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How to Smartly Aquire Vintage Kits?
randx0 replied to Falcon Ranchero's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
This can help find what you're looking for . https://fatfingers.com/NoAffiliate.aspx After that it's really about being patient and persistent. Sometimes I'll discover a kit and look for it and then just wait for one to fall into my price range and or minimum condition requirement . Antique stores and estate sales are good and there are people out there that buy collections if you can find some of those people local to you more times than not you can get stuff cheaper than online auctions . -
here's a video that may be helpful for what you have planned .
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'60 chevy COE
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thanks , it should start flowing now . -
'60 chevy COE
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Bucket hinge figured out . I will do more fine tuning and shaping on the connecting points . I'm happy I got this part worked out ! -
'60 chevy COE
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Figuring out how the hydraulic lift portion works was a hurdle , there are so many pivots . Once I get the bucket hinged to the frame the rest should go much easier . -
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Milestone miniatures 41 buick century sedanet
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
In a surprise turn of events I ended up finding the woody conversion for $10 at a local show . I'd still like to know the brains of the operation . -
'60 chevy COE
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
A couple more pics . I need to figure how to hinge/plumb the dump body and what engine to use and a good non airbag tandem axle . -
I think you might have to build the door jambs and probably at least one part of the hinge will have to be on the jamb portion . I couldn't find any videos on how or where the pivot point is on the real truck . But they are supposed to swing in , not out and away .
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'60 chevy COE
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I've been working on this lately . I'm trying to finish before February. I was trying to keep it all parts from the 60 chev pickup but the frame looked way too small for the dump bucket , I was also going to keep it single rear axle but it looks way better as a tandem set up . Eventually this will have a theme and be part of a diorama . I'll post pics of it mocked up with the tandem setup later . -
Model car podcast recommendations
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
https://open.spotify.com/show/3M9jxk2hi3yai8gN6rX5IW?si=bvkjMBmYQ46KvFCrc54Qjw -
Model car podcast recommendations
randx0 posted a topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I'm looking for more podcasts to listen to while modeling . Preferably model car related but a good all around motorsports podcast would work too . -
Looks like it's on its way !
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Best lamborghini countach kit
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The same ones testors reboxed ? -
Best lamborghini countach kit
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I watched a documentary on that car which made me want to build that particular car but also reminded me how insane the countach was at that time . -
What Lamborghini countach kit is the best ? There are so many kits out there and some are obviously not well done . My only experience was with the Monogram kit , which I felt was an easy build and I felt good about the end result back in the 1990s .
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what off road vehicles would you like to build?
randx0 replied to randx0's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
What a difference a decade makes . I'll have to review my list and photo what I actually have now vs then . Affordable 3d printers and several releases from the model companies most of my list is doable . -
Magnifying Lenses for Myopic Folks
randx0 replied to 1972coronet's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I had a hard time using the kind you wear , this one has a dimmable light . MagniPros 3X Magnifying Glass... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FSR8HFT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share -
I always wanted to be a GSL attendee . It was incredible , inspiring and I felt everything I thought I would . I knew I would be there when they announced this would be the last one , the weeks leading up the show made me uncertain I'd make it but at the very last possible minute things clicked into place . Walking into the contest hall Thursday morning I could feel the buzz , my eyes welling up with the realization I didn't miss it , I was there . Recognizing literally every name on every name tag from the magazines and forums would have been a bit too much for this introvert except the first person that I talked to while waiting in line to register was this really nice guy that I share a first name with , he'd been there before , he would nod and wave if he saw me when he was on The move and just sit down and chat when he had some down time . I was very happy when he won best of show . I also had a conversation with Jim Keeler who has four very large chickens and is going to be working on a very large model of the Titanic , yes both of those are related . Seeing Mark Gustavson in his world was exactly as expected and revealing simultaneously . I met many national luminaries , saw so many exquisite models , being in the same place really makes you feel what it's all about . This is by far my best modeling experience. Thanks to everyone that was a part of it !
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I'll print one and send to you