Post by Lee on Sept 8, 2006 3:14:05 GMT 1
I am the type who just can't leave well enough alone.
The other day I bought a Classic Metal Works White WC22 Coles Trctr/Trlr Set from Burbank House of Hobbies as I thought it would fit into the 30's era that I am trying to stay with. On the way home I noticed some little nicks in bottom of the trailer while it was still in the blister pack. So when I got home I opened the package and sanded out the nicks. Then I started looking the whole rig over. On the right side of the cab there was a big metal flake that had been painted over. After removing the flake I now had a bare spot to be touched up.
Now I don't like seeing model vehicles on the road without drivers so I decided to add one. Using my Dremel with a diamond bit I cut out the rivet so the cab could be removed from the frame. Out came the interior, which could use some painting and the one piece glass insert. Now I like to drive with the window down so out came the Dremel again and the drivers window was removed. When the driver was installed, he sat to low and his arm didn't hang out the window. So modify the driver. Also the glass insert is to thick crunching the drivers hands. Modify the driver again. Thinking about doing all new windows as they sit way in because of the thickness of the cab body casting.
Started looking at the model with a magnifying glass. There are three vertical bands between each rib of the radiator. At the top of the radiator in very small letters is "White super power" Again on the sides of the hood between the louvers is super White power. You have to be using a glass and have it so the light is just right to be able to read the.
Then found the duels on the tractor were wider than the duels on the trailer by a whole tire width. Checked it against an Athearn tractor and found the frame is wider. Dang if I am going to narrow the frame.
Went looking on the Internet to try to pin down the year of the rig. No luck. Could be anywhere from the 30's through the 50's. Did find a neat picture of one.
Here is the model:
Thats the Classic Metal frame sitting on top of the Athearn frame.
Then there is the side mirror, windshield wiper, parking lights on top of the headlights, chrome around the clearence lights..............
Should have left it in the package. ;D
The other day I bought a Classic Metal Works White WC22 Coles Trctr/Trlr Set from Burbank House of Hobbies as I thought it would fit into the 30's era that I am trying to stay with. On the way home I noticed some little nicks in bottom of the trailer while it was still in the blister pack. So when I got home I opened the package and sanded out the nicks. Then I started looking the whole rig over. On the right side of the cab there was a big metal flake that had been painted over. After removing the flake I now had a bare spot to be touched up.
Now I don't like seeing model vehicles on the road without drivers so I decided to add one. Using my Dremel with a diamond bit I cut out the rivet so the cab could be removed from the frame. Out came the interior, which could use some painting and the one piece glass insert. Now I like to drive with the window down so out came the Dremel again and the drivers window was removed. When the driver was installed, he sat to low and his arm didn't hang out the window. So modify the driver. Also the glass insert is to thick crunching the drivers hands. Modify the driver again. Thinking about doing all new windows as they sit way in because of the thickness of the cab body casting.
Started looking at the model with a magnifying glass. There are three vertical bands between each rib of the radiator. At the top of the radiator in very small letters is "White super power" Again on the sides of the hood between the louvers is super White power. You have to be using a glass and have it so the light is just right to be able to read the.
Then found the duels on the tractor were wider than the duels on the trailer by a whole tire width. Checked it against an Athearn tractor and found the frame is wider. Dang if I am going to narrow the frame.
Went looking on the Internet to try to pin down the year of the rig. No luck. Could be anywhere from the 30's through the 50's. Did find a neat picture of one.
Here is the model:
Thats the Classic Metal frame sitting on top of the Athearn frame.
Then there is the side mirror, windshield wiper, parking lights on top of the headlights, chrome around the clearence lights..............
Should have left it in the package. ;D