nathanyel

vintage it is

i am trying to make a nice model out of this obsolte kit lets see where the norse winds will take me

current project IDF MACK DM895SX 1/34 scale base kit A.E.F. Designs the idea is to create a model that represents the trucks as used during the 1982 operations in lebanon the intention is to use as many parts and components from the kit and upgeade others to bring the entire theme to an accurate and acceptable model the solution was to correct and salvage as many parts as possible and to scratch build all the other parts and components that can not be used nor salvaged the chassis was badly wrapped and twisted and bent, a quick fix was dipping it in boiling water for a few seconds and aligning it to a satisfactory result, and to stretch it by 2.2 or 2.4 cm (still assessing the correct length) next is scratch making the goose neck which is badly represented in the kit more updates will follow shorty enjoy and happy modelling

soon if anyone is interested i will be producing this truck in 3d and in 1/35th scale only we are currently conducting a test print of all parts in order to determine quality and cost stay tuned enjoy and happy modelling

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update model painted and ready for weathering stage enjoy and happy modelling

this project was started a few month back current status is almost done in terms of basic assembly next is detailing enjoy and happy modelling

friends, what is the correct name for this type of wheels/rims ? please and would anyone happen to know the brand name? i am looking for details and if possible drawings of the same thank you [img]https://i.imgur.com/wxqqmvV.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/GfDB3BR.jpg[/img]

what type of axles and differential housing is used on the IH-8066 please ! ? thank you

thank you for the vidoe, it helps a lot ... but i could also use some line drawings, or blueprints if possible please let me know if you guide me thru this cheers top man

i am looking to making an IH-8066 (XM523E2 & XM524E2) International Harvester Tractor and trailer IN 1/35th scale would anyone/someone happen to have a copy of the manual/catalog or images that might help me in the making?! I thank you in advance stay safe enjoy and happy modelling