Down and dirty
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36 30 April 2023, 20:52
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Yup, and it's fighting every step of the way. From fit issues (couldn't see that coming, right?!😒) to the plastic having an adverse reaction to Tamiyas extra thin. The stuff just doesn't want to weld. It's just surface bonding. Think my glue may be too old seeing as evergreen styrene doesn't want to bond either. Might just get some lacquer thinner or MEK. Other than that, she is proving quit satisfying.
1 May 2023, 09:39
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I can definitely tell you, that I struggled on mine, with the rear engine mounts. I had to hold them in with crocodile clips, until the glue had dried. And I'm so tempted to glue that bloody rear suspension, you can't imagine! I've just got the dashboard to do now, and another coat of orange, before I seal her up. Fingers crossed, no more issues
1 May 2023, 18:02
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Fenders are twisted and don't line up with the cab. Definitely understand the rear suspension being a pain. Plus, the engine was an exercise in common core mathematics.😳The abundant dry fit, remeasure, dry fit, rebuild the part, and on to the next dilemma is the mantra here. The fenders are getting separated from the hinge bar and being reattached so that each on can be opened individually. From the kit design, I believe that that would be prototypical. Been searching the net for pics but, alas, the dog just won't hunt.😛
2 May 2023, 09:59
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Mate, wait until you do the cruiseliner! But saying that, I still have shudders from the AMT Freightliner! Now that kit, tests everything!
Take this as gospel, it's enough to put you off semi trucks, for life!
I've seen a few good examples, but I swear those people have connections with god or the occult!
2 May 2023, 19:05
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As I build this I think to myself "Wish Tamiya did 1/25 or 1/24 Rigs. The amount of fiddling around with getting a fit issue solved while trying not to get misaligned elsewhere is fun, fun.🤬🤪 Add the multi piece hood (of which I'm turning it into more pieces with the fenders. Sick!) as well and I am thinking of hiring the local squirrels to help hold it all for dry fit (solved it with blue tack, kinda) or at least carry me away after I'm nuts🤪
20 May 2023, 15:10
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I got my cab finished, then test fitted everything. Once I was happy, I glued my cab in place and let it set. After that, everything else hood wise, just fell into place? Just watch the bottom radiator hose. That's a tricky little bugger! My needle nose tweezers, helped me a lot! And you may want to test fit the stabiliser for the cab/radiator? I found out, that the radiator side, the pins were slightly too long? And take some time fitting the chrome MACK in the grill. It's supposed to protrude but only slightly? I just removed the chrome from all around the sides, then with the radiator flat on the bench, gave each letter a gentle push down, until it stops. Obviously, check each letter as you go. Tamiya Thin is your friend here. I'm currently knee deep in Superliner now. Some more pictures to add, later.
20 May 2023, 15:46
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You are always on point! 👏👏👏 Thanks for the heads up. Would love to say this is falling together but it is tricky with the changes I am attempting and the conversions being adapted. Still, gonna get her right with a lot of weathering 😇
20 May 2023, 22:12
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Oh mate,I nearly forgot! Glueing the tub in!!!
I found on mine, that the clear parts were quite thick? This creates a problem with the tub fitment. I had to file the lip off the sides and rear of the outside of the tub, to get it to fit perfectly. You'll know when it's right, because the door panels reach the bottom of the side windows, without seeing any interior paint? It took me a minute to figure it out, but if you look at the completed model in the pictures of your directions/instructions, you'll see that the builder missed this issue, and the hood slants forward, on the picture? Indeed, I'm 100% certain that was his problem. In hindsight, my next one, I'll just bend a sheet of plastic around the cab, and save myself the trouble.
21 May 2023, 05:19
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Hi Jonathon, in pic 8 you wondered why the picture showed another orientation as it had on your phone. Well sometimes this happens when you upload pics, but you can fix that. In the 'manage-menue' at the upper right corner you find a switch called 'advanced'. Turne it on and you are able to change the orientation of the uploaded images (among other things). Hope that helps.
Heads up from a rather lightweight modeller for your stubborn project.
😉
21 May 2023, 05:38
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Way to go guys.
@ Michael- was going nuts trying to figure that out. Thanks. New it was user error 🤪
@ Bozzer- thought that might be my problem cause of the sloping fenders and you confirmed it for me. Was thinking of opening the side windows (just toying with the idea because I dust the windows and don't wanna hide the interior. Too good a place for Easter eggs) but it opens the interior to dust. Quite the dilemma 🫠
21 May 2023, 10:38
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No worries mate. It's definitely an issue. The back window is fine. I also considered removing the side windows.
