SCM Australian trucks groupbuild
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14 February 2020, 00:10
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Bozzer, if you name the album "SCM Australian Trucks Groupbuild" it'll show up on the event page: SCM Australian Trucks Groupbuild (15. Februari tot 31. Juli, Moranbah AU)
14 February 2020, 01:36
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Ok fellas, pictures #3,4,5 & 6 show the correct holes to open up. Obviously, this is just a mock up.
16 February 2020, 02:08
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Lol...the last photo I thought it was a resin part 😄 It's still early, almost awake 😛
16 February 2020, 07:32
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I'm very jealous Of your pristine dechromed parts Bozzer. Mine are still murky after multiple soaks in oven cleaner.
16 February 2020, 08:22
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Brake fluid and bleach lads. I wouldn't steer you wrong and I always try it myself, before opening my mouth. These kits ain't cheap, so I wouldn't dream of spoiling your fun.
16 February 2020, 17:46
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I can't find the brake fluid conversation. Does it matter what DOT you use?
21 February 2020, 23:12
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Nice Bozzer 🙂 I'm finding these Italeri instructions to be tricky.
21 February 2020, 23:23
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Chris; DOT 4 & DOT 5.1 are glycol based & DOT 5 is silicone based.
I would actually go for DOT 3 fluid cos you're hardly worried about brake performance & fluid temps you just want to see corrosion 😉
ALWAYS test on something you can bin when it alll goes tits up, I am not a doctor so don't trust me..... ever 😄
21 February 2020, 23:31
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Chris, it's in either Tim's or Nathan's thread. It's really easy to follow buddy.
22 February 2020, 00:03
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I need to post what happened with my chrome sprue adventures. Will do it later 2day
22 February 2020, 08:21
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Lads, my cab has been a dog! The fit between the front and both side panels, is nothing more than crap! I'm glad I assemble before painting, otherwise I'd have to start again. Sleeper seems to go together flawless. Gonna check the hood-cab fit tomorrow. Still yet to get the cab roof on, but that's the least of my worries.
25 February 2020, 23:57
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Pictures 8 thru 11 show the gap issue. I had the back perfect, but the front had a huge gap. I had to fit the top corner of the front of the cab, allow to dry, then work down, to the heater grill area, after that, I then filed very carefully, the front top lip of the cab roof., Testing after every 30 seconds or so.
27 February 2020, 18:55
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As soon as I get the steering wheel and the other door glass fitted, I'll lid up the cab and show you guys the final result. I also need to check out the holes in the cab roof, before I even consider painting. Again, I'll get pictures and update this thread.
27 February 2020, 19:08
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Holy moly! Mind the gap!
Nice tutorial Bozzer. That office looks nice as well. Years ahead there mate 👍
27 February 2020, 19:38
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Nice update Bozzer. I can see this part is going to be like the rest. Test fit, then force it together with super glue and kicker 😄
27 February 2020, 20:03
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Ok gents, I managed to get everything together. Yeah, that gap is still slightly there. I'm gonna try and fill it, when the glue has fully cured. There's light at the end of the tunnel though chaps. First of all though, I found on mine, the rear wall goes slightly in, in the middle. There's supposed to be a lip, all the way around the rear of the roof. I guess it's a kind of gutter? Anyway, just adjust your rear wall slightly, I pinned mine with a clothes peg, until the glue dried. That light I mentioned, at the end of the tunnel? Well, I've dry fitted the hood, cab and sleeper, and they go together beautifully! Don't fit the bar on the bottom of the cab or the chequer plate on the back of the sleeper, until you are ready for mounting everything. That way, it gives you a slight adjustment, if you need any. I really appreciate your comments and I hope this helps you guys. Now I just need to get some paint on the bugger and finish off my chassis. Thanks guys.
27 February 2020, 22:30
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Nice work Bozzer. It is a shame the cab gave you so much trouble.
28 February 2020, 08:24
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To be honest lads, it wasn't so much trouble, it's more of a time thing. I know how long I can do things, so when something like this turns up, it kinda throws me out of whack. I also have another build I'm working on, so I kinda jump between the both. On the other one, I'm struggling with the white paint. I'll get some hours in, over the weekend and get back on track. The joys of full time employment! I also have about 4wks before I go stateside, so I wanted to get finished before then, on both builds.
28 February 2020, 09:50
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Bozzer, I'd like to have a word with you. As you know I had serious issues dechroming my parts. You made me believe that subsequent baths of brake fluid > Bleach > Brake fluid would clean all parts. So I spent another €45 on a new kit, some more €€ on brake fluid & bleach, and half of my Saturday going through the motions. The time is most precious to me.
Because of your instructions, I now have super-clean parts. Thank you very much!
29 February 2020, 19:49
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Hey guys. #15 thru to #18 show how I fixed that ugly seam. Hopefully it's self explanatory, but I'll explain if I need to. #18 & #20 show my masking. This can only mean one thing. Peter, cringe now😉
6 March 2020, 20:10
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#21 shows everything normal, but notice that the top radiator hose is far from where it should be?
