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Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
All right guys, another weekend, another update. Nothing to big going on this time. Work continues again, on the tank saddles (still?!?). Finishing up some minor little things. I machined up some parts for securing the tank straps, but I haven't started on the straps themselves just yet. They might be the hardest part to make. I've been putting them off! But, I do have some fuel tanks now!
A special thanks to a friend from work, who made these tanks possible. I doubt he'll ever read this thread, but still, I couldn't of done without his help. They'll get a fuel filler cap, and a good polish a bit later! Just playing around with some ideas for some stacks too. Stepping back to take a peak at the overall truck. The poor Peterbilt, in a state of neglect behind it. It looks like a glider.
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Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
I love that old truck with modern flair look, by far my favorite build.
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Life is good when you can treat a Wedico like that! Lol. Jk My personal opinion, the pipes you have mocked up are a little on the large size eh? It is your personal choice but if you want to stick to the 50's theme, I don't think they had big huge pipes back then...lol Thanks for posting Nathan, always like seeing your work Mario |
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So you're saying my pipes are to big? My intention while building this Kenworth was to go for a bit of a resto-rod look. It will have stacks. These might be a little large, but I'm going to try them anyway. In 1/16 scale, they measure out to be 8". I'll have to see if an equally large visor will pull the stacks together. I may downsize on the pipes a little.
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Nice update! It is certainly coming along. I hope to get some work done on my truck this weekend, too!
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As always looking good Nathan. Love the tanks and saddles. Can't wait to see the straps. I like the bigger chimneys myself. That picture of the blue needlenose with flames looks good with the big chimneys. Pipes that are 7" or 8" in scale look sweet. But thats my 2 cents worth. Big pipes, drop visor, your front bumper, ...........nailed it!
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Very nice work Nathan your tanks and saddles look great as does the rest of your work. Ed
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Thank you Ed! I appreciate it.
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I spent a little more time working on the Kenworth today. I decided it was time to start working on the tank straps. This was a bit of trial and error, bending these buggers up, but I managed to figure out the best techinique to make them. I was able to finish one of them, but the others will have to wait. I destroyed my 5/64" end mill, when one of the straps slipped in my vise, so now I have to order a new one. I'm pretty happy with the way the first one turned out. I hope the luck will continue with the rest!
Pictures....
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The straps look perfect Nate, great job.
Travis
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That looks nice! At least you have a working mill boohooboohoo....
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Nathan work work is amazing, I wish I had have of your patience or skills.
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Wow those straps are spot on. Truly amazing craftsmanship! Can't wait to see whats up your sleeve next.
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Nate them tanks brackets and straps are true art work you nailed it!
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Thanks Travis. Good to have your approval.
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I finished bending and soldering the other 3 straps tonight. I'm glad this step of the build is done now. It took long enough! I still get bogged down with the details!
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Amazing work Nathan,
Your skills are above and beyond!!Keep up the good work!! Tim |
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Thank you for the kinds words Tim!
Small update, before I get ready for work this afternoon. I managed to find a brand new 5/64" end mill, still in a McMaster-Carr shipping box, while I was cleaning up the workbench. The ones I ordered, to replace the one I broke, are already on the way and should be here today, but since I found a brand new one in my stash, I was able to finish the tank straps this morning! I guess I really didn't need to order two replacements. Funny thing is I knew I had more then one. I just couldn't find the extra. Anyway, as if you guys hadn't seen enough tank strap photos, here are a few more. The Kenworth is looking great with the tanks both mounted properly! I like these low angle shots! One more light show....test. It's been a good day in the shop! Enjoy.
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Looking good!!!! Love the lights and tank straps!
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awesome detail Nate them tank mounts are so perfect!
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Re: 1950 Kenworth Needlenose
Breath taking. Looks awesome! I'm thinkin I should come down by you and work on my truck, and learn from a master. Lol.
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