US6 Studebaker build

[tc1cat]

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[tc1cat]

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BUild started life as a Globeliner frame which was lengthened 1.5 inches. Highly modified Midnight Pumpkin cab, RC4WD R2 tranny and transfer case, seperate driveshafts to each axle(prototypical), and Fulda Crossforce tires. Still needs the rocket rails to be machined!

[Roadmasters]

This I just amazing Lynn, your a true artist!

[Bigrigger]

Looking good! One of the most realistic builds I"ve seen!:D:)

[firefighter30]

Lynn the truck looks great cant wait to see it done are you going to try to have it done for st. louis.

[Hos1880]

I cant wait to see the rocket rails on it have you decided if you are going to paint the rails or just weather them yet?

Merritt

[tc1cat]

Thanks guys. Hoping to have at least one of the rails done by St. Louis. Rails will be painted and weathered. Going to tear into the mill this week. Metal should be cut to length this week also.

[sparkycuda]

Lynn, it was really good to meet and talk with you at Indy. The rocket truck workmanship is just great and am looking forward to seeing how the launcher goes together.

Ken Sharp

[tc1cat]

Ken, nice to meet you, also. Hopefully all will go well with the mill rebuild and rail machining.

[AZLIGHTNING]

Wow! What craftsmanship you have put into this truck, Greay build I look forward to more updates.

[Ace Trucker]

that is a cool build

[Finster]

Really unique build and subject! Beautiful machining and brass work. Very clean!
Great job so far. I look forward to your updates.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love how the truck looks now with the crossforce tires but just in case you were looking for the WWII type tread pattern I came across them the other day.
WWII Army tread tires (http://www.rc-machines.com/index.php?navi_1=product&navi_product_1=all_products&navi_product_2=125&start=6)
Thought I'd mention it. Maybe it will help you or someone.

[SonoranWraith]

15 euro a piece and I think you understand why he doesn't have them.... $200 for tires!

[Finster]

Yeah I agree they are very expensive, but I also know that some guys will invest to get every last detail correct. With how detailed this build is now, I thought that he might be looking for tires like these and since I happened to come across them I thought I'd post. Maybe after winning the lottery? :p

[SonoranWraith]

True there are some items you just have to have, but I am pretty sure I remember Lynn saying they weren't high on the priority list. ;)

[tc1cat]

Thanks to all for the compliments. I know all about the military type tires. Willy has some on one of his trucks. Price was the reason I am not using them on this truck. The Crossforce tires give the Stude much better traction than the military tires would. The military tires are solid rubber, not hollow and much harder than the Crossforce. I have not worked on the Stude for about a month trying to get the Bud truck done for Indy an making parts for other truckers. Once the Bud truck is finally finished, I am going to hit the Stude hard to get the rocket rails done. Another straight truck in the works after the Stude and then a metallic King hits the workbench. The metallic King is not going to be stock by any means.

[jffhrvstr]

Amazing work on your truck, I can't get over the detail!!

[tc1cat]

Many thanks to all. If I ever stop getting projects to make, I might get my mill table changed and get some work done on the Studebaker. Most of these projects are of my own making:rolleyes: Just can't stop getting ideas to try! I am contemplating making my own military tires for both the Stude and my military King.

[tc1cat]

Short update! Finally got the mill table changed. Not hard but not the easiest either. Working on 2 other projects instead of the Stude. Hopefully, I will get to the Stude in Nov. Plus the other 3 on going projects.

[Southgate]

All that brass is so beautiful, kind of a shame to have to paint it! Cool truck. Dan

[tc1cat]

Thanks, Brass work doesn't really disappear with the paint on it. Want to work on the Studebaker but other new projects just keep appearing. Water buffalo trailer, COE military tanker, and military wheels and tires for most of my trucks have pushed the Studebaker build into the background for now. Can't seem to get my act together and finish any of my projects. I actually did finish the Bud truck. 1 down and too many to list to go!!

[Southgate]

I can relate. I actually took a bunch of projects out of the main workshop and left a few, so as to make myself finish up the ones nearest completion. THEN, I can start on some other ideas...Dan

[mazdaparts]

Looks great, I can't wait to see the finished product.

[Espeefan]

Wow. I just found this thread and I really enjoyed looking at your fine craftsmanship! I think the brass work is incredible! It's so good, I'm almost surprised the grill part of the cab, and the grill guard are also not made from brass! But that is not to take away from the beauty of this beast what so ever! It's a very nice build. That transfer case with seperate driveshafts for the rear axles is very cool. Something I've never seen done before. Actually pretty neat, because it does away with the need for a pass through axle. Wonder why the 1:1 was designed that way. Maybe to make do with what axles were available, or most common? Great job.

[Dreamweaver]

Lynn just checked this out and WOW you made those u-joints... I can't wait. You are a master craftsman my Friend.

-Mike

[tc1cat]

Nathan,
The grill is made from brass strip. Took quite a lot of time to solder together. The light guards are another story in themselves.
Mike,
U-joints are not that hard to make.

Lynn

[spudd]

true work of art.the talent on this forum blows me away

[9W Monighan]

Lynn, Came across this build on DHS thought you may be interested.
http://forums.dhsdiecast.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=1141662&#1141662

[tc1cat]

And I thought that 1/14th scale was a pain!! 1/50th must be magnifier on at all times! I really need to get back on the Studebaker but my vendors items have me occupied for the time being. Looking into something very different from machining for the next product line:p:p:p Won't happen for at least 4 months- saving up funds!!
Thanks for the link.

[SWAGGER]

Hi, was this ever finished? I would love to see hoe it turned out. So much work, time and skill went into that brass. Very impressive!!

[tc1cat]

I wish that I could say it was finished but the light bezels business has me completely snowed under right now. The bezels should be finished this week until next year so I can finish the Stude and get some other things completed also. Always nice to have too many projects going at 1 time:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[Panther F]

I don't know about that, Lynn has a lot on his plate with his many projects. I know what it's like to be on a build that sometimes hits a snag or a decision needs to be made and before you know it, it's stalled.

That's why I have stopped the multi-builds at one time and concentrate on one at a time. I think I'll live longer without the extra stress even though it feels like it will take longer to finish them. :)


~ Jeff

[tc1cat]

Thanks for coming to my defense, Jeff, but I know that Tim is just having some fun at my expense:D:D You have to have a good sense of humor to be on this forum:p If not, you will not be here very long. Glad it is this way and not a completely doom and gloom site:D World is too serious for that!!

[Panther F]

Oh I know it was all in fun, I was just stating a fact. I've seen the numerous projects you have going ... and that's without even visiting the workshop. :(

I'd hate to see how thin you're really stretched! :D I would never get anything done.


~ Jeff