11 March 2020, 03:00
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#22 You can just work out, that the radiator is sloping forward. Notice though, that there's two holes visible, at the front of my chassis? That's where my front crossmember popped out, after fitting the front axle.
11 March 2020, 03:03
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My conclusion is, to file down the centre of the fan, so the radiator sits back. The crossmember issue, I'm not sure about yet. Something is definitely wrong, because this is a first for me and I've built many Italeri kits.
11 March 2020, 03:06
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Boss, it doesn't look that different to mine, might be a fly shit short at the fan housing? Maybe the bottom mount isn't straight because of a slight warp but it's kinda weird because it still looks square! Are you glued in or can you pull the donk and the rad out and see if they mount? Perhaps the hole for the locator is half full of paint?
11 March 2020, 06:11
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Obviously, I built the chassis, and it was square. When I put the front axle on, that's when the crossmember popped. It's like the lugs on the axle are too wide apart, or the front crossmember is too short? As for the fan/engine thing, I'm sure that I've figured it out. I've just got home from work, so I'll have a brew and go and see if I can shed anymore light? Gonna try and fit the hood cab and sleeper, etc and see if anything has been thrown out. I'll get some more pictures too.
11 March 2020, 16:36
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Peter, I think I've sussed it! Glue is drying as we speak. The pulleys had moved forward by 1.5 - 2mm. That's been addressed and should close that gap. Just to be certain, I did file the hole part of the fan, just for good measure. The chassis, well I haven't got a proper answer, so I've re-glued it and that's drying. I'll leave everything for tonight and let it dry properly. So, tonight I'm gonna try and work on my cab, sleeper and hood.
11 March 2020, 18:51
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Things are looking up lads. Everything is lining up. I must've had a warp in my chassis rails? I did check them and they appeared straight, so I'm wondering if they should've had a slight angle somewhere? I'm not gonna worry about it though. Everything is now tickety boo, so we're back on track! I'm now in the design stage for the exterior of the truck. I'm also still undecided about what parts I want chrome? I'm in two minds as to which way to go with that? Scanning internet pictures doesn't help me either. Truth is, there's that many beautiful trucks out there, I wanna build them all! On a side note, good to see you back with us Munky mate. It's been quiet without you! 👍
12 March 2020, 12:39
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We will all breath a collective sigh of relief Bozz. You were getting grumpy! Glad to hear it was right on the night. As for the chrome, well, the buyer specs the parts to be chromed so it is actually up to you. Let your creative juices flow. We await the outcome of your artistic flair!
12 March 2020, 21:19
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Well, I was saving these pictures, to show you the transformation. It's not finished yet, but as you can see, I had started on my paintwork. No decals for me, I love the challenge of airbrushing. Hopefully I'll get back in the cave and get her finished. The stencils are already cut and waiting to be applied. For now, she's just dry fitted. I still can't believe that we're all going blue, but that just shows that we really are a hive and collective. Great minds,eh boys?
20 March 2020, 02:47
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I heard once, Great minds think alike or fools seldom differ. Your pick! LOL!
20 March 2020, 15:29
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Lol, well I guess we could just showcase our handy work? To be fair, so far I've enjoyed it and I think every single one of us, has learnt something. To me, that makes the whole thing worth it. We're all winners and stars 👍
20 March 2020, 19:57
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You guys are making me wish I could join your group build. I have the Revel psuedo "Australian" truck. I love all the chrome that comes with it. It is the reason why I want to paint it blue too. But alas, it is not in the queue yet because I want to build my diorama next and I want my skillset to be better before I tackle it. I really need to buy an air brush. I have plenty of cash. I just haven't pulled the trigger.
scalemates.com/kits/..00-australia--111552
scalemates.com/kits/..semi-trailer--143341
21 March 2020, 03:56
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@Bill. Danny and I have the same T900. Maybe a future group build? That chrome tanker takes some work mate. Once you build your can, then move on to the chassis. You need to get your can perfect first. Then slowly build your chassis, but don't add the outriggers. I taped my dry chassis to the can, then added the ribs, but in hindsight, I should've just attached it with glue, then built it up. The worst thing is the fingerprints! Dude, they drive you insane! I'm gonna clear coat mine.
21 March 2020, 11:43
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I have heard that about the finger prints. I'll try to remember to wear gloves when I open the box and handle it.
21 March 2020, 16:24
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Sounds great Bozzer, I could use the Beall trailer for behind mine 🙂 But After this groupbuild wich will still take me some time to finish...
I have 2 others I want to build first and still have to finish the Unimog lol
scalemates.com/kits/..tank-trailer--114969
24 March 2020, 13:54
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I have a new tanker coming, but I want that Heavy Duty Tanker, that I saw in the states. That's a damn beast! How's your build coming along Danny? Any new updates?
24 March 2020, 21:00
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My hobbyroom temp and humidity finally good for airbrushing so start with that tomorrow 🙂
Will do the chassis and engine tomorrow. atm started with painting inside cab
26 March 2020, 14:55
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I have to say, this is the 1st group build where everyone has the same kit, same problems. This is clearly a kit bashing on a poorly made kit!
