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Post by plasticcrafter on Jul 22, 2012 11:47:07 GMT -5
i've been asked a lot lately about what i'm working on. i have the peterbilt dump truck commission build going pretty steady now and it will be delivered in november to the customer. the new build project will be a 1/16th scale peterbilt with 180" condo featuring a working ceiling fan, working big screen tv and running water for the shower, toilet and kitchenette sink. this project has been in the planning stages for over a year and will hopefully be finished late feb 2013. i have been making masters and casting parts and pieces for this new build, here are a few pics of where i'm at right now............. double hump rear fenders just about ready to go into silicon.........   new rear tires just went into silicon today, this is the master   new rear wheels with smooth hub cast seperate...................  new front float and lift axle wheels cast with smooth hubs......  the start for the 180" condo.........................................  |
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Post by z24dude on Jul 22, 2012 13:04:36 GMT -5
WOW!!! That is going to be one involved build!!!!  |
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Post by jtcustoms on Jul 22, 2012 16:22:56 GMT -5
Can't wait to see this one finished! Really looking forward to see your progress!
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Post by zbuckster on Jul 23, 2012 11:11:09 GMT -5
Great start.
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Post by wtsf150 on Jul 23, 2012 20:56:47 GMT -5
Looking good Hunter the castings look very clean and crisp
Willie
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Post by plasticcrafter on Jul 26, 2012 23:19:22 GMT -5
i don't normally show my initial "rough" work on my build projects........but i will on this one. nothing in these pics is finished. i have to sand and shape many things yet, somethings are permanently attached while others are just mocked into place for fitting other parts. my customers pete cab in 1/24 compared to the 1/16 sleeper.......  kitchenette base cabinet, sink and overhead cabinets are being fitted. TV is mocked up and has been tested, everything worked as planned  . ceiling fan has been mocked up and tested. next i will start the gas fireplace insert and more overhead cabinets..........................     |
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Post by zbuckster on Jul 27, 2012 10:44:27 GMT -5
Very interesting. Excellent workmanship. Those sinks look awesome.
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Post by plasticcrafter on Aug 5, 2012 22:31:08 GMT -5
a little update................. got some more done in the kitchenette and the gas stove is almost complete, also finished the bath and shower floor in polished tile.........................    |
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Post by zbuckster on Aug 6, 2012 9:26:45 GMT -5
Cool, that polished tile really looks good.
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Post by jtcustoms on Aug 6, 2012 13:00:12 GMT -5
Great Detail! This thing is going to be awesome!
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Post by 68chevy on Aug 10, 2012 14:44:23 GMT -5
I will be following this one.
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Post by racerx1964 on Oct 14, 2012 16:31:19 GMT -5
All I have to say is...more more more. You have some mad scratch building skills...A man after my own heart. Are you going to open the cab doors? If so what do you plan on using for hinges? I've opened the doors on mine,but the piano hinges I have are 1/24 1/25 scale. Do you know where to find the correct parts.
Again, great work. I'm really looking forward to see what comes next.
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Post by plasticcrafter on Oct 17, 2012 15:43:23 GMT -5
All I have to say is...more more more. You have some mad scratch building skills...A man after my own heart. Are you going to open the cab doors? If so what do you plan on using for hinges? I've opened the doors on mine,but the piano hinges I have are 1/24 1/25 scale. Do you know where to find the correct parts. Again, great work. I'm really looking forward to see what comes next. thanks for the kind words........yes the cab doors will be open on this build. i will be using the large model car garage piano hinges. in 1/24th scale they are a little big but look real good for 1/16th. i throw away the wire that comes with the hinges and use brass wire. you can change the "scale" appearance by using a smaller or larger diameter wire. this build is on hold for awhile, between work, customer builds and shows my time is kind of thin. it will be back on the bench early next year if all goes well. |
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dogfish7
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So many models.... so little time.
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Post by dogfish7 on Oct 28, 2012 2:32:48 GMT -5
That is awesome Hunter!! |
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