#521
Kentucky, United States
Joined: April 13, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 03:50 AM UTC
Got the decals mounted on the White but did not complete all the many other details in time for the Dayton show.
The combo still competed in the show but I had to place the entire rig in the "Best Unfinished Model" class. I did garner a gold metal in this class up against a very impressive 50's era short bed Ford pickup being accurized with hundreds of hand made body and frame parts. (I would have given him the gold!)
#521
Kentucky, United States
Joined: April 13, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 04:23 AM UTC
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 04:40 AM UTC
Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 07:47 PM UTC
Is it true that White was acquired by Volvo? Heard something about it on TV but they did not tell the entire story.
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Monday, September 21, 2015 - 12:14 AM UTC
Volvo has been playing with entry into the US long haul truck market since 1959. In 1981 Volvo purchased certain portions of White Motor Company and started manufacturing vehicles under the White-Volvo name. In 1988 Volvo entered into a joint venture with GM and started selling trucks using the WHITEGMC badge. In 1997 Volvo bought out GM's entire share in WhiteGMC and now markets their Virginia built/assembled line of trucks throughout North America under the Volvo name.
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Monday, September 21, 2015 - 05:58 PM UTC
Items yet to do on the White tractor:
- Taillights
- Steering column/steering wheel/trailer brake lever and air lines - DONE
- Fire extinguishers
(Cab mount and running board)- Air brake hoses & electrical connection
- Minor additional detailing to fifth wheel
- Trailer run-up ramps
- Ring mount 50 cal.
- Additional decaling
(Prestone 44 & CAUTION: Left Hand Drive)- Reposition tail end trailer electrical connection
- Install all-weather door curtains
- Gas cans and straps
- Add interior door handles
- Additional detailing to cloth top
- Windshield wipers and wipper pattern on windshield glass
Wiper pattern added to windshield glass on Mack NO
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 04:16 AM UTC
Yet to add the windshield wipers and the wiper "dust" pattern to the glass but did get the bumper lettering finished and the yellow safety markings.
Boy the White is a brutish looking thing from head on!
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 09:45 AM UTC
One item can now be crossed off my list: Finished the steering wheel, steering column, trailer air brake control valve plus I have now added air hoses to that steering column mounted brake valve.
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Still have to add inside door handles, vacuum operated windshield wiper motors, fire extinguishers and gas cans and tie down straps.
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 07:47 PM UTC
This is the second in a series of giveaways I have been doing recently. First person to respond is the winner.
(Please; previous winners are not eligible.)____________________________________________________________________________
The first person to respond to this post and mention this offer wins one (1) brand new Mirror Models Air Compressor kit.
Absolutely FREE! No catch, no obligation, no joke!
Post a reply on this thread and then IM your mailing address to me.
Florida, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 07:49 PM UTC
I'll bite on the free compressor.
The truck is looking great by the way.
Field Artillery --- The KING of BATTLE!!!
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
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#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 07:50 PM UTC
Gino is the winner!
Gino the model is packed and ready to go out today!
Congrats
Gino your air compressor went out in today's mail.
Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 08:22 PM UTC
How much do they normally go for as I am assembling quite an ecclectic group of mostly tracked vehicles and could maybe do a workshop diorama?
Florida, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 08:28 PM UTC
Thanks Mike. Great gesture you are doing for the modeling community.
Field Artillery --- The KING of BATTLE!!!
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -- George Orwell
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#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 08:28 PM UTC
You might check eBay - I think they are going for $25-$30USD for a PAIR of compressors.
Mirror Models was very generous on a recent order and I thought I would share the good fortune with fellow modelers.
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 08:34 PM UTC
You know I can never leave anything well enough alone. I remember seeing many air compressors come through my Dad's shop as I was growing up. I recall they always had a screen wire safety shield over the drive belts and pulleys so I had to scratch build one for my as yet still unfinished Mirror Diamond T Wrecker.
. . . . and I WILL straighten up that gas tank. I promise!
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 08:39 PM UTC
Quoted Text
How much do they normally go for as I am assembling quite an ecclectic group of mostly tracked vehicles and could maybe do a workshop diorama?
I have the exact same dream and the exact same stash of shop machinery!
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 06:39 PM UTC
Quoted Text
. . . . I am assembling quite an ecclectic group of mostly tracked vehicles and could maybe do a workshop diorama?
Willem, Check out Frenchy's latest post regarding etched tool sets over at:
http://armorama.com/forums/236939&page=4#2020393Netherlands
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Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 01:31 PM UTC
Very, very impressive. Thank you for posting that link.
#257
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 11, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 07:35 AM UTC
Hello Michael Just wondering if everything is alright. Haven't seen you around for a while.
Modelling is something we never perfect. We should never quit learning new tricks and be willing to share what we have learned on our own.
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 12:08 PM UTC
I appreciate you asking!
One emergency gall bladder in mid-August followed by a severe infection and then double knee replacement surgery on October 13 has a way of slowing one down.
Been fairly out of it since August. I start back to work Monday a week and things are starting to get back to normal, more or less.
Again thanks for asking.
#521
Kentucky, United States
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 12:10 PM UTC
Reflector jewels added.
South Carolina, United States
Joined: August 26, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 06:42 PM UTC
Mike,
How many parts and piece from the 666 be used on the Mack NO7? Wondering because the rear springs and axles look similar to those used on the NO7, wheels look like those used on the NO also. In the planning stages for building the Mack NO
Alabama, United States
Joined: November 10, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 08:04 PM UTC
You should be good for another 100,000 miles!
Pat
MMiR
North Carolina, United States
Joined: September 16, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 11:45 PM UTC
Lots of inspiration here. Really nice build.
#257
Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 11, 2011
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Posted: Monday, December 14, 2015 - 07:25 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I appreciate you asking!
One emergency gall bladder followed by a severe infection and then double knee replacement surgery on October 13 has a way of slowing one down.
Been fairly out of it since mid-August. I start back to work Monday a week and things are starting to get back to normal, more or less.
Again thanks for asking.
Glad things are working out for you. Glad to see you back
Modelling is something we never perfect. We should never quit learning new tricks and be willing to share what we have learned on our own.
