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  1. vincen47
    I enjoyed following this one. Very unique.
  2. vincen47
    Nice build. I like that paint.
  3. vincen47
    True, I may use it for a finish of another build in the future. I’ve had very good luck with that primer.
  4. vincen47
    Thanks, I really like it in black, too.
  5. vincen47
    Thanks. For the Series 60, I added a basic amount plumbing and wiring, and it has been weathered with Tamiya panel accent, my first time using the stuff. What a great product for engines.
  6. vincen47
    Understandable. This one looks to be far and above better than the cheaper one I purchased. Maybe I should get one from P&P and get rid of the other one.
  7. vincen47
    I should have waited for this one. Much higher quality and detail than the one I picked up a little while back.
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    Here’s a chassis comparison with a standard Italeri 378 build, another project I’m working on when I’m “waiting for the paint to dry” on the 379 RV. I don’t like having too many projects going on at one time, but having a couple builds readily available to work on is nice for when you’re waiting on parts, or for something to cure, or just waiting for inspiration to strike.
  9. vincen47
    Mock up time! Primer arrived today, so I was able to put on another coat. Mr. Hobby Mr. Surfacer 1500 Black. Great stuff. Looks pretty sinister in all satin black? (Maybe an idea for a future build?). Plenty of chrome, aluminum and stainless will be added along with a glossy black finish. Some final fitting and adjustment will be needed with the body, cab, hood, and chassis, but overall it fits together well.
  10. vincen47
    Thank you. I enjoyed that build. Sort of a test run for this current project. Learned a lot from it.
  11. vincen47
    Thanks! Glad you like it.
  12. vincen47
    What a fun project!
  13. vincen47
    What a great project. I enjoyed watching it come together. Unique, modern, and well-executed. It took a lot of planning and effort, but it was well worth it.
  14. vincen47
    I love it!
  15. vincen47
    You are an amazingly fine artist and craftsman in styrene. Incredible.
  16. vincen47
    I’d enjoy listening to the roar of the 1:1
  17. vincen47
    Thanks for the great info. That clears up some confusion on my part. I had just measure the wheels from AMT’s T600 and they scale out to just about 22.5” in 1/25. I wasn’t planning on using the kit wheels, but I thought “how the heck do they call these 20” wheels? AMT was way off.” Now I know why and that AMT wasn’t in the wrong.
  18. vincen47
    Thanks! I’d have it all in primer today, but I ran out of it yesterday. Ordered more. I guess I’ll work on something else in the meantime. Isn’t that the way it goes?
  19. vincen47
    One thing I may have not mentioned yet is that some of the window openings are still a little rough. That’s ok, because the windows themselves are larger than the openings, and will mount flat to the surface surrounding the window, and cover up any minor imperfections in the window casing. The corrugated window shades are set inside to give the window some depth and provide for scale thickness of the RV sidewall. They are the newer “frameless” RV window design. From a modeling perspective, much easier to make than traditional framed RV windows. A bonus for us modeler guys. Here they are on another RV build of mine: I’ll also paint the exisiting window shades white or light grey before the windows are installed, so they are somewhat visible through the deep tinted windows.
  20. vincen47
    You should go for it. They’re impressive vehicles that are becoming more and more popular.
  21. vincen47
    Thank you. I originally had a sliding shade type of door planned but looking at some of the 1:1 RV conversions, they use hardwood pocket doors. Thought about trying to make them myself, but the 1/2” scale dollhouse stuff was perfect. Ordered two doors, removed the frames and cut the height down a little. Stained and ready to go. In the photo is just sitting there inside the body. I’ll install the door permanently after final paint.
  22. vincen47
    I replied over on the MTB forum, but I wasn’t able to provide a lot of specific info you’re after. Here’s a link to a thread on this forum that might be of use: I understand the frustration. So much inconstancy in terms of labeling and scale accuracy amongst truck wheels and tires. Not to mention, 1:1 changes over time, like split rims and spokes to forged aluminum discs.
  23. vincen47
    Did a bit more on the project in the last day or two, got the mounts completed on the roof awnings, ready for primer. I used sections cut from Italeri 378 crossmembers for the angle braces. Then I made a new cab/coach entry double pocket door from a couple dollhouse doors in 1/24 scale. Stained to closely match the cab’s wood flooring. Then I did some more sanding and corrections on the coach body, a seemingly never-ending process. I replaced one seam of rivets that didn’t lay down right the first time. The other seams laid down ok, but still needed clean up and light detail sanding. Next up, I’ll start laying the final coats of primer using Mr. Hobby Black 1500. I’ll be able to do a mockup with the cab, hood, body and chassis, all in black primer. I’m excited to see it. It will finally be all black - looking closer to the final product.
  24. vincen47
    Thanks! I hope to post another build update later this week.
  25. vincen47
    Excellent weathering and extra details and modifications. Very realistic!
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