Cabover Semi Truck

**bj383ss** · 14th June 2017, 10:06 AM

I finally got an itch to build a new toy/scale model truck. I think Andy was rather happy to start one as well.

Andy and his nephew dug around in the toy parts drawer and found some wheels.

Then they brought a load of lumber to start the build. The darker color is aromatic Cedar I will use for the chassis.

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Machined the wheels down a little thinner.

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Used the lathe to shave them down about an 1/8". This makes them closer to 1/20th scale.

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Front panel detail.

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Made the entire cab parts with this one board.

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Quick mockup. Still have a lot of shaping to do.

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Front mud guards.

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Cut out a section of them so they would sit lower to the front wheels and bring the height of the cab down.

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Mocked up with mud guards.

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Grill detailed out.

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Temp was hovering around 94*. Time for a break.

Having alot of fun making this truck. It has been a long time since I built the last one.

Bret

**bj383ss** · 14th June 2017, 01:22 PM

One last stint this evening after it cooled down.

Pulled out some of my model making tools to help make some small parts.

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Headlight frames. Made out of Mahogany.

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Made these 2 filler pieces to fill in where I notched the mud guards for the frame.

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Just a quick note I mock up all my builds with rubber cement. It makes a good temporary bond and is easy to get off the wood to glue and finish it.

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Headlight brackets on, top grill piece, and front bumper.

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Making the exhaust stack on the lathe.

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Bret

**htl** · 14th June 2017, 01:40 PM

Love the grill and the fenders, I like it all!!! LOL

I'm putting in a small air conditioner tomorrow so may be able to start a new project soon. YaHoo!!!!

**Keith_1** · 14th June 2017, 02:32 PM

Great to see you back Bret,

As ever your work is first class

Top stuff

Regards

Keith

**crowie** · 14th June 2017, 03:51 PM

You and these little blue blokes have surely not been wasting time on this new build Bret....

...

It's already looking close to finished. Cheers, Peter

**Handyjack** · 14th June 2017, 06:56 PM

I am guessing Andy's nephew's name is Doug?

Glad they are helping with the build.

**Keith_1** · 14th June 2017, 07:32 PM

Great to see you back Bret,

As ever your work is first class

(Used wrong word there Bret - should have been "As ALWAYS")

Top stuff

Regards

Keith

**Dalboy** · 15th June 2017, 03:09 AM

Hooray Bret is back building again nice to see you back and another top craftsman build.

The truck is looking great. I did a truck but now back doing some turning and studying the half track plans which I started a while back.

**bj383ss** · 15th June 2017, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Handyjack

I am guessing Andy's nephew's name is Doug?

Glad they are helping with the build.

Doug? I am in the dark on this one.

Originally Posted by Keith_1

Great to see you back Bret,

As ever your work is first class

(Used wrong word there Bret - should have been "As ALWAYS")

Top stuff

Regards

Keith

Thank You for the support Keith.

Originally Posted by Dalboy

Hooray Bret is back building again nice to see you back and another top craftsman build.

The truck is looking great. I did a truck but now back doing some turning and studying the half track plans which I started a while back.

Thank You Derek. It is great to be making toy/scale models again.

**bj383ss** · 15th June 2017, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by htl

Love the grill and the fenders, I like it all!!! LOL

I'm putting in a small air conditioner tomorrow so may be able to start a new project soon. YaHoo!!!!

Thank You. I hope you got your A/C installed. I want to have a stab at the Mack LR you made. It looks to be an interesting build.

Originally Posted by crowie

You and these little blue blokes have surely not been wasting time on this new build Bret....

...

It's already looking close to finished. Cheers, Peter

Thank you Peter. Not quite finished. I plan to add alot of detail to it.

Bret

**bj383ss** · 15th June 2017, 01:30 PM

Got a few more parts made for the Cabover.

View this morning. The boys made quite a mess yesterday.

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Cut down the edges on a wooden barrel to make a gas tank.

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Tank on and the rear deck.

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Glued up a piece to make the rear plate for the deck.

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Made a rear bumper and mud flaps.

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After that had to run out and get some supplies and the Mrs. wanted to go to Hobby Lobby.

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Last thing this evening. This crappy 4" dust collection hose I got from grizzly does not like to stay in the stretched position. So I thought I would clamp it over night and see if it would lose it's memory. Then I got the bright idea to use my heat gun on it and maybe "erase" the memory. That seemed to be working until I got to close. Oh well.

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Hope to get more done tomorrow. 4 days of vacation left. It is going by way to fast.

Bret

**crowie** · 15th June 2017, 02:25 PM

Holidays always go way too fast Bret...

I had a look at the Hobby Lobby website...wow, what a top shop
Woodpile Fun! - Wood Crafting - Crafts & Hobbies | Hobby Lobby

I wish we had the range and varity of stores you have in Texas and the USA here downunder.

I'm enjoying your build, keep up the good work and thank you for all the photos... Cheers, Peter

**Keith_1** · 15th June 2017, 10:35 PM

Top work Bret

Regards

Keith

**Dalboy** · 16th June 2017, 02:09 AM

A little turning I see Bret fuel tank looks good.

Looks like a bit of tape to repair the hose. The problem being is the metal coil is what is closing it and not the plastic outer.

**htl** · 16th June 2017, 03:59 AM

I too Like your gas tank and have a couple a barrels I've not been able to find a use for till now.

I love finding uses for some of the odd wood shapes Hobby Lobby has for sale.

Now if they would just sell some head lights.

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