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Bill Newcomer
Jealousy rears its ugly head once again.

Nigel Chapman
Wow, me too

Bozzer
Lads, it appeared right in front of my eyes! £60 buy it now, on eBay. Still sealed inside! I actually paused and double checked! Showed it to my buddy and he asked me what I was waiting for? Needless to say, it's mine now. I only have two holy grail kits left, then I'm a happy bunny.

Nigel Chapman
That's a great bargain. What are the other two kits ?

Bozzer
Lol, now that my friend, would be telling! But definitely, one is extremely rare, and the other, is just rediculously expensive. They're both trucks, so that should make things easier for you

Nigel Chapman
Fair enough, nice one !

Danny Meer
Really wondering what trucks are still on your wishlist
You already have a very nice stash atm with some of them still on my wishlist

Bill Newcomer
Jealous of this one too.

Bozzer
I actually have 3, but 1 is just parts. Really, it's just another 359 by Revell Bill. If you want the decals, you can PM me Brother

Bill Newcomer
Bozzer, It is actually the big sleeper and all the chrome I am Jonesing for.

Bozzer
I'll see if I can assist Bill mate. Are you in a rush for them mate?

Bill Newcomer
No rush. Still plugging away on my Mustang quartet. Just wish I had more free time.

Bozzer
I know that feeling mate! Work is keeping me busy 6/7 days. By the time I get home, I'm barely in the mood for coffee. Currently working on a new build project, for 2 MRI scanners. The first arrives from Germany, in a month. It's gonna be tight mate.

Bill Newcomer
Bozzer, I am now working on a project where I could use a flat top sleeper. Would you be willing to raid your parts box?

Bozzer
Ok Tim buddy, this is for you! #13 & #15 are what happened when I screwed up mixing the paint. I was short on the red. #14 is the actual colour of the movie truck, but I couldn't find a close match.

Tim Heimer
Dude, too cool! Green engine? What are you going to do about the battery box on the other side? I'm going to try to make the marker lights for above the headlights from a part on the Revell Kenworth kit. If it works out good would you want a pair for this truck?

Tim Heimer
Posted a righthand side pic of snowman in Movin on for you. Just in case.

Bozzer
I plan to scratchbuild the other side. Luckily, it's the same as the drivers side. I might also have the marker lights in my bits box. That I need to check.

Bozzer
#35 shows the dash. I've now added the CB and it's been gloss coated. I have to send off for the decals now, so the build has come to a halt. It's cool though, because it frees up a little bench time, for the group build.

Tim Heimer
Looking good!! Can't wait to see it completed!

Mark Boots
love it!!

Tim Heimer
If you decide on the calculator, what about the 2 dash vents it's on? Just a thought.

Bozzer
Balls, missed that! Good call Tim

Bill Newcomer
Any progress on this one Bozzer?

Bozzer
Still need to get the decals Bill. I'm ordering a bunch of stuff, but the list keeps getting bigger! Typical ugh?

Nigel Chapman
Just found this, watching

Bill Newcomer
Did you ever finish this?

Bozzer
Yes sir! I should update my pictures. Thanks for reminding me mate

Bill Newcomer
Drooling

Bozzer
£150 posted mate. My all time favourite kit

Bill Newcomer
I like this version too.

Nigel Chapman
Wow Bozzer wherever did you get this ?

Bozzer
Nigel, I picked it up from Jackson's. Best price I've seen in the UK. Well worth a look mate

Nigel Chapman
Ok thanks

Bill Newcomer
Bozzer, somewhere on the internet is an article to convert the incorrect chrome grille to a body colored surrounded one.

Bozzer
Thanks Bill. I got this kit, because of the sleeper. I'm gonna do a build of a friend's W900, with a very similar sleeper. When it's done, then I've just got to get it from England to Canada. I'm not sure how good my miracles are, but I'll try.

Bozzer
Chris, remind me to start an album for this, when I get time.

