New Build ..Meet Frostbite
 

Hello everyone i usually build replicas but decided to build a custom cabover.I named this one Frostbite will post up pics tonight so far what i have done ..thanks

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So where's the pictures? Lol

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^same thing as he said :)

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:worthless:

Always wanted to use that :)

I'm sure it will be well worth the wait when we see it.

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Ok Dwayne the suspense is killing us.....let's have them pics already bud.

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And your a little late on the debut. If it's called frostbite it should be unveiled in January or February .:)

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Dang it...... I'm outa popcorn......:popcorn::popcorn:
dont ya just hate it when ya have to wait lol

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What do you mean you had popcorn the suspense is murder has me on the edge of my seat ! Mike

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Sorry guys i got sidetracked but i will post the pictures

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The suspense is killing me
I have run out of finger nails

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i am going to do a cabover that i do not think has ever been done in 1/14 scale .it will be the 89-92 cabover freightliner highrise with an extended chassis,pulling a scale 53ft stainless dry van and the tractor will have something i saw on a real custom truck .i will let the pics do the talking .the entire truck and trailer will be painted in Powder White Pearl automotive paint

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This is the type of tractor i will be doing
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psykjflvan.jpg

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got the chassis assembled yes with the pmd 3" extension and primed and painted along with the suspension
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psevezghxz.jpg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...pszobf0ecv.jpg
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i split the knighthauler roof cap in half and attached it to the roof only to find out ,this made the cab sit too height too high ,so i removed it and shaved it down and reattached it now purely for strength and rigidity
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psci0px9xh.jpg

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this is the look i am going for ..while the frame was drying from paint i have another extra frame ,this one is for my 95 Western Star ,i wanted to see what it looked like .it will have Bens monster turnout pipes and it will have a custom bumper as well as the driver will carry a scale matching white ninja bike with him.some were expecting a vintage chopper ,but i felt this gent is a young guy and the truck is not really vintage so this is my vision on this .pipes are just sticky taped on and i will be scratchbuilding the time period air cleaner and the front axle will have the heavy duty supersize balloon tires ,just to be different
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...spafh3me8.jpeg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psxvyhnyvv.jpg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psdxh81okh.jpghttp://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psq6v3mpvs.jpg

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still have lots to do ,shaping the roof cap and i have started to build the trailer also
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psb8bf9hxw.jpg


hope you guys like it so far ..hoping to have the chasiss assembled this weekend and the cab ready for primer also ..sorry to post these so late :o

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That's gonna be koool!!:cool: Keep up the great work!! I will be watching this build for sure!!:D

Tim

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Well worth the wait:bounce:

I will be watching this build :cool: :cool: :cool:

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I have been looking for something different, and you always deliver. That grill looks killer!:cool:

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Looks like you have another good build coming. Interesting subject too.

Chris

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I have a very good feeling about this build so far looks great. I cant wait to see it finished.

TONY

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Looking good. any http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/s...emo-update.gif

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yes here are a few updates ..i got the rear center light plate drilled out and installed clear lenses in it .got the side running board made out of sheet styrene and using the drain plug chain i took it apart and put the loops on the running board.i put the scale 53ft frame under the stainless body and getting ready to install the tridem suspension for it .i need to drill and tap the frame to install the floor/cab mount so i can mount the tranny and the 55t motor ..more pics to come shortly ..thanks for the interest and thanks for the compliments everyone :D

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psuem10o3f.jpg
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yes i work messy..lol
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psgwakgjrg.jpg

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man 1985 kw.... I wish you lived near me here in florida!! dude you got some great building skills I wish I could learn and **** I wish i had!!! thank you...and plz keep up posting build pic info and posting your outstanding builds!!!! GREAT WORK!!!

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here are some updates on this build ..needed more fill to fill the rest of the little blemishes i saw after the first round of sanding.i also added the styrene strip on the sides which will extend past the front to make the custom visor look like it belongs there .did another round of sanding .i cut out the spot for the grille,as well as drilled and cut out the windshield and the body where the light buckets will go ..here are the pics to show the progress
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psq9g0zxvv.jpg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psmstyzstm.jpghttp://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psrhsb76wm.jpg

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4h4va5jz.jpghttp://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psgvpqhsev.jpg

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http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psbdx97juk.jpg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psyr2e9ndc.jpg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psglfllyvp.jpg

still lots more to do and lots of fine sanding to get the parts to fit snug and perfect before the prime and paint

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for the rear of the cab i decided to do something different..usually there are 2 long stacked air breathers looming up the back to the top and facing the front ...well i want Frostbite to be alittle different .i decided to use the breathers from the kinghauler and join them into one intake at the rear of the cab.i scratchbuilt the double to single intake using evergreen styrene tubing and shaped it to fit both ..this will be another signature mod on my truckhttp://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...psrb2rfx2x.jpg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...pshtyh8zjb.jpg
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4d5c93wv.jpg

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more updated pics soon..i have started and almost completed the tridem stainless van trailer for Frostbite..:):)

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The next step I see you building your next truck all scratch like Reg ! Mike

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Great work on your truck, it's looking great!

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Wow this looks good, the cab is dead on!

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This is going to be a nice rig.I'm gonna watch this one for sure.

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come on dwayne wheres the updates..... lol

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May I ask...how did you roll the edges on the front panel?

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wow this is looking really cool 1985...keep the pics coming!!

hey what are using for filler? I'm so fed up with this worthless Tamiya puddy and this other stuff I tried!!

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126happy.....try this stuff, works GREAT for plastic

http://hdamodelworx.com/PERFECT-PLAS...D44_p_129.html

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here are some updates on Frostbite..it should be done in the next few days ..up and running :D