Pete 367 in brass

[Timmy]

I origanally posted in general discussion to figure out how to get pics up, and the pic I posted in that thread is farther along then where I'll start for this one. I am be no means an expert, I am posting what I'm building for feedback, and ideas. I hope you like what you see











These pictures show the model I'm modeling, and the beginning card stock mock ups

[scalelover]

Looks like a good start, always the best way to do it. Get as many shots for reference and go from there. So your building entire truck from brass I'm assuming this based off your other thread? Or is it just a brass base with styrene panels?

--Dan

[Brian in PA]

It looks like your well under way! Are you biulding a strait truck or a tractor? Keep up the good work.

Brian

[Timmy]

This will be a tractor, with a 32' dump trailer. The cab will be made of brass, completely, the frame is steel. As for the hood, I'm not sure yet, I made a fiberglass one, it just doesn't look right, so I may build it out of brass as well. Here's some more pics of where I am in the build.

[Espeefan]

Looks very interesting. Any chance you can edit your post and put the photos beneath each other? Just hit the enter button after the IMG link. It would make the photos easier to see. Nice work though, so far. I give you tons of credit for building in brass. That's awesome. Nothing looks as good as a real metal truck.

[Timmy]

So, unfortunately this week, I haven't had much of a chance to work on the Pete, but I did make a new form for the hood.
I started with the rear skin in this pic(I'm just trying to update from where I left off)
the nice thing with brass is that it forms easily

[androiduk]

I shall be following this build closely looks like it will be stunning ! !

[tc1cat]

What an ambitious project While I love working with brass, I don't think that I have the nerve to make an entire cab out of it. I am not the best at sheet metal work at all. Machining brass is all together different than doing any kind of sheet metal. All I can say is "GOOD LUCK!!!"

Will be watching this build

[Timmy]

I hope I don't disappoint. Now the cab is brass, but true to the real truck, Im building a fiberglass hood. The first one I made unfortunately didn't work out so well, but I'll show you the pictures of the forms I used.I used copper tubing to build the general shape.
I then covered it with masking tape and taped the styrofoam fender blanks to it.
I then covered the whole thing again
and this is how it fit to the cab, but the fenders are to low, unfortunately, I didn't notice till after I laid the glass(sorry I don't have pictures of the glass hood) so I have to start again

[Timmy]

Could someone post some pics of a king hauler front axle, minus the wheels and with some measurements please. I need to build a front axle for mock up, and to place suspension. Amy help would be great. Thanks
Tim

P.s. New pics coming soon

[Timmy]

Could someone please point me on the right direction for a scale cat motor that will hide the motor, I can't seem to find them anywhere

[doodlebug]

This is one source, http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...d=NORSCOT55139 Or try your local Cat dealer, or the Bay. Hope this help's.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Trucker Al]

Or
http://www.amazon.com/Norscot-Cat-En...5449485&sr=8-5

More money but it is IN STOCK..

Al

[Timmy]

Thanks guys, those are both fantastic resources.

[THX_138]

Excellent start. Would a sheet of styrene, your mold and a heat gun get you a nice one piece hood easier then fiberglass?

[Timmy]

I'd like to avoid styrene all together. I like the idea of a brass cab and a fiberglass hood, just because the fiberglass is fairly easy to work with( in my own personal opinion) I've made some decent progress on the cab, still lots to do, and lots of clean up and filing, but that's half the fun right?

I've got the cowl structure built, aswell as the upper windshield brace

I've added the firewall, and the doghouse opening is just rough cut


Here I've added the upper support for the rear skin of the cab


This is just a general over view of the cab with the back panel in place

And this is a pic of the layout for the back window and the dimples needed to simulate the huck bolts that hold a Pete together
Thanks for looking
Tim

[Roadmasters]

Im always amazed by what some people can achieve with brass. Looks great, cant wait for more

[Timmy]

So, I know it's been awhile since I've posted, but work commitments take priority. I will post up some new pics of the roof soon, I've been slowly working on it. On another note, does anyone have a set of drive axles they want to sell, mine seem to have gone missing from my storage unit along with a bunch of other things(long story) any help would be appreciated

[Timmy]

So it's been awhile since I've updated my build progress, so I'm going to do so now. Unfortunately my first roof met a crushing end at the feet of one of the kids. So while I'm waiting to get some more brass sheet I've been working on my frame and dump box.

I bent up some frame rails and trued them up, funny how I took a picture of them sitting on the roof of a full size Pete roof

I then moved on to the box while I waited for some connector pieces for the frame

Here I've closed in the front of the box. I have more pictures I've just posted a couple to show everyone, if you want to see more just ask, I'll post them.

And this shot I took to just get an idea of how the overall truck would look
I hope you guys enjoy, and when I get some more brass, I'll continue on the cab and hood. I'm open to any suggestions as well

[CustomClod]

This is awesome! Ill be keeping an eye on it. You do very nice work!
Scott