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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2013 18:18:15 GMT -7
well fellas, she arrived today. as you all know, I am somewhat of a speedy builder......rotflmao, as if........
got some ideas rolling around, I will probably start messing with it this weekend. thank goodness I have 13 days off starting next Tuesday, i'm gonna need it to pull this off in time!
stay tuned......
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2013 14:00:27 GMT -7
Houston.................we have a problem.................... smileyCAELY0UD_zps3cc8a166 well, I cracked open the box today to start looking it over. I started to file and sand the parting lines on the body parts and scribe my lines. so after a bit, I thought, well, lets kinda set it together and see how things are fitting.......this is where it all went wrong......  we have a bit of warpage. how do I fix this? cause if I can't get it straight, it's gonna look like dog doo. I have dealt with warpage before, but not on something like this, as it's the base for everything else. any suggestions? or should I e-mail revel and see if I can get another part all together? |
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Post by wheaton79chris on Dec 22, 2013 15:54:57 GMT -7
Well there's always hot water or blowdryer. That looks like quite a bit of warping I would see if you can get another one.
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Post by spacecowboy on Dec 22, 2013 16:06:39 GMT -7
Hey its great you got it but a nasty warp. Try taping the cab and interior on to se if it will true up.. Good luck..
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Dec 22, 2013 21:47:04 GMT -7
Hot water.
My resin body was warped like that and I straightened it using hot water. Took three tries, but I finally got it.
Fill the sink or a small tub/bucket with hot water. Not boiling, but hot enough you can just barely stand to put your hand in it.
I let it soak a minute or two to soak up the heat, then pull it out and twist or bend as needed and when it is where you want it, hold it there and immediately run cold water over it for a couple minutes to set it. By my third try I realized I had to over twist mine past where it needed to be as much as it was out the other way, because it would spring back about half way, but mine was resin, styrene is softer and may not need that much compensation.
Just be patient and proceed with caution.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2013 16:07:13 GMT -7
Oh TBill. That's sucks that it's warped. Agree with the hot water. If it doesn't work PM me. I want it to be fair so we'll figure something out.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Dec 23, 2013 16:11:52 GMT -7
Hey guys if you need I got extras just let me know  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2013 17:31:31 GMT -7
well kids, I am now officially on vacation [yee haw!!!!] so tomorrow i'm gonna try the hot water trick and see if I can get the old girl straight, when i'm done, it'll be square or melted  as I say, wasn't sure how to handle this, as most warped parts I've run into to this point I've been able to glue and clamp, but wasn't sure how to go about this one, lol. ice, if I can't get her straight, i'll pm ya. thanks for the tips guys  [i'm actually learning stuff on the internet, who knew?  ] |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 11:03:21 GMT -7
I think we're good! got it pretty straight with hot water and major twist action, then hit it with cold water. all is good again!
thanks again guys.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 12:08:35 GMT -7
Glad to hear!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2013 14:04:54 GMT -7
I think we're good! got it pretty straight with hot water and major twist action, then hit it with cold water. all is good again! thanks again guys. That's good to hear. I have warped a few model frames, not fun. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2013 7:45:19 GMT -7
That was close
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2013 14:18:48 GMT -7
well, hopefully the beginning of a subtle beauty...  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2013 15:36:34 GMT -7
I know, I know, slow as molasses, but I am making progress, body work is almost done. I gotta knock it out of the park with the paint, cuase that's gonna be it's best feature .
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2014 6:17:48 GMT -7
Good luck Tbill! Did you take that 1st photo at a hobby store or is that your stock of paints LOL?! Man, my inventory is pathetic compared to yours. I'm actually switching over to Tamiya acrylic or Model Master as I can because of easy c
clean up.
Don't worry about slow building. CM and some others are already done and I've seen some incredibly imaginative stories behind the "history" of the truck builds in fiction that are amazing. Can't wait to see your progress!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 6, 2014 8:39:45 GMT -7
Might be slow but from what i've seen so far every thing looks great keep it going |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 9:03:14 GMT -7
ok fellas, I should be able to start making progress on this thing! all my other 'work in progress' stuff is wrapped up, so I can now focus on this build. won't be anything fancy, just shooting for a clean out of the box build.
stay tuned...............
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 17:13:26 GMT -7
no pic's yet, but I have a root beer main color with silver fenders. have to go out of town tomorrow for work [and am hooking up with a guy that sells a lot of kits while out there], so won't have an update for a few days. but I am going to be giving it all I have soon.
p.s. anyone have any weld pro star wheels? I could possibly use two front wheels........
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 16:49:31 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 17:59:12 GMT -7
Tbill: check out SLIXX or M.A.D., maybe even comp resin for those wheels. My resin set from MAD Modeling didn't come with wheel backs, but I think I got some from SLIXX or Detail Design. Also look at Ted's and see who he carries. Worst case you can search Ebay... Nice paint and good luck!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 18:48:57 GMT -7
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Post by jbailey on Jan 12, 2014 20:31:41 GMT -7
I've got these, if you want em pm me your address but I won't be able to ship till Saturday morning.  Untitled by ratrodfanbobcat, on Flickr |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 20:10:03 GMT -7
Dang JB: Where did you get ahold of those babies? I like em a lot. They kinda look like Pegasus...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 20:14:22 GMT -7
Would these work for you?  |
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Post by jbailey on Jan 13, 2014 20:24:01 GMT -7
Dang JB: Where did you get ahold of those babies? I like em a lot. They kinda look like Pegasus... I don't remember exactly but I'm pretty sure they're from a funny car kit I had about 15 years ago, maybe a revell or monogram kit. I've got the rears still and they're attached to the rear axle. |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Jan 13, 2014 21:05:40 GMT -7
Ok guys first off I'm not showing off or a smart butt just wanting to help out with problems when I can with this said , on these wheels I believe (can't read no ones mind ) these are the ones there talking about I think any way , I don't want to part with these just letting you know what kit there from . After checking all my drag cars (around 50 or more ) I only got these and I want to build this one so NFS sorry. Here's the pics Thanks .    |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2014 8:50:06 GMT -7
oooooooohhhhhhhhh I understand why you don't want to part with those. Great old kit.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2014 19:40:13 GMT -7
hey guys, thanks for the links, tips and offers, but, as usual, I get an idea too late, lol. seems the tires I wanted to use in the rear don't fit the space between the box side and fender. it fits, but wouldn't turn if actually mounted, and it's painted........so, off to another idea.....
upside, motor is 1/2 together and painted, and have half the interior in primer and some in paint, and the frame is painted. might have some new pic's of progress tomorrow night, stay tuned....
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Post by tool on Jan 14, 2014 21:41:19 GMT -7
love the color combo !
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2014 11:30:07 GMT -7
thanks, i think my new favorite color is root beer!
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