In the process of scratchbuilding a steel bed and #7 wrecker set for the Tamiya CCKW truck. Here are some parts I machined for the hoist.

It looks nice. But can´t you tell more. And show more pics? That way you get more reactions too!

Lars

Some pics of the bed.

Nice work - Its really clean and straight......

looking forward to seeing more progress.

Chris

looks to be very good work, cleanly put together and I look forward to seeing the finished item. Perhaps you would consider sending a feature to the team at Armorama when the build is finished.

You are ... machining... parts? You don't go half way when you scratchbuild do you?

Seriously though, the results look incredible. The tailgate looks like it dosen't just move, it should actually work, including being held in place by pins...just like the real thing. I almost thought that the trailer plug cover would be able to move. Bravo.

I want to burn my stash, bury my tools and then kill myself.

Awesome. In another league than what most of us can do, even with PE.

Look really nice and clean build
Congrats
Will keep an eye on this one
Seb

wow im pressive work
its so clean
im gona watch this one closely !


keeep it up!!

Wow. Buck-up buddy. We're all capable of the impressive scratchbuilding that Fitz is producing. Practice and a close eye to detail and then more practice...then some practice (did I mention practice?) and steadfast diligence can only improve your skills. Experiment with bending wire. Chuck some plastic rod and go at it with some needle file tips. Use this as inspiration, not defeat.

@Jim- Fine work ya have going there. Inspiration abounds. Did you do the nuts too? All those fasteners. Nice.
What do you use when you bend wire?


Cuhail

Jim-- that is incredible work! You should start you own line of pe. Amazing detail, great job.
DJ

Thanks for the kind comments on my previous posting. The bolts are Grandt Line and Tichy Train Group, ans all the brass was formed with pliers. Some more progress can be seen in the photots below. The bolts holding the trolley wheels can be removed to take it apart for painting.





Jim

WOW!!!!!
Absolutely astonishing detail Jim.Gorgeous mill work on the chain block as well.All the other details are great as well,hooks,bolt heads,hinges....
Makes me want to dig up one of my old deuces and rebuild 'em.On second thought,I think I'll watch this thread and learn a lot more from you before tackleing another "rebuild".
Keep up the amazing work and please keep us posted with progress pics!!!
Ron.

Beautiful project, Jim. So clean and square.

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Whoua Stunning piece of Work
Did you machine the Hook ???
Seb

Great update. I love these truck mods. i've got a book with a bunch of them and they are great. You've really done these mods justice.

Very nice work

Hi there

I am always amazed by how you guys work such fine detail in at 1/35 and 1/72!!!!! How will you stop the paint from blobbing in, on and around all that fine chain work and detailing?

Does the tail board of the load bay open and shut too?

stunning detail.

Nige

Sick.

Now I need to lay down and take a nap after seeing that!