1/16 Katyusha

[vlpbruce]

Thanks guys,
I think she's almost done. I'll probably find a few more parts I have forgotten to build.
Assembly is going well right now.

[wbill76]

Now that's what I call an enduring hangover! Nice to see all the years' worth of effort coming together in one piece Bruce.

[vlpbruce]

Thank you Bill.
I haven't been actually building her for six years. The first two were basically doing research.
Now it's six years later, and she is almost finished.
Thanks again for following.

[bullardino]

Wow

[vlpbruce]

Greetings all.
It has been a slow week or two on Katy, but the front of the cab is almost where it needs to be. I still have a little bit of shaping to do, but it is headed in the right direction. I also should have the motor for the windshield wiper installed and wired very soon. I hope to have the whole cab buttoned up early next week.



Here's the test fit:




As always, I really appreciate your input.

[Leon]

Bruce! Katy is looking good with the cab test fit.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Leon. There's still a little bit of "fine tuning" to do, but not much any more.

[pantherf..-Email Not Valid]

THIS is coming along really nice.




Jeff

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Jeff. I hope to have more very soon.
By the way, I saw the Roscoe Turner show will be on March 14th next year. Katy will make her public debut there.

[deafpanzer]

You are so close!!! Looking sharp!

Got your message regarding IPMS show... yes I will definitely be there!!! Can't wait...

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Andy,
I look forward to Indy as well. Like I say, this will be Katy's public debut.

[wbill76]

Nice progress on the cab there Bruce, coming together one step at a time.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks very much Bill.
As you say, one step at a time.

[vlpbruce]

Recently, I decided I did not like how the front of the cab was fitting together. It was leaning to the passenger side. I ripped it all out, and am rebuilding it now. It is sitting more or less where it should now. I hope to have some pictures soon.

[deafpanzer]

Sorry about this... looking forward to see your second version. Still plenty of time... we are three months away from the show. LOL

[Ray Dunakin]

That's the way it goes sometimes.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks guys. It wasn't far off, but it was too far off for my liking.
The new version is almost there now. I am hoping to have it ready by the end of the week.

[Leon]

Looking forward to seeing V.2 Bruce.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Leon.  The biggest difference is v2.0 will actually be straight. 

[TRM]

Looking good there Bruce!! Can't wait to see this under some color!!

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Todd.
I am hoping to have the cab fixed by the end of the week. After that, I only have a few more parts to make, then she will be in green.

[vlpbruce]

After several weeks of bad Mojo, swearing, and head scratching, the front of the cab is finally sitting where it needs to be.
I just have a few more things to do and the rest of her will be ready for paint.
Now, I just need to wait until the weather gets a little warmer so I can paint.
Thanks again to all for following.

[Leon]

Bruce! good to see you got the cab straightened out .Fingers crossed you get some warm weather soon to paint.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Leon. I am hoping to be able to put paint on her in about 10 days.

[Ray Dunakin]

Glad you're making progress again!

[deafpanzer]

Glad you are back working on it... two months til the show you should be fine!

[vlpbruce]

Thanks guys. I am making sure I pretty much have it all ready for when I can paint.
I am getting some of the smaller accessories painted right now.

[wbill76]

Good to hear you solved the cab issue Dave, fingers crossed you get some decent painting weather soon.

[vlpbruce]

Thanks Bill. Looking at the weather channel, I may be able to shoot some paint in about a week (fingers crossed).

[pantherf..-Email Not Valid]

I do hope I can make it to the show to see this beast!





Jeff