B-Ram Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hey guys, Well I am off to my next adventure. I am going to build the AMT Fruitwagon. The kit has a lot options.I am going to build it like the fruit wagon version, but I am leaving the fruit out. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I would be interested to get your thoughts on this kit as you build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Without the fruit....doesn't it become just a wagon?If you are building a stock body version you could cover the sides with screen and make it vendor's truck for just about anything like tools.Or how about a completely stock version that could carry a mobile DJ service(?)from the early 1900's and equip it with hand crank Victorias or Edison cylinder photographs.I can guarantee you it would be the only on any display table you put it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Without the fruit....doesn't it become just a wagon?If you are building a stock body version you could cover the sides with screen and make it vendor's truck for just about anything like tools.Or how about a completely stock version that could carry a mobile DJ service(?)from the early 1900's and equip it with hand crank Victorias or Edison cylinder photographs.I can guarantee you it would be the only on any display table you put it on! I don't have this kit but find it very intriguing. Interested in what you do with this Bill. Edited February 7, 2016 by Speedfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Wow, a flash from the past. I always wanted this kit, but never did get one. Edited February 7, 2016 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotno249 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I love this kit one of my favorites looking forward to seeing how you build it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Zimmerman Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I also wanted one in the past, but never seemed to get one - when this re issue came out, I grabbed two of them. Only thing I may change other than wheels and tires, is lower I and get rid of the front metal axle- possibly a panel delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Starting with the cab. So far there has been a lot of flash to clean. The cab is made in five pieces. The fit has not been very good. The mating faces just sit together, so I have glued each face together separately using clamps. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I've already learned something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon63 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I also have a couple of these, and can attest that they can be quite fiddly to get the parts joined up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hi Mike,Glad I can add some useful information.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Nice looking work Allen.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 This will be fun to watch! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Ram Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Quick note. I have found that so far every edge has flash and needs to be cleaned up. Also, the parts fit is not very good. This is the second AMT kit that I have built that needs this attention. Nothing that can't be taken care of, just a little more work. With all of the build options, you can build a nice model.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I also have a couple of these, and can attest that they can be quite fiddly to get the parts joined up. How do you get it to float like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon63 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 LOL. It's not floating. It's sitting on a clear display base, I had the cover off to get the picture without glare from the lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 It does make for a very cool photo! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 That is a cool looking truck, Bill! As well as some great ideas by the rest of the guys! I'll be watching to see how this one turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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