Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks
12-16-2011, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 57
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Re: 5 ton brass/copper build
Simply stunning work. The details you've added just enhance everything. This is one of those models that look good anyway it's finished, painted or simply cleaned up and raw. My hats off to you sir!
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-16-2011, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
There's no such thing as a stupid question! I've posted a pic of the cutters I use
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/Timmy161/55147c3e.jpg
I'm using .010 brass so any good quality scissors...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-16-2011, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
I finished the final shaping and started building my new roof panel last night
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/Timmy161/328f0dbb.jpg
It looks tall, but the dimensions are correct, and the...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-15-2011, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
So I've decided since I have to build he roof again anyway, I might as well take crawler07's advise, and build a wooden buck. The buck I've made is a simple one, and I built it out of 1/2 inch balsa....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-12-2011, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-12-2011, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
Crawler07, thank you. I've used woodenbucks many times in my day to day job as an automotive restorer. I may still go that route if I can find a small piece of hardwood. I shied away from copper only...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
12-09-2011, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
So it's been awhile since I've updated my build progress, so I'm going to do so now. Unfortunately my first roof met a crushing end at the feet of one of the kids. So while I'm waiting to get some...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
10-15-2011, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
So, I know it's been awhile since I've posted, but work commitments take priority. I will post up some new pics of the roof soon, I've been slowly working on it. On another note, does anyone have a...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-22-2011, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
I havet had much chance to work on the truck lately, but I did start the roof. Probably the most complex piece, but I have confidence, let's see how it turns out....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-15-2011, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
So I've got some new pics of the cab, I hope you all enjoy. If anyone has questions or suggestions, feel free to post
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/Timmy161/9045f4f4.jpg
I wanted to...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-13-2011, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
Thanks sneaky-Pete. I want to do something different, and brass or metal shaping doesn't bug me, it's what I do. I hope I can just do what everyone else here does. Any suggestions are more then...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-13-2011, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
I'd like to avoid styrene all together. I like the idea of a brass cab and a fiberglass hood, just because the fiberglass is fairly easy to work with( in my own personal opinion) I've made some...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-08-2011, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-07-2011, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
Could someone please point me on the right direction for a scale cat motor that will hide the motor, I can't seem to find them anywhere
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-04-2011, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
Could someone post some pics of a king hauler front axle, minus the wheels and with some measurements please. I need to build a front axle for mock up, and to place suspension. Amy help would be...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-03-2011, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
I hope I don't disappoint. Now the cab is brass, but true to the real truck, Im building a fiberglass hood. The first one I made unfortunately didn't work out so well, but I'll show you the pictures...
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
09-01-2011, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
So, unfortunately this week, I haven't had much of a chance to work on the Pete, but I did make a new form for the hood....
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-29-2011, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Re: Pete 367 in brass
This will be a tractor, with a 32' dump trailer. The cab will be made of brass, completely, the frame is steel. As for the hood, I'm not sure yet, I made a fiberglass one, it just doesn't look right,...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-29-2011, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
Re: Anyone
Yes Dan, you're help is greatly appreciated, it took some doing, but I got it all to work
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Forum: Highway Trucks and Trailers
08-29-2011, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,422
Pete 367 in brass
I origanally posted in general discussion to figure out how to get pics up, and the pic I posted in that thread is farther along then where I'll start for this one. I am be no means an expert, I am...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2011, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
Re: Anyone
Well thank you, I have a bunch more pictures that I'll post, Ill move to build thread, but I'm glad I can share this and get some feed back. As far as talent is concerned, that remains to be seen lol
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2011, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
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Forum: General Discussion
08-28-2011, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
Re: Anyone
http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l538/Timmy161/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1272-2.jpg
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Forum: General Discussion
08-24-2011, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
Re: Anyone
Browser version, I've got to update my phone to get the app, but I will definatly try that tonight. Thanks Dan
Tim
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Forum: General Discussion
08-24-2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
Re: Anyone
I tried that, but because I'm doing it from my phone, it won't let me copy and paste, anyone done it with an iPhone, and if so, can you give me a step by step, I don't have access to a pc unfortunatly
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