Warren D Posted January 20, 2020 Posted January 20, 2020 I've only built the AMT Aerodyne, following this one. Those injector pins look to be a real pain!
iamsuperdan Posted January 21, 2020 Author Posted January 21, 2020 Yeah, they're extra work for sure, but that's fine. Just one more step to make sure its right. Made a little more progress last night. Rear suspension is almost complete. Little bit of cleanup and seam removal, and a bit of adjustment, and should have paint by the end of the week. The seams on the axles look far more pronounced in the pics than they do in person. And I painted the belts on the engine.
Sam I Am Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 18 hours ago, 72 Charger said: Nice work Sam its coming on a treat. Any plans as to colours? That's Dan, Dave. I'm Sam. ? Dan, I appreciate you showing all the clean up that needs to be done for a better fit. It will make mine go so much smoother.
iamsuperdan Posted January 21, 2020 Author Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Sam I Am said: Dan, I appreciate you showing all the clean up that needs to be done for a better fit. It will make mine go so much smoother. After building AMT trucks, this one is a beautiful experience! Once the ejector pin things are shaved, the fit and finish is excellent. I'll keep on updating and commenting/critiquing.
tbill Posted January 21, 2020 Posted January 21, 2020 You’re making good progress, everything is looking great so far!
72 Charger Posted January 22, 2020 Posted January 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Sam I Am said: That's Dan, Dave. I'm Sam. ? Dan, I appreciate you showing all the clean up that needs to be done for a better fit. It will make mine go so much smoother. LOL My bad sorry Dan and you Sam
72 Charger Posted January 22, 2020 Posted January 22, 2020 I will try again . Dan any thoughts on colours?
iamsuperdan Posted January 22, 2020 Author Posted January 22, 2020 lolz. Yes, I have decided on a colour, and I will not be changing my mind. Blue frame, white cab. Ahhh, but what shade of blue? Stay tuned...
CRUSADER2 Posted January 24, 2020 Posted January 24, 2020 I am working on the Revell Aerodyne also, but it doesn't seem to have all those injection tabs that you have on your kit, maybe its because it is a later one? also everything is moulded in white where as yours is in black, the strangest thing for me was the lack of any representation of a starter motor, at least the AMT K123 has one, but then it didn't have an alternator where as the Revell engine has, you can't win sometimes. Anyway yours looks like it is coming together just fine, looking forward to more photo's.
Goodwrench3 Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 On 1/19/2020 at 9:52 PM, iamsuperdan said: Not building as quickly as some of you, but I'm getting stuff done. Here's the somewhat complete and straight frame. Getting the other components ready, then paint. And I've done basic assembly of the engine and painted it. Time for detailing now. Very nice !! What paint did you use for the "Cummins beige" ?
Tesla Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 I like your build choices. Nice straight frame, rear suspension looks great!
iamsuperdan Posted January 30, 2020 Author Posted January 30, 2020 11 hours ago, Goodwrench3 said: Very nice !! What paint did you use for the "Cummins beige" ? It's a Tamiya colour. I think it's Buff? I'll check tonight for you.
gotnitro? Posted January 30, 2020 Posted January 30, 2020 Definitely looks like Tamiya Buff , deck tan is more gray
iamsuperdan Posted January 31, 2020 Author Posted January 31, 2020 On 1/29/2020 at 7:17 PM, Goodwrench3 said: What paint did you use for the "Cummins beige" ? 22 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Definitely looks like Tamiya Buff , deck tan is more gray And indeed it is! Tamiya XF57 is a fairly close choice for Cummins beige. Close enough for me anyway.
iamsuperdan Posted February 19, 2020 Author Posted February 19, 2020 Monthly update...no update. Surgery last week, recovery over the past 8 days, hoping to get back to the bench soon.
gotnitro? Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said: Monthly update...no update. Surgery last week, recovery over the past 8 days, hoping to get back to the bench soon. Wow hopefully your recovery goes quickly and your able to dive back in ! Rest easy
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 On 2/18/2020 at 8:57 PM, gotnitro? said: Wow hopefully your recovery goes quickly and your able to dive back in ! Rest easy x2
PettyKW43 Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Good looking build so far ! Always wanted to build one of these , haven’t gotten one yet. Hopefully I will get my hands on one at some point . Are you interested in getting rid of the wire hubcaps? I can’t stand the look of them but I am doing a Petty car hauler that actually had them . If you are, Pm me . More important, get well from surgery!
iamsuperdan Posted February 29, 2020 Author Posted February 29, 2020 23 hours ago, PettyKW43 said: Good looking build so far ! Always wanted to build one of these , haven’t gotten one yet. Hopefully I will get my hands on one at some point . Are you interested in getting rid of the wire hubcaps? I can’t stand the look of them but I am doing a Petty car hauler that actually had them . If you are, Pm me . More important, get well from surgery! PM sent. Actually, got some bench time in over the past day or so. Will have some pics soon.
gotnitro? Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 Good to hear your recovering ! Looking forward to your updates
gatorincebu Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 Dan, You are making good progress on a really n ice kit. I have a couple of different releases of the KW in my stash. Nice work on the frame. Those ejector pin marks are a real pain. looking forward to seeing how you finish this one out . Be Well Gator
iamsuperdan Posted March 4, 2020 Author Posted March 4, 2020 Frame is painted! Still need to do some detail painting to it. Slow speed, might as well refer to this as Project Glacier. ?
iamsuperdan Posted March 7, 2020 Author Posted March 7, 2020 Got the engine mounted in the frame. Still a long way to go.
72 Charger Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 Dan before you fit the axel pins I would drill them out and put a metal rod strait through the rear axels. then cut off the front pins drill out the hubs and fit a metal rod in there too . It will prove to be much stronger . Trust me you will break one . You can thank me later! Love the colour on the chassis BTW
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