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Post by carterb on Nov 1, 2007 18:55:05 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 1, 2007 20:42:18 GMT 1
They work just fine for me Carter. What do you use for filler on the cast metal?
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Post by carterb on Nov 1, 2007 21:42:56 GMT 1
I used the metal filled epoxy. I can't remember the brand. I like it for things like this because you can file it after it sets. I acc glued styrene underneath and just piled the stuff on.
I want to post the pictures! like to have them pop up in the message. I need to find out how I can do that with Flickr help
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Post by carterb on Nov 2, 2007 18:23:03 GMT 1
Test Posting Photo. I finally got it to work. I used photobucket instead of Flickr. This is the nearly completed GMC dump. Photo is not the best but I wanted to test with what I had.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Nov 2, 2007 21:36:58 GMT 1
Nice work Carter, I've always liked those old GMC's. My cousin had one almost exactly like the one you made, his was a 1956. I think he might still have it, last time I saw it he had robbed the tires off it. Where did the cab come from? Jack
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Post by carterb on Nov 2, 2007 23:34:06 GMT 1
It's the Alloy Forms 55 Chevy. I added a scale foot to the hood and changed the grill. And added the round fenders. The links to WIP photos are above. I should add that it was a fairly easy mod because that's how GMC did it, starting with the Chevy styled cab.
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Post by carterb on Nov 3, 2007 14:40:58 GMT 1
The other project I've been working on too long is a 50s Bantam Backhoe. I used the carrier from the Ltl Toys Gradall narrowed by a scale foot. For the backhoe, I used the Woodland Scenics Insley. I modified that kit to make it lighter since the Bantam was an "entry" backhoe in its time. See the comparison to Insley below.
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Post by skunk on Nov 3, 2007 18:04:20 GMT 1
That's some serious modification!
Do you prefer working with whitemetal?
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Post by carterb on Nov 3, 2007 20:23:23 GMT 1
Well, I was able to modify the backhoe because the Woodlands Insley castings were so thick. I filed away alot of material to get Bantam contours, and I could thin down the boom parts to make them lighter. I could have done the GMC 620 in plastic. However, the wiking model of the chevy is pretty rare. Also probably would have used Squadron Green, although I have used the filled epoxy with resin kits. The answer is I do whatever works best.
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Post by MSteele on Nov 4, 2007 4:28:04 GMT 1
awesome work i am impressed on what you can do with metal.
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Post by carterb on Nov 7, 2007 15:31:51 GMT 1
I have pretty much completed the Bantam Schield backhoe. The "cables" are tricky because even though they are elastic string, if the bucket moves, the cables have to be readjusted. Because of this, I can't glue the cables in place. I left the back open so if I pose the model in a working position I can adjust the cable. Now I have to make a working door for the back so I can get at the cables.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Nov 7, 2007 16:22:23 GMT 1
Nice looking machine, was this the same Bantam that made cars and jeeps? What do you use to make your window glass? I was just watching an old Cary Grant movie last night that had one of these types of backhoes in it, the movie is "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House". The movie was made in 1948.
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Post by carterb on Nov 7, 2007 18:32:52 GMT 1
The company was Bantam Schield, and is not the same that built the Bantam SUV. I just used clear plastic from an old building kit. I did experiment with glue. I used clear epoxy in most cases but I also tried Locktite household glue in some places. ACC works best but sometimes cloud up the windows.
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 8, 2007 4:23:25 GMT 1
That looks like a lot of work Carter. Great results. Give wh. wood glue a try for putting your windows in and it won't fog.
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Post by carterb on Nov 27, 2007 19:08:25 GMT 1
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