Sylvan Scale Models 1936 Chevy 2 Ton Flatbed

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

Headlights and a spot mirror are added to the cab.

[Raymo]

The steering wheel is cleaned up and drilled out and glued to the supplied wire.

[Raymo]

Wheels are cleaned up and matched to the tires.

[Raymo]

That's it for now, more in a bit.

[S&S RR]

Looking good Dan.  It's also great to see that you are at your workbench.

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

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

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

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.

[Raymo]

Next up, Detail painting, decals, and assembly. See you in a few......

[PaulS]

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

[coors2u]

[size=78%]Looks great Dan. I always love learning about [/size]the[size=78%] [/size]vehicles[size=78%] from [/size]you.

[MAP]

Nice work Dan.  Looking forward to more of your build.