Munkyslut
Well said Peter!
Bozzer invited me to join the group build & I declined as I'd got far too much business & personal bollox going on...... in hindsight I wish I'd done it now

Bozzer
I'm glad to be of help lads. Sharing information is important, so that we can all move forward, to the next level of insanity. Hopefully, this build will encourage others to get out a kit and start building, keeping the hobby alive? I'm also thankful for the generous timescale that this build has. It just proves that you don't have to rush things, to be a modeller. Munky mate, you missed out on the fun this time, but maybe next one? I'd certainly do another group build with these great bunch of guys. JD, sorry mate, I keep forgetting to give you a heads up! I'll try to remember in future buddy.

Nathan Dempsey
That's why Scalemates is a great place. Everyone always shares and helps out.

Peter Hardy
Expect some progress this weekend Bozz. Getting very bored looking at the chrome slowly dissolve in the cover pic!

Tim Heimer
Hey Peter! I think he needs a better method to remove chrome, as long as those parts have been soaking in that pic the plastic should've melted by now!

Peter Hardy
And to think Chris was concerned about his own progress! I've seen a sloth move faster than The Bozz!

Martin Oostrom
Don't go picking on Bozzer just because he's English! You colonials!!

Bozzer
Lol, I'm on it fellas. Had a major screw up, followed by a collosal balls up, on my paint. Basically, I've started again! It was my own dumbass fault, for not concentrating. I'll bring it back though. Them bloody tank steps are shite! You need a masters degree in physics, to sort them out. I nearly tossed them out of the cave door. Back on track now though. I'll get some pictures, when I get time.

Bozzer
Just uploaded a few pictures. Done a smoke test and it works flawlessly. Tonight, I'm gonna try it out.

Munkyslut
That looks the bollox mate! You done an awesome job Boz

Bozzer
Thanks Munky mate. I still have to get the LED light for the top, but that's at work, so it's gonna have to wait. I did a video, but it's too big to load on here. I might improve on the running gear, under the turntable, but for now, we're running on high octane adrenaline! Total cost of this? Time. All wood was repurposed, so was the perspex and the fans. The rear chamber is from a ceiling vent, from a grid ceiling in an office. It runs on a 12v 5A power supply, that I had laying around. Very shortly, I'm gonna shoot some paint and try it out. Oh, the filter wool came from eBay. It was sent to me free, by a good mate of mine, down in Reigate, London. If anyone wants to copy the idea, feel free. We're all in this together. Model on chaps!

Munkyslut
One million Brownie points to you then Boz!
Looking forward to seeing the results of the test on it

Chris Greathouse
Looks like a good booth!

Bill Newcomer
Low budget AND functional! Great job Bozzer.

Peter Hardy
Lordy! Is there no end to his talent?

Nigel Chapman
Can't wait to see the first results

Bozzer
Thanks lads. Well I'm definitely happy! As a test, I did a few bits and bobs, then I dug out an old van shell. It was a kit that had been started and I think the previous owner used a catapult, to put the glue on? I'll venture out to the cave and get some pictures shortly. An Englishman needs a cup of tea first, before he goes to battle

Bozzer
Well, I had a play today. My first donor was the black van. It's been kicking around here for a while, so basically I just shot it with some black paint, for the test. As you can see, the filter has done it's job well. Then I shot some pieces of my current builds, with Humbrol satin black. For some reason, this is one of my favourite colours. It laid down perfect! I'm a very happy camper. Job done, test a complete success! Now onwards with my builds!

Bozzer
@ John. I agree with you mate. I'm toying with the idea of a new improved version of the rollers, only featuring sealed bearings and slightly wider. I can't get out for supplies yet, so that's gonna be on hold for now. It has been on my mind though buddy and yes, I shall be whizzing my router around that bolt, for sure! Great minds buddy

Bozzer
Ok, this is the bare basics of the booth. It's 600 x 600mm square base (2' x 2') and slightly less in height. It's going to be extracted by two PC fans, through a chamber and out into the fresh air. To prevent any paint particles, clogging up the fans, and to prevent painting the surrounding neighborhood, a filter is going in, where the huge square is. At the top, will be perspex, clear. This is to allow light in, which will be a 600 x 600mm LED panel. Fingers crossed, it's all going to work!

Bozzer
Seems to be fixed now. Must've been a temporary glitch?

Bozzer
Ok fellas, kit has arrived, I'm ready to roll

Danny Meer
Nice! good timing then

Bozzer
Look out for the heads up that I posted Danny

Danny Meer
will do

Bozzer
Just to show you guys the difference, the duller one is the final outcome. Maybe a bit longer in the brake fluid? It's definitely better than what it was.

