Edward Gore Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 Found a plastic utility van at the thrift store for .99¢. 2 AA batteries in the bottom will make all the lights turn on with a dual option switch. I tested this circuit and it still works! Disassembly to prep for primer and paint. Then painting the safety red/orange along the bottom. I had to paint it higher than the prototypes because I had to cover the existing stripe on the toy. Then wheel prep and paint as well. Thanks for looking
NOBLNG Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 Nice. That is something a little different. Looking good! ? 1
iamsuperdan Posted June 10, 2021 Posted June 10, 2021 I like it! Question for you. Why cover the logo on the rear panels? 1
Edward Gore Posted June 11, 2021 Author Posted June 11, 2021 @NOBLNG, Thank for checking in and for your compliment. @iamsuperdan, Thanks for the comment. I hadn't sanded it off yet and didn't want to advertise without commission ?
Edward Gore Posted June 11, 2021 Author Posted June 11, 2021 The light bar parts are from an electronic component that I disassembled. I masked off the clear light parts and sprayed aerosol aluminum color. The clear lights were horse-hair painted acrylic clear red. The rear light was already included with the original toy so I just painted it clear red as well. The insignia and placards were sourced from the internet then scaled to size. Then I printed them on self adhesive label paper. A few more angles are in the Under Glass post topic. Thanks for looking
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