JerseeJerry55 Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Hello and hope all are well. Just got the AMT Ford snow plow kit. Unsure of tractor or dump truck in it’s future. If anyone has built the snow plow version can you pass on any issues or build tips. Thank you
Oldmopars Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 I built this one several years ago and for the most part it builds very nice. The plow is a bit tricky just because of all the little parts, but not too bad and the details are a bit lacking, but you can add your own. Overall I loved this build and had a lot of fun doing it. I would show you pictures, but it and several other of my models were stolen and it is gone. It was an original kit, but the good news is that they are redoing it and I can build it again.
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Posted February 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Oldmopars said: I built this one several years ago and for the most part it builds very nice. The plow is a bit tricky just because of all the little parts, but not too bad and the details are a bit lacking, but you can add your own. Overall I loved this build and had a lot of fun doing it. I would show you pictures, but it and several other of my models were stolen and it is gone. It was an original kit, but the good news is that they are redoing it and I can build it again. Thanks for the reply. My concern is assembling things such as the bed.
Oldmopars Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 On 2/9/2020 at 3:11 PM, JerseeJerry55 said: Thanks for the reply. My concern is assembling things such as the bed. I don't remember having any issues with the bed, it went together just fine. You should have no issues unless the re-pop is warped or bad.
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Posted February 11, 2020 39 minutes ago, Oldmopars said: I don't remember having any issues with the bed, it went together just fine. You should have no issues unless the re-pop is warped or bad. I’m a pins and holes builder. So flat surface to equally flat surface is not my strong suit.
Chariots of Fire Posted February 13, 2020 Posted February 13, 2020 Jerry: Do you do your building on a flat surface? If not may I suggest a trip to the hardware store and get a piece of glass about 12" square. Place it on a cutting board or some other surface that is equally flat so that it rests evenly. Use the glass surface as a building surface and a small square to help with making 90 degree joints. Hope this helps.
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 13, 2020 Author Posted February 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Jerry: Do you do your building on a flat surface? If not may I suggest a trip to the hardware store and get a piece of glass about 12" square. Place it on a cutting board or some other surface that is equally flat so that it rests evenly. Use the glass surface as a building surface and a small square to help with making 90 degree joints. Hope this helps. I will try that. Thanks for the tip.
delta99 Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 9:27 AM, JerseeJerry55 said: I’m a pins and holes builder. So flat surface to equally flat surface is not my strong suit. AMT kits are a little harder than others. Sometimes the instructions are vague, and don't show exactly where a part is supposed to go. Sometimes it requires a little test fitting with trial and error, before you actually build. There's a little more satisfaction that comes with it though. Good luck!
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 15, 2020 Author Posted February 15, 2020 1 hour ago, delta99 said: AMT kits are a little harder than others. Sometimes the instructions are vague, and don't show exactly where a part is supposed to go. Sometimes it requires a little test fitting with trial and error, before you actually build. There's a little more satisfaction that comes with it though. Good luck! Thanks I will keep that in mind as I build.
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Posted February 20, 2020 Dump truck frame started. Wasn’t crazy that the frame inserts for the tractor version were mismolded so I chose the more challenging version.
gotnitro? Posted February 20, 2020 Posted February 20, 2020 Nice and flat Theres been a few builds where I've used a small line level to assure frames are correct , doesnt hurt to check..now the wheels will sit on ground !
Vince66 Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Looking good What color you going for on the frame and engine.
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Vince66 said: Looking good What color you going for on the frame and engine. Thank you. Frame will be Black. The engine undecided. If I do it as an early 1970’s example will be Ford engine Blue. If I make her late 1970’s Cat Yellow.
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Posted February 25, 2020 More mocking up. Cab from my spares box. The wheels and tires will be different.
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 25, 2020 Author Posted February 25, 2020 I believe the front of the dump box may be a smidge too close to the cab. Seeing as I have already glued the hinge box in place what are my options to move the hinge box back slightly?
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Posted February 26, 2020 Dump bed assembly tonight. It’s getting there.
gatorincebu Posted March 4, 2020 Posted March 4, 2020 Jerry, I like that kitas a dump truck. Though I have never built a snow plow . Only saw snow in Miami once . And it for sure doesn't snow .Where I am in the Philippines ! Liking what you've done thus far. Keep up the good work ! Be Well Gator
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 7, 2020 Posted March 7, 2020 Looking good! My only complaint with this kit is that the cab fits loosely on the interior bucket and there is a lot of gaps around the firewall unless you fill them. I used Evergreen styrene to fill the gaps on mine. I also used doll house hinges to hinge the hood. As far as the bed to the back of cab clearance, it looks like the one that I built years ago is the same way.
JerseeJerry55 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Posted March 7, 2020 9 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looking good! My only complaint with this kit is that the cab fits loosely on the interior bucket and there is a lot of gaps around the firewall unless you fill them. I used Evergreen styrene to fill the gaps on mine. I also used doll house hinges to hinge the hood. As far as the bed to the back of cab clearance, it looks like the one that I built years ago is the same way. Thank you much appreciated. I will keep that in mind.
JerseeJerry55 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Posted March 8, 2020 Painted her today. May need slight work after she dries.
JerseeJerry55 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Posted March 14, 2020 More work on the cab/hood. Roof lights, horn holes drilled. Did the seals around windshield, and rear glass in Black Sharpie. Lettering, emblems, wipers, and door handles done in Silver Sharpie.
leafsprings Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 IMO, the wheelbase on the AMT dump kit is a bit too short. I slid the tandem back as much as possible on my build.
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