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Stuntman Mike

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  1. It's because back in the day they made movies with trucks that are worth to be turned into a scale replica. In addition, those were actually functional workhorses and not some crazy cgi generated freakshows like Optimus Prime. The old trucks are just a lot more interesting than the stuff that you see in modern movies.
  2. After messing around for ages with the resin cab on my build of the Blue Mule, the resin kit of the Rubber Duck is not really an option to be honest. I'm just not a friend of working with resin. I know the kits are pretty expensive, but I build slow and the investment would keep me busy for at least two years. The parts that remain from the Rubber Duck project would be used for a car transporter that I'd like to build. A set of two-hole rims is already in my stash. Modifying the hood and scratchbuilding a sleeper is also right in the middle of my comfort zone.
  3. Hi truckers, I'm looking forward to build a Rubber Duck Mack and have some questions before starting to spend money. I know there's a complete resin kit available from AITM, but I'd like to go the styrene route. That leads me to the modification of AMT's R700 kit, correct? I'd like a detail upgrade and have the idea to buy a DM600 aswell to swap parts. Since I'm not a truck guy by any means...would it make sense to combine the two kits and have the right parts as a benefit or is this idea just a waste of money?
  4. Again, thanks a lot guys. Really appreciate your feedback and it inspires me to start working on the next semi. Cheers Kevin
  5. Thanks guys. As you´ve noticed a few small pieces are still missing. Wipers, door handles and the rear mud guards for example. These parts will be added by the new owner of the model after shipping. @Old Buckaroo: I already have the Cali Hauler in my stash to modify it into the Duel truck. A massive International Payhauler 350 and the good old Caterpillar are waiting to be built aswell. And I´d love to get my hands on a Mack R700. @DRIPTROIT 71: The front and rear wheels are machined aluminum parts. I forgot the source, though.
  6. Hi Finished this after a few years of head scratching. It´s a resin cab from Australia (out of production and manufacturer out of business) with JBOT decals and I used an AMT Kenworth K123 kit as a donor. It has alloy rims and tanks and I did lots of modifications. This build was a real challenge as the cab fought me as hard as it could. The whole paintjob on the cab is a decal, except for the white color. Since the JBOT decals were made to fit the WT9000 cab from a different resin caster....pretty much nothing did actually fit. I´ve had two decal sheets to work with and that saved me in the end. I´ve had to cut the decals into a myriad of pieces and get this puzzle onto the cab without overlapping. This caused me to grow at least seven grey hairs. However, it´s finished and I´m happy with how it turned out. Here´s some outdoor shots: Thanks for looking and best regards from the Stuntman who has never seriously tried to actually build a big rig model...won´t be the last for sure
  7. Thanks Arno Well, I have finished the basic work on the engine. The intake manifold was done in a simple manner, I didn´t go wild on detailing it with flanges or bolts. Since the whole Chevelle kit is not much of a detail-fanatics friend, I considered this to be enough. The carb is an aftermarket resin piece, the valve covers are scratchbuilt and I added some etched bowties. In the pics the orange looks kinda faint but it really pops to the eye. I think the engine should provide enough horsepower for a coast to coast race. Let´s imagine this to be some sort of a crate engine with maybe 550ci and about 800hp... Parts that are still missing will be added when the engine gets mated to the chassis.
  8. Since the hood is missing, how bout doing something different? http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/late-night-capsule-1968-73-opel-gt-do-you-think-it-ran-when-parked/ With a little trailer and a tow vehicle this would be quite an interesting build on the shelf IMO.
