California Special

[Rockford]

Got sick of looking at the missing roof so used the offcuts of the Aerodyne cap to fill the void. Once it's hardened up I'll get filling and sanding, filling and sanding, filling and sanding. At least it looks whole now. 

Edited September 7 by Rockford
Grammar

[Rockford]

Been snatching the odd few minutes here and there to do the fill and sand ritual. I think I'm on the third run. Filled the various holes that I'm not going to be utilising for the exhaust frame and grab handles. Opened the step well under the doors, I'll back that with a little box section. If it's warm enough today I might get primer on it.

Still lots to do. 

Edited September 21 by Rockford

[Rockford]

Once you think it's finished it's time to coat the cab with primer, boy does that deflate you when you think you've done a good job, holes and high spots, scratches and seams, terrible. I reskimmed the surfaces then used a metal rule with 1000 grit wrapped around it and plenty of soapy water. Mini block-sanding really. Turned out ok when you consider a double width Aerodyne. 

I'm going to see about moving the front axle forward a little, looks a bit too much like a K100E

Edited Monday at 03:29 PM by Rockford

[Jürgen M.]

Looks perfect! 

Good idea with the ruler!

I in the meantime discovered steel wool in different grains as quite effective, especially for getting rid of printing lines. 

You can sand edges without destroying the radius! You have to be careful though. It's not without risk.

I like where this is going. I'll stay tuned!

[BK9300]

Easy to see from ‘before’ pics that you’ve made a big improvement to your cab’s surface - that’s a lot of work and looking great!

[Gary Chastain]

Wow, that is looking good, nice modifications, they work well. 

[Rockford]

4 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Looks perfect! 

Good idea with the ruler!

I in the meantime discovered steel wool in different grains as quite effective, especially for getting rid of printing lines. 

You can sand edges without destroying the radius! You have to be careful though. It's not without risk.

I like where this is going. I'll stay tuned!

Steel wool does have its uses, I've got some OO grade on my bench. It's good for getting into uneven shapes without causing damage because you can ball it up. We're a resourceful lot! 

[Rockford]

4 hours ago, BK9300 said:

Easy to see from ‘before’ pics that you’ve made a big improvement to your cab’s surface - that’s a lot of work and looking great!

I hate bodywork, I haven't really got the patience for it. This will be enough bodywork for this year! 

[Rockford]

2 hours ago, Gary Chastain said:

Wow, that is looking good, nice modifications, they work well. 

Thanks mate, the finish won't be up to your standards but it will do. 

[Jürgen M.]

Doing what you do with these 1/32 models is amazing and shows that you're playing in an own league!

Just cause you're building a bit smaller models doesn't mean they're below any standards. 

If we can talk of standards at all then you're putting them sky high mate! Your skills are outstanding!