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Post by Eric on Sept 26, 2006 22:35:31 GMT 1
Both models look great indeed, but I had not expected anything less from Chester ;D. I especially like the weathering on that CJ, it is excellent !
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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 27, 2006 2:16:06 GMT 1
Both trucks look great. There is quite a contrast between the new looking IH and the rusty but trusty Mack. Is that a 1930's vintage truck? Dave
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Post by MSteele on Sept 27, 2006 15:25:23 GMT 1
Love the van . I am too scared to do anything to mine bur after seeing yours i might give it a shot.
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 27, 2006 21:58:21 GMT 1
Thanks for the kind words all
David, yes the Mack is a 1937. Rather a rare truck in real life, a strange choice to make a model from.
M, give it a shot, heck you'll only be out $1.97 if you mess it up.
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Post by cfesmire on Sept 28, 2006 4:34:58 GMT 1
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Post by Lee on Sept 28, 2006 5:21:09 GMT 1
Beautiful, beautiful work!! You are a true craftsman Chester. Those axles in the kit are nice castings but wouldn't hold all that weight for long. They would make nice junk parts for the corner of the shop.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 28, 2006 18:10:22 GMT 1
Chester, Your automotive laqquers show very well on the Packard. It looks like Junior has just completed detailing it for a car show. Dave
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Post by skunk on Sept 29, 2006 0:54:22 GMT 1
Lovely. But you should build a new windshield frame, the original looks a bit chunky. What if there was a moose in your blindspot? Wouldn't want to mess up that paintwork.
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Post by Lee on Oct 4, 2006 22:51:23 GMT 1
I'll chunky you Skunk. It looks perfect the way it is. BTW, Chester has more pieces on eBay. His opening prices are more in keeping with the quality of the pieces.
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Post by cfesmire on Oct 5, 2006 12:20:53 GMT 1
Thanks guys. Lee, I reinforced those axles with stiff brass wire after you told me about the sagging problem. HÃ¥kan, I actually thought the windshield looked a bit chunky too so I made one up out of brass but it was so thin and fragile, I couldn't keep it straight/flat especially after I tried to put the glass in so I went back to the cast metal piece, it looks better that way really. I forgot to put the wing glass on too.
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Post by skunk on Oct 6, 2006 4:44:03 GMT 1
Sometimes if one makes a new piece that is perfect, it can look out of place on a model which may be of a somewhat lower quality. A new windshield might look too perfect, and draw attention to those little problems which may appear on a cottage model.
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Post by Lee on Oct 9, 2006 3:11:26 GMT 1
Send your empty bic lighters to Chester. He has found a profitable use for them. ;D That 1930's Mack tanker sold for $61.00 and the Roco Zis for $66.00 on eBay. You are going to break that $100.00 mark yet, Chester.
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Post by cfesmire on Oct 12, 2006 1:19:50 GMT 1
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Post by DavidJohnson on Oct 12, 2006 4:28:59 GMT 1
Really cool It looks like you had fun besides making a great looking rod.
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Post by Thomas on Oct 12, 2006 10:50:08 GMT 1
A really nice modell. The paint is very good, but I don't like the exhaust, the hole is to small. For exhaust I use injection needels they look very realistic.
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