:) Nice work on the track cleaner! ALL OUT AMAZING. As for the white FORD, DIDO. Keep on truckin RL.:thumbsup::thumbsup: GK.

It's summer and people are boating and remembering Bill's comment on wanting a 21 ft. utility mahgony runabout to trailer behind his Ford PU!!

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The shop found an HO kit from Angus, Ontario and have started putting the hull together. The Osborn Model kit has been laser cut from 1/64 solid Mahogany with easy sandwich construction. For mechanic, it is going slow because they want it done right. They can not wait to varnish the finished product but a great deal of sanding will precede and then a trailer has to be built...

Did you notice the great number & quality of 56 Ford PU projects in all shops!! The boys just have to decide on which of their '56 PU's will tow it when finished? ..RL

Nice boat kit RL. Hey will this thing realy float when it's done?

Bob...just take turns towing...zilla

Go, go, row your boat RL, I want to see those trucks, thats right!!! RM

Nice boat RL!!!! But you need an outboard motor for it!!! :lol:

RL. You sure work fast! :eek:Looking good.:thumbsup::thumbsup: GK

Nice boat RL!!!! But you need an outboard motor for it!!! :lol:

RL, I have an outboard motor I'd let go real cheap, actually give it to you if you need one. Came off the boat I reworked from Bob...always wear a life jacket...zilla. On the otherhand one of those shiney Bowtie smallblocks would look real good in there also. RM

COOL boat

RM, the trucks are coming but the mahgony runabout will have a small block inboard Chevy. Thanks for the offer of the outboard. Bob, the boat could float but it will be a trailer queen once finished. The next job is fabricating the trailer, this could be a long project. The boat kits are at www.osbornmodelkits.com under Products - HO Railroad Products.

Now the trucks: The shop started a project to mount an Aurora '56 Ford PU on a T-jet chassis. Sounds simple, you only have to shorten the bed and hood then narrow the entire truck and mount two screw posts!! You can see faintly the joints down the middle of the black hood and the bed.

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You have to wait between cuts for parts to cure or you have many pieces which have to be reglued! That happen once, the body was eight separate pieces!!! Mounted chrome magnatraction tires front & rear wth silicone tires.

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With the truck running well and the sanding process just about finished, RRR came out with a great looking Yellow production blown T-jet version which the shop purchased. As a result the black little '56, a regular runner, has not seen the paint shop as the enthusiasm for the project waned! ...RL

I think that your efforts are fantastic! :thumbsup:
I would love to see your black one completed and parked near an uncut truck for some before/after pics.
What have you used to cut the body apart?

I too appreciate the efforts!!! Why do we always want something different??? There was a scaled down 1:1 old 5 window Chevy pickup that this guy had scaled down to S-10 size. Everything had been cut and re welded, it was amazing. Yea, the RRR pickups are nice. I likes that hood ornament, not to mention the color!!! RM

Funny thing.. When you posted up the white truck the thought entered my mind of shortening up the body to fit something. It never occurred to me to narrow it too! I'm really surprized RRR did that body.. I guess I need to check out what's new once in a while!! I agree with joez.. the black one should be finished.. You got that far. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

WOW!!!! Talk about a chop job. Great looking trucks

Thanks guys for positive comments and will finish the '56 Ford PU.

Joez, use the exacto saw blade that looks like it has a 45 degree angle on each end because it makes a very fine cut and the sharp point can start a cut. For correct spacing & accuracy of parallel cuts I use the pinstriping tape of variuos sizes for RC car decorating. It marks the amount to be removed and provides a constant guide line for the saw blade along separated body parts (bed, roof & hood). The manual blade makes the work slower but more accurate and allows quicker corrections.

Sltmn, the RRR PU is an old release but luckily at a show a friend picked up the yellow truck for me.

RM, you are right, we always want something different but I am starting to realize if your patience somebody will produce it!

Will post better comparison photos but really want to post other photos which were inspired by other HT member's posts when time permits. ...RL

amazing!

Insane Kewl build ups! You went above and beyond on these trucks.

