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Post by kwtruck on Jul 14, 2006 19:43:05 GMT -5
This has been on the drawing board for over 2 years. There are 2 chemical plants in this area, and this trailers are very common. I did a fire inspection at 1 of the transportation terminal, and decided this was the time to do this build. I got permission, special thanks to Big Mike at Slay transportation for allowing me to climb all over their trailers, and photograph the crazy out of their stuff. I already had a AMT tanker kit just for this idea. I started by determining the size/length. Using a web site called Scale Calculator, I got that part out of the way, 44' real = 22" scale. The closest size for the tanker was a 2" PCV pipe ( who's gonna know the different ) Using the kits end caps, I glued them on & cut/sanded them down. The kit frame was assembled, put under the tube, and marks made for the ribs. Once the ribs where glued & dried, I dissected the frame, fitting each part into the ribs. I'm working each part as it's own sub-assembly, test fitting lots of times. What you see so far took about a couple of hours, for 4 weekends. ---KW Truck---       |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Jul 14, 2006 22:37:40 GMT -5
That is the start of another fine build from you Dave. Hope you have it done so I can see it in person at a show. Please keep us posted.
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Post by 67impala427 on Jul 15, 2006 19:52:35 GMT -5
Dave, when I grow up I want to be like u. can't wait to see it finished.
Alex.
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Post by dcsunderland on Aug 22, 2006 23:48:42 GMT -5
That is going to be a cool model.
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Post by mrshelby on Sept 6, 2006 11:46:10 GMT -5
This is going to be a nice Replica.
Chris.
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Post by slimlouis on Oct 1, 2006 17:25:39 GMT -5
Cool project, nice fabrication!
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Post by mrglubaum on Oct 18, 2006 10:25:02 GMT -5
My Dad used to pull chemical tanks back in the sixties. I've often thought of doing something similar to what you're doing. Nice to see how it comes together!
Lee
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Post by 67impala427 on Oct 22, 2006 22:57:07 GMT -5
How about some more progress pics on this one.
Alex.
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Post by halfpint33 on Oct 27, 2006 22:36:30 GMT -5
I agree,need an update on this one.Looks great!
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Post by kwtruck on Nov 7, 2006 18:07:27 GMT -5
My apologizes to all those wishing to see an update--I've been so involved at work and house duties, that I haven't had any time to sit and model. With the cold coming, the outside chores will decrease ( but not at work ) and I should get back to modelling 'round the end of the year. Thanks for the concern. ---Dave---
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Nov 7, 2006 21:15:06 GMT -5
Glad to hear from you Dave. Not to worry we will be here when you are less busy.
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