Oshkosh P-series

[Snochaser]

I have been working on this for a bit. Slowly getting parts and massaging the styrene. Hopefully it will come out as I am planning. It's by far my favorite truck....building it myself from scratch is much more rewarding. Originally I was going to make it a tractor....but I believe now I will make it a dump, probably screw drive.

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Ben :D

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Now this is a great build! You have the look and nice work on the hood. There is one of these trucks that has been fully restored that goes to a big truck show I go to every where the guy brings it in on his lowboy here are the picks.

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[spudd]

That's a great build. The driver looks alot like Alfy aka Mack daddy
keep us posted

[SonoranWraith]

That is really nice work so far. Nice wheel/tire combo too.

[Dreamweaver]

Hey Ben how did you get such a nice bend on the cab and hood?

-Mike

[russisloud]

great looking work, O' and i love the driver too

[skl1cent]

nice job mannn very goood!!! i love your truck its different thats what makes this stuff the best! awesome job!

[rcman]

great build so far!! i have always liked oshkosh i used to work on them in the USAF! sure miss the snow throwers! yeah how did you roll the hood? and where did you get the tires? keep up the great work...

[SmallHaul]

Good subject Ben! looks really good. :cool:

[Vanisle]

That looks great! Nice tires and rims. Are they from Fechtner or AFV? Did you have any problems getting them.

[Espeefan]

Totally awesome! I'm a fan of these Oshkosh trucks too! Something built in my home state that I can feel good about! They are really amazing machines! You've got my full attention. You certainly are off to an excellent start. Watch Despicable Me, recently? :D

[Snochaser]

TC: Thank you Sir. Boy I'd love to have that guys truck. I never see any like that for sale, what do you think that would sell for?

Spudd, SW, skl1cent, russ, smallhaul : Thanks

Dreamweaver: I made a mold/pattern/jig heated the styrene with a torch and bam! Boy was I happy with that and now tickled I did something that puzzles the masters. hehehe

rcman, vanisle: the tires and rims are from AFV, I am going to need some custom hub adaptors for them though. No problems got them pretty quickly.

Nathan: the kids had been watching the movie when I was working on the cab, they liked that a lot!

[Bigrigger]

Looks good! Can't wait for more! :D

[RCTech9]

Nice start!!! Now you will have to make a wheel loader or excavator to load it.

[rcman]

thanks but im not familiar with afv do you have a link?

[RCLogger]

Great build You are going to have to give me a lesson on styrine, WOW

What glue do you use and what did you find as the best way to cut it ?

greg

[Snochaser]

I am by far an amateur with styrene. The only other thing I've done with it is my 535 cab. I use Bondene ("glue") a utility knife and a Zona saw.

Ben

[Snochaser]

It's about the same. Just added some axles and my custom cross members (no,no,no those aren't available for sale-hehehe lol) Waiting for a few (cross members) from my friend near the big water fall. This is a fun one for me to work on.
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Thanks for looking.

Ben

[mmman67]

nice work !!!!! cant wait for up dates

Mike

[Dreamweaver]

Keep it up Ben, looking good.

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys. I am trying to figure out how to work all the steering around the suspension and drive-line components.

Ben

[Snochaser]

Moving slowly on this build too. I'm trying to get it right.

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IHBuilder's fine work on the center adapters he made for me. Thanks Steve
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Ben

[Car5858]

Looks great Ben:cool::cool:

[ihbuilder]

thats sweet Ben ;) glad they worked out for you :D

[Snowman]

This truck kills it, will be so cool and a very unique model when finished.

[kyleandtavion]

Cool.... Are thOSS tires and axles from rc4wd

[Snochaser]

No. The tires are from AFV and the axles are modified TLT's.

[Snochaser]

I was finally able to operate the P-series tonight, low n' slow and high gear is just right. The crab steer is pretty sweet too, it'll turn a tight corner. I still need a drive shaft for the rear end to get all six wheels "pulling". I've got a nice custom grill now. Fab'd up a battery box, steps, fuel tank and worked in some air tanks from Brian. It's coming along good.

Ben

[4EX]

very different truck, lookin good

[SonoranWraith]

Ben,you are a shameless teaser. :p

[Brian in PA]

Ben, the truck looks great! It was nice to see the truck in person and to meet you at Indy.

Brian

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys! Brian it was nice to meet you too. I will post a few pictures in the coming days. I've completed some more body work.

Ben

[td9clyde]

Yes it was nice to meet you I finally got to see the skidder in person and that thing is one sweet machine and so is this truck very awsome

[Snochaser]

I worked on some door and hood lines last night and today. Previously I massaged the hood to work with the new grill from HeavyMetal, he did a really, really, really nice job! I tried my hand at the battery box, steps and fuel tank. I mounted some air tank blanks under the battery box that I got from Brian in PA, sanded them a little and counter-sunk some screws.

