BigBad Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 One thing to remember, the cab, when installed as per the instructions sits way too high. When the cab is lowered though, the kit grill will interfere with the bumper when the cab is tilted. The Photo etch kit will correct this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Hi all... Here are some new photos of my ,,working" on theme GMC Astro. The tanks, batterybox, and some rust are ready. The b.box is not placed, yet. Because I don´t know what says interior and exhaust connection with engine. thanx for looking. Pavel Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Pavel the weathering is great i cant wait to see it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Thanx Doobie. Only for information - this is my first bigger weathering ever. Paul. Edited March 24, 2013 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Looks great to me What parts came in the etch pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Superb project! The details and weathering are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 To Tony: please look 4 topics up. Over there is photo also as small list of parts which are in PE package for this trucks. Thanx Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Great job on what you have done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Hi all, how I promised here are some photos from the work with PE parts from Czech truck model. This is my firts try with PE parts. I feared that this work will be hard for me. I must to talk that it was very nice and not so hard work. The great helper is bender tool for me... Exellent is that man can polish this parts. By the cutting off the parts from planchette is very good to used something hard like the underbase. For example some square of glass or I used smooth ceramic tile... So, if you have some questions..... Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Those photo etch parts are going to look good on there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 The detail is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Nice job with the photo etched parts. I still do not have a bending tool. So far I have been able to shape the parts without it. But I believe that it is a great help and time saver too. Edited March 28, 2013 by truckabilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Yes truckabilly, you're right. It is possible to "assemble" it without some special tools, but it is more easier with it. And I think this bender from mr.šrám is very good in this price level (about 20 eur). And I'm glad that my first contact with PE is quite positive...It's a very good skill for me. Pavel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Hello, Some new photos from my project. Followed a work with next PE parts, Concrete "raindrops protectors" on exhauts. It´s mounted together from 3 parts. It is suggest to mount on tube of 4.8mm diameter. Unfortunately i had only 5mm. But it´s in norm, Installation without some bigger problem. After than I airbrushed in blac, as a base colour for alclad chroming. Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baloney Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) lots of work in your frame.very nice. you work well. Edited March 30, 2013 by baloney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Hi... I´m back again with some short update. Following photos of interior a selfmade CB (transmitter) Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Outstanding work Pavel, inspirational even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Hi... Here is some new photos from "making of exhauts". Today were some terrible day - my work with alclad is no good. Alcladed are also some PE parts such as footrests on tanks. Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Thats some great work on your jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Very nice looking truck. Looking forward to seeing it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Short update. I used PE parts from CTM: hose clamps on intake and "tear drop plate" on steps plates. As wire is used welding wire, I think 0,6mm it is (maybe 0,8mm). It is with cooper coating. after the sending (sandpaper 800-1000) it is polished like chrome. Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Nice work so far, look forward to more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Hi all. Here is new update. The cab is in colour now. The scheme is gloss white and solidmat red. It´s under my idea. After dryof colours will follow Superclear III. There are also new some parts in alclad chrome. Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMODELMAN Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 WOW, really nice work. Very nice detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavel A. Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) Today I decide make a links around front lights. The colour is solidmat white - excellent for covering any colour (also black) in very thin coat. So without stairs I mean... Edited March 9, 2014 by Pavel A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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