imatt88
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Post by imatt88 on Apr 16, 2011 19:01:58 GMT -5
Hey all, Just to bring you up to speed on where I'm at. First truck/trailers in 30 years  My Kenworth project truck. I still need glass and rims/tires for this one   My Chevy Titan rebuild. Just finished the frame. Still working on the motor   And my Trailmobile Van rebuild. Anyone have some Allied decals they could spare?   Need to aquire lots of parts. Anyway, hope you like them. I'll try to keep up on my progress as I'm pretty bad at it Cheers, Ian |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2011 20:50:29 GMT -5
Looks like these should be interesting projects. Check with Jerry over at Model Truckin' for yout Allied decals.
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spadvii
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Post by spadvii on Apr 17, 2011 11:20:24 GMT -5
Resin rims are easy to find on Ebay. Vinyl Tires can be found there occasionally as well. You can get cool stuff here as well. www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/dtwheelsandtires.html There are some other aftermarket sources as well. Have fun on those re-builds! Randy |
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Post by cutter on Apr 22, 2011 11:26:12 GMT -5
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Post by gatormarcstaug on Apr 22, 2011 13:04:12 GMT -5
Looks like some interesting projects to get back into model building.
Gator
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imatt88
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Post by imatt88 on Apr 22, 2011 20:48:21 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Those are some sweet resin wheels spad, thanks Thanks for your service gator. I salute you Devil Dog  Cheers, Ian Sgt, US Army (Ret) OEF 6 |
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imatt88
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Post by imatt88 on Apr 24, 2011 12:35:30 GMT -5
Just a quick update...  Progress has been slow, but somewhat steady The trailer stripped of old paint, any damage repaired, reassembled and primered looking for areas that need attention  And the Titan, got the last of the old paint off, wet sanded it, and just shot a coat of primer looking for glitches..  Scored some trailer decals from Jerry in the meantime(thanks Jer) After looking at these pics, I really need to learn how to use my wifes camera ;D Anyway, keep you posted, Cheers, Ian |
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cutter
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Post by cutter on Apr 24, 2011 13:36:05 GMT -5
Nice black and white's buddy, ;D. But seriously it's looking good,can't wait to see it when it's done.  Pete |
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kerr54
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Post by kerr54 on Apr 25, 2011 18:35:59 GMT -5
Looking good...how do you take the old paint off?
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imatt88
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Post by imatt88 on Apr 25, 2011 20:07:04 GMT -5
kerr, Easy Off Oven Cleaner. The regular, extra strength stuff, not the Fume Free crap. That stuff doesn't work Rubber gloves, eye protection. Works for me  Cheers, Ian |
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kerr54
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Post by kerr54 on Apr 26, 2011 20:53:28 GMT -5
Ian, I'm shocked, that doesn't like eat the plastic? I thought you were going to say that you soaked for hours and hours. So you just spray this stuff on and.....what? I want to do this. I have one I have been looking to do but just didn't know how to take old paint off.
Kerry
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bbz28
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Post by bbz28 on Apr 27, 2011 9:32:49 GMT -5
Easy Off oven cleaner in the aerosol can works better than the pump bottle... Castrol Super Clean is the best though... Don't forget the rubber gloves and eye protection though... Bill.. |
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Post by fish on Apr 27, 2011 15:46:13 GMT -5
Just a quick update... After looking at these pics, I really need to learn how to use my wifes camera ;D Anyway, keep you posted, Cheers, Ian I thought maybe you were painting in the dark with night vision goggles ;D |
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imatt88
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Post by imatt88 on Apr 28, 2011 17:26:58 GMT -5
Kerry, Nope, doesn't craze the plastic. I let it sit depending on how think the paint is. Sometimes I have to do multiple applications. fish, yeah, it sure looks that way, huh? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2011 20:43:30 GMT -5
You mean you're not supposed to paint that way? That would explain the trouble I'm having!!
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