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Revell 1/32 Arado Ar196A-3
Jeff replied to RalphSarc's topic in LSM 1/32 and Larger Aircraft Ready for Inspection
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AEG G.IV - Creature of the Night - WNW 1/32
Jeff replied to DocRob's topic in The Great Twins Group Build.
Thanks Rob, I have a couple WNW kits I want to try and am very late to the party. I have always read about painting for Aviattic decals but was a bit vague on the WNW decals. Thanks for the tutorial , Rob Jeff -
AEG G.IV - Creature of the Night - WNW 1/32
Jeff replied to DocRob's topic in The Great Twins Group Build.
Rob, did you have to paint the inside of the fuselage for decals ? As in , did you have to paint it gloss white.? Jeff -
Sweet ! Looks great. Colorful.
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Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Rob. I appreciate that coming from you. Yeah the 18 speed is my favourite. I could go into details why but won’t bore you. A 5&4 ( two transmissions and two stick shifts ) were fun as well. It had 4 speeds in reverse ! Lol -
Right on Scott. !! Glad you let us know. I hope this thread keeps going. I’m happy you got the missing part ! Jeff
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Sky King's Songbird: Update: 3/2/24 - SOD .. BINNED
Jeff replied to Peterpools's topic in The Great Twins Group Build.
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1/18 Supermarine S6B - S1595
Jeff replied to airscale's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
THIS is the True ART of modelling. Like Peter said .. World Class … -
You called Joy ‘old’ …… uummmm I’m telling !! 🤭😆😆😆😆😆😆
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Back pain. We’ve all experienced it. Today I went to a Chiropractor
Jeff replied to ScottsGT's topic in General Discussion
Scott , first off I’m sorry you’re going through this. And back pain is some of the most aggravating pain one can endure. I have been suffering from a sciatica thing for months. Like you ,I couldn’t take it any longer and went to the chiropractor and he is doing wonders but the ‘Fred Astaire ‘ effect doesn’t last for a real long time but as I go to him it does last a bit longer each time. Getting older sucks. I hope for your quick recovery. Jeff -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Many thanks for your kind words , Peter. I’m very glad you liked it and found some of the info of some valuable interest. -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Gee thanks Carl. Coming from you it means a lot. Happy you noticed the plate. It adds a little personal touch 😊 as mentioned this was a fun build. -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Phil. Glad like it. Lots of those beauty's on the roads around here. I appreciate your kind words. Jeff -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
The final vision.... I'm rather pleased with this in the end.... it is a beautiful kit and most definitely looks like a 378, awesome trucks.. Thanks for checking in guys, Jeff- 20 replies
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Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
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Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
Thanks Pal... just putting the finishing touches on it now, will post a few more pics shortly.. -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
LOL, oh but I did, just before it all went together...the tires came from our buddy Paul at ST Supply....the fit nicely but are just a hair too narrow, if you don't look too closely they are good.... -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
And this is the basic mock up..... lots of details to be added yet, but this is the vision, still need front fender flares, battery box covers, clearance lights, mirrors, bumper etc etc..... notice the de-chromed fuel tank, and the dechromed rear wheel hubs.... hope you guys like this vision.... -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
The dump box was built as per the instructions although I did modify the cab guard to more resemble what we have around here. Most of the guys have Nahanni dump boxes, made right here in British Columbia, and the cab guard has a bit of a rake to it, rather than what the kit had as dead level. The dump box is to represent a Truckweld box, and has the Iconic Truckweld tail lights that stick out to the side... I chose to change that to the oval recessed style that is so common locally. Again this is the CTM Photoetch, these are quite small and are made up of three pieces each, I personally think they look much better than the stock ones, these are what I am used to cleaning and fixing when needed. -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
I worked on the dash a bit, I scrapped off all the raised detail and replaced it with the EXCELLENT CTM photo etch parts, and added a little plastic rod on the brake valves on the dash to give it a more realistic look as in the real deal the spring brake valves are not flush to the dash, one has to get his fingers behind it to activate. I also added 'glass' to the gauges.... -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
The Detroit 60 Series is a good engine, and we had one in a Western Star at work, that I drove pulling a pup gravel trailer, for graveling and paving, I know some will say this is the wrong color, BUT the one in the truck I drove had a Red 60 Series....it wasn't the Detroit green... so mine is red.... the fit of these kits are wonderful overall, and not a huge amount of cleanup parts wise... I did de-chrome the valve cover as it was WAY too bright and as the real one was painted, so is mine....it fit well, I also added a few air lines to the transmission for the range changing valve, I added an inspection plate and bolts on the lower side as well a an oil drain bolt, plus the bolts for the top cover of the transmission. -
Italeri Peterbilt 378 conversion
Jeff replied to Jeff's topic in LSM 1/35 and Larger Work In Progress
So some of the mods will include the non-installation of the sleeper, High flotation tires ( and rims) for the front axle, aftermarket drive tires, some de-chroming of some bits, and the biggest thing, is a frame shortening, from a highway tractor to a gravel truck. Now, the frame had already been made, a long time ago, and it took a little brain work ( somewhat taxing for a non engineer LOL) . It wasn't as easy as chopping off the back end of the frame, I had to or more wanted to keep the integrity of the rear part of the frame to correctly mount the rear ends and suspension, so it was to be the middle of the frame and so as not to foul any cross member, so with a little research, and a phone call to my buddy from work, I cut out about 3/4 of an inch in the center part of the frame and spliced it back together.... you will notice the plates are bolted and not 'welded' .... so out came the Meng bolts ( those are really cool and I should get more) Turns out, I measured straight and correctly, and managed to get the frame shortened and put back together straight and true. I was quite please with myself, as I had some trepidation on cutting up a VERY expensive kit. But all worked well....