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Post by gaz on Jul 4, 2018 12:47:39 GMT
Is there much cleanup on this one ? Cause I dont see any seams . 
Not mush cleaning up to be done, yes there are mould seams but I clean them off before assembly. I have found if you leave the smallest mould seam on a part some bright spark at a show will pick it up and make you feel small by announcing it to the world. Extra couple of minutes spent on a part is well worth it in the long run. 
Cheers
Gaz. 
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Post by gaz on Jul 4, 2018 12:49:30 GMT
Got a few days off now so hopefully I will get her finished.
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Post by gaz on Jul 4, 2018 16:26:20 GMT
The cab steps are covered with a photo-etched sheet to be honest the fit is not that good but with a bit of gentle persuasion they can be made to fit.
The wheels were assembled next, I have left the rubberised tyres off until the painting is done....
The chassis with the steps fitted along with the front mudguards....
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Post by Boots on Jul 4, 2018 17:12:20 GMT
Niiiiice mate........very nice indeed  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 4, 2018 18:02:58 GMT
That's some neat etch right there  |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 5, 2018 3:56:14 GMT
Nicely persuaded etch Gaz , that looks darned fine to me |
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Post by gaz on Jul 5, 2018 7:31:21 GMT
That's some neat etch right there It took a couple of attempts to get it to sit right but its still not how I would like it. 
Gaz.
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Post by gaz on Jul 5, 2018 7:32:36 GMT
Nicely persuaded etch Gaz , that looks darned fine to me Thank you Bob before I start to add paint the gaps will need filling.
Gaz.
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Post by gaz on Jul 6, 2018 14:04:15 GMT
Hi Gents
While I am waiting for the filler to set I made up the cargo bed. No fit issues here, I was in two minds as to fit the bench seats or not but as you can see I did fit them...
Next up was the cab assembly...
Followed by the floor pan...
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Post by gaz on Jul 6, 2018 14:10:23 GMT
Now we come to the dreaded painting stage. First of all I gave the sub-assemblies a coat of grey primer straight out of the Halford's rattle can...
I then applied the pre-shading using good old Tamiya Flat Black followed by a top coat of Lifecolor Olive Drab...
Once this was dry I gave all the parts a coat of Johno's Klear and added the decals.
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Post by Paul B on Jul 6, 2018 14:13:01 GMT
Steamin' ahead now Gaz . Very smooth paint job there too |
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Post by gaz on Jul 6, 2018 14:15:11 GMT
Now I come to the bit where I have to apologise to you, I got that carried away I forgot to take pictures, before for I thought about it the White 666 truck was finished....
Hope you like it gents and thank you for your support throughout the build.
Cheers
Gaz.
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Post by gaz on Jul 6, 2018 14:17:15 GMT
Steamin' ahead now Gaz . Very smooth paint job there too Cheers Paul I have never really got on well with Lifecolor paint but for some reason it went on brilliant this time. Another one to put in the use again file.
Gaz.
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Post by Paul B on Jul 6, 2018 14:45:05 GMT
You gotta be kiddin' us . A beauty of a job there indeed Gaz  . Now get back in the cave and start something that'll take a little longer |
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Post by gaz on Jul 6, 2018 14:53:59 GMT
You gotta be kiddin' us . A beauty of a job there indeed Gaz . Now get back in the cave and start something that'll take a little longer Don't know what to do next??? I have had a look at my stash and nothing jumps out at the moment Paul. 
Gaz.
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Post by gaz on Jul 6, 2018 14:54:24 GMT
More pictures in Album BTW.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jul 6, 2018 15:31:34 GMT
Superb finish a really nice model |
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Post by gaz on Jul 6, 2018 16:20:54 GMT
Superb finish a really nice model Cheers buddy pleased you like it mate. |
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Post by Boots on Jul 7, 2018 21:21:39 GMT
Holy moly.......didn`t expect to see it finished  , that looks superb mate |
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 8, 2018 21:04:22 GMT
I second that----it looks glue -free!! :)Great looking chassis. Best wishes, Ian |
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, that looks superb mate 