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  1. thejunkman
    This kit really is. The bumper interferes with the hood opening all the way correctly. I fiddled with it, but couldn't get it perfect, but its fine. Which is a shame because I did a lot of detail work on that engine. It is also why I left the sunroof even though "the real McCoy" doesn't have it so you could see more of the detailed interior. Making that flattop sleeper was a chore. I still have a few details to add like the bug deflector, licence plates and CB antenna's. For those that don't know. Here is the REAL thing I tried to replicate. I consider model building like this impressionistic art.
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    The stall was mainly because this kit has major fitment issues on nearly all parts. I needed a break from it, so I worked on other non-model projects.
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    UPDATE! I kind of abandoned this thread. Not quite ready for "under glass" as I have to put it on a base, but it is pretty much done at this point. Tons of pics here
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    I thought I would post this here, because it is kind of a diorama of sorts. I replicated the packaging inspired by the original box for my recently restored Tonka truck. This will eventually be a gift for my nephew. More information and pictures http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/the-junk-mans-blog/tonka-truck-replica-packaging
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    Looks Great!
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    Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn-su9I_qNg
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    Wasn't sure where to post this. Here is my childhood Tonka dump truck that I am restoring to pass down. I made two videos of the restoration plus pictures. They don't build em like they used to. Lots of pictures here http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/the-junk-mans-blog/tonka-truck-restoration Part 1
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    I am going to be watching this one. I need some inspiration and ideas on how to use that Ford F600/700 cab (I have yet to buy) to build a replica of a 65 F600 grain truck used on our farm. Thanks for posting the close ups of the rough cab and things included. It will help me visualize what I will have to do mod wise for my project. Good luck on your kit bash.
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    I will be watching with interest on the build. I know this doesn't answer the question but I would like to build this, it is another piece of equipment on my farm. This is a 1957 (Badger) FWD auto company
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    If you give it another go with a Charger again you could replicate "Lee 1" just sayin' Anyways your build has inspired me to use some of my glue bombs and junkyard stash to build something similar.
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    I figured a few people might enjoy this and the pictures. It has been a work horse on the farm.
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    This is a good second attempt. Fit and finish look great, as well as the paint. I am working on my second build right now, as I am still pretty new to the modeling world. I choose to be sadistic to myself and dive right into advanced weathering techniques to closely (as best I can) match the real trucks that I use on the farm.
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    Small update. Things get dirty working on the farm.
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    Don't know if this helps but here is some pictures of my Plymouth Valiant from when I did a resto-mod on it back when I was in high school. It had a vinyl top that was rotted when I got the car and this is what it looked like. Might help with some ideas and textures. One thing to note is original factory vinyl roofs (on Mopar's at least) have two seams running over the top near the edges aprox. 5-6 inches up from the drip rail. After market tops have one seam in the middle. They like to rust in the middle and down those two seems, notice the old contact adhesive. Hope this helps I thought I had closer pictures, but the chrome molding on the rear pillar is held in by a few clips 3 on my Valiant and I think similar on the Charger (and other cars) so 3-6 tiny holes are all you need to sell the idea that trim WAS there. And if anyone cares here is where you can see what my real car looks like after I finished it. http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/my-first-car.html
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    "I" stepped it up!? I am still a novice builder! This is only the second model I have ever done any advanced weathering or detail work like this. This is not really my bailiwick. I am still learning. My normal projects involve restoring real cars and motorcycles. I guess that could contribute to my attention to detail I suppose. My usual projects are turning things like this http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/ INTO this: I do all the paint work as well as the mechanical's. If I can't get a part I usually make it.
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    Thanks. This one is proving to be a bit more challenging, I think it is the scale and the fact that the "real" truck is in cosmetically better condition so replicating some wear is more difficult as I don't want it overdone but I want to make it look used.
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    A little pricey to chop up to replicate this. My real (47) Ford pickup.
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    I know this is a VERY old post but hopefully this member is still active. What was the basis for this model? I have a real 47 Ford 1 ton I would like to replicate but need a suitable base to start with. If anybody knows please respond.
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    Pin stripes, by hand. I had to forgo coffee today. Heart rate risen, now exhausted. As usual more pics here http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/the-junk-mans-blog/pinstripe-adventures-in-modeling Some weathering will help hide the crimes.
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    More of this truck and trailer
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    Try Dakotah Toys http://www.dakotahtoyparts.com/web/categories.php?siteid=313&pageid=1996&__atuvc=1|17&__atuvs=571edede2b744a09000&__atssc=google%3B1&
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    Thought this might be of interest to some of you truckers out there. This is some old VHS video of our 1974 Kenworth W900 and (early model) Landoll Hauloll tilt bed traveling axle trailer. We use this tractor and trailer ALL the time to haul our farm equipment to our out lying fields where driving the equipment is impractical. In the case of the crawler tractor shown here which has a top speed of 6 mph and would not be suitable for road travel that had to cross paved roads. This particular piece of equipment is nearing the max load rating of the trailer. The good thing is this dozer is not a regular haul. The trailer is run by hydraulics ran off the PTO from the transmission. I built a 1/16 replica of this truck in one of my builds
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    How about some more updates. More pictures here http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/the-junk-mans-blog/adventures-in-modeling-advanced-weathering-techniques
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    The weathering is killer! However the wiring and plumbing is what sells it. This is something I need to get better at is the wiring and plumbing.
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