rollinoldskoo Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Yes that's from a Matchbox diecast they made in the early 2000's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Those were from the Meng site.. http://www.meng-model.com/index2_new.php?id=236 Thanks, Rob. I removed them, since they are from someplace else. This thread is on the build and review. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) So, there is one bad thing with the kit, but it could be just mine. Have to see what others find when they get their kits. <-----has two kits Edited April 10, 2014 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Those were from the Meng site.. http://www.meng-model.com/index2_new.php?id=236 Thanx for the link Rob! It's nice to see what this kit will look like built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) I did a chrome test , place a piece a Tamiya tape on one of the running boards , not sure why I didn't put it on the tree, but anyways, as you can see, it pulled up a very small piece of chrome Edited April 10, 2014 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Maybe spray the entire chrome tree with clear first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Has anyone tried this? Harry, you may have something there! I'm glad I thought of it! Getting there: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Has anyone tried this? Harry, you may have something there! I'm glad I thought of it! Way to go, boss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I wonder if transparent blue and green might work, followed by a wash of thinned white or some kind of pearlescent finish. As those jugs are more translucent than transparent, it might look better, as they're not crystal clear. Charlie Larkin I tried this method recently, and I am still on the fence about this method.... First, paint the tank green to the level that you want the coolant. Then paint the whole resevoir with a thin white primer such as Tamiya brand, or duplicolor. The primer will let the green show through making a transparent effect. See what you think, Mark For those doing Replica stock or a "showroom fresh" build, the OEM coolant is actually a goldish-yellow color, rather than the old style green. Tamiya transparent yellow would be a better choice if you're going that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) For those doing Replica stock or a "showroom fresh" build, the OEM coolant is actually a goldish-yellow color, rather than the old style green. Tamiya transparent yellow would be a better choice if you're going that route. The reservoirs are molded in light gray Edited April 11, 2014 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I see what you're talking about. Looks like it's one piece with the washer reservoir and the secondary battery. That might take some creative painting to make it look right. Perhaps white basecoat, followed with washer fluid/coolant colors, the overcoated with a semi transparent clear-ish color, almost more of a frosted look. Something to note, the 1:1 coolant reservoirs tend to "yellow" over time, as the pic that Gregg posted shows. The trick is going to be replicating that look, I really am not sure that a pearl paint will accomplish that convincingly. If I can get the time to experiment, I might see what I can come up with. I'll post any results I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I see what you're talking about. Looks like it's one piece with the washer reservoir and the secondary battery. That might take some creative painting to make it look right. Perhaps white basecoat, followed with washer fluid/coolant colors, the overcoated with a semi transparent clear-ish color, almost more of a frosted look. Something to note, the 1:1 coolant reservoirs tend to "yellow" over time, as the pic that Gregg posted shows. The trick is going to be replicating that look, I really am not sure that a pearl paint will accomplish that convincingly. If I can get the time to experiment, I might see what I can come up with. I'll post any results I get. Bill, I am thinking that I am going to separate the battery from the reservoirs , but as for what colors, I have no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I did a chrome test , place a piece a Tamiya tape on one of the running boards , not sure why I didn't put it on the tree, but anyways, as you can see, it pulled up a very small piece of chrome Hopefully, this will be corrected in subsequent runs. In the meantime, looks like GlossCote is your friend, or the Krylon acrylic Crystal Coat. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 I ended up using Tamiya Buff, and it's okay, for now, for the reservoirs. Fitment of the tubings, pipes, etc. is a bit close, but once it's all together, it should be fine. MENG has been in touch with me about the chrome issue, we will see what they say about it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 What's going on with the hood/grille/bumper fit up front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Looks like the bumper isn't mounted correctly. It's "sagging" a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Looks great, Gregg! If this kit is a harbinger of the future MENG kits, it's truly going to be a golden age of modeling, indeed! Moebius, MENG, improved Revell. Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 If I was to lift up the model by the cab right now, everything would probably succumb to mean ol' Mr. Gravity in a loud way. Get it? It's all test fitted right now, with just dabs of white glue here and there. Geez, a guy uses a little bit of white glue and he gets ridiculed for life... And yes, the right side battery is not put in correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Namaste friends. I'm just making sure everything fits Tamiya-like. It does, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hai The only issue so far is the peeling chrome, and hopefully MENG will have a reply soon on this. Domo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Great news. Very much looking forward to this kit stateside! And thank you for posting your build progress photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 White glue assembly or not, that looks really good together. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 I should start shooting it with the kit tires. These tires are the off road-style ones from a Tamiya kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I got a reply from Meng on the chrome, they are going to send me replacement chrome parts tree's if I so desire , I was asked to check the second kit to see how the chrome is , I would post the email but I deleted it from my phone by accident , and when doing that, it deletes like it was never there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Ok, this is a great kit..but I don't want to build a Ford pickup. What will follow this kit? Can we hope for a Dodge- an early '70's vintage, a current Ram or a late '40's Power Wagon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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