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[Gary Chastain]

Few more details on the bed then I can move on to finish engine and under chassis exhaust. 

[Warren D]

Looking good.  Probably too late but I've seen big rollers at the back of flatbeds used to deliver lumber.  Might be unique.....can't say I've seen one modelled.

[Gary Chastain]

37 minutes ago, Warren D said:

Looking good.  Probably too late but I've seen big rollers at the back of flatbeds used to deliver lumber.  Might be unique.....can't say I've seen one modelled.

Ooooh I like it, idea for a future build, rollers and a lift bed. Also thought of a flatbed with a crane to unload pallets of bricks/blocks. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks great! 

[slusher]

Thne bed is looking great!

[Gary Chastain]

Need some help or advise. I purchased these photo etched marker lights and I struggled with cutting them free, I did buy a fixture for bending photo etched parts (that worked well), struggled handling the small parts and getting them located. I used super glue which limited my time to adjust the positioning. What glue do you use, what tools do you use to handle these very small parts? The three I installed are acceptable but not perfect  

[gotnitro?]

Etch can be finicky, but really adds to a finished build. 

I usually use flat nose pliers for bending, type found in jewelry dept for beading. One tip I've read for cutting them off the tree,  was using a ceramic tile or piece of glass and new blade. Stick some masking tape doubled over to hold the parts from flying away. They sell little qtips w waxy ends for holding etch too..but can't recall who markets them.

Small dots of testors canopy glue, or Elmer's white holds them. Ive been trying some different glue the ship builders are using called Gator Grip Thin Blend. Its like Elmer's w more bite. Dries clear and cleans up easy. 

[Gary Chastain]

28 minutes ago, gotnitro? said:

Etch can be finicky, but really adds to a finished build. 

I usually use flat nose pliers for bending, type found in jewelry dept for beading. One tip I've read for cutting them off the tree,  was using a ceramic tile or piece of glass and new blade. Stick some masking tape doubled over to hold the parts from flying away. They sell little qtips w waxy ends for holding etch too..but can't recall who markets them.

Small dots of testors canopy glue, or Elmer's white holds them. Ive been trying some different glue the ship builders are using called Gator Grip Thin Blend. Its like Elmer's w more bite. Dries clear and cleans up easy. 

Thanks Jeff, I will look up/find some of these to try. 

[53gmc]

On 10/27/2022 at 11:24 AM, Gary Chastain said:

Need some help or advise. I purchased these photo etched marker lights and I struggled with cutting them free, I did buy a fixture for bending photo etched parts (that worked well), struggled handling the small parts and getting them located. I used super glue which limited my time to adjust the positioning. What glue do you use, what tools do you use to handle these very small parts? The three I installed are acceptable but not perfect  

I know this will sound weird but i put a toothpick on the end of my tongue and pick up the pieces that way, and use another tooth pick to apply a tiny drop of glue where i want the part to go. The saliva is just sticky enough to pick up and move the parts but not as adhesive as the glue lol

[Gary Chastain]

38 minutes ago, 53gmc said:

I know this will sound weird but i put a toothpick on the end of my tongue and pick up the pieces that way, and use another tooth pick to apply a tiny drop of glue where i want the part to go. The saliva is just sticky enough to pick up and move the parts but not as adhesive as the glue lol

I will give it a try. 

[Chariots of Fire]

To cut them free from the sprue you need some photoetch cutters.  Ordinary cutters are not sharp enough or tough enough to cut the material.  Try your LHS or Micro-Mark for special cutting tools for photoetch.  They will certainly help.  You can use 2 part epoxy for gluing also.  It takes a bit longer to set up but it holds well.  White blue or even CA doesn't do well on photoetch materials.  An option to either one is Testors clear gloss lacquer.  Again it takes a while to set and you may need more than one coat to make it more permanent.

[53gmc]

The bed turned out nice!

[Gary Chastain]

23 minutes ago, 53gmc said:

The bed turned out nice!

Thanks, little bit more finish work, then finish the engine. 

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks Great!

[Gary Chastain]

Wrapped the bed up with all the marker lights. Little bit more detailing on the engine and radiator. Make two mufflers and finish exhaust next. Quick mock-up to check hood clearance 

[Gary Chastain]

Wanted a faded interior look with some detail. Got some finish work to do  

[Gary Chastain]

Getting paint on and detailing the cab. Got to repaint one front fender, operator error, yup I screwed it up. 

[Gary Chastain]

Some progress

[Rockford]

Looks great that. 

[Bills72sj]

I love what you have done. I need to steal the PVC fuel tank trick.

With your color scheme and the type of truck, may I suggest the livery be Universal Construction company. I am not sure what kits they came in.

[Gary Chastain]

7 hours ago, Bills72sj said:

I love what you have done. I need to steal the PVC fuel tank trick.

With your color scheme and the type of truck, may I suggest the livery be Universal Construction company. I am not sure what kits they came in.

Thinking something like this. 

[slusher]

Looks fantastic!

[Gary Chastain]

Detailing takes so much time, so progress has been slow. Trying to fix the really bad molding job on the air intake hose from motor to filter canister. 

[Gary Chastain]

Getting close to wrapping this one up, need windshield wipers and mud flaps behind the front wheels. 

[bigred63]

Wow, what a great looking Truck.