Diesel Gypsy Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Many thanks for the comments & encouragement folks. I've got the decals on today. They were a bit fiddy & I did have to scratch me`ol loaf once or twice but they look ok. So heres some pics, I hope you'll like em. To finish her off I've got to add the air intakes on the rear of the cab, turbos, wipers, grab handles & a couple of badges. I think this'll be the last post before the finish line. Untill next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswoofie Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 COOL! Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 COOL! Karl. I second that!! Great build Dave, the decals really set it off. And its pretty unusual too, I can't say I've ever seen one of those built before?! Excellent job, & congrats on finishing her for the deadline! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thank you Keef & Karl. As a final post i thought I'd share this with you; I dont know if anybody'll be interested or not but I thought I'd post a pic of my bench or should I say Borg Alcove. Its where I built the truck & infact all my models. Its only 2ft 4" wide & I have everything close at hand, & its MY space, my little Hobbit Hole. Move over Frodo fat Hobbit coming through. TTFN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Looking real good Dave ... Not long now until its all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hi Folks. I'm done Finished her off today with little bits & bobs like; Ariel’s, Light lenses & a scratch built window net. Here she is then I've realy enjoyed the build although its been taxing at times. Many thanks to all of you for your comments, help & encouragement, its been a slice Untill next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Wonderful Dave. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Dave it turned out to be superb in the end mate. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrgb Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Very nice work Dave ...Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Excellent build Dave! I really like that one, especially as I said before, it's not something you see every day!! The window net looks really good - what did you make it out of? Great truck!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiloh Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Looks great. Pretty different choice from the usual cars and bikes, which makes it all the better to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Looks great. Pretty different choice from the usual cars and bikes, which makes it all the better to see. Yeah, I agree with that. Great choice of subject and very well executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Gypsy Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Many thanks everyone. keefr22 Posted Today, 07:08 PM The window net looks really good - what did you make it out of? Its 1mm Micro Masking Tape Keef. I first made a frame, the size I wanted the finished net to be, with ordinary 3M masking tape layed sticky side up on a sheet of glass. Then placing strips of 1mm tape I built up a grid in the frame, sticking the Micro Tape to the 3M. I placed each strip of Micro at right angles to the previous strip thus building up a kind of weave. When I'd filled the frame I folded the frame edges over to capture the micro tape. I then used a permanent red marker pen to colour the net. The tricky bit now was pealing the net from the glass without it all unravelling. Once I'd done that I had some talc powder on my finger & dabbed it on the sticky side of the micro tape which made it much easer to place where I wanted it in the truck window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Many thanks everyone.Its 1mm Micro Masking Tape Keef. I first made a frame, the size I wanted the finished net to be, with ordinary 3M masking tape layed sticky side up on a sheet of glass. Then placing strips of 1mm tape I built up a grid in the frame, sticking the Micro Tape to the 3M. I placed each strip of Micro at right angles to the previous strip thus building up a kind of weave. When I'd filled the frame I folded the frame edges over to capture the micro tape. I then used a permanent red marker pen to colour the net. The tricky bit now was pealing the net from the glass without it all unravelling. Once I'd done that I had some talc powder on my finger & dabbed it on the sticky side of the micro tape which made it much easer to place where I wanted it in the truck window. Cheers Dave, That's a good method - I shall store that away for my next NASCAR build. Whenever in the dim & distant future that may be....!!! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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