Recent content by Waldon52

Hi Everyone, today is a exciting day for me. After 7 years of not having a wedpage today it is up and running again . But this time I am not taking orders , but instead just sharing building tips with everyone. Also all my past archive photos are up and free for everyone to see. Someone took my...

Hi Guys, I been keeping busy in the workshop . Here are pics of the rat rod scooter project I am working on, the Prego jeep I cut in half and stretched 15" so my grandson can get 2 more years of fun memories in it, lol . I finally finished the Cat offroad truck that has sat in the shop for...

Here is my latest project . About 10 years ago I took pictures of a machine similar to this one. I only had two of this style tire left so I decided to build this unique looking machine. I already had several of the smaller dia. tires used on the back of the machine. These progress pics show the...

Today I finished the Motorgrader . I always like to add a V-plow , a side wing and a rear ripper. Another fun project. Now I can get back to the Cat offroad articulating truck project I started 7 years ago. It is over half done so it will be nice to finally complete it.

Thanks again for the nice comments. Actually the weathering on the truck cab is real . This truck is 16 years old and was played with and outside in the dirt. Thats real wear and tear, ha,ha. Today I finished the Grain Hauler Double Trailer Semi Truck Model. It weighs over 100 lbs. Might need...

Here are the finished pics of the old Haul Truck Project. Far from perfect but very happy considering I haven't built a single model in 7 years. Thanks again for the kind responses. Next month I'll share the grain truck progress along with the offroad articulating truck and grader projects.

I made more progress on the Payhauler last week. Far from exact looking like the real truck but close enough to make me pleased with the project. Almost ready to mount the dump box but this way you can see some of the frame details before the box covers much of it up.

Been enjoying time in the shop and here are three progress pics of the service truck model I am fabricating . Very pleased how it is looking . Got a few more things to fabricate and add .

LOL , I have always loved to putter !!! Never wanted my shop work to be a business. I always called it my hobby. That helped it stay fun all these years. Collectors have most of my projects I have built over the years. My most enjoyment is wondering if I could build so many machines as models...

Thanks again for the very nice comments. I used to be on facebook for many years sharing my projects and I had over 200 videos sharing the building process. But today I just started twitter with a few of my projects at ( doncampbelljd ) I will share more progress pics as I move along. The scale...

Thanks again for the nice comments , I used to be embarrassed to tell anyone I make toys but it is what it is . I enjoy it so much . As far as splatter I get plenty but I take the time to cover surrounding areas before I weld . That eliminates 90% of the splatter. Todays progress shows the...

Haven't weighed it yet ?? Back to the service truck and will get it roughed in this week. I added a rear bumper, tail lights, rear steps, a work vise, 4 lube reels, 8 more spot lights, a Welder and a aux fuel tank and a air compressor unit on the left side of the box. Also a light bar...

Yes, most of the models end up with collectors. My excitement is seeing if I can build each one from very little information. Even my garden tractors and other projects I have the most fun during the building process. Once they are done I enjoy them but not as much as the building. Everyday I...

Making more progress on the old Haul Truck. The dump box now has 51 pieces of steel cut out and welded together to get it this far. Not too many more pieces to go.

Todays progress shows the cab interior completed and the start of the dump box frame and some rear lights. Today my wife activated a Twitter account for me and I posted a few photos on it. I will start adding regular progress photos there. Thanks again for the kind words and thanks for letting...