Thanks Paul!
Ted I sent it yesterday . Humm Wonder what happened?
@lee drennen posted:
You can have this one for free just playing around on this Sunny Sunday. The trailer is a 1/43 New Ray I chrome up The Pete is a 1/43 IXO it will be a victim of a restoration someday
That's one heck of a rig Lee, Looks like the real thing... I really like the green Pete. Nice work... ⭐👍☑'
Lee, don't forget to throw some grease on that "5th" wheel
@Eilif posted:Utterly Charming!
Yes indeed I like how he done the wheel there a eye catcher
@mike g. posted:Lee, looks great You wast no time I am glad you started this thread as it's great to see all the great work!
Mike Thanks but it’s you guys who support it. Thanks to all of you.
Here is my latest 1:50 acquisition...
The left is a Kenny tractor and has a bunk and the right Kenny tractor is a daycab.
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Thank you all for the likes and positive comments. While what I've been doing lately isn't on the same level as the model building and die-cast restoration going on in this thread seeing what others are doing has inspired my upgrades to theses inexpensive toy rack vehicles.
Prrhorseshoecurve, Nice looking trucks! The orange really pops!
Joe, don't fool yourself your doing amazing work! Its always a pleasure to see your post for your upgrades!
@prrhorseshoecurve posted:Here is my latest 1:50 acquisition...
The left is a Kenny tractor and has a bunk and the right Kenny tractor is a daycab.
Nice looking pride of Seattle
@coach joe posted:Thank you all for the likes and positive comments. While what I've been doing lately isn't on the same level as the model building and die-cast restoration going on in this thread seeing what others are doing has inspired my upgrades to theses inexpensive toy rack vehicles.
Joe. Just have fun here and don’t worry about others skills levels your stuff looks great!
@lee drennen posted:Nice looking pride of Seattle
Heck, they might even have a paint job by Gary Ridgway!
Rich - You are correct , the trailer is a 28 ft. pup. It is a Tonkin 1/53 scale. I found them on ebay . They were only 8 bucks or something like that.
The Atlantis kit, soon to be a Sunoco tank truck!
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@mike g. posted:Thanks guys for all the nice words! Like I said before the next one is going to be a simple car! LOL
Joel, as for taking the ladder off the top on the underside of the post there were 2 split washers and a flat washer. The underside of the pin had been flattened out so I just drilled it out till the flat washer came free. Putting it back together I reinstalled the split washers, the flat washer sat flush with the end of the pin. So I just put 3 drops of super glue and let it sit for a couple hours before even touching it. It seamed to work!
Coach Joe, what an amazing job on the 53 Caddy! I wish I had the money and space as I would buy one to run around in todays times! Your attention to details is outstanding!
Anyone heard from Ted? I think he is missing in action! LOL
Mike,
Pick up a small spray can of CA glue accelerator, a/k/a "Zip Kicker" - it will instantly cure the CA glue once applied so you can keep working without having to wait for the glue to cure - works like a charm and makes the projects go a lot quicker. It also comes in a brush on bottle, but I like the spray.
If I need three hands (two to hold the pieces together and one to spray the accelerator), I just call the boss to come down and she sprays the accelerator while I hold the pieces together.
Just make sure to wipe any excess spray off immediately so it doesn't react with anything else.
@Richie C. posted:Mike,
Pick up a small spray can of CA glue accelerator, a/k/a "Zip Kicker" - it will instantly cure the CA glue once applied so you can keep working without having to wait for the glue to cure - works like a charm and makes the projects go a lot quicker. It also comes in a brush on bottle, but I like the spray.
If I need three hands (two to hold the pieces together and one to spray the accelerator), I just call the boss to come down and she sprays the accelerator while I hold the pieces together.
Just make sure to wipe any excess spray off immediately so it doesn't react with anything else.
Richie, thank you for the advice! I will order some while I am on Amazon to order a 2-56 tap and bit
Yup Mike, if you’re going to keep doing those dinkys and corgis, a 2-56 tap is essential!
@coach joe posted:Thank you all for the likes and positive comments. While what I've been doing lately isn't on the same level as the model building and die-cast restoration going on in this thread seeing what others are doing has inspired my upgrades to theses inexpensive toy rack vehicles.
Joe, your work is beautiful'... you do a heck of a job dressing up your cars'.. keep in mind there is no competition on this thread'.. There is no judging. We all have fun, and share how were are spending our time'. One of the few forums an threads that is completely user friendly... No rivet counting'.. I'm glad you are part of the team'...😁
You know what Joe, Ted is right. Just a bunch of guys having fun building, or rebuilding cars and trucks for their layout, or display. Everyone here is on the same playing field. Just having a good time, so keep up the good work and show it to all of us!
Hey Joe, just remember when you become famous! We were here all along! We got your back buddy!