Tim Heimer
Impressive! How did you do the top marker lights on the roof? Future project of lighting a car carrier and truck. Any pics of the wiring in the cab?

Bozzer
@tim. I used 3mm LED's. I drilled two holes in the chrome part, then fed the legs through. Remove any chrome that the legs come in contact with, or you'll get a dead short. Remove LEDs, glue chrome part to cab, allow to dry, then drill the holes through the roof. Once you've done all 5, solder wires to them and run wires down the back of the cab or the A pillars. It sounds a lot of work, but worth it.

Tim Heimer
If you saw the 1/350 Enterprise I did, than you'd know this would be a cake walk. 3mm leds? Hmmm thanks! I guess that would be easier than fiber optics!

Bozzer
Fibre is a bit hard in areas like that. You'd have to get some tight bends. SMDs are better and you can get them prewired, so that makes things easier. Try to avoid the flashing one's though. The timers are all different, so they don't all flash at the same time. They also backfired, so any other light on the same circuit also flashes.

Munkyslut
Kin ell how did I miss this one?
Watching

Bozzer
Hey monkey mate. The truck is done, but the trailer is still a WIP. This is the Italeri American Superliner kit. I need to dust her off after the group build and hook her up to her trailer. Trailer pictures will be coming up in the next few weeks. I have a fair bit of building going on at the moment. I think I've got about 6 projects in various stages? Two are awaiting decals, that I've not ordered yet. Need to pull my finger out!

Munkyslut
Ha! Always late to a party
Jeez you a busy boy

Bozzer
It's an addictive hobby mate

Munkyslut
Great looking street rod, I'd have bought it too!

Julian Herrero aka Yuri
Looks very cool !

Bozzer
Thanks guys. I'm looking forward to building it, when I get my backlog of builds down. Currently, three 1:25 trucks on the bench.

Tim Heimer
I would love to get this kit! Too cool Boz!

Bozzer
Lol, I have done her. I need to get some pictures up.

Tim Heimer
This is the car carrier I intend to light up with the truck!

Bozzer
Should be easy mate. I can show you how I am lighting a trailer, in my other album.

Martin Oostrom
Italeri, renowned for their extensive colour instructions. NOT

Bozzer
Ok fellas, added a few more pictures. It's going together well, but there's a heads up. The cab roof was slightly warped at the front. I had to glue the back and sides, then a day later, I glued the front and clamped it with tiny crocodile clips, until dry. The hood has vents on the side. Under these are decals, that imitate grills. I decided to drill 8mm holes and put mesh inside the hood. I think it looks better. While doing this, I somehow managed to get a black mark on the hood, then I wet sanded it off and repainted it. Bloody sod's law, the paint orange peeled! So I flattened it down, after allowing it a couple of days to dry, then shot a thin layer of paint over it again. I've just managed to clear coat it tonight, hence no pictures of the full truck as yet. Decals are coming soon, then I can finish the chrome bits and get her done. Hopefully, by the end of weekend.

Danny Meer
Really looks great already, can't wait to start mine...but that's the problem, so many cool kits and not sure wich to do first My Unimog still not finished and aussie truck comming up soon. after that 1 I want to do the VW steampunk van and after that 1 the Turnpiker Pete...

Bozzer
Danny, I love that Turnpiker! Just picked up the Italeri Freightliner 120 Special. I also have another group build to do, for a FB group I'm in. No pressure here then, lol

Nathan Dempsey
Great work so far Bozzer. I have to say that frame looks awfully familiar...

Danny Meer
2 groupbuilds at same time?

Bozzer
Lol Danny, yes! The other one is a break from the norm. It's a kitbash, scratchbuild truck dragster, from anything you want to use. A kinda Go Crazy and see what happens, type build? Just something to relax and enjoy being different.

Bozzer
@nathan. It's the Italeri Western Star chassis buddy. And just when I could see the finish line, the problems crop up! Trying to work out a fix, so I'll get back to you guys with that. Luckily, I've managed to save everything so far. Investigation work is currently ongoing, but I have taken pictures. Update to follow.