Old Buckaroo Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) I picked this kit up off the "bay" for $23.00. Kit was complete but engine had been previously poorly assembled (gluebomb) Before I get into the assembly I want to show you something . The worst part of a truck kit for me is the tires. I hate scuffing tires. My method up till now had been a small piece of green scotchbrite and a sanding stick. Tires shown left to right - Left tire ,Black and shiny out of the box, Middle tire scuffed with scotchbrite took me about 10 minutes, still has shiny spots in low areas, Right tire took less then 15 seconds to scuff. How did I do this so quick and thorough ? Simple with this. That mini sandblaster had been collecting dust in my hobby room for almost 10 yrs now. I had bought this years ago when I was custom painting "Brass Locomotives" for model RR guys back in Southern Nevada. Fact is I was considering taking it to Goodwill. The drawbacks - Dusty and safety equipment as eye protection and a dust mask is a smart idea. I am excited though as I have been dragging out this project for over a week dreading the tire and wheel assembly. Edited May 31, 2014 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangarber Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Sean, That looks like a great tool. I never knew you could get something like that. I wonder how it would strip paint off a model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Alan - the abrasive is Aluminum Oxide. I was super for cleaning tarnished and green crud off brass. Never tried it on plastic yet.. But I was wondering the same thing, I need to find a test subject that does not matter. It most likely will eradicate the detail or soften it. But I am curious. On the tires I sprayed them over a plastic coffee can-(?) to catch and save the abrasive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 On plastic,you think backing soda would work. Maybe there is something out there for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 if it's low enough pressure it might work, but the media hitting the plastic creates heat, so it may deform/dis color it. but then again at too low a pressure, you won't get the paint to strip [possibly]. tires look great by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Sean thank you for sharing this. What a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys for looking and commenting. Tom - heat is the concern in the back of my mind also . It looked like the sun was almost going to make an appearance today (rare for the PNW) I did get a few pics outside with some natural light. I am really excited how great these look and how easy it was. I am thinking some ground pastels will really bite onto this surface to simulate road grime . Edited March 26, 2014 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks for all the great tips. the tires look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Sean today I went to Harbor Freight and purchased an air eraser-similar to the Badger. With a 25% off coupon, I paid 20 bucks. It works great! Once again thanks so much for this tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) I have used a bead blast cabinet with glass beads to knock the shine off kit vinyl tires and it works perfectly, I noticed one day when I did some parts with rubber on them that the rubber was like new afterwards so I had to try on some kit tires with satifying results. Edited March 27, 2014 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Does anyone remember the Magazine article many years ago on building a simulated air ride seat base ? The "Tire balancer " pedestal in the kit just does not work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 (edited) Have a look at model truck 25 there is an article on doing a 1/16th air ride seat. Edited March 30, 2014 by Mr mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/model_magazine_articles/car_modeller/cm12_mar_1992_air-r/#media Is it the one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Yes, that is the one. Thank you for the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) The frame is waiting for the wheels and tires. I need to put this build in High Gear as my wife has decided it is time to move from Washington to Montana. Thanks for looking in. Edited April 18, 2014 by Old Buckaroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 send me all your kits for safe-keeping best of luck with the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 send me all your kits for safe-keeping I would have to hand deliver them, as I dont trust the Postal System for that many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Getting some color - The light in the spray booth makes it look way lighter then actual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Looking good....Frame and cab are real nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Looking good, I will be following the build as you go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Unmasked the fenders and sat the cab on the chassis to motivate me to get on with this project. Before I painted the hood I took some "Elmers" white glue and covered the Peterbilt emblem so it would not get loaded up with paint. Took a toothpick and lifted the edge of the dried glue and peeled it right off. Thanks for looking in, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Looks nice. Interesting trick with the glue in the emblems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Nice work so far. Nice job on the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Nice job... If you want to just send me what parts you dont use from the amt pete 359 kits thanks... The revell SNAP sleeper would look cool on that cut down to fit... Im doing just that to in one of my many of threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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