gatorincebu Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 John, Fantastic levelf detail you are doing here. And the part I like is, that it is very convincing! Be Well Gator
426-Hemi Posted May 30, 2015 Author Posted May 30, 2015 Thanks Gator! I appreciate it! I got the frame painted and doing a bit of brush painting details on it, so.... I have a little ways to go BEFORE any glued in detail to the frame can be done.... A bit of scratch building as well as simple assembly to smaller sub-assemblies! Pictures will soon follow!
stitchdup Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Coming along nicely John, it's a long way on from when I last saw it
426-Hemi Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Thanks Les, but which one? I *THINK* since you've seem theres now 2 different trucks, both Dodge, one mine (the first one) and then I started my Dads..... With a different engine, transmission, and different truck height! LOL Well after a bit of time and a good weekend to keep me out doors a bit, I actually got a bit done to the truck in the evening! So, without going on an on, hows about a look see to what I did!?Seen here, all "clear coated" shiny...Frame got painted, and clear coated! Sadly, however the paint on this frame is a bit "odd" looking. I think due to the frame being resin for one, and 2, the paint when I went an cleaned up the air brush, seemed a bit "think" I guess, as it was left over from a pre-mix I done a while ago.... Was flat paint, and With my dad he had "undercoated" every vehicle he owned so..... The frame got a slightly different treatment, I'm not sure what that was to consist of, BUT was flat black as told to me by my uncle!SO, with knowing that, I clear coated the flat black frame, and then allowed that to dry and went back and dry brushed dullcote onto the just the frame rails and cross members.Dullcote added to the frame and cross members!More to follow these short messages! Edited August 30, 2016 by 426-Hemi New Link Update
426-Hemi Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Then while at that painting, on the frame, I got the steering box, painted and detail painted, all in the while AFTER the spray painting was done, as the steering box would have been a cast iron steel color. Which, was unpainted like the color of a unpainted transmission (they're normally a matching color of bare cast iron) Then a bit different view showing detail painting I did:These 2 pictures show the gloss black bell crank that needs a ball joint, rod to go from the open hole, to the jointing, steering bell crank, on the axle spindle.... I have yet to make this part.... This won't be made to fit till the axle is ready to go into place on the front suspension!While that was all setting and curing drying paint, or glue.... I got the transfer case loose from the donor frame, to refurbish to usable standards. Just like the transmission will be and the steering box, the transfer case would have also been a cast iron color of steel.Cast-on detail wasn't real bad, BUT it needed something more..... A good ole oil/grease pan was needed (factory detail part was merely "flat" and was a 2 part detail all together, With the added "pan" detail painted bare steel color, as it would have been, I made the part from 2 small sections of plastic sheet, one thicker then the other as the "lip" would not have been real thick anyway, BUT the sump in the pan, would have been..... I have yet to add one last detail to this part, as it needs a drain cock for transfer case fluid changes.....Short message, more to follow this one! Edited August 30, 2016 by 426-Hemi New Link Update
426-Hemi Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) SO, as I had firstly spoke to the uncle, this truck of my Dads, got some decor, added to it, firstly (I should have known) was the stock valve covers, removed, and replaced with chrome ones that were OEM chromes covers that were Mopar made.....Then if you look, I added the distributor, and the exhaust manifolds. This truck, unlike mine kept single side exit exhaust. Meaning, I will have to make a cross-over pipe to go from the passenger side manifold, the the drivers side, in a "Y" pipe.....Not sure what oil filter Dad may have used over the years, BUT I added mine to his truck as tho it was a OEM "Mopar" replacement part, in white. IF I can find a "Mopar" oil filter decal, before the engine is ready to go into place, I may add it to the part.... If not, "white" is good enough as the decal depending on location, wouldn't be easily seen anyway!The other side of the engine, missing the exhaust manifold, it was drying when this picture was taken. I did however get the starter in place, and if you look closely, you can see the carburetor linkage and return spring in place.The one thing this truck have had, was the California Omissions items, I KNOW without asking anyone that my Dad had removed these, (wasn't required to be inspected in the state of Pennsylvania.) SO, those parts will be omitted from the build!A shot of the back of the engine. I have to add the PCV valve, and hose, as well as some other small things. I have to add the transmission fluid dip-stick not seen here, as well as paint the transmission, (I wait till last to paint the transmission as I use it as a "handle" to hold the engine while detailing it.)A NICE head on view of the engine. A Mopar 360 4 barrel..... I need to get the holes drilled for the plug wires, and add in wire looms.... Those are next to be completed! -I also need to make an oil dip-stick that will be added to the left side of the front, of the engine.A short and sweet update to follow.... Edited August 30, 2016 by 426-Hemi New Link Update