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I hope to fit one of Freddy's boxes on here, I set it next to Izzy's Mack to get an idea of how it may look.
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Ben

[rcguyfarms]

Did that dealer at indy ever bring in the wider v-plow? He did not bring any of the cummins engines on Sunday. If u need a test site or want to run some equipment in the future pm me. It awesome to meet another hobbyist close to me.

[Snochaser]

I never checked. I will contact him about building a custom one for me. Thanks for the offer.

[Dreamweaver]

This thing is lookin good Ben. Nice work on the body.

~Mike~

[Snochaser]

I have made a bit more progress: tried my own dump bed, magnetic tailgate "hold", steps on the fuel tanks, diamond plate on the battery box, reworked some body/door seams ect and cab lights.

I need to redo my screw drive, it's a bit whopper jawed, not near as nice as what I want it to be. I am anxious (but patient) to get my custom parts that I have ordered from a few fine gentleman here (they will help set it off nicely).

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Still a bunch of stuff to do, thanks for looking.

Ben

[ihbuilder]

looks pretty good Ben :) I'll get to those as soon as I get this batch of wheels done

[fhhhstix]

Ben the bed looks great and I really like your tail gate latch.:p:D Now that you are getting close to being done what will be next?

Travis

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys.
No rush Steve!
I hope to:

1) complete my Challenger in the next week, I'm waiting on some bearings and a battery
2) gotta fix my Skidder (I believe I have injured the steering servo, stripped something)

3) finish the belly-dump

and then after the P-series it will be a Kenworth W900 (not sure what the letter after the 900 is, I don't know my trucks that well, I have pics though) daycab and a double secret piece of JD construction equipment.

Ben

[Panther F]

Pretty nice and I am envious for sure. I do wish I had the tools and the knowledge on how to start my own scratch build. Much better than the kits that are being offered out there. :D

Where does one get tires and wheels from ... like these used here? Are they 'home-grown' or is there a manufacturers website with sizes to choose from?


~ Jeff

[DieselKid]

Dump box turned out great Ben!

-Alex

[Ken Orme]

I like your Oshkosh.

Could you use button plugs for the center caps?. They are made of stainless steel and just snap into place.

Ken

[Espeefan]

Oh boy, that looks incredible! Hits the spot for sure. What talent you have. I cannot wait to see this truck completed, wearing a proper paint job, but even so, it looks so good right now. Beautiful.

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys! I'm trying like heck it's my 1st truck build and 1st real attempt at styrene.

Alex : I fully expect some type of build thread from you here real soon Mr., quit sandbaggin' and lay it out there.

Panther F: The wheels and tires are from AFV (a German Co.). I have had IHbuilder make adaptors for me though (they don't alter the look, he's amazing).

Ken Orme: I have center caps that came with them and they are truely scale (nice).

Ben

[rcman]

awesome build so far! i love the oshkosh trucks. reminds me of when i was in the service. my favorite one had a snow thrower on the front. what a mean looking piece of equipment.

[FabOne]

Ben-

LOOK' IN GOOD big guy! You did an awesome job on the box and I like your magnetic tailgate hold.

Keep us posted!

-Terry

[DieselKid]

Alex : I fully expect some type of build thread from you here real soon Mr., quit sandbaggin' and lay it out there.

Ben

In due time, LOL. :D

-Alex

[Tamiya Cowboy]

This truck is BY FAR the coolest dump truck EVER! Keep up the great work..

[Gregg]

Oshkosh trucks are my absolute favorite of them all. Excellent work.

[Gregg]

Man, I love the Oshkosh P series. You could build a nice M911 with that set up and cab. Great job on the styrene work. Looks like you certainly got the hang of using it.

[Snochaser]

I've never looked at an M911 til' now, that's a beast of a truck! It may be a bit easier that the current build.

Ben

[Gregg]

Yes it is a really big sucker isn't it? I just really like the overall look of them.

[old man 52]

That looks like the rigs at the airport where i work, nice job on the body.

[CustomClod]

This thing is sweet! Cant wait to see more!
Scott

[SmallHaul]

Awesome Dump Truck Ben!

Very heavy duty looking truck and unique as well.

[kcjeepn]

Very nice work

[ihbuilder]

ahh , where's the update :rolleyes::p

[Snochaser]

ahhhhhhh....................... I haven't even made it out there. How bout tomorrow?

[ihbuilder]

ahhhhhhh....................... I haven't even made it out there. How bout tomorrow?


:p

[Snochaser]

Here's a little update, some bad azz emblems, plow brackets, metal on the steps now and a nice sexy rear-end. Thanks ihbuilder and tc1cat.

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Ben

[fhhhstix]

Looks good Ben you are doing a great job.

Travis

[ihbuilder]

that's gona be 1 sweet looking truck when it's done :eek:

[Brian in PA]

Nice update pics Ben!! I love the grill. Who did that for you? You'll have it ready for Indy, right?:D:D

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys. I hope to have some paint on here soon, then it'll lOok like something.

Brian- heavy metal did the grill for me back in July ( awesome job).

