WigWag Workshop

Great job on the build! Mine is now a shelf queen, which will eventually be a rusted out diorama. -Steven

Thanks for sharing, I will have to try this method. I use a mix of India Ink and 91% alcohol, and I apply it using a tooth-pick. I will sharpen the point a little bit, and I will let the tip soak in the mixture for about 30 seconds. I use a high quality cotton bud, the smaller ones you can purchase for modeling to clean up the excess. -Steven

I want to thank everyone for the replies! I will be giving these suggestions a try, and I will post the results. Thanks Again, -Steven

Good Day Folks! I apologize if this has been asked or discussed in another thread. Is there a tutorial or a template for making a bracket for those "Floating" altenators in Revell kits? One takes the time to detail and wire the motor with plug wires, but these motors look odd having a alternator floating in mid-air. Thanks in advance for any help, -Steven

Me lady, does not really have a hobby, but she loves Hockey both on TV and going to games, and she is great at giving me suggestions on my Model Railroad, and other projects she has good taste -Steven

In my opinion, The mid 80's Mote Carlo's are one of the best looking NASCAR's. They had a "mean" look about them... Well, maybe it was because Dale was driving one of them -Steven

If this is the hobby shop I am thinking of, I spent a lot of time there in my youth when they were still in Cudahy. I would get $2.00 worth of candy fish, and browse the isles. Very freindly folks for sure! -Steven

Good Day Folks! I finally decided to have a go at at this kit. This is one of my "Dream Rides" I would love to own a 1:1. -Steven

I am thinking, that I may have to put this kit on shelf, till I get a few more builds completed. I made it to Part 3: Basic Chassis - I can't figure out Step 2: Crossmember braces how they are suppose to be attached , and I can't even find step 4 on the sprue tree - Below is a link to the instructions, if anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated. http://www.round2models.com/files/instructions/amt620.pdf

Thanks JImB for the response! Even though there are no numbers, the build is coming together. -Steven

Good Day Folks! Have a few questions about this kit. 1) What color should I paint the diesel engine (I want to use the Cummins "gold" color) but not sure what paint to buy. It can be acrylic or enamel. 2) I am kind of a new builder, is it common for level 3 kits, NOT to have part numbers on the spur? It's a little difficult, trying to match the part to the picture :-) Thanks in advance, -Steven

I read somewhere, JR is getting his own show. - I don't watch TV much anymore, I rather be at the bench building. When I do watch TV, I like to watch Military or Railroad stuff, and of course videos of your build and how-to's. -Steven

This is exactly the kit I was looking for, as this was my first pick-up, except mine was Chevy Orange, my brother had painted when it was his truck. Do you know if this kit is still available? -Steven

Thank You for the reply, I am on my 3rd attempt, but refuse to give up :-) I think I may need a stronger magnifier. -Steven

Very detailed build! This one is my current project, I am also building OOB for the most part. What is your technique for the hubs, it's been driving me crazy trying to paint the word Chevolet in red. -Steven

Wow Amazing, I remember these trucks, in the neighborhood I grew up in, except they were green. I am going to attempt this build in the future, as it brings back good memories. -Steven

For those who do use these low cost craft paints, what are you using to thin them for use in the airbrush? What is your mix ratio? The reason I am asking is, I am new to using an airbrush, and was thinking it would be for learning techniques. -Steven

Good Luck on the move! I know the feeling, we bought our house last year, and now I have 2 hobby areas. Can't wait till I have enough money saved up, to start my dream Model Railroad layout. -Steven

I am currently working on this kit. Yours is looking awesome! I am stuck, on the interior, as I never built a semi. -Steven

Thanks for the reply Brian, I have that color in my stash. -Steven

Good Day Folks! I was wondering what color "tan" would you recommened for the engine on this kit? It states to use tan, I normally use Tamiya paints. Am I going to have to make a custom tan? or just use strait tan color out of the jar? Thanks in advance, -Steven

Nice job on the build, Cale is my all time favaroite driver. -Steven