vincen47 Posted November 25, 2022 The paint finish looks great. Very authentic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted December 6, 2022 Cab interior is now finished. On to the next part of the build; the fuel tank and battery compartment. Since originally posting these two pix, the fuel tank, battery compartment and steps have been done. I found a good jerry can also in the stash and with a little work got it to look pretty good. Now I'm working on the top. I tried some tissue but it was too coarse. Subsequently I found some finer material and will do it over. The clear window at the rear of the top is some Press 'n Seal. Looks a little wavy just like the real one would. Sometimes the simplest things work out the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted December 6, 2022 Wonderful ! The dashboard and the gauges are beautiful, and then just for fun there's that little stamped plate over in the right hand corner. I can't make out what it says, but it's like a shift pattern or caution label of some kind. Too cool.. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted December 6, 2022 That's just some decals to indicate the various instruction plates that are on the dash. They are too small to make legible when I print them out. There are two more over on the left side as well behind the steering wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted December 7, 2022 That's the kind of detail that makes the difference between an OK model and an amazing one. Keep up the good work, sez me. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted December 11, 2022 The soft top above was a dry run to see how it would come out. Not satisfied with the texture of the material. A second top was finally fabricated using two ply facial tissue that has no patterns to it. A little richer mixture of white glue and water also helped. The rear view mirrors are done as well. The mirrors themselves were turned from aluminum rod with the polished faces left bare. The brackets and arms are brass. The top also has some grommets to thread the tie down ropes through. Some off white thread from my wife's sewing stash worked well. Now it's on to some body work. Details are coming along for this part of the build as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted December 11, 2022 The grommet detail is particularly impressive. Overall, stunning detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted December 16, 2022 Much progress has been made with the body being painted and detailed. Work has commenced on the wrecker part of the build. The frame is complete along with some details. Two tanks, one for acetylene and the other for oxygen were turned from aluminum rod. The gear box for the winches may be next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted December 16, 2022 Oh yeah ! Two of the details I especially like are the chain and hook setup on the front bumper and the two contoured aluminum plates, of two different patterns, on the fuel tank and step. Way ta go.. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted January 1, 2023 Here's a look at where we are today. The wrecker frame is done except for the pulleys on the upper left. Got them still to make. Then it's on to the boom construction. The air compressor will go under the spare tire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted January 1, 2023 A lot more has been completed. The booms are done and mounted but not permanently. Still a lot of little things to do on them before setting them in place for good. Winches need to be supplied with cable. The lifting cable on one side has been done to see how it works. It raises and lowers easily. The first photo shows the booms in place with a temporary cable for fitting purposes. In the bottom photo the boom on the left is now self supported. Similar cables will be added to the right side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 4, 2023 As I said before Charles. I wish that I had half of your talent! Excellent Work!! It is looking Amazing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites