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Glue for big rig tires?
gotnitro? replied to Brenton's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Another option is stuff some tissue inside the tire making it bulge out against the rim, most of these older kits had sunken tires -
Resto Rod Autocar
gotnitro? replied to Gary Chastain's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Here's praying for a quick recovery -
8 Car Transporter (71 Mopar’s)
gotnitro? replied to Mopar - D's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looking good so far Dan! I remember my dad constantly welding supports on their transporter at the Dodge dealer he worked for. Always amazed me watching the drivers unload the brand new vehicles off the upper decks -
ALF Industrial Pumper
gotnitro? replied to Firebuilder's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Gage panel and hose bed looks fantastic -
Ford LS Rescue truck
gotnitro? replied to gotnitro?'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Sorry for not updating the build, we've been making room for a saltwater aquarium and I've been buried building the stand. The only spot available was where my display cabinet resided..so everything was packed up.. I'll be back asap with more -
Build of IH Pumper
gotnitro? replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Sorry to hear about the broken arm, hopefully you'll heal quickly -
FDNY Wrecker
gotnitro? replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Excellent work! The little paint tweaks really stand out Earlier topic about the access door in the hood reminded me of our towns IH workstar -
1962 Marmon-Herrington HDT
gotnitro? replied to Jürgen M.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice start! -
FDNY Wrecker
gotnitro? replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Really like the light bar you've fashioned -
Service Truck Kitbash
gotnitro? replied to PHPaul's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice redo on the service body ! -
MR. COLOR LEVELING THIINER
gotnitro? replied to Andrew McD's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
https://andyshhq.com/search?q=mr+hobby+leveling+thinner This shop has been mentioned numerous times with it in stock, just passing it along -
Kenworth aerodyne cabover
gotnitro? replied to Bronzekeg's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nicely done w the paint! The interior looks fantastic -
Ford LS Rescue truck
gotnitro? replied to gotnitro?'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Small update today, couple parts I needed to build. Battery box and a couple diamond plate cab extensions to hide the peek thru underneath. Lastly the exhaust pipe w kit muffler Fired up the booth, airbrush and Alclad Airframe aluminum, and sprayed everything. I'm really starting to like this Alclad here's the other part of the exhaust painted Testors stainless steel Well..the rivalry is getting close to starting..more later Jeff -
FDNY Wrecker
gotnitro? replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Awesome looking Mack all mocked up! -
Ford LS Rescue truck
gotnitro? replied to gotnitro?'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks, I'll have to grab a bottle next time I order. There's definitely times when a rattle can is a better tool Thanks, it almost glows in the dark lol Temps have been barely above 0 in Central NY, and keeping the heat downstairs instead of my upstairs work bench has been priority w the boss...I'll have an update very soon -
Ford LS Rescue truck
gotnitro? replied to gotnitro?'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks! I haven't tried the spray yet, but heard it looks good -
FDNY Wrecker
gotnitro? replied to Scott Eriksen's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
@Scott Eriksen I have a resin one from Keystone before he closed down, there's a local fella casting them nearby if your interested in that route -
Western Star 4900 FA plow truck
gotnitro? replied to BK9300's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Clean work! Moving the firewall back would definitely add a few gray hairs to my growing collection Keep up the killer work. Too bad someone couldn't cast this after -
Nice work so far on Big Iron! Those air brake chambers look fantastic
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Build of IH Pumper
gotnitro? replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very nice! I wondered the same about accessing the internal parts. There was a large fire apparatus builder Salsbury close by till they moved. E-one took over the plant for awhile, but since moved -
Ford LS Rescue truck
gotnitro? replied to gotnitro?'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Now the hard part for me, bashing engines into spaces not meant to fit. I'm using the Cat 3406 from the W900 snapper, just cause I had one laying around. The wheel of death made it fit I masked off the hood grill surround, and grill and sprayed them with Alclad chrome over gloss black. The headlight bezels are kit parts -
Western Star 4900 FA plow truck
gotnitro? replied to BK9300's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Even though it looks like a never ending problem with the hood profile, you've shown on numerous occasions the ability to correct it to your liking! If ya cut corners now, it would always annoy ya . Keep at it in small doses, we'll all be here w support ..or sarcastic remarks..mostly support lol