Thread: gatto cab over tractor

That is looking great so far. Yet another great looking build to follow I hope nobody asks which is my favourite as they are all great works of art.


What wood have you used is the darker one ABW, what finish do you intend to use and will it be sprayed or brushed on.

hi derek thanks for the commments yes the darker wood is american black walnut and the lighter wood is beech when finished i will spray it with wickes satin varnish

G'Day Bob,
What another great truck and excellent example of your craftsmanship....WELL DONE!
I thought you were just about to start this project and you've finished it.
Could I trouble you for a few more photos of the finished model especially all around the cab, thank you.
Cheers, crowie

There is no stopping you Bob. Looks like you are going to produce another great model.
Cheers Elderly.

Looks Great Bob. I want to build this model some day I love Gatto plans. So what is this going to be hauling. The lowboy trailer or the tanker?

Bret

Looking fantastic Bob.
How do you do such a good job sooo quickly?

I see you added tread to the tyres. A nice touch. I've been thinking of doing the same to the Roadster tyres.
Hard to see in the pic - are they just straight-line grooves? How wide are they, if you don't mind me asking?

thanks for the comments crowie the picture of the finished truck is not mine it belongs to a friend called trout on another forum i am still building mine hermit the tyres you see in the picture are shop bought they are 2 3/4" by 3/4" but i will not be using these has they are too small the plans call for 3" so i will be making them myself

Originally Posted by kelrob@blueyond

hermit the tyres you see in the picture are shop bought they are 2 3/4" by 3/4" but i will not be using these has they are too small the plans call for 3" so i will be making them myself

A shame they're too small - they look pretty good.
At the end, though, it will feel better to have made the wheels yourself rather than used off-the-shelf ones.

Keep them coming Bob,
Its' looking real good
Jim

Originally Posted by kelrob@blueyond

thanks for the comments crowie the picture of the finished truck is not mine it belongs to a friend called trout on another forum i am still building mine hermit the tyres you see in the picture are shop bought they are 2 3/4" by 3/4" but i will not be using these has they are too small the plans call for 3" so i will be making them myself

Originally Posted by kelrob@blueyond

hi heres my progress on the gatto cab over tractor so far, ive made the joys and joys one but this one is a lot more detailed and you have to measure everything out first, the picture of the finished truck was made by a friend on another forum you may have seen it before if mine turns out half as good as his did i will be more than happy.the first picture shows the chassis rail axles and shocks in place the second picture shows the spring arm and airbags third picture shows fifth wheel mounted next is the engine and transmission partly finished the fifth picture shows the steering, next is the fuel tanks the last three picture show a mock up of the chassis with the wheels on these wheels are only 2 /34 wheels the plans call for 3" wheels i cant seem to find any 3" wheels over here so i will probaly make the wheels my self as soon has i make more progress i will upload some more pictures hope this is of interest to somebody

That is a beautiful piece of work Kelrob the time and effort you would have put into it must have been enormous a true craftsman well done


Colbra

Hope all is well Bob. Looking forward to some more of this great build

hi derek thanks for the concern i have lost interest in the truck at the moment and decieded to do some intarsia which i have nearly finished so hopefully i will be carrying on with the truck soon thanks

Originally Posted by Diggerdelaney

Hope all is well Bob. Looking forward to some more of this great build

Well spotted Derek that Bob had been missing for a while.
Very pleased to hear that all's well with Bob, though am waiting eagerly for the next instalment of your truck.
Cheers, crowie