41CHEVY

I'll resend tomorrow and post the pages here too. Paul

Sent them in a PM. Let me know if they got through. Paul

Would you like copies of the factory brochure? Paul

Some progress. I got chassis almost done, Cummins finalized, fenders almost done,the 1/25 dash board is all scratch built, both interiors finished except for cab junk, cab mods are done. Next is to install power pack, add wheels and tires to locate fenders and cab. Than the fun begins. The 1/25 hood assembly needs to be extended a scale foot and 3 inches and the grill surround made up. The 1/35 chassis is done less pogo stick and air lines. If Trumpeter ever makes 1/25 truck kits with the detail that is in the 1/35 kit, they'll dominate the market. this has a 7 piece fifth wheel and 5 piece mounting plate. Even the hollow rubber tires has all the lettering and side wall details. The 1/35 M915 is going to be in military colors and the 1/25 M917 dump will be done as a surplus unit bought and done in civilian colors, hence the mismatched drivers seat. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Like Studies! Any progress? Paul

Absolutely fantastic build. Aside from the subject matter, all the little details keep me looking it over! Paul

Build for oil field and nuclear plant work. Scratch build less cab. Scratch build Cummins V12. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Very nice! What did you use for the paneling in the bunk? It looks real! Paul

The K.W.s are both scratch built less cabs. The 953 has a D.D. 16V71 and the COE had a scratch build Cummins V12 and Hydra Select Drive. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Got some more done on both chassis. The 1/25 has the fuel tank steps made up andmade up a lift axle from Pete part box goodies and Evergreen. Converted the Alco's in to 2 hole Budds,made up the Transfer Case and cross member. Added drive shafts and made working steering all the way to the box. The box is shortened a bit and fitted temporally on the chassis. Got started o the cab and floor to convert to the AM General- Freightliner cab. The 1/35 chassis is pretty much done less fifth wheel plate and a few lights. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Some I no longer have the tags, but most common I use are #8084 Hex bolt and washer, #8081 Hex nut and bolt, # 8080 Hex nut and washer and #8076 .050 rivets. I get them from Mega-Hobby on line. They are all HO so scale size kind of goes away. Paul https://www.megahobby.com/search.php?search={q=tichy nuts} https://www.megahobby.com/search.php?search={q=tichy rivets} https://www.megahobby.com/search.php?search={q=tichy bolts} https://www.megahobby.com/search.php?search={q=tichy star}

Got a bit more done. The rear cross member is made up, cab mounts and front bumper brackets are almost done, battery box and air tanks are in. I machined a fuel tank from PVC on my lathe. I scratch built up a driven front axle for it too and mounted up the rear boogies. Next is the lift axle with mounts dualies and a hydraulic tank from PVC. Paul Hosted on Fotki

Got the 1/35 chassis fitted up as a reference for what will be a M917AO. The basis for the 1/25 is a I.H. Paystar 5000. So far the front axle is moved forward and new mounts made to raise the springs up by .060. The rear suspension was raised .080 to get the correct height also. New tubular cross members were made along with the rear cab mount. Front bumper / grill guard mounts are being made up. Still a bit to go. Rear chassis cross member, rear spring over load brackets, remove front shirts, small chassis bits, front cab mounts and power pack mounts. Biggest is waiting for my Tichey scale nuts , bolts and rivets to show up. Paul

The pair of chassis are on the bench. I'll snap a few photos tomorrow when the batteries are up. Measuring the 1/35 scale chassis and converting up to 1 to 1 and than down to 1/25 scale is a bit tedious! Paul

The tattle tale and the dryer came out great. I used defeat the hub o meters with an old rotary dial phone magnet and aluminum duct tape. Paul

Actually Kevin, I bought this to scale up.The Paystar cab is very close and needs a few detail mods. Interior aside from the AC and trans selector is good including the dash board. Minor mods to the hood sides to make them taller. The fenders would be easier to scratch build. Grill, bumper and guard require the most scratch building.. The chassis is some what easy with only four cross members and a trans mount, Two of the cross members are tube. BUT~ The front and rear of the rails, brackets, battery box, fuel tank and chassis fittings will require a ton of scratch building. Wheels are 2 hole Budds. Engine is a Cummins NTC 400, trans needs to be an Allison modified into a Cat Semi Auto. . . pretty easy. Rears and suspension from the Paystar will work perfect. The full brake system is disk brakes on both steer axle and the rears A few of the Italeri trailers have them.. This one I'm doing is the basis for the drawings and parts list for my 1/25 scale build coming later. Paul

A small one compared to the oil field pair of K.W.'s

Leaning towards a Forestry Service semi for moving forest fire equipment, a Forestry Service dump or a 3 axle dump I saw in Massachusetts.

Nice. the cab clutter is a good touch. Needs a thermos and a samich.....:) Paul

Very nice work on the Aerodyne roof section. The entire truck is looking good good match to the Mayflower colors too. Fiberglass was common before resin got more user friendly. I did a lot of resin kits in the mid to late 1970's with the grey industrial resin and it was a horror, but the only game in town then.. As for the glass , I have and ancient MACK B model in fiberglass and it is probably on of the best detailed ones of any B. Opening hood and doors Paul

Shall I post my Mack Putzmiester 58 meter concrete pumper?

Each part was modified and tons added including back up alarm speaker on the rear.. Mixer was converted to Hydra Drive, Hood made workable, Fully detail on chassis and engine. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

This is the AMT K.W. Alaskan Hauler done as a used abused Hill and Hill hauler. The weathering is mostly done with a mix of over brewed tea and Tamiya colors I made washes that I airbrushed. There also is some pastels and clear smoke for oil stains. Paul . Sadly all the pics are eaten by the old photo server

Started out as a Paystar 5000. 90% of the cab is modifies from the kit cab and hood. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki

Cool Lots of period perfect goodies both on and in it. Where did the tattle tail graph come from on the dash? Paul