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Post by leon on May 12, 2018 5:09:55 GMT -7
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Post by aussiemodler on May 12, 2018 11:17:34 GMT -7
For an older kit there still looks like there is plenty of detail. Will be watching this one. Popcorn%20and%20drink%20emoticon_zpsnbkzs8ys
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Post by Deano on May 12, 2018 14:14:40 GMT -7
So far so good and you are right about older kits being a little 'vague'.
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Post by leon on May 12, 2018 16:06:39 GMT -7
AM,glad to have you along!  Deano,thank you! |
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Post by leon on May 13, 2018 17:37:23 GMT -7
Evening guys! Had some free time last night and today so i got the frame assembled.Time for some primer and paint so i can add on the chrome bits.The engine and radiator are just dry fit.So far things are going smoothly.   DSCN4708 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4709 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4710 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4711 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking in |
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Post by sharp on May 13, 2018 18:12:43 GMT -7
Coming along real nice Leon
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Post by leon on May 13, 2018 18:17:24 GMT -7
Thank you Sharp! Been a long time since i built one of these. |
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Post by Deano on May 14, 2018 1:19:44 GMT -7
And it gets a yes vote from me too!
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Post by leon on May 14, 2018 2:50:49 GMT -7
Thank you Deano! |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 14, 2018 4:26:55 GMT -7
Had a crazy busy weekend with my son's birthday and then mothers day. Wow! Went by in a blur which will explain my complete absence on what's going on right here. Man that's some quick progress there Leon! Looking forward to seeing some paint on this bad boy!!!
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Post by leon on May 14, 2018 9:51:29 GMT -7
Thank you Joe! The weekends go by to fast.
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Post by mustang1989 on May 14, 2018 11:12:12 GMT -7
Thank you Joe! The weekends go by to fast. Mine are three day weekends and STILL go by fast. oh_jeez-1018_zpskf8ctjic |
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Post by DeeCee on May 14, 2018 15:37:13 GMT -7
Nice progress Leon, that looks complicated to me.. Can't wait for some paint.  |
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Post by leon on May 14, 2018 15:46:06 GMT -7
Dale,thank you! It would be less complicated if the parts on the sprues were numbered.  |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 14, 2018 18:20:21 GMT -7
Dale,thank you! It would be less complicated if the parts on the sprues were numbered. I know right? I mean WTH? I%20dunno_zpsgjbxiscc It helps when you know what the parts actually do and all but dang!!!  |
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Post by Deano on May 15, 2018 1:01:25 GMT -7
I need to work out this whole 'Quote' thing. Personally, I want to know more about Mustang's 3 day weekends - this is a lark I could get right into!!!! Going to have to share the secret mate I%20dunno_zpsgjbxiscc. Looking forward to seeing colour on this.
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Post by DeeCee on May 15, 2018 1:33:39 GMT -7
Dale,thank you! It would be less complicated if the parts on the sprues were numbered. I know right? I mean WTH?  It helps when you know what the parts actually do and all but dang!!! REALLY !! That rules me out of doing a big rig then, as i know NOTHING about them except they bring my beer to the store for me..  |
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Post by DeeCee on May 15, 2018 1:35:08 GMT -7
I need to work out this whole 'Quote' thing. Personally, I want to know more about Mustang's 3 day weekends - this is a lark I could get right into!!!! Going to have to share the secret mate . Looking forward to seeing colour on this. If you look up to the top right, there is a box "QUOTE", click on that, and then write your reply where i just have |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 15, 2018 5:35:52 GMT -7
I know right? I mean WTH? It helps when you know what the parts actually do and all but dang!!! REALLY !! That rules me out of doing a big rig then, as i know NOTHING about them except they bring my beer to the store for me.. Awwwwwwwwwwwww C'mon mayan!!!! |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 15, 2018 5:40:59 GMT -7
Personally, I want to know more about Mustang's 3 day weekends - this is a lark I could get right into!!!! Going to have to share the secret mate . Honestly, I was working at a local Chevrolet dealership as an automotive technician working 6 days a week and this job literally fell right into my lap. It was a "Would you like to make more money per hour and only work 4 days a week?" gig. It was originally the guy next to me that had the job offer and he didn't want it because he was making too much money at the dealership. I told him to reconsider and that a 4 day a week job with a chance for promotion opportunity and retirement was "the greater good" but he was too much in love with todays money to see the gold on the horizon. After asking his permission I slid right into it and haven't looked back since and that'll be almost 5 years ago now. |
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Post by Deano on May 17, 2018 23:06:02 GMT -7
Awesome result for you there! It's funny how some people can't see beyond the here and now, maybe it's the whole bird in the hand thing?? What dash board is in this? I've never had 1 of these kits?
