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1996 Chevrolet C-3500 Dually
av405 replied to av405's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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Molotow Pens not Shiny
av405 replied to Olderisbetter's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I bought 3 a few years ago when they first came out. 2 of them went bad within a year or so but the 3rd is still going strong about 5 years later. I rarely use it since it's not my favorite chrome "solution," but that pen must be a one-off to have lasted this long. -
1996 Chevrolet C-3500
av405 replied to av405's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thanks! Ramp truck sounds good. I don't think I've seen someone make a model of one out of this particular truck. -
1996 Chevrolet C-3500 Dually
av405 replied to av405's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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1996 Chevrolet C-3500 Dually
av405 replied to av405's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thanks! Yup, I'm still scratching my head at that one. The good thing is that I wasn't planning on using those mirrors on the 1992 that I took them from. The ultimate compliment. Thanks! -
1996 Chevrolet C-3500 Dually
av405 replied to av405's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thank you! Thank you! Funny that you mention that; I was in Pismo last week and saw exactly what you're talking about. Thank you all! Thank you! I'm glad it has the look I was going for. -
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1996 Chevrolet C-3500
av405 replied to av405's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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Here's my completed 1996 C-3500 Dually. The truck is mostly box stock, except for the aero mirrors from the companion 1992 Silverado kit and a Gofer Racing bumper sticker decal. Paint is Tamiya TS-33 Dull red clear coated with Mr. Super Clear UV Cut Gloss, both from aerosol cans. It got me fairly close to replicating GM's Dark Garnet red color available for 1996. I wet sanded and cut/polished the paint with Meguiar's Scratch X, Compound, and Polish. My vision for the project was a then brand-new truck with the high end Silverado trim that was purchased by a family to tow their fifth wheel, boat, etc. during specific times of the year, but that otherwise remained un driven. Overall, I liked the kit and it was 95% hassle-free. My only complaints are the lack of appropriate side mirrors included in the kit, the fit of the front window, and the lack of decals to replicate the side marker lights on the bed. I only bring up the side marker lights since the decal sheet is otherwise very comprehensive and includes decals for every other need. Side marker lights would have rounded everything out. Here is the WIP thread:
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The Future of Revell...for 2024 at least.
av405 replied to niteowl7710's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Ahh okay, I saw that video as well. I thought there were some actual shots out there somewhere. -
The Future of Revell...for 2024 at least.
av405 replied to niteowl7710's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Test shots? Where? C'mon man, you can't just tease like that! -
1996 Chevrolet C-3500
av405 replied to av405's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Here she is all wet sanded and polished. I wet sanded with 4000, 6000, 8000, 10000, and 12000 grit pads. I then buffed it out with Meguiars Scratch X, Ultimate Compound, and Ultimate Polish. I'm still working on my polishing skills, but I figured the truck finish looks shiny but not perfect, just like on a real truck. I still have some detail painting to do on the cab, but the bed is just about done. Unfortunately, the rear bumper had a small chip on the otherwise great chrome finish. Not huge by any means, but enough to bother me: I decided this would be a great time to use this Gofer Racing bumper sticker decal set that I have: I went with something appropriate for the 90's and that still fits my overall theme: -
Chevrolet to GMC conversion..
av405 replied to michaelbaskett's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
These printed versions are being sold on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/375241265904 -
1996 Chevrolet C-3500
av405 replied to av405's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thank you! I originally purchased TS-33 to do a red interior on a future OBS project. I ended up buying more because of how versatile it is, especially depending on what clear you use. -
'97 F-150 "Quick Build"
av405 replied to ReduitRetro's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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Moebius 1968 Mercury M100 Announcement
av405 replied to Erik Solie's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
It's probably not something I will buy, but I have a lot of appreciation for the fact that your company is tooling up a new variant of this kit. It's such a great, relatively cheap way to maximize the potential of an existing mold.