Rockford Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 (edited) Just got this off eBay for £20. It was really grotty, mould growing on the dusty chassis. Realised that it should have a tilting hood because there's a fantastic little Detroit V8 and Fuller transmission underneath. At last, a 1/32 kit with an engine! I separated the hood using nail varnish remover to soften the super glue. Gave it a good bath too. Snapped the front axle twice in the process. Someone has already replaced the undersize AMT wheels and tyres. First thing is to lose the ducktail on the chassis. Then research the underhood arrangements. Correct the 5th wheel and make it a functional slider. Reinforce the front axle. The list is endless. Edited April 24 by Rockford Added pictures 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jürgen M. Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Wow, you're not wasting any time, are you! 😀 Just finished that great looking KW and already beginning the next project! Looks promising! Can't wait to see the progress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Very nice! I’m very interested to see what you do with this. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 44 minutes ago, Bennyg said: Very nice! I’m very interested to see what you do with this. Ben 😆😁So am I! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 I can't get over this little Detroit, it's fantastic for the scale and the fact that it's a snapper! If only ERTL had been involved with these kits longer we might have had some great 1/32 stuff and I could have a life! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 That's a nice looking engine in 1/32. The Revell kits are nice, but they are really designed for kids & beginners, in my opinion. These Ertl 1/32 kits are really another level, although, as you mentioned, the wheels & tires are a little small. I'm really hoping that Round2 will reissue these 1/32 kits. They're released everything else multiple times, so why not! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted April 25 Author Share Posted April 25 18 minutes ago, Jim B said: That's a nice looking engine in 1/32. The Revell kits are nice, but they are really designed for kids & beginners, in my opinion. These Ertl 1/32 kits are really another level, although, as you mentioned, the wheels & tires are a little small. I'm really hoping that Round2 will reissue these 1/32 kits. They're released everything else multiple times, so why not! Oh if only, I'd love to see the CL9000 back on the shelves. What beautiful cabover they were! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 I wanted to do some painting today but the weather was freezing cold and I didn't want to risk a whole trailer "blooming" so I resorted to making the first steps on the Ford. Cut the fifth wheel mount off and built a new slide plate. I'll finish the fifth wheel tomorrow. I had to create two new axles from brass and aluminium rods. I cut the back out of the outer tyres which means the rim can sink into the right depth within the tyre. Then, using two 3mm strips of plastic I formed a new wheel rim. They look good. Also trimmed the ducktail off the chassis. Transforms the stance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 Got my fifth wheel gudgeons fitted and got it mounted on the slider bridge. Might do some detailing to the underside later. The truck is gradually getting it's dignity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 It is fun doing this type of work! Almost feels like a scientist studying unknown species and applying knowledge to make something meaningful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 (edited) Certainly does stretch the mind thinking of what each one needs and thinking about how go about it. For instance, I didn't want to do my usual crossbar mounting for the mudflaps because the rear crossmember is just too good. I therefore fitted 2mm tube to the rear spring brackets to act as sockets then cut & bent a big paperclip to carry the flaps. For the moment the flaps are 0.5mm sheet hung with a loop of electricians tape. The quarter fenders are good as they are so they can stay. I'm very happy with the look, so much better. This is so I can bear to look at it while it waits in line to be done. Edited April 28 by Rockford Text edited 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted Tuesday at 03:41 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 03:41 PM Painted my modified wheels a nice weathered aluminium. I think they look fine, make the rear tandems look beefier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted Tuesday at 04:23 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 04:23 PM Your skill in this scale is outstanding, I have never considered buying built rigs to rebuild but watching you has made me rethink that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockford Posted Tuesday at 04:36 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 04:36 PM (edited) Thanks mate, it's usually cheaper than dealing with the eBay 'box traders'. Here's the same kit being sold 'sealed in the box', (of which I don't see the point, might as well be a collection of plastic shrapnel) £100! No thanks. The only thing I'm missing is the decals. Edited Tuesday at 04:41 PM by Rockford Text editing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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