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Post by leon on May 18, 2018 3:07:14 GMT -7
Deano,thank you! It's a left hand drive. I'll post a pic of the dash board when i get home from work later. |
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Post by leon on May 18, 2018 16:18:54 GMT -7
Hi guys! Got the frame and engine painted and started adding on the chrome pieces.The fuel tanks look a little crappy from gluing them together.Decided i'm going to paint them yellow.I defo need to get one of those chrome pens to touch up where i scraped the plating and the sprue attachment points.Hope you like how it's looking so far. Still have a few parts that need painting  DSCN4712 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4713 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4714 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4715 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Deano this is the dashboard in the kit.  DSCN4716 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by Deano on May 18, 2018 17:05:59 GMT -7
This is coming along very nicely indeed. Tanks can be tricky, don't worry you are not alone there. I wasn't sure about the dash so thanks for the pic. I bought a box of resins bits from a deceased estate and it had about 5 of these dashes in RHD form so now I know they'll go into this.
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Post by leon on May 18, 2018 17:30:49 GMT -7
Thank you Deano! Gotta get used to working with plated parts again. Glad the pic was of help to you. |
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Post by DeeCee on May 19, 2018 1:37:56 GMT -7
Looking good there Leon, nice detailing too mate.
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Post by leon on May 19, 2018 2:24:03 GMT -7
Thank you Dale!
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Post by mustang1989 on May 19, 2018 5:21:37 GMT -7
Progress is moving RIGHT along on this one Leon!!!! Wow man!!
2 questions:
1.) What is that box located right behind the passengers front wheel/ tire area?
2.) What color did you go with on the engine block?
As far as the chrome pen, they are a must have for auto modelers. Aircraft modelers can benefit from them as well when painting landing gear oleo's. Something you might want to give a try is the Molotow Chrome refill that comes in a 30ml bottle. It shoots through an airbrush like a dream. I'll get the details posted up here on how to use it and what to clear it with. |
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Post by leon on May 19, 2018 5:40:33 GMT -7
Joe,thank you!  As for your questions 1) That is the battery box.Still need to paint the inside and put the battery in. 2) I painted the engine block Iraqi sand. The instruction call for tan or beige neither of which i have. Looking forward to seeing the details on the Molotow Chrome refill. |
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Post by leon on May 24, 2018 15:39:05 GMT -7
Evening guys! Took a break from the KW as i need to get some paints for it. Decided to build the tanker and have it ready for paint to.So far this thing has fought me all the way with warped parts and parts that don't line up the way they should.  Had to use CA glue and a lot of rubber bands and clothes pins to hold parts together.There was a lot of filling and sanding on the tanker body.The rear wheel assembly is dry fit and will get painted separately. Hope you like the progress.  DSCN4717 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN4718 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thank for looking in! |
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DSCN4700 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr
DSCN4701 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr
DSCN4702 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr
Got the engine and rims assembled.Going to paint the engine before i add on the chrome bits and paint the inner wheel rims.
Had to use CA glue and a lot of rubber bands and clothes pins to hold parts together.There was a lot of filling and sanding on the tanker body.The rear wheel assembly is dry fit and will get painted separately. Hope you like the progress.