21 May 2023, 13:14
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Coming together well mate. Keep the hood pins, in your mind, before you paint.
I discovered right near the end, that they should be round, not D shaped. That's when I broke one. I couldn't raise the butterfly, so therefore the hood wouldn't lift up? Next, I was too rough, and "snap!"
It was fixed with brass rod but I thought I'd better give you a heads up.
23 July 2023, 23:28
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Thanks as always Bozzer. I think separating the two fenders and the million and one dry fit test will hopefully get me past the issue. It will require more patience but, it's a labor of love.
28 July 2023, 16:24
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Amen brother! I managed to fix it and hide it well, but it slowed the build, slightly. Still need to order the decals, but work and the new cave build, have taken priority, right now. Still love seeing you guys and your progress though! It keeps the adrenaline flowing 😉
28 July 2023, 19:54
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Hit that place where I do a rebuild or complete replacement of the rims.🤨. Another thing to slow me down.
22 October 2023, 09:50
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Jonathan, what's going on with the rims? If you need a set, now is the time to tell me! I'm leaving for the states in 14 hours, and I can bring a set with me and mail them, when I get there? Now is definitely the time.
22 October 2023, 10:07
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Bozzer. Thanks soooo much. It isn't necessary because I have the originals still and another set of different aftermarket Daytons. I was lamenting over the added work to tear it down. I might as well get over it and get on with it. More posts to come.
22 October 2023, 18:31
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Ordered new rear hubs and rims. If everything goes right, I will have extra rims for a diorama or spares. Tires should be usable for other kits.
2 November 2023, 14:05
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I know, it's all [****] in my eyes, lol
2 November 2023, 18:18
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Going pretty hard this weekend. Also got more decaling done. Will hopefully get more done and added photos. I wish I had documented the rear hubs (Scenes Unlimited) and my failure. I will keep it in mind as I paint, tear down, and reassemble.
19 November 2023, 21:02
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It's been a fun month. Christmas has pushed things off but did get some slow progress done. Gotta get some more evergreen parts to create the ramps. More to come 😏
18 December 2023, 21:49
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Finally got some tangible progress done (thanks Mona. Your forward movement on you CF spurred me on). The waiting for styrene to show up was holding me back also. Now, to scratchbuild the D-rings, prime, etc. to my disappointment, I have noticed that the backhoe is going to require a lot of correcting. Still, that's what I like (apparently 😏).
13 January, 21:44
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I've been digging this one 😉 ..It's giving me some ideas for the Kenworth I got last month
14 January, 22:00
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I figured the connection out. Found a video with a slight view. Much easier now.
25 January, 20:05
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Thanks all. Been making strides the week. Getting closer to the finish line.😀
28 January, 20:30
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From memory, on the back swivel part, there's a bunch of hydraulic hoses, in that area? I can't remember where I saw that detail, possibly in the instructions? I do remember that though. See what you can dig up?
29 January, 12:22
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Some very impressive work here, been enjoying the progress. Keep it up Jonathon!
29 January, 13:19
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Hydraulic lines are easy. Got tons of pics for those bad boys, Bozzer. Wondering if I'm gonna put on a "plexiglass" windshield. Saw a pic of a homemade one and am wondering if I want the extra trouble. 🤔
29 January, 17:11
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Or you could do something really different, and put a helicopter on it, like I did?
29 January, 21:40
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Was thinking of a boat. Found several RC models (which could present an opportunity for a ton of scratch building or just white shrink wrap to cheat) or a Heller tractor. That's just for the next lowboy, which I will convert to a goose neck trailer.
David Taylor: I have heard that the D8 is beast to work with but, the John Deere 310A is soft on the details too so……🤔
Bozzer: Was skimming through available Helicopter kits and was thinking a ruined Huey and painting the combos as the Twilight Zone accident (macabre I know but that's me) and would have to make up some imagined movie house supplies or maybe police investigation details.
30 January, 16:27
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Jonathon, I looked at the Revell Huey and it's massive! The length of the whole thing, is like 2' long? It would definitely overhang the trailer. Hence why I went for the smaller version? However, they're hard to find and if I'm honest, a cheap kid's toy. It took some work, to make it presentable, but I had a go. I'll have to get some pictures on here, when time allows 🙂
30 January, 19:24
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Got farther on the John Deere. Once all the hydraulics are done, it's on to the last little bit of assembly and then paint. Getting closer to finished. 😊
11 February, 22:36
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I can feel the smell of the diesel oil and the hot iron! Very well done, incredible!
12 February, 20:24
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Just a heavy equipment example. This will be as weathered as my F-100. Been a fun, challenging, and slow build.