Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

KW aerodyne wrecker finished !!


Recommended Posts

2 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Thanks everyone 

Glad I could jog the ol memory for ya kerry ! I can wander into the hobby store buy a bagful then driving home remember I never bought what I originally went after ..thankfully the online shops help 

Ha, I've done that myself!!!!!!!!!! Then yer like... DAGNABBIT!!!!!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Update time !! Small details I've been ignoring long enough , figure today was a good time to start them . The right side cab door on papa truck was missing the lower window..my build is an E model cab  , so I used the mk 1 eye to guessimate where it was. Drill a couple holes in the corners sand sorta square ..done stamp

20180107_162709.thumb.jpg.063bc31cd871fa644e8cde584c07373f.jpg

Peeking in the corner of the pic was the other "major" detail I wanted to work on,  the light bar . Grab a stick of 1/8 rod , bend and heat..throw away start w a new rod...round 2 was gtg

20180107_162611.thumb.jpg.ef53dbb4fb7140d4d5f10c3cd65ea43b.jpg20180107_162536.thumb.jpg.a43eb19da7f3980b979a2f40f62d954b.jpg20180107_162603.thumb.jpg.c679ca4538e72c6ae0f753c769f82658.jpg

how about the tail lights..the kit ones definitely won't work...I just doodled them in then drilled /  filed them . Really rough right now..

20180107_164830.thumb.jpg.71bf22370902ef81ba3c2690e158c2d5.jpg

Full dress rehearsal. ..

20180107_154854.thumb.jpg.b8b42e9c4e0c461f7a1cfd028eb290c7.jpg20180107_154831.thumb.jpg.f37547d74dc8cd02f97d4b5ba8badcb3.jpg

stay tuned just ordered the bj bear deacls set from jerry, modern marker lights from moluminum,  and a new updated 3d printed grill from kj..getting close to primer 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 hours ago, DrKerry said:

Oh so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll be ordering that decal set soon too, only with trailer decals with it!!!!!!! 

Your wrecker is looking great though Jeff!!!!! The work on that bed is a work of art!!!!!!!!

Thanks Kerry ! I actually ordered both sets to assure coverage lol just received the shipping notice from Jerry

4 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Very impressive work to say the least!!

I've been wanting to fabricate a Holmes 750 set up, maybe I should just contract it out to you.:D

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the comments . The Holmes is really a fun wrecker to fabricate, deciding between the lattice type boom or plain round tube drove me nuts for a couple days. I used a side panel off the " big stick " pete to set the wheel openings then just scribed the new doors,,something ya could definitely handle. if ya like , I kept the sheets from mine id be happy to copy for ya to build your own

Link to comment
Share on other sites

48 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

Thanks Kerry ! I actually ordered both sets to assure coverage lol just received the shipping notice from Jerry

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the comments . The Holmes is really a fun wrecker to fabricate, deciding between the lattice type boom or plain round tube drove me nuts for a couple days. I used a side panel off the " big stick " pete to set the wheel openings then just scribed the new doors,,something ya could definitely handle. if ya like , I kept the sheets from mine id be happy to copy for ya to build your own

Koolness!!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Thanks Kerry ! I actually ordered both sets to assure coverage lol just received the shipping notice from Jerry

Thanks Brian, I appreciate the comments . The Holmes is really a fun wrecker to fabricate, deciding between the lattice type boom or plain round tube drove me nuts for a couple days. I used a side panel off the " big stick " pete to set the wheel openings then just scribed the new doors,,something ya could definitely handle. if ya like , I kept the sheets from mine id be happy to copy for ya to build your own

Thanks Jeff! I would never turn down help like that!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

How about another update ? Too soon ??okay I'll wait....

The am parts arrived today, so the cab started getting the treatment.  First off is a new fantastic 3d printed grill from double take..20180110_160811.thumb.jpg.017ede7288eb641eed8ac7c94a4ba498.jpg

Next to the kit offering ..I won't mention how uninspiring the chrome lump compares to the 3d printed one..

20180110_160859.thumb.jpg.f363ff213c18d6c3744f51fee744bd26.jpg

I marked up the spots I wanted to address,  mainly the switch to oblong lights,  lowering the right vent , and removal of the vertical riveted strip . The KW I'm working on has a horizontal rivet strip running under doors to grill . The vent is just lower closer to light bezel.

20180110_155553.thumb.jpg.359cb18abe338f3b4e6b54d17ef0b279.jpg

20180110_155558.thumb.jpg.1a211e1ac18a5ff2efb9cd10b6eecf53.jpg20180110_160716.thumb.jpg.0a0a35ca7d27b2461177ccfaf2c93abc.jpg

progress moved along fairly quickly one side cleaned up and the lower cab panels were glued in. The new riveted panel will run nearly over the offending seam. I'll replace the lost rivets w resin ones from archer..the simplest way I've found . They attach like a decal, and look perfect under paint imo.

20180110_171919.thumb.jpg.5b6e4938045a7991e14dc2c4e1f71e47.jpg

More to come 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, gatorincebu said:

 

 Looking good Kerry. Nice work on the boom extension

 

Hey Gator, that’d be Jeff not muah!!!! Although if Jeff wanted to send it my way when he was done I wouldn’t mind!!??...... Nahhhhhh that won’t happen!!!!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

20 hours ago, DrKerry said:

Hey Gator, that’d be Jeff not muah!!!! Although if Jeff wanted to send it my way when he was done I wouldn’t mind!!??...... Nahhhhhh that won’t happen!!!!!!

Kerry I corrected that mistake. Apologies to Jeff !

 

  Be Well

  Gator 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...