5 ton brass/copper build

[crawler07]

Originally Posted by Vanisle

Wow, nice work! Do you use a torch, soldering iron or resistance soldering iron? How do you decide whether to use brass or copper? Or, put another way, why use copper at all - is it better for shaping for curves?

Richard

I use both a torch and a stainglass soldering iron with silversolder and some type of brazing solder not sure the brand but I get it at tractor supply.

I use the copper in areas where where I have compound curves.

[crawler07]

finished the pass side and started on the front bumper..


I looked all over the place for a spacer and decided on a piece of oak.






do you guys think I should move the front axle forward a bit??Im kinda on the fence about it.


it will be sitting a little higher as well.

[crawler07]

Doh!!!!!I posted these pics in the wrong thread,,**** noob LOL..

[fyrbuilder]

Awesome copper work. This is gonna be an awesome build when you are done!

[B-Train Hauler]

Outstanding build!
Starting from scratch and realizing that level of details in brass (+copper) is simply amazing for almost "newbies" like me (and probably for more experimented builder also )
Can't wait to see next steps

Gaetan

[rc_farmer]

HOLY Captain Crunch BatMan , that thing is sick!!!! You have mad-skills for sure. Great job on the 5T

[Southgate]

Yeah, that looks like you have about 5 tons of brass and copper into it! Just beautiful fabrication throughout. Dan

[SWAGGER]

Oh my God, that thing is incredible!! I know you have heard this already, but wow, you have some serious skill and clearly a shed load of time and most importantly - patience. It's really amazing to see what can be done with some brass, copper and solder if you have the skill set and imagination.
Well done and keep up the great work!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Nice job on the metal forming! You are quite the tin knocker!
By the looks of the front tires,you won't need to add no weight to this baby for traction.
Can't wait to see her done!
FGD

[crawler07]

thanks for all the encouraging words! you correct Freddy I have no need for additional weight on this thing but I do think Im going to be in need of some beadlocks..

Managed a little time this morning.
Started on the inner fender(driver side) .I had been over thinking this entire process,I couldnt wrap my head around how to make the louvers so I just went into the basement and started looking through my punches and chisles but none of them looked like what I needed then I came across a wood chisle and it looked perfect. I triyed to make it from all brass but it was to hard to get a smooth cut. So I cut the louvers into copper and then installed it into the brass











I hope to build the pass side and the steering shaft tomorrow morning..

[crawler07]

built the passenger side this morningand finished the air canister and made the mounting points for the roof.

[CustomClod]

This is an excellent build! Your craftsmenship is one of a kind. Keep up the great work!
Scott
Btw. What are the drill bits for in ur drive train? Seen them in the earlier pics

[dsm4g63punk]

love it! by the time your done with this build you wouldnt be able to tell the difference between your truck and the real deal! excellent build cant wait to see it finished

[crawler07]

Originally Posted by CustomClod

This is an excellent build! Your craftsmenship is one of a kind. Keep up the great work!
Scott
Btw. What are the drill bits for in ur drive train? Seen them in the earlier pics

Thank you,The drill bits were their just for a quick testdrive ot two. I have since replaced them with 3/8 solid rod.

Originally Posted by dsm4g63punk

love it! by the time your done with this build you wouldnt be able to tell the difference between your truck and the real deal! excellent build cant wait to see it finished

Thank You, I want to include as many details as I can handle but its killing me not being able to drive this thing....Its been 2 years so far,,,

[Izzy]

Very nice fab work.!

[old man 52]

OMG That's incredible, You sir are very talented.

[Timmy]

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!

[Stuff]

she's a monstar!!

[crawler07]

yea the wheight on this thing is crazy, but I think it will add to the realism once its driving...But the down side is I have to get some beadlocks so the tires stay on the rims.

[Espeefan]

Wow! The louvered underside/inner fender pieces look incredible. It looks like you have spared no detail on this build. The more you add, the better it gets! I don't know what my problems is. Ha! I've been building a truck for 4 years and haven't much to show for it, and it's mostly a bolt together affair! You've done way more in 2 years then I have, and it's almost all from scratch.