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Nice! Very realistic job on the weathering.?

That chop looks like just the right amount to me.

Michael, you will find folks on here very helpful, but some more details would be nice. Like what kit you’re working on, what direction you’re moving the engine... how far, etc. Pictures are very helpful also. This may get a better response in the Q&A or Big Rig section too.

Looking good. Nothing like scratch building to while away the hours.

Looking real good there Steve. Dang those seats look comfy!

What’s your address...I’ll be right over.?

Very nice!

I made a windshield “gasket” out of some thin styrene to get an Idea of how it will look. I want to file a small recess all around the opening to set the gasket into, but I’m afraid I may destroy it. I tried doing one on the rear window with my dremel and it wasn’t easy...especially where it transitions from die-cast to Milliput. I am going to try to cast this first and then maybe experiment on the casting.

I think this pickup cab was derived from a wagon which would maybe account for the lower roof profile? So I was all set to start sketching out new profiles for the roof mods when I had a revelation. Why not take photos of my actual truck and resize them. Once the photos spanned the drip rails of the diecast nicely, I made templates out of them. I then slathered on the miliput . I couldn’t get the cowl shape quite right since it should start sloping up to the windshield sooner whereas the die-cast has that area pretty flat. so I wound up filing the vent lid off and making a new one from .030 styrene. I also re-shaped the front edge of the fenders and rounded the sides a little. And I added the ribs on the back of the cab. I also filed off the trim on the lower edge of the hood and side of the cab.

Good work Tom! Those both turned out beautifully. All the little details are spot on. I like the hood hinges and busted fender flares on the CJ.

Thanks Chris. Yes Scenes Unlimited makes some nice stuff. Thanks Paul. Not sure about the “Clifford Read” thing, but the gas tank and the radiator are actually from a Revell ‘57 Chevy lowrider kit, molded in hot pink.? Thanks Aaron. I would seriously consider buying one...test drive required for sure.?

I agree, very nice!! I think you’ve got the wrong cat for a username.?

Thanks Pete and Rob. I will put a coat of primer on it all and sand it as smooth as I can get it.

FWIW

That’s called growth and it can be lots of fun in this hobby. And this one looks like fun to watch too.?

It is a die cast that I have modified with Milliput, Tamiya basic putty and styrene pieces glued on. The Milliput I have sanded with #3000 and it is very smooth. I am wondering if a barrier of some sort is necessary to protect it from the silicone or the mould release?

Is primer a smooth enough finish over milliput and Tamiya putty on a resin casting master? Or is some sort of paint or sealer required? Thanks, Greg.

Tamiya makes an XF-85 rubber black paint.

Me too! I’m all for it in this case. And thanks for all those pics Guys.? We can’t un-see that stuff you know.?

Wow, very nice! I don’t normally check out the racing sections, but I will more often now...the scratch building talents displayed here are amazing!

Nice customizing on this one!

Very nice. Makes me want to dig out my merc kit....not that I would be doing a fantastic job on it like this one.

I like it too! Red looks really great on these cars.

It coming along very nicely!

Nicely done!