FIREMODELMAN Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 (edited) Been a few weeks since I last posted, but I have been busy at the modeling table. This time around I'm taking an old glue bomb , and trying to turn it into an actual model I can display. The gist of the build is half a Chevy Coca-Cola pick up, and half of the AMT American LaFrance fire truck . This is a WIP, but here are a few pic's.. Thanks for looking,dave. Edited February 2, 2008 by FIREMODELMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Wow ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Dave, Very Impressive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studioman3 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Put out a fire...have a Coke I love it! Looks great so far Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMODELMAN Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 s for the nice replies, I've been able to get more work done on the truck the past few day's. Still have LOTS more to do, but here are a few new pics.. Thanks for looking, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 That is looking good! Where did you get the chromed front hub cabs? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowandphatg Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 always nice to see your work vary impresed again... jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilone Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I LIKE I LIKE ALOT WHERE DID YOU GET IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMODELMAN Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks for the nice comments guy's. Tim those hub caps are from the parts box, but i beleive they came from the 50 pick up kit, just cant recall for sure.. This one is now done, here are a few pics, thanks for looking,Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMODELMAN Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I LIKE I LIKE ALOT WHERE DID YOU GET IT I built it. it's a combination of the AMT Coke '50 pick up, and the AMT American LaFrance fire truck kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiremonkey Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Love the bodywork, you just don't see that sort of craftsmanship on modern equipment anymore. A beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott H. Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I just found this one today and have to say it is a very nice build!! I have one quick question though. I know you had to radius the wheel wells, but did you have to stretch them out to cover the tires any? I've been thinking of doing something like this for a while and was curious. -Scott H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I just found this one today and have to say it is a very nice build!! I have one quick question though. I know you had to radius the wheel wells, but did you have to stretch them out to cover the tires any? I've been thinking of doing something like this for a while and was curious. -Scott H. Haven't seen Dave around for awhile but I can answer your question since I asked the same thing. No he just cut away the fenders so the wheels would fit. If you want to be completely accurate, yes, you need to widen the fenders, lengthen the hood and fenders and the fenders are slightly taller. The differences are fairly small, so not worth the effort for many. The larger trucks are 2.3" wider across the fenders and 4" longer windshield to grill. The headlights are 1.5" higher but that may be due to the larger wheels. The cab is the same. At 1/25 scale you need to widen each fender 0.046" and lengthen the hood and fenders 0.16". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 very nice!!! Cool old truck; and very nicely done...great work...........matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott H. Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Haven't seen Dave around for awhile but I can answer your question since I asked the same thing. No he just cut away the fenders so the wheels would fit. If you want to be completely accurate, yes, you need to widen the fenders, lengthen the hood and fenders and the fenders are slightly taller. The differences are fairly small, so not worth the effort for many. The larger trucks are 2.3" wider across the fenders and 4" longer windshield to grill. The headlights are 1.5" higher but that may be due to the larger wheels. The cab is the same. At 1/25 scale you need to widen each fender 0.046" and lengthen the hood and fenders 0.16". Thanks for replying and letting me know. I'm partial to the way it looks and would more than likely do it the same way if I were to build a similar one. I just like the way the tires are sitting in there the way it is. It also has me wondering what one done up like an over the road tractor would look like. -Scott H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broch Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Great work on this one! Doesn't look like any glue bomb anymore! The finish look outstanding! Hope to se more work form you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpreadAxle Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Stunning!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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