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Here's the second part of my truck-loco combination build.



Along with the photo of the truck I am using three sets of plans from the Gazette to help with my freelance model.

1- 1917 Kleiber 3 1/2-Ton Truck (May/June 1992)

2- 1920 White 5-Ton Model 45 Truck (July /August1991)

3- 1917 White Model TAD 3-Ton Chain-Drive Truck (September/October1991)  

Here's what I have so far.





Gordon Birrell  

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

I don't understand how you can build so many models so well. -- Russ

Quote from: finescalerr on September 08, 2011, 12:59:43 AM
I don't understand how you can build so many models so well. -- Russ

I agree 100%.  Just amazing.

Jerry

Russ!
I have seen his work bench! And it's not tiny elves! 
He is prolific! He's a machine! He's super human,
  and he's a great guy too!
MPH

Gil, while I haven't been to Gordon's house, I've spoken to him at length several times. You are completely correct: He is a great guy. -- Russ

Were both lucky to know him! Thanks I would have never met him with out you! I owe ya one, come up to the promised land and I will buy you a beer!
MPH
43 degress 40 minuets 25 seconds north
116 degress 16 minuets 55 seconds west

Now you're talking! 
Gordon, this project is so kool I can hardly maintain myself.
So far it's eye-popping - can't wait for the next batch of pix....

Whats the tank in back for; fuel?
I thought all those '20's vehicles were gravity fed fuel systems.............
-Marty

Very nice!  What scale?  I suspect larger that 1:48
Where can I get drawings or plans for a sheep herder wagon?

Quote from: Brent on September 22, 2011, 01:00:37 PM
Very nice!  What scale?  I suspect larger that 1:48
Where can I get drawings or plans for a sheep herder wagon?

Hi, what country are you referring too with this waggon ?

Reason I ask, is that the American version, will be different to an English type of vehicle.

Here' a model of an English version, have a look at this, about half way down there is a pic of said item. If this is what you require, then possibly try and contact the builder.

http://www.scalemodelhorsedrawnvehicle.co.uk/(Model%20Gallery).htm


Or, if it's an American version, you can have a look here, go for the chuck waggon, it might be what you want.

http://www.wildhorsebooks.com/thompson.htm

Here's another link that might be of interest.

http://www.hansenwheel.com/products/custom_wagons/sheepwagons.html

regards  greenie

In Nevada I've seen sheep wagons similar to the wagons from Hansen (last link), fitted with auto wheels and axles, and a trailer hitch, for towing by pickup truck.

Thanks guys for your comments and input. Brent the model is 1:16 scale and here is a site with wagon plans.http://www.wildhorsebooks.com/collins.htm  The September/October 1982 Gazette has plan for a 1915 Ford Model T "sheepherder" Wagon.

Here's four photos of my progress on the truck.









Gordon Birrell

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77318580@N00/

Excellent progress Gordon. What type of glue(s) do you like for bonding styrene to styrene?

 Chuck - Forgive me for butting in on "what type of glue for styrene" But its a question I have been asked many times over the past month how do I achive a clean and neat finish to my Styrene welds. Once having a problem many years ago with different types of styrene glues the problem being when using very thin styrene strips and when bending them round tight corners or curves when I applied the glue it kept for wanting a better word "overheating" and snapping the fine styrene resulting in bin jobs for the model. Why I asked the only thing I changed was the make of Styrene Glue.At the time I worked opposite a Forensic Laboratory and ask one of the Chemical men why do I have these problems. The answer he gave was the styrene type of weld I was using was very aggressive with a low rate of capillary action so it tending to stay in a small area and overheat the weld and blow a hole in the thin styrene -just like welding metal - if I used a high capillary less aggressive styrene weld the problem would be solved - I have always used SLATERS MEK-PAK I find it gives a strong weld has a high capillary rate and is not aggressive it only requires a small amount applied with a fine brush the results are clean leaving no traces of solvent weld - I have tried many other makes but always end up in a bit of a mess -areas around the weld look a bit rough and overheating of thin styrene. So its back to the saying "if it works leave it alone" sorry to bore you all with what should be a short answer -SLATERS MEK-PAK-
Barney

Thanks Barney! That is good info. I will see if I can get a hold of that brand.