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That looks very similar to a bumper that that you probably can't get from Olsen anymore.
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If you look toward the middle right of this picture you'll see two stacks of clear drawers. I get them from the walmart website, they come as either one or two stacks of three but can be combined. The stacks in the pic are 9 drawers tall and on the included casters so I can roll them around if need be. All my leftover stuff from finished kits or kit bashes ends up in there along with aftermarket parts.
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Need info on Tamiya F1 tires
Fat Brian replied to Fat Brian's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thank you. It looks like I might need to track down 1/18 scale tires to get a bit more size. -
I need to know the diameter of the tires in Tamiya F1 kits. I'm looking for tires that are 30-35 millimeters tall, maybe a tad more in the rear.
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AMT Kenworth W-925 1/25
Fat Brian replied to TheShape122's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I hope it shows you what you need. -
AMT Kenworth W-925 1/25
Fat Brian replied to TheShape122's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Give this video a shot, it has the same engine as the kit you're building. -
I wanted the more modern front and rear so I watched the Italeri version until I found one at a price I could tolerate, I know I paid at least $60 pre-covid. I agree that the wheels are trash but they were getting replaced anyway so it didn't matter to me. I haven't started it yet but there aren't any obvious issues with it beyond the wheels, it looks like what you'd expect from an Italeri kit. If you want an early one or don't really care don't pass up the Revell 1/25 version. It has an engine but will need the wheels and tires replaced. You can typically find them pretty cheap too. There's even a rally version that some very 80s rear window slats.
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Typically trucks with very long chassis use one or more carrier bearings along the frame to support the driveshaft.
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Revell wide wall decals - any advice
Fat Brian replied to Jantrix's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I totally agree with this. Acrylic gloss clear so the decals don't silver around the edge then I hit them with Mr Super Clear matte spray to kill the glossyness. I left these glossy because I was going for the fresh armor all look but did do the clear undercoat. -
Best Superbird or Daytona Charger Kit
Fat Brian replied to Horrorshow's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
The Revell 69 Daytona is the best wing car kit out there. You'll need to do some work to get it into full race dress but it's probably the best start you'll get. A 1/25 stock car kit will need to give up its roll cage and other race goodies. This might take some some testing to find a kit with a cage close enough to the Daytona. -
Testors Aluminum plate.
Fat Brian replied to Mike 1017's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
True, this does depend on your personal level of hairyness. -
Testors Aluminum plate.
Fat Brian replied to Mike 1017's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I've found Tamiya tape to be too sticky as well. I've switched to others painters take that's a bit less tacky. You can also try sticking the Tamiya tape to the inside of your forearm before using it on the model, this reduces the stickiness a bit. -
I agree that 1/72 scale aircraft are difficult to work with. Especially if you don't have an airbrush it can be nearly impossible to get an in scale looking paint job.
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Does Anyone 3-D Print A Ford 300 Six Cylinder?
Fat Brian replied to Plowboy's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I noticed that too when I used one. I ended up sanding the oil pan mounting surface flat and cutting the bellhousing mounting flange off since I was using a different transmission. But, none of that should be necessary on a new kit. -
Bookending with Bernard my first build of 2023 is the Revell 29 roadster in east coast TROG style. It's the 29 roadster body on the 32 rails from the kit and the 32 grille from the 30 5 window kit. The engine is made up of various Revell flathead parts, it's a later block with the removable bell housing and a LaSalle transmission. I put a 50s style post mounted distributor on it with heads and intake from the recent 37/38 pickup. The exhaust is made from 1.5mm stainless steel tubing. I removed the rumble seat and hinged it like a trunk where I put the battery and fuel tank along with some tarps and a tool kit. I removed the pleated sections of the interior panels to give it a stripped down look and used the bomber seats from the 30 kit. I converted the rear end back to a transverse leaf spring and banjo axle from the 37 pickup and swapped the finned drums for late 30s Ford units and wide 5 wheels that I widened in the rear. The decals are from various kits and hint at a driver who was filling his post war adrenaline needs. This was a super fun build that feel together very quickly once I found the direction it wanted to go. This is the most extensive weathering I've ever done and I know it's not great but hopefully I can build on this experience.
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Grill design requests
Fat Brian replied to Texas_3D_Customs's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Now we're talking, now I have to track down another plaskit hood.