  9. @JTalmage: The wheels you are looking for are not included in the Mustang kit. Alt least the older issue that I have does not include the wheels. You can find them in a Deora kit for example. @All: With a grown out bronchitis and no reason to leave the house, I was able to focus on the Chevelle without distractions. What I´ve done: - removed fender trim - replacement of the drip rail trim above the side window - added some panel lines in the headlight area on the fenders - removed the cowl induction lettering on the hood - added some PE parts to the hood and trunk - tinted the rear glass with Tamiya smoke on the inside - ...a lot of sanding to straighten the body - body painted with IJN grey and finished with semi-gloss clear, both Tamiya paints from rattle cans The engine is almost done aswell. Pics will follow in a few hours when I have finished assembly and spark plug wiring. The engine will be the only colorful thing on this rather mono-chromatic looking build. Some may notice a certain affinity to the Fast&Furious4 movie car, which is no coincidence. This Chevelle will be a nice addition to my movie car collection. And with Dom Toretto at the gas pedal this Chevelle should have a good chance to end up on the podium of the Cannonball Run... Cheers
  10. I´d vote for a "F.A.S.T. Class" (factory appearing stock tires) group build. But that would probably not be very interesting for the drag car folks since these cars are pretty much bone stock on the outside. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2knERK1GE8
  11. Thanks Snake. This is actually really a vehicle from "The Road Warrior" movie. In the final chase scene this buggy is crashing while being attached to the tanker trailer with a grappling hook. http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_397121-Custom-Made.html
  12. I´ve been busy with the chassis of the Chevelle. After figuring out the stance and how to attach the wheels, I have started painting the chassis with Tamiya semi-gloss black. The center pieces of the rims were painted with Tamiya TS-67 IJN grey. A layer of Tamiya smoke was added to darken the grey up and give the rims a glossy finish. Here´s a little mock-up. Brake calipers will be added later... Wheels: http://www.scaleproduction.de/product_info.php?info=p1567_21--foose-nitrous-ii.html&XTCsid=26cicl9v4mi8tsuco84kdd61p6 Next steps will be preparing the crude body for the paintjob and fitting some scratchbuilt valve covers and a scratchbuilt intake manifold with a big carburetor to the engine block.
  13. Modified Corvair engine from the Blueprinter parts pack. Upgraded with a scratchbuilt intake system and a turbocharger from an Unimog kit to give it that post-apocalyptic look. Slanted to a VW bug transmission and chassis from the old Monogram kit molded in pink.
  14. Hey Cannonballers Sign me up with a ´70 Chevelle from AMT. Beefy engine, some aftermarket wheels, a rollcage and a plain body with deleted fender trim and primer look. No show, all go. I´m going to get started with the chassis................................now!! Cheers
  15. I don´t like both Revell kits and prefer the AMT kit. If you put the three together, the AMT makes both Revell kits look bad. The ex-monogram kit in 1/24 looks like a blown up balloon and the newer Revell kit in 1/25 is based on a die-cast model and has flattish rocker panels and a metal axle through the engine block. Of course the AMT kit requires a lot of work with the roof, but it is definately the sexiest of the pack. The AMT kit was released as a Vanishing Point movie car and this version has the two-vent hood and a 440 Sixpack included. The old Yankee Challenger kit has the hood aswell. The VP kits are easy to get and cheap in online auctions. I can post a pic of an AMT body in progress and give some advice to get the roof done right if you´re interested.
  16. I didn´t know that there´s a ´71 grille available from Modelhaus. And I have the same problem like you since I have already modified too much on my build. The bumper has been seperated, the headlights have been scratchbuilt and permanently glued to the body. And it´s painted...too late for going a different route. I think a PE grille would be the best solution for me.
  17. Agreed, it looks a 100% better now. I have another minor suggestion regarding the BMF on the bumper. If you use a wider piece of BMF (about twice as wide as yours) that reaches to the inner moldings around the tail lights, the BMF would probably blend in better and look a little less prominent. The edge of a piece of BMF is easier to hide along a curvature than on an even surface. It was definately good to fix the bumper as the model can now be displayed as it deserves it for being a GTO.
  18. @Midnightprowler: There is not a lot of interesting stuff to translate in the text. Mostly blah blah and some minor information about this being test shots that may still have some rough spots and flash. Other than that it is mentioned that the new kit´s quality will probably get in line with the latest new tools of classic cars from ROG.
  19. I wish there was a ´71 available. I have a ´71 (modified ´72) in progress, too and I´m having a hard time with the grille. I think I´ll end up with a scratchbuilt grille to get an accurate look of the front end. Still need to figure out how to make it...
  20. Chopping the bumper is definately the best route to fix the issue on this kit. I did this on my build of the GTO that is being crashed in the television pilot of "The walking Dead". I´ve cut the bumper in the middle and covered the middle section with some BMF.
  21. Currently out of production, but it has been re-released several times since its introduction. I´m sure there will be more releases of the kit in the future.
  22. There are two resin manufacturers with Eleanor transkits. One is the original Scaleproduction kit, the other one is the copy. Search the forums to find out who adorns himself with borrowed plumes.
  23. It was a complete Eleanor transkit with body, decals, PE parts, rims and tires. It is currently out of production, but has been re-released several times. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=80461&hl=scaleproduction
  24. I´m with the guys who think Mustang II´s are ugly cars. They are interesting models to add to the collection, though. Very cool project and it already looks very promising. If you don´t have paints yet, I can recommend gloss black and light gun metal from Tamiya. I did an Eleanor paintjob using this combination from spray cans and it came out very nice.
  25. Can anyone post a pic of these redline tires on a model, please?
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