
Joe Nunes
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Tony(Tcoat) and I were on the same track (see above) as to thinking about taking a section out of the front axle ends so that the axle hub end would not protrude from the front wheel/tire assembly. Today I decided to go with that idea instead of my above post idea of using a washer as a spacer. It would be a snap to do the fix, right?? Well, yes, in a way, though I spent a little time thinking the steps through first because I certainly didn’t want to ruin the kit axles. Follow through the photos and you can see that the effort turned out well. Thanks again, Tcoat, for inspiring me to return to this initial idea. ?? Items used to do the work: 1). I have a sample piece of floor Oak that I find very useful in my shop. In this case I was able to hold the kit axle securely to the wood for measurements and as a guide for the Zona saw when making the axle cuts. 2). A fine tooth Zona saw. 3). Tape 4). Metal scale 5). Graphite pencil 6). Patience; go slowly when making the cuts through the axle ends. Joe
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Working away on getting parts ready for paint. Thought I would put the cab together today and check the front tire/fender clearance. Don’t think it will happen today. Here are some photos of the cab parts and they need a bit of TLC before assembly. Also cleaning up the underside of the tanker as there are ten mold ejection marks, part number, and lots of extra plastic material inside the tanker bottom sides. Darn if working on this little cutie isn’t a hoot! ??? Joe
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What is your oldest unfinished W.I.P
Joe Nunes replied to Sam I Am's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Started this AMT 1936 Ford 3in1 Customizing Kit build about 1998. Still work on it from time to time. ? Joe -
Good marketing tactic! ? Joe
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1955 White 3000
Joe Nunes replied to Chuck Most's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Nice weathering work on this COE. Well done! ? Joe -
'25 Ford Model T C-cab
Joe Nunes replied to Slotto's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
It’s nice to see models of the Model T built like this. Well done! ? Joe -
Yes! Two of my favorite models and both look very nice. Well done! ? Joe
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Another good looking model! I sure like to see these models of cars from the days when 1:1 automobiles had “character” and “attitude”. Well done! ? Joe
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Great looking model! Very appealing color combination and detail work. Well done! ? Joe
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Nice! A favorite 1:1 car from back in the days when I first saw the real deal. Well done! ? Joe
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Welcome to the forum, Jim! Joe
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I was looking at doing that earlier this evening. Cut off the end of the hub and glue it right to the kit wheel, then just glue the wheel to the axle. This would be too easy, my friend! I can also pin the wheel to the axle and that would make for a stronger wheel to axle glued connection. Thanks for your post and suggestion as it gives me additional confidence that this can work. Rolling wheels…we don’t need no rolling wheels! ?? Joe
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I took another look at your photos, Ray, and noted the relationship of the tire to the fender. If I use my washer idea the tire looks like it will be sticking out past the fender on my build...not good. Think I will take another look at that rounded nail head idea in order to keep the tires inside the fenders. Thanks again for the photos as they may have saved the day! ? Joe
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I finished the cleanup on the cab rear axle and started cleaning the cab front axle. Cleaned up one of the front axle hubs and thought I would check the fit to the front wheel/tire piece. Glad I did because the axle hub end protrudes too far out from the wheel as it comes from the kit, in this case by a bit over 1 mm. So, after checking out a couple of “fix it” ideas (cut off hub end and drill hole into the hub plastic to receive a small nail shank so the round nail head would cover the wheel opening, or, cut off a couple of round plastic spacers from a piece of round tubing) I realized that there were some small metal washers stored with my RC aircraft supplies. Found two (and only two) that fit the required size and, when set on the hub, allows the kit axle round hub end to fit against the kit wheel like it should. I can live with that! ? Joe
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Nice work on this dragster. Well done! ? Joe
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Really nice looking model and color choice. I like the one color exterior and the wheels. Well done! ? Joe
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Very nice. This would be a real blast to drive around as a 1:1. Well done! ? Joe
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Good looking model. Well done! ? Joe
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GSL Common Kit: [revision] just another Model A Roadster
Joe Nunes replied to 89AKurt's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Great looking model and the detail work is truly inspiring. Well done! ? Joe -
What Putty or Fillers to Use
Joe Nunes replied to Chevy II's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have used Evercoat two part putty for a long time. Good to use on model builds. Some time ago I went to the auto parts store to restock and they only had the Evercoat putty in the plastic pouch. So, I purchased a new, clean, paint can with lid and squeezed the putty out of the pouch and into the can. Each time I need some putty I just lift the lid off, stir the putty to get a good mix, place a dollop onto a piece of paper plate, add the blue catalyst with a wood toothpick, stir the catalyst into the putty and then apply the putty mixture where required. It's ready to be sanded in a relatively short time. Be careful to not add too much catalyst to the putty at one time...or the putty will set up faster than you can get it onto the plastic. There's a learning curve involved here, however, you soon learn how to use this product to your advantage. ?? Joe -
I am really enjoying these photos! Thanks to all for sharing the pictures. ? Joe