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Best pickup kits for crewcab
LDO replied to olschoolkid's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I have no idea how easy it would be, compared to other models, but I think Revell's 1/16 '73-'87 pickup would be awesome to stretch out. When I was a teenager back in the '80s, Chevy 4 door dualies were popular among ranchers in north Texas. Some had pretty cool custom paint. If you're going to stretch it, may as well go nuts with it. Yeah, I would love to have a 1/16 6-door Chevy. -
Dog owners....especially small dog owners
LDO replied to dieseldawg142's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
I'll bet that's going a bit too far. -
patchouli and hippies
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Thank you. I'll get out the calipers and start figuring out what direction this project will take. Lots of real world customs for ideas. Maybe something influenced by this: Not an exact copy, but inspiration. This one, also. I do like those Dagmar bumpers. So maybe find a sleeper from a big rig kit. Thanks for the measurements. Nothing will get cut until the Flintstone parts arrive.
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Some armor modelers are using Silly Putty for masking camo. IMHO, it's a pretty cool idea. You don't waste paper by cutting masks, and it goes around corners with no problems at all. I found some at the checkout area of a Hobbytown USA for 99 cents per package. ...or Silly Putty by another name.
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I bought a pair of turbos several years ago on Shapeways. They were big enough for a 1/6 scale motorcycle, and also "handed" (left and right turbo. Mirror image, not identical.) They can be had this way in the real world. Hot Rod magazine had a cover story with a twin turbo built by Nelson Racing Engines with mirror images turbos. I bought those several years ago. I'm sure there are more choices available now.
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That roof looks like it came off a VW Bug.
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I am also a fan of early Corvette customs. Check out Eric Rickman's vette. A very mild custom, but very nicely done.
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Looking good. Nice colors on it and in it.
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IMHO, the coolest valve covers available in a kit are from the Tony Foti LAPD drag race Camaro. They are the ultra-rare (in the real world) Milodon cast aluminum valve covers. Just had to throw that in.
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The Rodder's Journal number 1. It's actually for a friend of mine. The guy has done a lot for me. I feel somewhat guilty, because he has done so much for me. I know he's after TRJ #s 1-7. I think he'll be excited when this arrives in the mail. Nown on to issues 2-7
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Anyone shooting BIG metal flake onto their models?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I'm not looking for scale size flake. I know that what I want will be out of scale, but that's ok with me. On something like a 1/16 funny car or the Tamiya 1/12 scale Dodge van, it would still be out of scale, but not quite so bad. Those two subjects are also good place to put a wild paint job. I used to have something even bigger; a toy RV made for the "Bratz" dolls. It's not a faithful representation of any real RV, but a huge canvas for a cool paint job. I no longer have it, though. A friend of mine came over with his 4 year old daughter. She saw it in the garage and started playing with. She was just fascinated with it, even without the dolls. She's a good kid. I gave it to her. I did tell my friend that I would like it back when she gets tired of it. About 3 or 4 years later, I asked if she still plays with it. "Yes. Every day". Eh. That's cool. That's what it was made for. -
What would make a rear axle cause vibration at highway speed?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I am a member at T4R.org. It never occurred to me to ask. That's where I got a used, custom made swing-out spare tire carrier. -
What would make a rear axle cause vibration at highway speed?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Just a bit of an update; I just got back from picking up. I told the manager that I wanted I wanted a refund on the u-joints. To my complete surprise, he didn't argue. He put a $425.25 refund on my Visa. I also called a driveshaft shop. The said they will balance it for $65. They want me to just bring in the driveshaft. That's cool with me because it's about 50 miles down I-35 with a couple of 75mph sections. Would prefer not to go that fast with this problem. -
What would make a rear axle cause vibration at highway speed?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Thank you. I had no idea about the driveshaft issue. -
I'm having a nightmare with my 2002 Toyota 4Runner. It had a vibration that started at around 60mph. I took it to a local shop, part of a nationwide chain. The said I needed new u-joints. Ok, let's do it. $425 later and it still vibrates. Then they said I needed new front tires. The tread was very low, so let's do that too. $298 later, it still vibrates. This time the guy locked my swing-out spare tire carrier down because the long bolt used as a safety lock vibrates. So I took it somewhere else. They said my tires are out of balance. All 4 of them. Wow. Ok. Let's get them balanced. $67.80 later, it still vibrates. So I took it back and they said the u-joints have too much play. I took it back to the first shop and the first thing they checked was the tires. They did their super-duper dynamic balance (for free) and test drove it. To 55mph. They also said the u-joints are good. Yeah, it still vibrates. Now it starts at around 65mph, but it does still vibrate. I told the guy that if new u-joints didn't solve the problem, it sounds to me like I spent $425 I didn't need to spend. They kept it another day and told me the problem is likely in the rear axle. So...can a rear axle "go bad"? If so, what about it is causing this? It's 2WD and never goes off road. I'm at wit's end, and considering small claims court for that $425.
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Anyone shooting BIG metal flake onto their models?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Sounds cool. I think the Tamiya 1/12 R/C van body would be a good canvas for big flakes. Shag carpet. Velour upholstery. Disco ball. It would be awesome. -
Anyone shooting BIG metal flake onto their models?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Yeah, but on a bigger scale car, it sure would look cool. That's kind of a weird thing for me to say. Normally I don't like things that are out of scale, like real wood or leather on a 1/25 car. But that big flake, tho. -
I like the look of it. I saw a funny car at a contest years ago with a multi color big flakes and it blew me away. Anyway- I read about a flake gun that shoots them dry. Will they stick to fresh lacquer? Does it stay tacky long enough? I've used Tamiya spray lacquer and like it, but now I want to step up to airbrushing lacquers. Just wondering how it's all done. Thanks. Lee
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My preference is put clear over the color and sand/polish the clear.
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1/8 scale 32 rolling stock 2 - 2 update alodine dipped
LDO replied to jeff f's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
What is the tire made of?