jeffdeoranut Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 i do have memory issues...didn't I get this kit from you? if so thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 i do have memory issues...didn't I get this kit from you? if so thanks again!You sure did! I am watching this one closely as I am jealous of how you are bringing this one to life! I have the newer issue of this kit, still debating if I should try building it or selling it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 You sure did! I am watching this one closely as I am jealous of how you are bringing this one to life! I have the newer issue of this kit, still debating if I should try building it or selling it......build it, man!! its a great kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 build it, man!! its a great kitTime is my demon. I have a bench full of started builds, some of them 10 years in the making!I have an idea in my head for building a bunch of wreckers and flatbeds for a fictional towing company, just have to finalize the colors and trucks. I have multiples of almost every wrecker kit offered and even a couple of resin kits too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Time is my demon. I have a bench full of started builds, some of them 10 years in the making!I have an idea in my head for building a bunch of wreckers and flatbeds for a fictional towing company, just have to finalize the colors and trucks. I have multiples of almost every wrecker kit offered and even a couple of resin kits too! my record is 13 yrs to build a kit...lol. years ago I started a fictional auto shop/race car owner group. my big wrecker project is to make a tow haul tow truck from the paystar 5000 dump truck kit...the can do would make a great flagship truck for your fleet...the can do kit will teach you patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 don't you love it when you carefully research and plan a project and then realize halfway through that its not gonna work? I realized I had the 2nd steering axle too far back which moving it forward will necessitate using the smaller fuel tanks pictured, fenders for this axle and steps for sleeper-maybe on the fender. ihad originally planned to have 2nd st axle centered under sleeper and using fuel tanks in the kit...oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 That's the good thing about working with plastic, you can almost always improvise. Even following the carpenter's adage mistakes can still be made. I think it'll look great any way you go about it. I remember getting frustrated more than once when I was building my 1/16 wrecker years ago but I just kept chugging away at it. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 That's the good thing about working with plastic, you can almost always improvise. Even following the carpenter's adage mistakes can still be made. I think it'll look great any way you go about it. I remember getting frustrated more than once when I was building my 1/16 wrecker years ago but I just kept chugging away at it. Â did you scratch the bed? got any pics of it completed? that looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Jeff its good to see your work again, thats gonna be one great looking build when your done .Dont let the steer axle or fuel tanks get you flustered. The thing about custom builds is it your ideas ,done your way.. Keep up the great work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 im kool with it...that's y I draw my plans in pencil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Jeff, this is looking awesome!!!!!!!! Keep it going my friend!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 great looking monster wrecker your building following with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 thanks for the nice omments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike77 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I did scratch build the wrecker bed and boom as well as the chassis of course. Naturally the whole thing was loosely based on the Can-Do. I don't want to hijack your thread with a bunch of pics but here are a few. The first photo is a "waiting for the chrome to come back from Chrome-Tech" shot...  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 I did scratch build the wrecker bed and boom as well as the chassis of course. Naturally the whole thing was loosely based on the Can-Do. I don't want to hijack your thread with a bunch of pics but here are a few. The first photo is a "waiting for the chrome to come back from Chrome-Tech" shot...  that's awesome...feel free to post any pic u lijke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I did scratch build the wrecker bed and boom as well as the chassis of course. Naturally the whole thing was loosely based on the Can-Do. I don't want to hijack your thread with a bunch of pics but here are a few. The first photo is a "waiting for the chrome to come back from Chrome-Tech" shot...  that's also a cool build nice wreckers guy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 That is a great looking build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 slowly but surely progress!! just a few odd n ends to paint...still gotta finish fuel tanks n steps...can start assembly of most components tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 had to make newsteps...finally everything is painted cept the fuel tanks...got a few other pieces done...love the Molotov chrome pen but when used it will have to be clearcoated unless you can avoid touching the area it was used on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 That looks awesome, Man....Looking very good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Looking great! I like those steps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 totally digging this build! looks fantastic so far, keep at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffdeoranut Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 a small update...boom is done cept for 2 small light bars n decals...chrome auto striping tapw was used for the air cleaner straps n will be used for fuel tank straps aswell...outriggers done...kinda nervous bout the big things left...namely mounting axles and bed to frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Nice progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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