Turnpiker, Box Stock
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There's gonna be some filler on this kit. Sink holes everywhere.
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Not only do I have to deal with the sink holes, the frame is warped too
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The excess flash, is probably where the plastic ran to.
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Managed to get the frame together, after a little hot water treatment on the warped frame rail
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Ejection pin marks, are massive!
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They're on every part
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Even worse, the cab is warped!
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Yep, definitely not the best. This isn't going to be a quick fix 🙁
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I got some colour on the engine/motor.
Kit advised 50/50 silver and clear blue. I actually like it.
Kit advised 50/50 silver and clear blue. I actually like it.
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Opmerkingen
2 28 April, 19:04
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So, I started this, basically to keep my sanity. It's an old kit, and I won it on eBay, years ago. I love the look of the truck, so let's see what I can do with it?
28 April, 19:13
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This isn't the "Walk in the park" kit, that I thought it was, Martin. I've tried the hot water treatment, on the cab, with no effect. So, it's a ceramic tile on the radiator, and weight on the roof. Hopefully, tomorrow will see some better results?
28 April, 20:09
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My food dehydrator I use for drying painted items has a variable temp setting. Would anything like that help with the cab? I.e. a constant heat flow around the cab may soften it allowing it be reshaped.
28 April, 20:43
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I like that idea, Nigel. I unfortunately, don't own a hairdryer, but I do have a heat gun. I don't particularly want to use it. As I type now, the tile and weight method, is underway. The heating and cooling of the radiator, should assist the process, but you've definitely given me a new train of thought.
Thankyou, my friend. The collective minds of the hive, strike again 👍
28 April, 20:50
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Just something to keep me busy, before my glue dries up