Bills72sj
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I just installed the second one this evening. Pesky buggers. (2) CB antennas and I am done! -
Thanks Shambles I built it last fall. I was looking into getting a 3D printer too. I wanted rectangular headlights for my Freightliners and KWs REALLY BAD! Fortunately Auslowe makes them in resin which saved me the trouble. I have been ordering some diorama items on ebay and the quality of the 3D printed surfaces is hit and miss. I avoid body putty and sanding because it is such a hassle to me. I have been making my own decals for awhile with waterslide paper and an inkjet printer. While I have the artwork side of things figured out, I have to deal with color limitations. (No white, silver or gold etc).
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Had the day off due to a sore back from overworking it on Saturday. Broke down and masked the 3D printed 4 post lifts for painting. I want all 3 lifts to be the same color so I am priming all the pieces white. They will eventually all be dark blue with some portions safety yellow. I also painted a few items that needed to be white. Unfortunately my pre-painted refrigerator did not go well so it is in the purple lake. I hope it survives.
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BRBO Aeromax and 53’ reefer
Bills72sj replied to tbill's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Very nice rig. Job well done. -
Chevy Vantasy custom van
Bills72sj replied to asfastasu's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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That is not likely to happen here. Both my wife and I are very fond of keeping our cars in the garage (unlike most of my neighbors)
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Thanks again guys.
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Well I am hoping it doesn't get too carried away. I have limited display space that is kitty proof.
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Thank you Brian, It seems a lot of folks like the color combo.
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With my Freightliners wrapping up, I have decided my (FIRST EVER) diorama is to be my next project. I am combining AMT's Tip Top Garage with, Testors/Fijumi garage and tool shop #430. I am robbing the wall cabinets from a race car semi trailer plus some of the tools. I also have some random ebay items to mix in as well. It has to fit into my display cabinet so I will need to keep it space limited. I am shooting for 4 bays with 3 lifts and some tire equipment. Follow along if you are interested.
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Thanks guys. Being patient during assembly paid off.
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Hobby Lobby has them. They are ink. https://www.gellyroll.com/classic-white https://www.amazon.com/Sakura-Gelly-Classic-Point-Pkg-White/dp/B079P8C36F/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=gelly+roll+pens+white+3pk&qid=1586481809&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-9
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I have a suggestion for you BFG tires. Use a Gelly Roll pen in white. I have done many BFGs and Goodyears with one. The technique is a very light touch with a slight drag to get the ball to let the ink out.
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Bye-bye dog leg door hinges. What glue to attach doors to body?
Bills72sj replied to Jon Cole's topic in Diecast Corner
If the gaps are tight Superglue Gel will work fine. If you have big gaps I would get Gorilla glue clear in the squeeze tube.
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I'm with you. I pick a batch of similar subjects then build them all at the same time. It allows me to mix and match parts without rendering a kit useless when kitbashing.
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Wow! That looks awesome. I like the looks of '70s Olds.
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Thank you Jeff. This was my practice truck for the BRBO 2020 rig.
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Thank you all for the encouragement.
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Thank you Vince.
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Thank you all for the compliments. No bungeed grille here. I would have went with the AMT wheels and tires but I am building another rig that needed them. The Moebius wheel sets are very nice. It does take some creativity to get them to fit onto metal axles though.
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It is good at keeping BMF down too.
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Tom, Thank you very much. Now I need to build a trailer for it.
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Thanks for sharing. You did a superb job.
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Steve, I got them from Auslowe. However, I think all they are are organic brush bristles. When I tried to rattle can them white, the paint beaded making the effect look like spiral wrapped fiberglass antennas. The tips were simply dipped in red Testors enamel.
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I'll put my 2 cents in here. Alps printed gold decals plus Testors Clear Glosscoat = wrinkled decals. Been using Future brushed on ever since. However, I have never been brave enough to wet sand OR polish ANY of my paint jobs. (seems too risky to me)
