OMG!
I just discovered that the oil tank I have been looking all over for is on the chrome sprue!
Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 08, 2018 - 04:40 PM UTC
Szmann
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2018 - 12:59 AM UTC
Rob, it is still a lucky find I spent 20 minutes yesterday looking for my air vent handle The sprue layouts are completely illogical when it comes about trucks (and MiniArt tanks).
UPDATE
Glazed surfaces added. Well, my sanding and preps didn't completely dealt with the waving, but at least they are clear (almost)
Preliminary test fits show that perhaps I'm going to be forced to glue the bonnet either shut either open. The second one it's a false option, because engine bay detailing it's not as good and storing will be a nightmare. So... shut she'll be:
It's only me or it starts looking like a truck?
Gabriel
UPDATE
Glazed surfaces added. Well, my sanding and preps didn't completely dealt with the waving, but at least they are clear (almost)
Preliminary test fits show that perhaps I'm going to be forced to glue the bonnet either shut either open. The second one it's a false option, because engine bay detailing it's not as good and storing will be a nightmare. So... shut she'll be:
It's only me or it starts looking like a truck?
Gabriel
Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2018 - 03:12 AM UTC
Gabriel, looking good! I think you're proving Schubert's Law, it doesn't matter what the scale is, the fiddly bits are all the same size.
Szmann
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Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2018 - 03:31 AM UTC
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I think you're proving Schubert's Law, it doesn't matter what the scale is, the fiddly bits are all the same size.
Haha! That's a good one, Mark!
Well, Schubert is more genial than Einstein for sure because the relativity does not apply here . And on the annoyance scale those parts are scoring equally high
Gabriel
Posted: Friday, August 10, 2018 - 03:25 PM UTC
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Here is my entry, a stock? Chevy pickup
I have changes my mind about the build being stock. It will have a fuel injected hemi engine and trans from a Dodge Charger. Some other minor mods as well. Some to allow the engine install and some elsewhere.
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Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 01:11 AM UTC
Your Mack is looking really nice. Definitely has a Euro-flair to it.
Jim
Jim
Szmann
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Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 01:31 AM UTC
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Your Mack is looking really nice. Definitely has a Euro-flair to it.
Jim
Thanks, Jim!
It is that obvious? Yes, I removed almost all chrome from the truck and played my card on custom graphics, other than eagles stars and stripes
Thanks for stopping by!
Gabriel
Szmann
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Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 04:26 AM UTC
UPDATE:
Base assembly finished (phew!):
The attachment of exterior details (badges, mirrors, mudguards) follows.
Gabriel
Base assembly finished (phew!):
The attachment of exterior details (badges, mirrors, mudguards) follows.
Gabriel
Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 06:41 AM UTC
Looks Good! Gabriel
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 08:19 AM UTC
Very nice Gabriel. Colors. Glass does look good (much better than mine!).
Darrell, looking forward to seeing how the mods pan out. I always did like the old Hemi's.
Sprue layout versus instructions layout: Illogical is putting it "nice" with regards to truck kits.....
Mike
Darrell, looking forward to seeing how the mods pan out. I always did like the old Hemi's.
Sprue layout versus instructions layout: Illogical is putting it "nice" with regards to truck kits.....
Mike
Posted: Monday, August 13, 2018 - 09:00 AM UTC
A couple of photos showing my slow progress. The engine and trany is a Dodge Hemi from a Lindberg Dodge Charger Super Bee kit. I am also going to use the seats as well. Just hope I can finish in time.
Posted: Friday, August 17, 2018 - 09:20 AM UTC
Some progress made on the pickup. The engine has been shoehorned into the engine bay. The dash from the Super Bee has been fitted. Still need to do something to cover the floor. Everything has just been dry fitted, no glue yet untilo I am satisfied with the complete project. This is pushing my skills as up until now all my models have been OOB's.
Posted: Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 09:57 AM UTC
Looking good so far Darrell!
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
Posted: Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 04:18 PM UTC
I have been patiently putting coats of future on the Peterbuilt logos!
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
Posted: Sunday, August 19, 2018 - 03:15 PM UTC
Some work on the lights!
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
Posted: Monday, August 20, 2018 - 12:59 PM UTC
Here is my update:-
Italeri could not have looked a real Rotator when they built the molds for this one!
The two cylinders are multi stage mounted under the boom and only can be built raised.
I have scratch built two cylinders and am working on the boom mounts.
Italeri could not have looked a real Rotator when they built the molds for this one!
The two cylinders are multi stage mounted under the boom and only can be built raised.
I have scratch built two cylinders and am working on the boom mounts.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 - 11:30 AM UTC
Here are more photos of my progress. Think the transplant of the Charger suspension to the truck frame. The Charger dash was fitted as well. The top needs to be touched up some.
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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 - 02:05 PM UTC
I'm liking that undercarriage.
Mike
Mike
Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 03:46 PM UTC
Getting some more done!
Cheers Rob.
Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 04:09 PM UTC
Good looking dash. Will you be using decal gauges? If so, what brand?
Mike
Mike
Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 04:21 PM UTC
Thanks!
No just paint.
Cheers Rob.
No just paint.
Cheers Rob.
Szmann
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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2018 - 04:43 PM UTC
Rob, that dashboard has more switches and "clocks" than Milky Way stars. I bet you had a hell of a time Keep it up! It pays off!
Cheers!
Gabriel
Cheers!
Gabriel
Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 10:28 AM UTC
OK, this is a bit tedious!
Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 10:33 AM UTC
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OK, this is a bit tedious!
LOL, main reason I used "screen" on mine.
Mike