I need to find some standard mudflap mounts. Finish my mirror extensions, custom light buckets, more body work and so on. I better be done for Indy, I hope to make it to Brookville in March.

Ben

[Espeefan]

Dang! Those emblems are awesome! Have any updates on this great looking build? It's April and you mentioned having it ready for some March action.

[Snochaser]

Waiting on a few things. Getting closest though.

[trucked-in]

Looks cool are the tires 1.7 or 1.5 im building a 2 1/2 ton military and need tires ww2 or 1980s style anyone have info thanks

[Diesel Demond]

that truck is looking very nice and realizm is very good!

[kenlms]

That is an awesome build of a great truck!

[BRICKNICK]

Wow man talk about an original job, I love the grill and oshkosh badges. Nice work.

[Snochaser]

Finally back on the bench, making a few strides. Look at the color, those wheels and tires. Its coming together nicely. Hope I finish for Indy.

Ben

[dabears]

Can't wait to see it!

[Snochaser]

Finally a bit of progress.
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Ben

[fhhhstix]

The truck is looking good Ben and I really like the single stack. Now get busy and get it done Indy is less than 2 weeks away.:D

Travis

[Tamiya Cowboy]

WOW WOW WOW!! That is great ok new Fav dumper now.. Sorry Steve I am a sucker for a Oshkosh

[dabears]

WOW that looks cool!! That is turning out to be one sweet build! I cant wait to see in little over a week!!

[ihbuilder]

WOW WOW WOW!! That is great ok new Fav dumper now.. Sorry Steve I am a sucker for a Oshkosh

:eek::eek::eek::(:(:(:(:mad::mad::mad::mad: now I'm just gona have to pack up and leave :(:(:(:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p yep oshkosh is:cool:

[Brian in PA]

Too cool!! Ben, it's nice to see an update on this. Your truck is truly one the best scratch built scale looking trucks.

[Snochaser]

Wow, thanks guys. It is truly rewarding to scratch build any model and not pull it out of a box. It has it's flaws no doubt but. I like it. I'm hoping to get the lights, mirrors and other detail parts put on before next weekend we will see. Thanks again

Ben

[Pippoe]

absolutely gorgeous!!! Perfect from the bodywork down to the paint.

Just wow!

*applause*

The cab lights puzzle me a bit, though. Shouldn't these face the other way?

Cheers

Pip

[Snochaser]

I guess they are. I just based it on how all the lights are on our fire trucks are at work. Guess I'll flip em' around. Thanks.

Ben

[mack kid]

The best. perfect oshkosh.

[plow jockey]

An awesome scratch build, luv the paint. Outstanding job !!!

[Stylin n profilin]

Just awesome Ben...I think it will be a race to see who crashes through Travis's building first...that thing will eat it in one shot:D:D:eek::eek:

[Espeefan]

Ahh, that looks really nice. Good to see an update, finally! I like everything about the truck, but the cab clearance lights. To me, I think they would look better, turned around, 180 degrees. I have no idea what the 1:1 truck's lights look like, but the chrome in the front just looks a little odd, no offense.

[Snochaser]

Ok, ok I'll turn them around. :-). Got to work on the light buckets, windows and mirrors yet. The other speed contol goes in tomorrow and it'll be moving again.

Ben

[Mawler1]

not to be a stickler for details but the 1:1 scale P series has a HUUUGE steering box hanging off the drivers side chassis rail...

[Snochaser]

I'm aware of that. There are a lot of things that aren't on my model that are on 1:1.

[Mawler1]

true and that steering box would be hard to integrate into the scale version

and it's an awesome build, as I have a soft spot for our 1:1 one with it's Cat 1674, (I think )14 or18 Speed Roadranger gearbox and a pair of 56,000 Lb diffs

wouldn't mind having a scale version of it but with a straight cab - (our 1:1 one ended on its side and has a damaged cab) after I finish my Knight Hauler

[Bigrigger]

That was quite an update! It keeps looking better and better! Reminds me of those matchbox/ hot wheels snow plows, except it's a lot cooler! :D

[Snochaser]

Got nearly everything on that I have planned for it, only need to make the over cab bar and attach the other set of plow lights to it once I make it. She's all ready for Indy.

Ben

[SmallHaul]

Ben, that turned out awesome! Great job.

[Stuart]

Terrific job on the Oshkosh, I wish my styrene skills were that good!

[RCP57]

I'm aware of that. There are a lot of things that aren't on my model that are on 1:1.

....Why?:p

Looks great Ben! I wish that I was going to Indy too....:(:(:(

Reg

[Snochaser]

Just a picture with the additions.

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[Tamiya Cowboy]

Ben this truck is just so perfect looking and the more detail the better it gets each time if that is possible.. Keep up the great work!!

[woodhog]

Looks good Ben,it looks even better in person loved it at indy:cool:

[Kaf343]

Very cool truck, looks heavy duty.

[Snochaser]

Thanks guys.

[Snochaser]

Got all the axles locked now. Bunch more goodies on the way. Hopefully I'll get them before St Louis rolls around.

Ben