426-Hemi Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) And for now..... Last but not least, I was working on the frame and got to looking, theres a nice location for the spare tire! I took the last tire I had,and got it ready for a spare on Dads truck that will be placed in the stock location....The tire however, wasn't the best tire, the hole was trimmed (or so it looked) that the rims I needed to put into it would not fit, SO, that gave me the idea to take this 5th tire I had to make an actual detail part with it!Dad himself, did not have a matching rim for the spare, BUT what he did do, was take an old Steel wheel, and have it painted, (NOT sure if it was paint, or if he had it powder coated like he did with the spoke'd rims) But it was in fact "white" so..... I took a spare one I had a as an extra, that matched no other steel wheels I had, painted it white and it got glued into a matching tire......Rim glued in, center drilled out.....looks pretty good! My next treat to this, is drilling out ALL the lug nut holes! It would have any lug nuts on it, as a spare, right? ENJOY for now! More to follow when progress is made! Edited August 30, 2016 by 426-Hemi New Link Update
Stray Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 YES! O-M-G YES! I'll be looking to see if this seller takes Money Orders (I don't have a paypal account) MY GAWD, thank you for finding that! -This would be a long shot, BUT...... ANY that you know of like those from the '70's with a flat roof? The Ebay auction is a raised version! (I'd settle for one like it BUT if I can get one thats closer....... You know where I'm going with that...... EDIT: ERRRRRR I tried to contact the seller, hes not taking any questions so, I have to pass on that cap..... Did you find a canopy? There's one like the one pictured earlier and a flat one here http://vcgresin.atspace.com/body.html
Stray Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 And for now..... Last but not least, I was working on the frame and got to looking, theres a nice location for the spare tire! I took the last tire I had,and got it ready for a spare on Dads truck that will be placed in the stock location.... The tire however, wasn't the best tire, the hole was trimmed (or so it looked) that the rims I needed to put into it would not fit, SO, that gave me the idea to take this 5th tire I had to make an actual detail part with it! Dad himself, did not have a matching rim for the spare, BUT what he did do, was take an old Steel wheel, and have it painted, (NOT sure if it was paint, or if he had it powder coated like he did with the spoke'd rims) But it was in fact "white" so..... I took a spare one I had a as an extra, that matched no other steel wheels I had, painted it white and it got glued into a matching tire...... Rim glued in, center drilled out..... looks pretty good! My next treat to this, is drilling out ALL the lug nut holes! It would have any lug nuts on it, as a spare, right? ENJOY for now! More to follow when progress is made! This is true. A spare tyre has all the holes where they should be! Here is one I did in the boot of a mercury I was building 20 years ago. Still waiting to be finished lol. You can see the centre, the stud holes, and the holes in the wheel itself (if you look close like).
426-Hemi Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Did you find a canopy? There's one like the one pictured earlier and a flat one here http://vcgresin.atspace.com/body.html No, BUT I will be having a look at this to see what VCG has to offer. Thanks Stray! -Always nice to have an extra set of eyes looking or evening knowing of details I may not know of or about! So, THANK YOU!! EDIT: Went and had a look, they offer 2 different ones too! -I'm all hyped up now! Edited June 2, 2015 by 426-Hemi
426-Hemi Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks Ira! I been going at it pretty good with all the rain and stormy weather so..... -Last night, was tedious tho..... I was adding the plug wires, boots to them to the engine, BEHIND the manifold on the drivers side, what a BALLA FUN that was! -But, its done, OFF to adding a coil now!
426-Hemi Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 This is true. A spare tyre has all the holes where they should be! Here is one I did in the boot of a mercury I was building 20 years ago. Still waiting to be finished lol. You can see the centre, the stud holes, and the holes in the wheel itself (if you look close like). And that sir looks GREAT! I'm gonna be doing something very similar to that, just mine won't be easily seen once on the model, its going up under the rear part of the frame, just ahead ofthe rear bumper..... SO, I will be drilling outthe lug nuts, and as you the center is already done, plus, make a "mount" to hold it in place like the real truck would have had, as well, I MIGHT open the 'openings" in the wheel, NOT sure yet on that one.... NUCH easier to hold glued into the tire I have to say!
