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This is going to be a time filler build in between other stuff. From what I’ve read on here and what I’ve seen so far, it is a horrible kit. That said, I am going to try some body work and some modifications I haven’t attempted before. If I mess it up beyond repair, no biggie! I started by glueing the roof on which doesn’t fit well at all. I made some sprue-glue up and pasted it on the seams. I will attempt to file it closer to the proper shape when dry.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. I enjoyed building this one. I have another one that I am considering converting to COE somehow.

Really nice job on the details! Engine and interior look great. And I agree with everyone, that colour is exquisite! Nice mix! One of THE nicest trucks I’ve seen.

If you’re using an I-phone, hold it sideways to take pictures, button on the right. Truck is looking great! I love this era.

I’ve done that too. And then you’ve got to file the bottom flat so the oil pan doesn’t wobble.☹️

HEADS! Why can’t the kit manufacturers give us some proper locating pins on the heads instead of just some vague bumps. I always have to use the intake manifold as a gauge to get their positions correct. Usually I will wrap an elastic band around the four pieces to hold them until I can get the heads glued. I often don’t want to paint the manifold with the engine, and I don’t want to accidentally glue it in place either.

Nice! Good job on weathering the paint.

Nice job on that!

Managed to finish off the’41 Chevy. More pics under glass.

This is the Slammin Hammer kit. It went together quite well. I narrowed the visor a tad, wired the engine, and added tailgate chains. Other than that it is pretty much stock. Build thread here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/149693-41-chevy-pickup/?_fromLogin=1

Finished now. Much better with the hood lengthened I think. More pics under glass here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/150758-revell-‘41-chevy-pickup/

I didn't like the looks of the bed decal compared to my paint job on the bottom,even though it went in very nicely. So I peeled it out and tried the paint technique again.

Really nice looking! My high school graphic arts teacher had one exactly like it.

I bought a bunch of large plastic straws at the Dollar Store. They are close to 1/2” diameter. I cut them in half and spray into it with the other end held in the paint jar. I used to spray into a funnel but then I had to clean it. The straws I just toss. I don’t necessarily wait for it to outgas either. I figure...where would that gas be if I was spraying it directly on the model?

Thanks everyone. It is this kit Dan.

I have gone up under the dash and yanked that annoying buzzer right out!

That is definitely a necessary modification when you have opened the doors up.

Why all the flat paints? Do you find they flow out or cover better? If you’re covering with a clear, I guess the finish of the paints below don’t matter.

I cut 3”x2” squares of glossy cardboard from frozen pizza boxes. Use ‘em once and toss them. The problem with that is it will harden in the tip towards the outlet so it is a one time use unless it came with extra tips?

Very nice job. I agree, that colour looks spectacular on it!

Welcome! Nice looking vehicles. I too built in my pre and early teens, and did only two after becoming an adult. Now in my late 50’s I am retired and picked it up again. You will find everyone very helpful here. There is a wealth of knowledge here for sure! Make sure to post your new projects.

Yeah, I think it was designed for patio furniture.?

Quite a bit, but I’m not gonna reveal it yet. One thing I did do was modify my mitre box so I can get a full depth cut with my razor saw. The “spine” of the saw kept hitting the sides of the box. All good now!?

I bought this at a flea market partially assembled. The engine was done, but none of the chrome was scraped from the joints so I had to re-do some of it. The interior was partly painted so I stripped it and re-did it. The red plastic body is just cleared with Testors Aztek gloss.

The car looks great. Your workspace is far too clean and organized though!?