You're welcome, I'll keep trying to remember both imperial and metric material sizes. My usual default is decimal measurements in thousandths of an inch however that is what I learned in high school machine shop way back in the 80's!
I built a Transtar 4300 when they first were made by Erytl of Iowa. The frarme was moulded in black, the cab was molded in a light blue. Your build of the working hinges on the doors is very impressive, that is a lot of work, it adds a lot of realism.
Your description of Ertl's original issue 4200 brings back memories! Those are rare kits now as Ertl reworked the molds for the 4300, similar to how AMT retooled cars each year for their annual kits. Back in the late 1970's I built one of 4300 kits with black plastic frame, yellow cab and sleeper. Skill level wasn't very far along at that age though!
@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 i haven't built any models in a few years now. I was building models back when i was 16 i stopped building when I forked turned 18. I'm now 35 and planning to get back to build again. I was in the Model Car shows back when Lowrider Bisycle magazine was permoting the model car shows and my cars were featured in the magazine. That was back in 03. Now I'm planning to get back into building again. I've already begun stocking up kits for my future builds. I have new ideas I'm going to be doing to my models. Excited to get back into building again. Lots of fun.
@@vinniemartinez6125 A similar timeline for myself, I was active in model railroading and kit building (primarily 1/35 armour and 1/25 trucks) until I finished high school and started working full time and drifted away from the hobby (back in 1986!). I resumed model railroading around 2004, and 1/25 trucks re-entered the picture around 2010 when Round 2 started reissuing kits I hadn't seen since I was a youngster!
You're welcome - good to hear you were able to use some of the ideas. Others have shared information with me over the years so it is nice to be able to share ideas in return.
Thank you, it was well before the "pandemic era" when I built hinges for the Kenworth cabover doors. Although those ones were closer to the 1:1 piano hinge in how they were built, I'm happier with this newer approach in terms of secure attachment. Also easier to make the brass strip hinge sections than cutting and soldering small pieces of 1/32" brass tube. 😵💫
Awesome Vid!! Love your stuff. Hey, do you think you could give us some vids on proper wiring and hoses for the engine and electrical and all of that jazz? There are not that many vids on this subject for big trucks.
All OK on this end, main reason for being idle on the modelbuilding front was a combination of work hours and post-course assignment from NFPA 1041 Level III course. Missing Fulton this year was due to a "double booking", Christmas parade in our neighbouring community of Orillia on Saturday evening. With all of our Station 2 fire trucks in the parade, and several years of non-participation from the previous chief/deputy side, it was a good investment in time to join the firefighters for this one.
I hadn't seen that MCG item, I wonder if those would be suitable for toolbox and compartment doors based on size? Lack of attachment surface was the weak link with hinges I made from brass tube soldered to brass strip, looks like it could be a similar issue with the MCG hinges.
@@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 MCG ones are very narrow. I made one once and the glue got into the hinge. It makes a nice static hinge on a butterfly hood but won't work. Unless I did something wrong.
very informative post, with facts and information about materials. recommended👍🏻
Brilliant! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the details of the brass sheets and plastic sheets used. Appreciate you sharing all this. Thank you.
You're welcome, I'll keep trying to remember both imperial and metric material sizes. My usual default is decimal measurements in thousandths of an inch however that is what I learned in high school machine shop way back in the 80's!
Nice to see you're back at building again.
I agree
Thank you - interest in the hobby hadn't gone away, just time for hobby activities for a while!
Nice video, great work! 👍👍
I built a Transtar 4300 when they first were made by Erytl of Iowa. The frarme was moulded in black, the cab was molded in a light blue. Your build of the working hinges on the doors is very impressive, that is a lot of work, it adds a lot of realism.
Your description of Ertl's original issue 4200 brings back memories! Those are rare kits now as Ertl reworked the molds for the 4300, similar to how AMT retooled cars each year for their annual kits.
Back in the late 1970's I built one of 4300 kits with black plastic frame, yellow cab and sleeper. Skill level wasn't very far along at that age though!
This is very impressive. I'm very amazed by your creativity and plans. Great work. Your a master.
Thank you, I've learned a great deal from fellow modelers over the years so it's nice to be able to in turn share some ideas and methods in turn.
@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 i haven't built any models in a few years now. I was building models back when i was 16 i stopped building when I forked turned 18. I'm now 35 and planning to get back to build again. I was in the Model Car shows back when Lowrider Bisycle magazine was permoting the model car shows and my cars were featured in the magazine. That was back in 03. Now I'm planning to get back into building again. I've already begun stocking up kits for my future builds. I have new ideas I'm going to be doing to my models. Excited to get back into building again. Lots of fun.
@@vinniemartinez6125 A similar timeline for myself, I was active in model railroading and kit building (primarily 1/35 armour and 1/25 trucks) until I finished high school and started working full time and drifted away from the hobby (back in 1986!). I resumed model railroading around 2004, and 1/25 trucks re-entered the picture around 2010 when Round 2 started reissuing kits I hadn't seen since I was a youngster!
@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 impressive 👏 👌
Where you from?
@@vinniemartinez6125 Ontario, Canada. About 2 hours north of our "big city" Toronto.
Great information , I’ve used some your detail ideals on my IH 4200 .
Thank you
You're welcome - good to hear you were able to use some of the ideas. Others have shared information with me over the years so it is nice to be able to share ideas in return.
Nice
Excellent video Robert!
Thank you, it was well before the "pandemic era" when I built hinges for the Kenworth cabover doors. Although those ones were closer to the 1:1 piano hinge in how they were built, I'm happier with this newer approach in terms of secure attachment. Also easier to make the brass strip hinge sections than cutting and soldering small pieces of 1/32" brass tube. 😵💫
Awesome Vid!! Love your stuff. Hey, do you think you could give us some vids on proper wiring and hoses for the engine and electrical and all of that jazz? There are not that many vids on this subject for big trucks.
Thanks for sharing 😊
You're welcome, happy to be fitting in some model building time again.
Great video I was wondering if you were ok we missed you at fulton hope all well
All OK on this end, main reason for being idle on the modelbuilding front was a combination of work hours and post-course assignment from NFPA 1041 Level III course.
Missing Fulton this year was due to a "double booking", Christmas parade in our neighbouring community of Orillia on Saturday evening. With all of our Station 2 fire trucks in the parade, and several years of non-participation from the previous chief/deputy side, it was a good investment in time to join the firefighters for this one.
Looks so much better than the piano hinge from model car garage. I tried that one and it's pretty much useless once you add glue and it was to small.
I hadn't seen that MCG item, I wonder if those would be suitable for toolbox and compartment doors based on size?
Lack of attachment surface was the weak link with hinges I made from brass tube soldered to brass strip, looks like it could be a similar issue with the MCG hinges.
@@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 MCG ones are very narrow. I made one once and the glue got into the hinge. It makes a nice static hinge on a butterfly hood but won't work. Unless I did something wrong.