Slotto Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 I used pill bottles as wheel tubs a few times over the years. You gotta sand the shine off and good old testors did the trick for me both times. Looking good so far
Cool Hand Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 14 hours ago, Zippi said: I think I have the wheel tubs about where I want them. I tried 3 different glues to glue the white sheet stock to the pill bottles and they all failed. I have white glue (Mod Podge) on it now hoping that will work. Similar to what the Steve's mentioned. Sand both surfaces with 320 or 400 grit and use CA glue. It will create a stronger bond and more solvent resistant than white glue. Also the benefit of using CA, it will act as a filler between both materials which can be sanded flush eliminating the join line for a cleaner look. Also if you want to get the body back to clean bare plastic, dip a cotton ball in Mr Leveling Thinner and wipe over the body it will get rid of the remaining primer. Might take some time and a few cotton balls but worth the effort imo.
Zippi Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Slotto said: I used pill bottles as wheel tubs a few times over the years. You gotta sand the shine off and good old testors did the trick for me both times. Looking good so far Thanks man. I appreciate the info.
Zippi Posted February 3, 2023 Author Posted February 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Cool Hand said: Similar to what the Steve's mentioned. Sand both surfaces with 320 or 400 grit and use CA glue. It will create a stronger bond and more solvent resistant than white glue. Also the benefit of using CA, it will act as a filler between both materials which can be sanded flush eliminating the join line for a cleaner look. Also if you want to get the body back to clean bare plastic, dip a cotton ball in Mr Leveling Thinner and wipe over the body it will get rid of the remaining primer. Might take some time and a few cotton balls but worth the effort imo. Thanks Luke. If the white glues doesn't hold I'll buy some CA glue and give it a try.
NOBLNG Posted February 3, 2023 Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Zippi said: Thanks Luke. If the white glues doesn't hold I'll buy some CA glue and give it a try. WHAT! You don’t have a full array of thick, medium, and couple bottles of thin on your bench?? Seriously, that is looking good and I like your plan.? 1
Zippi Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 23 hours ago, NOBLNG said: WHAT! You don’t have a full array of thick, medium, and couple bottles of thin on your bench?? Seriously, that is looking good and I like your plan.? You had me scared there for a moment ? Thanks man.
Zippi Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 17 minutes ago, cheyenne93 said: Lookin good! ?? Much appreciated.
Nosferatu Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 This is looking good! I love your use of other items like the pill bottles. Dave
Tcoat Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 23 hours ago, NOBLNG said: WHAT! You don’t have a full array of thick, medium, and couple bottles of thin on your bench?? Seriously, that is looking good and I like your plan.? I wouldn't get a single thing finished!
AmericanMuscleFan Posted February 4, 2023 Posted February 4, 2023 Great start Bob! I love 56 Ford pickups and you can't go wrong with the Pro Street look for this one, It is a classic! This isn't the first time I've heard of someone using pill bottles for wheel tubs, they seem to be the perfect size for 1/25 scale. As others have already mentioned, CA glue is a must for gluing different types of materials together and is easier to use than 2-part epoxy. 1
Zippi Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 2 hours ago, Tcoat said: I wouldn't get a single thing finished! ???
Zippi Posted February 4, 2023 Author Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Great start Bob! I love 56 Ford pickups and you can't go wrong with the Pro Street look for this one, It is a classic! This isn't the first time I've heard of someone using pill bottles for wheel tubs, they seem to be the perfect size for 1/25 scale. As others have already mentioned, CA glue is a must for gluing different types of materials together and is easier to use than 2-part epoxy. Much appreciated man. I had some CA glue on hand but it was for wood and it didn't work. If the white glue doest work I'll pic up some CA glue for plastic.
Zippi Posted February 5, 2023 Author Posted February 5, 2023 The wheel tubs are glued in and the chassis has been modified to except the blown engine. I have the hood marked where I need to make the cuts but I'll wait on that until the engine has been glued into the chassis. 3
Bullybeef Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 Will you be creating substructures for the engine plates to attach to the frame?
Zippi Posted February 5, 2023 Author Posted February 5, 2023 48 minutes ago, Bullybeef said: Will you be creating substructures for the engine plates to attach to the frame? Yup. For now all I did was modify the frame crossmember to let the engine set down far enough. 1
bluestringer Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 It's looking good Bob. The CA glue I use is Loctite Gel in the squeeze bottle, works good for me.
Joe Nunes Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 12:27 PM, Zippi said: Much appreciated man. I had some CA glue on hand but it was for wood and it didn't work. If the white glue doest work I'll pic up some CA glue for plastic. I am also in favor of using the CA glue instead of White Glue. I would sure hate to see those tubs pop apart from this model when finished as it won't be pretty. ? For peace of mind please consider using the CA glue. Joe
Zippi Posted February 5, 2023 Author Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: It's looking good Bob. The CA glue I use is Loctite Gel in the squeeze bottle, works good for me. Thanks James. Yup, gotta get some.
Zippi Posted February 5, 2023 Author Posted February 5, 2023 36 minutes ago, Joe Nunes said: I am also in favor of using the CA glue instead of White Glue. I would sure hate to see those tubs pop apart from this model when finished as it won't be pretty. ? For peace of mind please consider using the CA glue. Joe I'm headed to the hobby shop on Tuesday as I have a couple kits on order that may have come in. I'll pick up a bottle of CA 1
Zippi Posted February 6, 2023 Author Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) Temp in the garage was 63° and the humidity was at 38% so I got the body in primer this morning. Going to let it flash out for about 30 min then fire up the Dehydrator and let the parts dry for about 4 hrs. I did not prime the hood yet as I still need to make the cut out. Edited February 6, 2023 by Zippi
Zippi Posted February 8, 2023 Author Posted February 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Slotto said: Looking good Bob! Go, go, go I appreciate it Steve.
Zippi Posted February 8, 2023 Author Posted February 8, 2023 I got the engine wired, headers installed, and some black wash on the engine. I'll let everything set up and tomorrow I can glue the engine in place then start on cutting the opening in the hood for the blower.
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