eexjoe
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Post by eexjoe on Jan 16, 2008 3:29:04 GMT 1
That mixer is looking real good there Carter. Can't wait to see the finished project, i'm sure whatever stripes, polka dots or diamonds you decide will look great.
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skunk
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Post by skunk on Jan 16, 2008 16:23:07 GMT 1
There are still a bunch of polkadotted cement trucks, especially down in Brooklyn. I have seen them on other trucks too, CCCs and Autocars and the like. I say go for it.
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Post by carterb on Jan 21, 2008 15:38:03 GMT 1
No Pokadots, I'm starting to weather it. First an overspray, then a black wash thinned with Windex.
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Jan 21, 2008 20:44:16 GMT 1
Don't overdo These kind of trucks are cleaned several times a day!
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Post by carterb on Jan 21, 2008 21:08:42 GMT 1
Good point. However, since I started painting, I've been looking at mixers here in New York City. They are not clean. I saw one last week with concrete on the barrel (drum) and the chute area. My thought was that the back end on my model would be clean from being hossed down. (they don't bother to clean the entire truck). Ideally the front part I posted looks used but not dirty.
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Post by skunk on Jan 22, 2008 4:04:12 GMT 1
Don't overdo These kind of trucks are cleaned several times a day! In Brooklyn, nothing is cleaned on a daily basis. Everything is nice and grimy. They might wipe off any leftover concrete, but nothing more than the minimum necessities.
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Post by carterb on Jan 24, 2008 15:01:34 GMT 1
No modeling, but I saw 3 clean mixers on a site in Manhattan this morning. I guess it depends on the company.
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Post by cfesmire on Jan 25, 2008 0:21:11 GMT 1
No modeling, but I saw 3 clean mixers on a site in Manhattan this morning. I guess it depends on the company. Indeed, I've had conc delivered by those very fussy about their trucks and others that want to drop their mud and go home. Hey, I'm sure there's even a dirty Ferrari owner out there somewhere too.
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Post by carterb on Feb 4, 2008 21:57:34 GMT 1
Almost Done
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Feb 5, 2008 1:26:05 GMT 1
What did you use to make the window glass?
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Post by carterb on Feb 5, 2008 15:32:26 GMT 1
The windshield came from another model. Unfortunately I can't remember which one. It actually isn't quite right. The corners are too square, and the bottom should be slightly rounded but it isn't. This is one case where the photo actually hides the flaws mentioned above. Usually it's the other way. The wrap-around windshields are generally a pain. I buy cheaper 50s models just to get the windshield, and throw away the casting.
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Post by cfesmire on Feb 5, 2008 18:16:02 GMT 1
The fit looks good to me Carter. You can shape clear parts to fit better and then sand and buff with gradually finer sandpaper and then hit with Future floor finish to get it back to a nice clear look.
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Post by carterb on Feb 9, 2008 22:59:04 GMT 1
I decided not to put this in the finished folder because the cab wasn't seated properly on the frame. Note to self, next time you take photos make sure you put the model together. I am striving for a Chesterseque quality photo, but my photography skills aren't up to it. I'm adding this to show the contrast with the prebuilt Mack. My 50s mixer is quite a bit smaller.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Feb 10, 2008 1:00:39 GMT 1
Carter, Your weathering looks very realistic with the tires weathered and enough dust to make it look like a working truck. Dave
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Post by carterb on Feb 18, 2008 13:50:10 GMT 1
Ford time. I am more partial to White and GMC but I got caught up in a frenzy of Ebay buying. The cab started with a knock off casting of the Magnison model. Then I added an Alloy Forms cab so I get a semi hollow cab. The dump body is AF also.
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