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beautiful work so far, she definatly looks like the iconic 80's car we had posters of plastered all over
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The kids have plenty of places to hide their chewing gum now...all 22 seats are installed. Half way thru I realized my ca glue wasn't holding..figured it was time for another fresh bottle, this ones retired to the bin. A few looked lopsided after peering thru the glass, so adjustments were made. Overall I'm pleased Once those were set, I started hashing out the details up front. A pair of 3d printed fans from moluminum, scratchbuilt fire ext, and garbage can round out the current parts. Heres the bin before paint..and yes it'll have a bag lol Thanks for following
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CCKW
gotnitro? replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
excellent job so far interesting about the engineering making the frame split for transporting. -
BRBO2023 Italeri 378
gotnitro? replied to TruckerAL's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
looks fantastic ! The white frame w the root beer work really good together -
White Road Commander
gotnitro? replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice work so far ! That flashlight looks familiar..wonder if mine still has the filters -
The glass installers arrived early today and didn't waste any time. Evergreen .005" clear sheet was chosen for the windows, and I ended up stacking several strips into my Chopper to avoid bending. This made a pile of windows very quick. I painted the edges w steel ..seems I'm out of aluminum paint. Once they dried, they were quickly installed w testors canopy glue. The kids left a couple windows open I see. There's a few paint tweaks to the frames yet, then a light brushing of Future to fill the mild scratches. Now the seats can be installed!
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2023 BRGB Ford LTL9000/Great Dane refer
gotnitro? replied to tbill's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Coming together now! -
2023 BRGB Ford LTL9000/Great Dane refer
gotnitro? replied to tbill's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Good looking truck and colors -
ongoing oilfield project
gotnitro? replied to cdntrucking's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Looking good so far ! I'd love to model one of the articulated trucks on the oil fields, so unique -
@TarheelRick thanks for your feedback its very welcome! I have plans for 2 window exits on each side, and 2 roof exits once I conquer that. Are there any common spots they place those window exits ? I was thinking nearest rear tire, and possibly half way back from O/O doors. Glad the rollover exit was successful, hear of tragedy when they go over.
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2023 BRGB TRIAXLE FREIGHTLINER WRECKER
gotnitro? replied to Dutzie's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Good looking color w the black crane. Can't wait for the next update -
Rat Rod School Bus
gotnitro? replied to Alex Flint's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Cool build ! Its bus season lol -
Tom- thanks for the kind words ! Glad it brought back memories for ya, its having the same effect on my wife's family. Her dad drove bus for a career before retiring. Cancer took his life way too soon, so this is a tribute for them. Instead of shoveling snow after work..I masked the curbside to paint the ribs. I had concern the tape could pull the rivets off the body, but gratefully everything stayed put. You can never have enough tape lol After a few passes w my Iwata airbrush and carefully removing tape for the other side its really looking like a bus. Thanks for riding along
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@Chariots of Fire thanks for the suggestion about the plastic strips. Originally I wanted a removable roof, but since decided to close it up. I'll test some ideas after the paints dry. Your M 725 is beautiful 😍 @Mopar - D thanks for the opinion on a metal roof. I planned using thin narrow strips about say 3 inches wide to cover the roof in separate panels like the real ones.. So many choices
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BRGB 2023 Official Thread
gotnitro? replied to Pete68's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Really nice builds joining up ! -
2023 BRGB - GMC General Knight Rider
gotnitro? replied to Canso65's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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The paint is flying !!!!! I sealed the rivets under testors dullcoat, then broke out the paint. A couple even coats of Tamiya camel yellow later I had this.. The rivets still show thru the light coats, making me real happy! I can't wait to add the black paint to those ribs. I was planning to use thin plastic sheet for my roof, but several local builders suggested metal instead. Any opinions on this is welcome !
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Been a busy wknd w daughters classmate bday party and general wknd errands, but started preparing the body for paint. The last box to check was adding the Archer 3d rivets around the body panels. I was surprised to find out they'd gone out of business, but found a few sets . While those dried, I tried assembling the model car garage big rig hinges set. I botched one pair cutting the fingers down like I'd seen on a yt video..so chose to cut them w photoetch scissors. Those hinges will alow the side and rear door to open! Thanks for watching
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Thanks everyone for the feedback it helps keep me moving forward! We all jokingly pick on each other about what colors the build will be..usually before the 2nd post lol. Well, the paints been flying in the bus garage!!! The seats..all 22 of them...got a coat of primer followed by tamiya racing green. The bus walls were airbrushed buff, then the floor done in another shade of green. Once that dries, I'll mask the aisle walkway and spray it black. The bus garage is really working hard on this one, before the squirrels return from winter