camarofreak82_427 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 I got my frame strech finished except for putty wich ill finnish tomaro i also did some cutting and lowered it a little. Been workin on it here and there got pics taken bit will have to post tomaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 i would have updated a long time ago but my photobucket wasnt working right so far i finnished the frame up i think it turned out great make some plates to cover the rear frame and make it look all pretty. im still in the process of it right now heres a mock up the stance i lowered it a little bit but not so much that it cant be used as what these were intended for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 since i dont have alot of money for aftermarket parts i decided to make my own rear fenders and rear bumper from scratch. i used a garage sale sign and some styrene and a lot of super glue lol i think it turned out great for what i had to work with since it was irritating and time consuming ill be making the other side some time else lol i also got bored an make a 5th wheel cover that i can take off and put on whenever i want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Well i finaly got that other rear fender. This trucks been a fight im taking my time i cant get the tank seams filled like i want n other small seams i know my fenders arnt tje best but im still working on scratch building ill have pics up tomaro. Now what to do for that rear bumper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Brandan, They look good. I have been building kits for years and still don't scratch build anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 Thank you i dnt have much experiance or xash to buy parts. I think its kinda fun to try building different things to see how they turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 well i got them pics finaly lol. this truck is definatly a slow prosess i dont know if i want to keep n smooth the rear fenders or just buy new resin ones im not very happy with the ones i made. thats all the progress i have for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 it takes time too get it rite.keep trying. Guys have worked on stuff a year to get it rite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks. Im trying to improve my scratchbuilding and workin on other projects in the mean time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Hi dont give up your doing a good job so far i have been building trucks and cars for years now and I would still take a lot of time to scratch parts and sometimes i would throw the part into the bits box and start over again ! Doobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you for the suppirt. I will keep working on it its alot of fun it make ur own parts i wish i could keep my lines a little straiter i might invest in a cutting board and a jig for my angles n i think tjat will help impove things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Get yourself a good rightangle metal square a steel rule 6in and 12in long and cutting mat just these few tools will help loads Doobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 alrigth thank you ill put the mat on my xmas list since the wife dk what to get me n ill definatly look for a square im sure i have one in the garage. the right tools definatly make life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Please don't give up,just take your time,and work on it when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 LOL I keep on hinting to my misses about stuff i want for modelin never works tho maybe this year Doobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarofreak82_427 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 hahaha im prolly gunna have to just take her out n point out what i need. i might even get a magnafying glass to do small small details if i can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 hahaha im prolly gunna have to just take her out n point out what i need. i might even get a magnafying glass to do small small details if i can Better yet why not just say give me all the money and go on a spending spree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucknut10 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 hello guys,when i shorten or stretch a frame i lke to do it where its behind a feul tank.And I also try to cut it @ a 60deegree angle that way you get more glue surfce on the splice and its also stronger,I still put a stiffiner inside of frame. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucknut10 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 When ur scratch builden stuff u dont want to b in a hurry,if so measure twice and check ur measurements .I have scratch built a 1/25 scale rep of a lowboy.It took just about a year.I rebuilt a few things on it bcause it wasnt rite or I didnt like how it turnded out.But keep in mind when its done no matter how long it takes you can say I did and ur Happy whith it. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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