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| Hoseman | Feb 21 2018, 12:28 AM Post #26 |
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Well, today I had a little more time to work on this project... used the Dremel to take the silver panel off of the back of the cab. After that I ran it on a file to smooth it out - ![]() That allowed the cab to sit down properly onto the chassis - ![]() still have that gap above the cab in the front and the gap above the rear bumper that I am going to have to figure out how to fill - ![]() But I can't complain, it seems to be fitting together pretty well so far. I'll post some more pics tomorrow if I get a chance to work on it some more. Edited by Hoseman, Feb 21 2018, 12:29 AM.
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| Brian49 | Feb 21 2018, 07:27 AM Post #27 |
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Sammy, Try looking in to Plastruct or other they make all sorts of sheets of various materials (such as block or brick walls) in 1/87, 1/64 and so on so you maybe able to find diamond plate for the rear step area. If you have a good hobby shop, especially one that specializes in Model Railroading tend to stock a lot of Plastruct sheets, |
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| Hoseman | Feb 21 2018, 02:29 PM Post #28 |
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Thanks for the tip Brian, I'll check them out. |
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| Hoseman | Feb 21 2018, 02:29 PM Post #29 |
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Hey Glen, who was your buddy that does decals for you? |
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| b2young | Feb 21 2018, 05:52 PM Post #30 |
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It almost hurts to see that particular casting taken apart....one of those models I wish stayed in the motor pool at Mattel so we could get more variations of it's liveries....I never found the one that wasn't "Trucksville"....can't even remember what the 'city' name was on that vary....so I only have the Trucksville and the "Base" military vary in slime green... Can't wait to see the finished model, Sammy! |
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| Hoseman | Feb 21 2018, 09:01 PM Post #31 |
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I think it was Elisaville? |
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| Hoseman | Feb 24 2018, 09:19 PM Post #32 |
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OK, time for an update. In looking at the new Medic Resue rig, it has box mounted light above the cab, but nothing actually mounted on the roof - ![]() which obviously is not the case with the cab of the Ford chassis - ![]() so, the light bar is attached to the roof of the cab with two pegs that are fused with the windshield plastic - ![]() easy enough to fix with a small drill bit - ![]() Once the lighter was removed I was able to pull the windshield out - ![]() Next was the hood which came out after a little bit of persuasion - ![]() That led the with only the "engine compartment" to remove, which popped out easily - ![]() |
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| Hoseman | Feb 24 2018, 09:25 PM Post #33 |
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Next step is going to be prepping it for paint since the new design is all red with our new department logo, Just beginning to experiment with the red paint -![]() ![]() So, in the meantime it's to the lacquer thinner vat for this guy - ![]() |
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| pjedsel | Feb 25 2018, 12:36 AM Post #34 |
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Enjoying the updates Sammy! Progress appears to be going well!
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| b2young | Feb 25 2018, 12:39 AM Post #35 |
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That looks more and more like fun....maybe I should stop spending all day on ebay and make something myself! |
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| Brian49 | Feb 25 2018, 05:14 AM Post #36 |
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Blair, Yes it’s like watching one of those home improvement shows, i’m Suddenly motivated to build something, just not sure what? |
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| Stangfreak | Feb 25 2018, 06:10 PM Post #37 |
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Some extremely interesting and cool information and pics in this thread... Loved all the pics guys!!! |
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| Hoseman | Mar 18 2018, 10:27 PM Post #38 |
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Well, progress has been slow but time for another update... after the initial soak, for some reason I was surprised that the cab had a base coat of all red paint under the white roof paint - ![]() after a bit more soaking it was starting to clean up pretty well - ![]() ![]() |
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| Hoseman | Mar 18 2018, 10:33 PM Post #39 |
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The holes in the roof of the cab were no longer needed (as the new rig does not have a light bar on the roof) so, I had to come up with a way of filling the holes. Considered a bunch of different products and decided to give JB Weld a try - ![]() just had to mix it up - ![]() and apply the product - ![]() and smooth it out a bit - ![]() |
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| Brian49 | Mar 19 2018, 07:52 PM Post #40 |
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Sammy, looking great! |
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| pjedsel | Mar 20 2018, 04:38 PM Post #41 |
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Great to see the progress - can't wait to see when she rolls into your fleet!
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| Hoseman | Mar 20 2018, 06:12 PM Post #42 |
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Thanks guys, I let the JB Weld epoxy dry overnight and then hit it with some 600 grit sandpaper. Smoothing out pretty well -![]() I may make another pass at it with the epoxy and do a bit more sanding. |
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| Hoseman | Mar 20 2018, 06:16 PM Post #43 |
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The rig is in the process of getting it's markings. Here's thee door logos - ![]() next will be the logos on the side of the box and markings on the rear. |
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| diomakr | Mar 21 2018, 11:56 AM Post #44 |
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Looks like that project is coming along pretty well. I bet that MBX cab would match up well with any of the boley boxes- about the same size, and they have more detail than the SLO MBX. I never tried it though. Of course, you can make the MBX box look pretty good with some paint. Looking forward to seeing the finished product... |
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| firedog | Mar 21 2018, 01:44 PM Post #45 |
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Sammy; Be sure to post a pic of the final graphics ! |
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| Copcar65 | Mar 21 2018, 07:51 PM Post #46 |
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Sammy, Really enjoying this show. I get excited for each new update. Paul |
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