Sylvan Scale Models 1936 Chevy 2 Ton Flatbed

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

That's it for now, time to start cleaning castings. DR

[ak-milw]

Great, I really like your vehicles

[PaulS]

Great, another Raymo vehicle build !!
I'll be following along Dan
Thanks,
--Paul

[MAP]

Looking forward to your build Dan.

[S&S RR]

Dan


I'm looking forward to watching the build.

[ReadingBob]

I'm all set to follow along too.  Got my Raisinettes and Diet Coke by my side.  Let's go!   

[ACL1504]

Raymo,

I'll be lurking as well.

Tom

[Janbouli]

Will be following along , are the Sylvan models as good as they say?

[Raymo]

I'm glad I have the usual cast of character's following along. Thanks for following!

[Raymo]

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!

[donatode]

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

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.