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1/25 Tucker 48/Torpedo -- "Coming Soon" at SpotModel
dodgefever replied to Matt Bacon's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
That was a world war. Of course governments would mobilise industry to the war effort, but this is probably one, maybe two guys working from their homes to make some extra cash and presumably in an area not directly affected by the confilct. Not comparable at all IMO. -
Thanks for the comments. I added the spindles, brakes and steering. The printed drag link was too flexible, so I replaced that with brass rod after I took these.. Globbed on some paint to see how it looks... some touching up to do. My eyesight isn't what it was.
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Another "Convoy" Truck!
dodgefever replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice work. I think the trailer probably has a single leaf each side, like this (looks like it's a Fruehauf trailer). Truckpaper and Purplewave auctions are great for reference photos. https://www.purplewave.com/auction/121129/item/G5541/1982-Fruehauf-Construction_Trailers-Bottom_Dump_Trailer-Texas -
Creeping along.
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Ford Thames panel van
dodgefever replied to Limeyglue's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
IFS, what witchcraft is this? 🤨 Looks good, the stance reminds me of Mr Torquer. -
Johan 1962-1969 Dodge Pick up from Jo-han OLDIES USA LLC
dodgefever replied to thatz4u's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
It does look that way. I didn't see anyone gainsaying this, so what's the deal? Might as well give JF $100 as this "Jo-Han" operation? -
Printed the tunnel ram. Not perfect, but good enough.
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Picking up on two builds I started years ago: one based on the 1/25 AMT sedan and the other converted from the 1/16 hardtop. Having acquired a 3D printer, I'm redoing the parts that I wasn't happy scratch building. The 1/25 model will be the guinea pig, then I'll go after the 1/16 one. So far, it's the AMT sedan with the front cut off and rear wheel wells from an old Revell kit replacing the AMT's too-wide wheel tubs. The narrow trans tunnel and moulded in exhaust were removed from the chassis plate and I grafted in the tunnel from the interior tub, the remainder of which was junked. The front frame stub has been 3D printed and the firewall is built up with styrene sheet. Other parts are in progress - most will be 3D printed because there are no correct parts available from kits.
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1965 Dodge Pickup by RMR
dodgefever replied to landman's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I was about to say the same thing. 🙂 The transfer case is out 180 degrees. -
Coincidentally, I'm building one as well, but I'll start another thread for that.
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A question for Mr. Goldman - Re Round 2
dodgefever replied to iwantmodels's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I would have liked to see the front tyres from the original issue '40 Willys, '56 Ford and '55 Nomad reproduced - the ones Modelhaus knocked off as their T110. Now I have a 3D printer, not so much of a concern, but it would still be nice to see them in a kit. -
'64 Chevy C30
dodgefever replied to dodgefever's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Still working on the wrecker body, but I got some paint on the chassis. -
Nice work. A bit late now, but for future reference or anyone else building one, the front subframe is not a separate part on B bodies, so only the K-member and trans mount would be black; the rest body colour/primer. Also, the '63 has the cowl curve up into the windshield, where '64-'65 have flat cowls and larger windshields.
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'64 Chevy C30
dodgefever replied to dodgefever's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I decided to tackle the 400, so I've made some progress on the mast and winch. Test print of the bed, which broke, but at least I know it fits...