DaveP

Here in Australia we have right hand drive autos. The vast majority of kits are left hand drive. I'd like to adapt/modify/make my 1/25 models to have a right hand drive dashboard. My skills are not up to cutting up the (single) dashboard that come in my kits. I thought about trying to copy a dash in resin or something and then trying to adapt the clone. Any tips on how to do so or does anyone sell or make RHD dashboards?

Are you still making dashboards?

I quite like the wrecker boom and its weathering, looks authentic to me, well done.

The trailer is basically finished. I air brushed it with black sparkly nail polish that the photos don't do justice to. First time with nail polish, easy peasy! Mind you that was after reading the how to section on this forum and the ubiquitous You Tube videos. I also included a cable and a hook on the winch. Why have a winch without a cable? I'm enjoying the build immensely.

So here's the doors mounted into the frame. A bit of trial and error to get the wire for the hinges bent correctly but they open and close like they should. I have door linings to disguise the wire and epoxy glue and I need to make the door and floor jambs. It really taught me more patience than I previously had! Thanks to for tips on how to do this on this forum (above) and to those who have posted how to clips on You tube. Dave

Great work! Any tips on how to paint the hood emblem?

What's the other site for pick ups?

Is there any after market bits and pieces (PE, resin etc) that would suit this model? I'm not too clear about what words to put in Google search. Dave

Thanks, much appreciated. Got a link?

Thanks, found the site. Dave

I can't find Calnege Castings anywhere, is the spelling correct or do you have a web address?

My first attempt at cutting out doors, that's two days and several band aids I'll never get back. I did the No. 11 back method. There's gotta be a faster, easier way - I've ordered a Tamiya PE fine craft saws (74094) package to try out, anyone else used these? Now to learn how to make hinges.

Keel is repaired, just a bit of sanding to finish off:

How am i going to fix this:

I don't know much about the kit other than it was imported from the US a couple of years ago. I don't think I'll paint it the same colour as on the box, i was thinking of trying a sparkly nail polish on the boat. I've also bought a Lego light kit to fit in it.

First time poster and newbie. Here's my attempt; it''s rough but it's a work truck. I'm really happy with my first attempt at lights, I learnt a lot and next time would use smaller batteries, next gen LEDS. I tried to disguise the battery box as a crate; as you can see I need to hide the wires. It was my first time soldering as well, I'd like to try some sort of circuit board next time. Anyway gentle with the constructive comments. Dave. P.S. Notice the Australian flag in the left hand bottom corner of the rear window. D.