Ken Gilkeson Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) the kit the colors built as a single sleeper out of the box. paintwork and striping sketchy with the wheels and tires used as inspiration. should be another couple week project with opening doors and posable steering. stretched fuel tanks planned and keeping the detroit. Edited May 15, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
Petetrucker07 Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 This is going to be another nice build. Lookin forward to more.
Goodwrench3 Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Cool ! I don't know how you crank these out in just a couple weeks, but I can't wait to see it !
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 9, 2015 Author Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) this is similar cab started deuce about done and blue mule gettin' ready to kick some A sitting on 36 wide fives headlight lenses just put in (milky) deep purple paint, loved the band also ( pre 1976 ) Edited May 22, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 10, 2015 Author Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) these files have been attached. some work so far. Edited May 22, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
72 Charger Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Cool work so far Ken . Can we have a close up off the door hinges please.
tbill Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 hahahaha.........attached files........now that's funny! looks like some good progress, will be watching.
gatorincebu Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Yes, I would also like to know how you manage to build such great looking models, as fast as you do ! This looks like it will be another interesting build thread. be Well Gator
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 11, 2015 Author Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) here you go Doobie. my xacto has been sharpened in both directions. still use the backside in a scraping motion but removes a narrower groove for a tite door fit later. the piano hinges are the smallest I could find online. installed interior view. exterior view showing door and hinge fit. door and cab notched evenly to center hinge using rivet detail as a straightedge. hope this helps answer your question. I will try to answer any further questions. ;-)) Edited May 15, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
72 Charger Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Thanks for that ken the pics tell a thousand words. Have you tried the PE hinges ? I think you can get them from model car garage . Im sure some one will correct that if im wrong . Tey are much smaller than what you are using there
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 11, 2015 Author Posted May 11, 2015 thanx for the info Dave, I won't be getting any though. this was for the 1/16 truck and I'm using it up. only have 5 or 6 builds left I want to do. if it ain't in the box, it ain't gettin' it.
kilrathy10 Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Yeah, this looks good, Man....This looks good.....You've got a great start....The hinges look fine to me....
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) thanx Tim and JT. xmas comin early, one more color to go. Edited May 15, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
landman Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Good looking stuff Ken. Those hinges are likely a lot easier to use than the PE ones that you have to fold etc. What size are they? I think I might want to stock up on those.
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) hinges about 1/64 wider than what was on kit. about as close as any car plug wire or truck brakeline I've seen on any toy, and the key word for the day is toy. Landman they are the smallest that Dreamworks Hobby carry. some people let their nuggets do their thinking, or insist on copying. dull. ( not you landman, someone else on here over thinking ) Edited May 22, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) small touch ups needed but happy with the paint. Edited May 15, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Edited May 15, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) colors shuffled for the chassis color Edited May 15, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson
72 Charger Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 That's some cool painting you have done there Ken . What masking tape do you use ?
Ken Gilkeson Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 blue painters tape, and I peel almost immediately.
Tesla Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Another fine looking build Ken! I'm lovin' the door hinges.
gatorincebu Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Ken, You are on the way to another really fine looking model. Be Well Gator
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