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Post by roadwarrior on Jul 20, 2007 2:19:49 GMT -5
Here are a couple of pics of my current project.  You will notice the support legs in the 2 pictures... I made them so I could pose them for dioramas in the support and transport mode.  This is an AI truck kit and the template for the windshield was not very accurate. I am having a very hard time with this... anyone know a secret to this  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2007 5:25:02 GMT -5
Olny thing I can think of is make a new template using index cards. Then when you got it the way you like it transfer it to thin clear plastic. Just a suggestion.
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Post by pigbachtrucker on Jul 20, 2007 7:32:50 GMT -5
very cool looking rig you have there Mitchell keep the pics coming
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Rustycab
Local Delivery Truck Driver
The one with the most toys - Die's too!
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Post by Rustycab on Jul 20, 2007 7:54:08 GMT -5
Very interesting! I love it!
I know RMR also makes this cab in resin -- His stuff is quality You can find him on E-bay
I have done a few masters for him
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Post by DoubleBarrel on Jul 20, 2007 8:07:26 GMT -5
Very nice truck I like the trucks that are different that you do not see every day this looks like it is going to be a great looking project keep us posted ........
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Post by 455 Rocket on Jul 20, 2007 9:14:48 GMT -5
Great start. It should be really nice when you finish.
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scones78
CDL Student Driver
my old fog dog
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Post by scones78 on Jul 20, 2007 22:10:29 GMT -5
looking good,i like it,
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Post by roadwarrior on Jul 21, 2007 0:40:44 GMT -5
Craig,
This is simular to the Chevrolet you built. I may end up making this a flat bed and using a towing pintal to pull my trailer w/ my J.D. backhoe and pipe load. Got to scratch build part of that trailer for sure.
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Post by mullett471 on Jul 21, 2007 2:37:13 GMT -5
looking great so far  what chassis did you use? where are the front wheels from? look forward to seeing it finished  |
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Post by roadwarrior on Jul 21, 2007 10:31:38 GMT -5
The rolling chassis is all AMT Diamond Reo. The fuel tanks come with the Dodge resin cab from www.aitruckmodels.comToo bad this resin cab dose not open to reveal the engine. These trucks had a unique way they opened for servicing  |
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Oliver
Local Delivery Truck Driver
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Post by Oliver on Jul 26, 2007 15:04:24 GMT -5
This Dodge cabin looks very interesting. And the crane gives it the right kick. ;D Excellent paintjob on the wheels  Looking very interesting to this build  |
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Post by roadwarrior on Sept 16, 2007 17:50:55 GMT -5
Finaly an update to this project. I cleaned the bench and broke out the paint. I got the cab 2 toned like I wanted it. It has spent the good part of the afternoon in the food dehydrator curing the paint. The white roof and fenders were painted first and dried for 2 hours in dehydrator. Masked and shot the turquoise paint and will dry that for another 2 hours.   |
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phoneguy
Regional OTR Driver
if you're done with it, it's not finished!
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Post by phoneguy on Sept 16, 2007 20:42:15 GMT -5
I like it so far.  |
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Post by mullett471 on Sept 16, 2007 21:22:55 GMT -5
looking great
what did you have to do with the filler around the area where the headlights go?
i am asking this as i want to get this cab from AITM
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Post by roadwarrior on Sept 16, 2007 21:59:47 GMT -5
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