“How-To” Project: M2 Machines 1970 Ford C-600 Rollback Truck
By: Atsuhiko Tandai
Date: July 21, 2015
Looking at the new 1970 Ford C-600 casting from M2 Machines, it is just begging to be used as a custom in many ways. (more…)
Updated December 20, 2004
As Legends Go…………..
IDEA: Some custom guys in a chat room – all discussing custom truck building. The thought of a Birthday present for one of the members – Big Bad Birthday Project – That they would all contribute to and in the end it would be an incredible collaborative project. The “build” would later be re-named Busters Big Build after one of the team member’s dog who plays a key roll in helping with custom truck design – chuckle, chuckle.
SCENARIO: Each member of the team would contribute to a portion of the build for this project. It was decided after discussion, that a heavy hauler unit, generally used for incredible moving projects would be re-created. The subject matter of the move would be a 1/64th scale steam locomotive. In real life this piece would weigh tons and require a magnificent piece of equipment to move – A Prime Mover as it has been called. After additional research, the trailer was designed and built.
-“How-To” Project-
Making Truck Stacks By Shawn B.
(1) Aluminum tubing.
I get my tubing from Ace Hardware. They usually have a small stand (which is usually found in near another parts counter or in a corner) that has all sorts of small brass and aluminum pieces, such as round or square tubings, rods, brass or aluminum sheets, etc. (more…)
1/64th Scale Truck Reference
This list was started as a reference for the none mainstream pieces that are out in the truck world. The mainstream groups would be defined as Ertl, Penjoy, DCP, PEM, Winross, etc. (more…)
Building a 1/64th Scale Tanker Truck
by Eric M. Alias (REDMAC)
March 2004
This project is pretty simple as far as customs go, and it’s a great introduction to what it is to build a 1/64 scale truck. There’s a little grinding, a little filing, a little bodywork, and a little work with adhesives. When finished, you’ll have a unique tanker not unlike those used for bulk fuel delivery, food-grade transport, or agricultural chemical application. In another project, Part 2, we’ll make a pup trailer to go along with this unit. (more…)
Custom Truck Project
By DeWayne of Harrison (Custom Minis)
Stretching a Tractor Trailer
#1 This project takes a little time but well worth it in the end. I am very impatient so if I can do it you can. I am not an expert on custom building but can hold my own.
So let’s cut to the chase and get started. (more…)