426-Hemi Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) SO..... it has been a few days, the rain stopped and the weather got nice, and ole John had some out door stuff to do and yet got more to continue out doors but I did get a little done!I took the engine and got the plug wires, and boots in place....I also got the valve covers on the engine too (I almost forgot that the last I posted), the engine had no valve covers or anything for details up top! The valve covers ALSO got wire looms mounted to them to hold the plug wires!The wire looms are how I "directed" the wires to lay as they are too!Just the opposite side!Back of motor, showing the coil wire "loose".... BUT the coil in place! (The coil, is a in-shop made part! This model (just like my truck in this build) did not come box-stock with a "coil" detail.... The "silver wrap" (mount in real life) was made using scrap BMF!Coil wire in place!Up next, is short and sweet (I did not get a lot done to the build so far this week), but one more post to follow, right after these short messages! Edited August 30, 2016 by 426-Hemi New Link Update
426-Hemi Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Last for now..... I began replicating the firewall. Just like how mine looks, Dads truck was pretty much the same! A little bit of wire being done, BUT a lot of holes drilled for wires from the engine, and hoses for the heater.. and battery lines as well.... This is almost ready to have it "fitted" to the frame, like mine was done in my truck! BUT a little detail yet to be done and some touch up paint as well!Thats it for this quick update, but I guess, something is better then nothing!ENJOY! Edited August 30, 2016 by 426-Hemi New Link Update
426-Hemi Posted June 5, 2015 Author Posted June 5, 2015 Thanks guys! I got a little done last night too, (I got to get pics of it yet) BUT, a bit more detail is coming! -NOT sure I'm gonna make my "Fathers Day Deadline" tho.....
vintagedragcrazy Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Lookin good john I'm watching if you need anything let me know. Vince
426-Hemi Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) Les, and Vince, Thank you!!!!! I appreciate it, and yes, I am moving right along....While I'm at it this time around, I have to go dig to see what all bench seats I got, as I need to come up with something for Dads truck..... He did not have bucket seats in his, (Mine didn't come with bucket seats), BUT I added them to my truck as the garage owner told me I could salvage the stuff out of the old cab out back which I was surprised (even to this day) that it was in the shape it was in, and he just wanted a reason to "scrap" the cab as the interior really was in really good shape! Needless to say, my Dads truck interior was dang near mint so..... BUT to make the model as Dads would have been I got to fill in the hole in the floor that was to have the gear shift placed there, and add a steering column gear shift (Dads was an automatic truck) so...... I got some details to make, and add, to this one for the interior. But thanks guys! Vince will do if I come to find I need anything then I have! Edited February 20, 2017 by 426-Hemi Spacing
Stray Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Whatever day you get it done will be fathers day dude. Thumbs up
426-Hemi Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Stray, you got a point on that one! And with the detail I'm adding and the work I'm doing, I'm NOT going to jeopardize the model being build because of the time frame. Dad wouldn't so I'm not, he loved some of the wild details I put into the models he seen me build so....... He'd be against it, just to "complete" the set..... -Just the fact its we're both "fathers" now, and wasn't back then is kinda special in the way I'm doing it....... My Fathers Day gift, is to sit and work on HIS truck in this! -I want to see if that can be done on Fathers Day.....
426-Hemi Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 Thanks Carl! MUCH appreciated! Just to give you guys a bit of an update. Not much has happened to either of the trucks. Sadly. BUT the good part is why.... I got the means to remodel ALL the work benches in my shop to my own "specs" and having good weather, and so, I've begun the transformation. They won't be anything real special, BUT what they will be, is more "user friendly" AS WELL as have a "system" to them, not have a "building" bench here, and my "tool" bench there, and have a "general" bench here, and have no rhyme or reason behind them, As well as the walls they're going to be cleated too, will be in respect of the bench thats in that location..... The "paint" bench, will have paint bottle racks on the wall. General bench will have peg board wall behind it. Machine tool bench, will have cabinetry to hold machine tool accessories..... Computer bench, will be, well thats like a desk really, (made for an existing one I had anyway) BUT made to house things for design on CAD, and "light" drafting (Nothing serious)...... BUT because, I have been patient, I've finally collected up all the needed materials over the span of 3 years to make this happen! THEN, to add to it, I got 3 Testors paint racks given to me for the taking from the local hobby shop, that one is in place, but I have 2 yet to fit or make space for and using up the materials I've collected, as well as organizing all at the same time, with the new bench work, I will be able to get the last 2 into place. -and utilized!!!!! So model building for now is post-poned for a bit, (I do however work on small things at night), IF I have cleaned up good enough, OR have no "silent" organizing to do (which I'm finding goes a bit better at night when I'm up) WHICH, that reminds me. I did get the spare tire rim, lug nut holes drilled out, and touched up as well as the openings in the steel wheel itself. I have yet to get a good color coating of paint on this, and then maybe a thin shot of clear coat to protect it from possibly yellowing...... -No pictures tho! (the next pictures I'll be taking is of the work bench progress I've been making!!!!!
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