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Post by jimb on Jan 5, 2018 13:58:37 GMT -8
I started this one just after Christmas (it had been in The Stash for a while), and I wanted nice simple build after the recent disaster with the IVECO. So, this is what I'm starting with: I've made some good progress in the last few days as the kit has gone together quite well. Here is a mock up of the truck. The cab, hood, bed, & wheels will be Forest Green; while the fenders will be Gloss Black. I have the frame & engine just about finished. There are some touch-ups on the engine to do, and I need to mount the radiator. Next is on to the cab & interior!
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Post by jimb on Jan 14, 2018 6:12:15 GMT -8
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's still a long tunnel, though.
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Post by biggu on Jan 14, 2018 7:43:08 GMT -8
OUTSTANDING job so far Jim, now not having this it myself, I noticed the hubcaps, did you paint them or is that a decal, and the U.S.F.S door decal.... fro the kit or did you make them? Looks the perfect utilitarian truck... I love what you are doing.....
Jeff
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Post by jimb on Jan 14, 2018 13:09:40 GMT -8
Thanks, Jeff. The logos on the hubcaps are decals that come with the kit, while the USFS decals came from a friend over at The Scale Firehouse.
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Post by biggu on Jan 15, 2018 7:42:38 GMT -8
Thanks Jim, for the info on the website, I am going to check it out.... I am waiting for the next update.... truck looks really good......
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Post by jimb on Jan 15, 2018 13:58:22 GMT -8
Thanks. The hood is in the "paint shop" right now, and the bed will follow shortly. I really want to wrap this up by the end of the month.
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Post by biggu on Jan 30, 2018 8:03:05 GMT -8
any up dates Jim??
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Post by jimb on Feb 1, 2018 20:17:49 GMT -8
Well, I didn't wrap it up by the end of January like I planned, but I'm close. Really close. All I need to do is paint the floor of the bed, then glue everything to the frame. Photo updates soon, I hope.
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Post by biggu on Feb 3, 2018 9:48:53 GMT -8
I hear you there , Jim, I build like a snail ... so I get that, and besides, life can get in the way too...... always interested...
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Post by jimb on Feb 25, 2018 13:38:25 GMT -8
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Post by biggu on Feb 27, 2018 9:18:06 GMT -8
That looks every bit the part......looks excellent.............. I love the utilitarian look.... all business..... good job, Jim...
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Post by jimb on Feb 27, 2018 17:22:20 GMT -8
Thanks. Hoping to get some tools into the bed here soon.
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