and the slider functions. Also cored out the reefer exhaust with a #80 drill bit Painted 3 wobblies red and a replacement grey wobbly. Still a ways to go but made a little progress. Also got my Detroit 8V71 and my crackerbox inline Jimmy painted in Detroit alpine green. Getting there more to come over the next several weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted December 18, 2023 Okay gang I'm back still here been a rough period to say the least Wife had a heart transplant. 2019 Early this year left leg and foot amputated So haven't really been in a modeling mood last few years And divorce coming in January Just hope yall can understand 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted December 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Vince P said: Okay gang I'm back still here been a rough period to say the least Wife had a heart transplant. 2019 Early this year left leg and foot amputated So haven't really been in a modeling mood last few years And divorce coming in January Just hope yall can understand Wow, thoughts with you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted December 19, 2023 Wish you the best in getting through it all. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted December 19, 2023 Thanks Gary & Vincen47 things are rough but managing much appreciated on the thoughts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted July 6 Hoping to pick up where I left off Trailer got the slider damaged when it got nocked off the shelf So waiting on new parts Still trying to find tubing for the shakers door hinge as I have 0.008 wire just need the tubing So as stated hoping to update this in next week or 2 I'm back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted July 7 (edited) Oh yesss.. "Trailer got the slider damaged when it got knocked off the shelf" Hate it when that happens. HeHe , well, back to work then. 😎 Good to see you back. Johnny Edited July 7 by Johnny M spelling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted July 10 Good to see you picking this build up again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted July 12 (edited) Going to be slow as in 2 weeks finally going through divorce I'll be in and out gang Edited July 12 by Vince P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted July 12 14 hours ago, Vince P said: Going to be slow as in 2 weeks finally going through divorce I'll be in and out gang Hang in there, went thru that about 20 years ago and she threw out all my builds and unbuilt kits in the trash among other stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted July 13 Things will get better I hope see what karma has in store for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted September 9 (edited) Hey all finally something to post on my mini cow chow as I hit a brick wall at high speed Think willy coyote kinda hit on this 1/87 mini beast Well I finally found the right 2 pieces that were holding the project up mainly the cab door hinge Here is a pic to give you an idea the size of my hinge material And you guys think you have problems with hinges 😆 Work to resume soon couple other projects I'm working on first Edited September 9 by Vince P Pics wouldn't show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted September 9 Holy Cow ! And some people thought I was a little nuts for working on 1:64s. 😳 Johnny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted September 10 9 hours ago, Johnny M said: Holy Cow ! And some people thought I was a little nuts for working on 1:64s. 😳 Johnny Like that huh 😏 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted September 13 I can’t even see that wire let alone do something with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince P Posted September 15 Here's the victim once I get done with a few other project's Possible frame we will see along with a scratch built rear axle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mini Deluxe Posted September 27 What a Neat Project!! Keep up the Great work can't wait to see your next steps!!! 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites