After my disappointing effort in my own build challenge, I'm going back to building vehicles for a while. This will be my next build. I'm also going to use a GC Laser flat bed kit which is more detailed than the stock piece. The body was made for the 1937 truck kit but will fit this truck also.
Here are the pieces for both kits. The 2 wheels and bed piece in the upper right won't be used in this build. There are also 2 different sets of headlights in the kit, I'll use the larger set.
That's it for now, time to start cleaning castings. DR
Great, I really like your vehicles
Great, another Raymo vehicle build !!
I'll be following along Dan
Thanks,
--Paul
Looking forward to your build Dan.
Dan
I'm looking forward to watching the build.
I'm all set to follow along too. Got my Raisinettes and Diet Coke by my side. Let's go! 8)
Raymo,
I'll be lurking as well.
Tom ;D
Will be following along , are the Sylvan models as good as they say?
I'm glad I have the usual cast of character's following along. Thanks for following! :D
Quote from: Janbouli on February 02, 2017, 05:22:04 PM
Will be following along , are the Sylvan models as good as they say?
Jan, They have a decent selection of pre- and post WW-2 vehicles. They clean up fairly well with minimum air bubbles. I've had my share of problems with a few pieces but they always replace the bad parts. I actually swapped out some stuff this past weekend at the Springfield show. Thanks for the follow!
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So I'm going to show some of the materials I use to clean up the castings. Sanding sticks on the top in medium and fine coarses, the sanding sticks in the middle are great for cleaning up the window areas, and the sand paper is foam backed is great for the wheel openings. The sandpaper that looks like shelving liner I bought years ago is no longer available is good for final sanding.
I start with cleaning up the cab casting with a #11 bladed knife. The second photo is from my 34 Ford build shows how the pointed sanding stick gets into the tight areas of the windows.
In the process of cleaning up the frame casting, I opened up a couple of air bubbles in the frame that I filled with some Bondo spot putty I bought at Wally-Mart.
With the tires in this kit,they're large enough to fit over my #11 knife. I start by lightly scraping the flash from the inside of the tire, then I stretch over the end of the knife. Cut the nub from the mold with a sprue cutter and the use the sanding stick to clean up the outside edge of the tire.
Headlights and a spot mirror are added to the cab.
The steering wheel is cleaned up and drilled out and glued to the supplied wire.
Wheels are cleaned up and matched to the tires.
That's it for now, more in a bit. ;)
Looking good Dan. It's also great to see that you are at your workbench. ;)
Thanks to everyone being patient waiting for some progress to this thread. So at this point, I attached the steering wheel to the interior. I also attached the front axle to the frame. The nice part with this kit is the rear axle and driveshaft are molded to the frame casting.
At this point we're ready to wash everything up before primer and paint. If you've followed my previous build threads you know I use Super Clean full strength with a wash with water and then let dry overnight. I use a tea strainer to hold the wheels so I DON'T lose them. I took these photos from my taxi build
I found a can of Rust-oleum Light Gray Automotive primer at Home Depot and it is as close as I have found to the old Floquil primer. I was happy with the results.
Also if you've followed my build threads you know I like Tru Color paint. For this build the cab is painted with Psg. Car interior Cream, The wheels are painted Swift Reefer Red and the frame Black.
Next up, Detail painting, decals, and assembly. See you in a few......
Quote from: Raymo on February 24, 2017, 05:46:17 PM
Also if you've followed my build threads you know I like Tru Color paint. For this build the cab is painted with Psg. Car interior Cream, The wheels are painted Swift Reefer Red and the frame Black.
Looking very nice Dan !!
Just wondering whether you use an airbrush or paint brush for the Tru Color paint on these??
All the best,
--Paul
[size=78%]Looks great Dan. I always love learning about [/size]the[size=78%] [/size]vehicles[size=78%] from [/size]you.
Nice work Dan. Looking forward to more of your build.
Quote from: PaulS on February 24, 2017, 06:37:00 PM
Quote from: Raymo on February 24, 2017, 05:46:17 PM
Also if you've followed my build threads you know I like Tru Color paint. For this build the cab is painted with Psg. Car interior Cream, The wheels are painted Swift Reefer Red and the frame Black.
Looking very nice Dan !!
Just wondering whether you use an airbrush or paint brush for the Tru Color paint on these??
All the best,
--Paul
Yes Paul, I'll use the airbrush as much as possible when using the Tru-Color paint.
Dustin and Mark, Thanks for the reply's. I know Reading Bob and Greg D also replied, but their comments got lost in the reboot, so Thank You to you guys as well.
So here I am posting this comment for the 3rd time because of the forum reboots. As mentioned above, a few comments and these photos disappeared. I painted the headlights, fenders and running boards semi-gloss black. The mirror was painted black also. The grille, headlight faces,and chrome trim was painted bright silver. After that dried, I painted the bowties and emblem on grille, Conrail Blue. I added decals I had made a few years back to the doors.
I should add that I used the Detailer to finish off the grille.
A little back story to the Star Brick Co.. This was one of many brick companies in the Exeter/ Epping N.H. area in the early 20th century. Star Brick was located on the B&M Manchester/Portsmouth branch and after WW2 the property became a racetrack where even today, the property is loaded with bricks.
More to follow....
Raymo,
Uh, do you want me to start on missing thread information? Not sure anyone wants me to say what I really feel.
Tom ;D
Raymo, thanks for the tips, I will be building the dump truck version soon.
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 12, 2017, 11:49:12 AM
Raymo,
Uh, do you want me to start on missing thread information? Not sure anyone wants me to say what I really feel.
Tom ;D
No one took more of a hit more than you Tom, but it was a little bit frustrating to have posts disappear seconds after they were posted.
Quote from: ak-milw on March 12, 2017, 12:32:19 PM
Raymo, thanks for the tips, I will be building the dump truck version soon.
Hope the thread helps.
All I can say is, "Thank you Jimmy D. for your backup. You had more than the administrator."
Tom ;D
Quote from: ACL1504 on March 12, 2017, 01:06:02 PM
All I can say is, "Thank you Jimmy D. for your backup. You had more than the administrator."
Tom ;D
Ditto! 8)
Dan
This build is looking great. I have been collecting vehicle kits as I find them and plan on using your build threads to build them up right. Please keep sharing your work with us - it is a great reference. I have never seen anyone do a better job on their vehicle models. I have started a Raymo backup directory ;) .
Quote from: S&S RR on March 13, 2017, 07:09:59 AM
Dan
This build is looking great. I have been collecting vehicle kits as I find them and plan on using your build threads to build them up right. Please keep sharing your work with us - it is a great reference. I have never seen anyone do a better job on their vehicle models. I have started a Raymo backup directory ;) .
Thanks John.
Getting back on track after the big snowstorm here in the northeast, I added Gallery Glass to the front and rear windows.
I attached the tires to the wheels with some ACC. The nicest thing I can say about these things is I hate them. The tires are never consistent in width and overall roundness. I've sent more of these back to Clare for replacement and he always sends ones back that are somewhat better. I had discussions with him about doing these in solid resin but he won't, so I'll just have to work harder making them to look decent.
I took time to clean up the driver casting and painting it. These are far from being a highly detailed casting but when the cab is attached you really can't see it.
At this point I'll start on the body. The wood deck and two small body strips I've hit with a coat of stain from a Minwax stain pen I picked up at Home Depot
Then the rest of the body was colored with a Sharpie marker.
I started the body assembly with the frame. A couple of pieces of scrap wood keeps it square
When that was dry, I added the body supports.
At this point I put some thin ACC on the joints and let that dry. Then I lightly sand the top and edges of the deck support for squareness and touched everything up with the Sharpie. I then added the deck. The four side pieces were then added the body.
Then I started the headboard assembly. A lot of care needs to be taken when cutting these out and cleaning them up.
Then the headboard was attached to he body. At this time I also attached the two trim pieces to the body sides. I also touched up the body again with the Sharpie.
At this point the wheels and tires were attached to the frame. Trying to get the four corners to touch the ground at the same time can be a challenge, I lucked out on this one. I then Dullcoated the frame and body at this time.
We're getting close to the end on this one, more in a bit.......
Quote from: Raymo on March 18, 2017, 09:24:27 AM
I attached the tires to the wheels with some ACC. The nicest thing I can say about these things is I hate them. The tires are never consistent in width and overall roundness. I've sent more of these back to Clare for replacement and he always sends ones back that are somewhat better. I had discussions with him about doing these in solid resin but he won't, so I'll just have to work harder making them to look decent.
glad to see I am not the only one with tire problems.
Looking good Dan.
Dan,
I always enjoy your Sylvan build threads, and this is no exception. Great tip on using the markers for easy touchups.
Andy, Mark, and Jerry, Thanks for stopping by. Lets get this thing finished!
At this point I epoxied the driver to the seat. I didn't like the way the right arm looked so I cut it off and touched up the body. You can see I pressed the body into the frame.
It took a little sanding and fitting to get the body to fit the frame. You really can't force the body into the frame because some thing will break (I know this) , so it's easy to take the time to sand it down to fit between the frame rails and touch it up with the Sharpie. I used thin ACC at the joint to secure it.
I secured the cab to the frame with some 5 minute epoxy and after that set up, I applied a wind shield wiper to the cab. I hit the edge with the Sharpie, but you really can't see it.
I went to my parts box and picked out a Woodland Scenics pallet, a B.E.S.T pile of bricks #0056, and a pile of cinder blocks from package #0130 and cleaned them up, painted, and weathered them.
I then weathered the truck up with some weathering powders.
Then I secured the brick and blocks to the back of the truck with some 5 minute epoxy. when it dried, I touched up the shiny spots with some Dullcoat and a small paint brush.
Whew... I finished a build thread... in a month and a half.... it feels GOOD! I like how the truck came out and the GC Laser body is an improvement over the OEM piece. I hope the build thread helps you guy's out.
Final Photos...
One More...
Nice build, Dan. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Jeff
Love it.
Great looking rig Dan!
Came out great, isn't it a little hard to shift without your right arm?
Could be an automatic transmission.
Jim
Hi Raymo:
Very nicely done.
Karl
Dan,
Love the color choice, sure fits the age of the truck. The history of the Star Brick Company, and the pallet of bricks adds to the finished product. Great job, great weathering, thanks for taking the time to share your build.
Thanks everyone for your comments, and Andy, " It's only make believe"! ;D
Great work, as usual Dan..... 8)
Looks terrific Dan! You truly are the master of vehicles. :D
Dan
Great looking truck! Very nice.
This thread's a keeper, Dan...great job! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I'll be watching too Dan. :)
Thanks Greg but this thread is over. I offered the truck to George and it now resides on the F&SM.
Quote from: Raymo on June 19, 2017, 03:32:16 PM
Thanks Greg but this thread is over. I offered the truck to George and it now resides on the F&SM.
Oh boy.....senior brain fart. ;D
Blame it on the heat! :D
It found a good home.
ed
Quote from: engine909 on July 12, 2017, 12:50:24 AM
It found a good home.
ed
Quote from: Raymo on June 19, 2017, 03:32:16 PM
Thanks Greg but this thread is over. I offered the truck to George and it now resides on the F&SM.
Quote from: GPdemayo on June 19, 2017, 08:23:01 AM
I'll be watching too Dan. :)
Morning all,
Raymo is right! The truck along with some others are on show on the F&SM rr. Which George is hosting an open house this Saturday 15th of July. Come view them. Thanx Thom...
Wish I could attend the open house this Saturday. :'(
Tom ;D