1 April 2020, 12:33
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I know it's an old kit, just new parts and new box. I'd like to see some new moulds brought out, like airfix have done. I've just been working on the Freightliner FLD 120 special. Same cab issues and there's another fit issue that I have to get my head around. Still, we're plastic engineers, so we'll find a solution. Still say that you can't beat the old ERTL kits 👍
1 April 2020, 13:13
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Lol, I have 3 ERTL, 4 AMT and two Italeri, on the go at the moment. I have to build my new custom spray booth though. I can't cope with the current one. There's no extraction and the cave can't cope, it's too small. Yesterday, I managed to cover everything in a fine dust of white, when spraying the FLD with a rattle can! Looks like I'm gonna be doing some cleaning up soon too.
1 April 2020, 13:41
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lol Bozzer, you should see my garagefloor 😛 I used rattlecan's to do my RC's and mostly rims for the 1/5 scale gas powered cars and the floor isn't concrete gray anymore 😛
1 April 2020, 14:28
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When me and my friend getto painted the sides of my old car (I painted the hood), the cloth we put down was all sorts of colors... the garage floor got some of it too lol, now there are drips of paint on the floor ... fun day... had the car for 7 more years after that.
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1 April 2020, 16:31
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Bozzer, You need to make yourself one of these.
Paint booth | Album by musclecarfan (1:25)
2 April 2020, 06:34
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Just caught up with this one, doing an excellent job Boz 😉
What blue is that? Eye catching shade, I'd like to use that on one of my 1/& C2 Vettes.
How's quarantine? You a free man yet?
3 April 2020, 18:28
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Hey Munky mate. I've just left a note on Danny's page, for those of you that haven't glued your cab together yet. Been working on my booth. It's looking mighty fine, if not slightly huge! I did have a little build time this morning, but I've stalled on my truck until I get the booth up and running. Munky mate, I'll check that paint now, for you brother.
3 April 2020, 20:36
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I'm trying lads! Gloss black, white, and everything else, is following. But it's a start! Thank you God!
16 April 2020, 18:57
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Nice job on the chrome mate 👍 great to see the different effects of chrome
17 April 2020, 16:38
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Gentlemen, I have done a test today. Many of you are aware that certain clear coats dull Molotow Liquid Chrome? I performed this test with what I had to hand. Everything is brush painted, and here are my findings. Alclad II won hands down, closely followed by Johnston's Clear. I'm aware that the latter has changed it's name, depending on the country in which you reside, so if you choose that method, do your research before buying it. Also, please do a little test before committing to your prized model. The original Clear that I have, has been under my kitchen sink, for around 30 years. It's the stuff the aircraft guys use for canopies etc. Thanks for reading, chaps. Carry on!
17 April 2020, 16:43
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That's an interesting observation about the Molotow chrome getting dulled down.
I've often wondered about spraying or brushing flat clears, semi gloss clears etc straight on to factory chrome sprues to see if it can dilute the over bright toy like finish.
17 April 2020, 21:28
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Bozz, I gotta admit I have learned heaps from everyone on the Groupbuild. It's been a worthwhile experience and my first Groupbuild.
17 April 2020, 22:39
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Well said Peter!
Bozzer invited me to join the group build & I declined as I'd got far too much business & personal bollox going on...... in hindsight I wish I'd done it now 😉
17 April 2020, 22:43
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I'm glad to be of help lads. Sharing information is important, so that we can all move forward, to the next level of insanity. Hopefully, this build will encourage others to get out a kit and start building, keeping the hobby alive? I'm also thankful for the generous timescale that this build has. It just proves that you don't have to rush things, to be a modeller. Munky mate, you missed out on the fun this time, but maybe next one? I'd certainly do another group build with these great bunch of guys. JD, sorry mate, I keep forgetting to give you a heads up! I'll try to remember in future buddy.
19 April 2020, 05:27
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That's why Scalemates is a great place. Everyone always shares and helps out.
19 April 2020, 21:39
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Expect some progress this weekend Bozz. Getting very bored looking at the chrome slowly dissolve in the cover pic!
24 April 2020, 22:07
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Hey Peter! I think he needs a better method to remove chrome, as long as those parts have been soaking in that pic the plastic should've melted by now!
25 April 2020, 03:33
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And to think Chris was concerned about his own progress! I've seen a sloth move faster than The Bozz!
25 April 2020, 06:56
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Don't go picking on Bozzer just because he's English! You colonials!!
25 April 2020, 09:15
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Lol, I'm on it fellas. Had a major screw up, followed by a collosal balls up, on my paint. Basically, I've started again! It was my own dumbass fault, for not concentrating. I'll bring it back though. Them bloody tank steps are shite! You need a masters degree in physics, to sort them out. I nearly tossed them out of the cave door. Back on track now though. I'll get some pictures, when I get time.
25 April 2020, 09:40
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SCM Australian Trucks Groupbuild
15. Február amíg 31. Július 2020
15. Február amíg 31. Július 2020