djmcguire Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I just want to know how to get my hands on a few sets of those Nitto Mud Grapplers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 7:31 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said: That's what I call high caliber creation, great art my friend!!! 👍 Thank you Francis! I really appreciate your words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 8:32 PM, djmcguire said: I just want to know how to get my hands on a few sets of those Nitto Mud Grapplers... Hello Daniel! Try to contact to Mikhail Petrenko. His nickname is: stratos75 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=526712 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Karson Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) @Sergey Your scratch-building skills are beyond kompare! Kraftsmanship komes from hands on experience with a konuntless number of tools and techniques!! I'll be watching over your shoulder, Brother -KK Edited August 16, 2021 by Kit Karson delete a picture & add a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just some fantastic scratch building. Looking really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) Thank you Kit and Bob for your support! Let's continue! I decided that it is easier to process panels individually than together. The stiffness is greater. I sanded off the excess plastic on the roof. The front side of the roof had to be lifted with putty. I'm slowly processing it, but this is not the final yet I took care of the sidewalls. I started making stamping lines. The upper one: ... bottom one So - it 's clearer Next - putty in the right places, but first - are masks Then the most dreary thing for me: putty, sanding, putty, sanding ... Thank you for watching! Edited March 13 by Sergey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 (edited) Hello, Friends! It's time to upgrade, after 3.5 months. About the long break a little later. I have sanded trim lines in the draft version Yes, I noticed that gutters run along the upper edges of the roof... ...decided to reproduce them. Cut "skis" out of brass Something like this they could look like: And here's the reason for the break: 5 or 6 times I glued the side panels. I was never able to glue them perfectly, and even squeeze a piece of brass between the roof and the sidewall In general, "skiing" has been postponed for now. Then I'll stick it on...from Evergreen. I took care of the front axle. The donor Ford has a narrower track than the GMC. Front axle with rotary fists is about 64mm, and you need about 80. I cut off the plastic axles from the gearbox, replaced them with brass. It's harder. Drilling the differential was difficult. One half inside is a pipe, but of a smaller diameter than necessary. The rotary knuckles also had to be drilled to accept the brass pipe. First with drills, and then, at the edges, with an end mill. Yes, the reciprocal parts of the fists were also drilled and cut to accept the brakes. The right one hasn't been cut yet I tried on the wheel on the cargo hub. There was a reason to start learning 3D. To begin with, the wheel hubs are the very thing. The front of the cabin lacks rigidity. Pasted sheet plastic for now Only in the photo I saw that the front of the roof on the left is lower than on the right. I'll have to re-glue it again Enjoy watching! Edited March 13 by Sergey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Epic work! Looks tough to get it even! I know how hard it can be! Front axle looks great! The gearbox you referred to is called Differential. 🙂 keep up your good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Thank you, Anton! My slipway was ill- conceived to glue the cab level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 (edited) Hello, Friends! There is nothing to show about plastic today, but I will show the first modest experience in 3D modeling. Front hub Many thanks to Mikhail aka Stratos75! He has drawed the cap. It was already faster with the rear hub I'm slowly getting into progress. I should learn a little more and to may print out something more serious :dance: Edited March 31 by Sergey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergey Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Hello, Friends! Let's continue our perversions. Re-glued the front left upper corner. It became even. It's time to make the fire wall. I have finally found a picture of the most "stripped" front wall of a cab Started from styrene: Next - putty The floor is made of "candy" plastic 1.5 mm It will be further developed (however, like everything else) Molded a plastic pad under the wipers. It's still an intermediate option. And I tried on a long-prepared etching Enjoy watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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