Bob...I am coming back here for another look in 10 min...zilla

SWEEET LOOKERS!!! :thumbsup:

Wes

Thought someone should post a Pontiac build as a tribute to a GM division which has closed it's doors. My dad & a friend are Pontiac men! Back in the day, your father was a Pontiac or Chevy or Ford or Mopar man and guess what your first car was!

The Shop built this Dole Racing Fiero from the top half of a Tyco version and the bottom plastic half of a Majorette Fiero. The red stripe is a plastic body molding from the Majorette version. Of course, it needed some modification to fit under the Tyco top and a little persuasion from a big hammer.

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It has all the flares and body side moldings producing a very low track hugging stance! The shop is trying to get some vacation time in before the summer ends so next posting will be a little while from now. ..RL

Nice work with the hammer RL!!! Looks like a good fit from here!!! Yea, hated to see Pontiac shut down, does Buick sell that good??? Enjoy the vacation!!! RM

You and Hilltop have such tidy shops. Um I mean nice Fiero build up! Kinda freakishly clean but, hey that is how you guys roll...lol Supose you are just cleaning up as not to come back from vacation to a mess. :wave:

Bob...I should talk (my shop is still scrambled from that floor drop)...zilla

Nice Fiero. I'm gonna miss Pontiac

Man, if you were building Fieros for Pontiac, they would still be in business!

You and Hilltop have such tidy shops. Um I mean nice Fiero build up! Kinda freakishly clean but, hey that is how you guys roll...lol Supose you are just cleaning up as not to come back from vacation to a mess. :wave:

Bob...I should talk (my shop is still scrambled from that floor drop)...zilla

WOW MAN!!! You could EAT off that floor..... WITH THE TOOLS!!!!

We would clean our shop, but it would just get dirty again.

My neighbor had a Fiero.

Rich :thumbsup:

Appreciate all the positive comments!! Made it back from an enjoyable vacation awhile ago but the back log of commitments has slowed the building & posting process.

Rich, my garage uses the same vacuuming system as the Hilltop Shop.
(Do envy your ability to realistically weather the garage area, my efforts usually look fake.)

A friend pointed out that the last photo was too dark to view the detail of the Tyco Fiero, so it has been employed as background for the cute little T-jet version.

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Love the colour - Mauve (yes, purple) - and really like the size of the vehicle!!
The car was originally a plastic push toy with two short front tubes which allowed other cars to connnect to it to form a rolling wedge. The front connecting tubes were removed. A great amount of plastic was removed from the inside of the car to allow for the installation of screw mounting posts & room for the chassis. Do not know who made the toy car since it was a toy show junk box purchase.
So much great building has taken place during my absence, GREAT WORK GUYS!! Have a lot of great viewing ahead. ...RL

Small...yeah it is, Bob

dang thats a cool car.. its so small!!! LOL!

Wes

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I thinking a chrome blower set up, maybe some chrome stahls or 5 spokes, just thinking!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes: RM

Crafty grafting there XRHO :thumbsup::thumbsup:... ng

It takes a little time for thing to reach the Great North but the shop finally acquired a Trevco Nascar COT Xmas decoration. What a greatly detailed plastic model!!

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It has been mounted on a Tyco chassis. Notice the ignition detail on the front dash and the sheet metal work for the rear deck . The rear axle, track bar & gas tank assembly was cut, sanded flat & reinstalled farther back covering the screw hole in the rear chassis plate. Once attached to the body, it adds a realistic rear veiw to the car hiding the black tyco chassis.

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These primed assemblies await additional painting before installation to the body along with some roll bar sections to complete the race car. Then, it's dash for the cup!!! ...RL

Go Jeffy, go!!!! I'm not a fan of nascar, but that body looks sweet!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Neat idea to keep those extra bits for details :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Nice looking Nascar. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

More detail painting and more rollbar...oh boy! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

LOOKS GREAT RL. Can't wait to see finished car! :thumbsup::thumbsup: GK

The Guys in the shop really appreciated Jennifer dropping off the Pumpkins in her van for Halloween and especially welcomed the Pumpkin & Spice muffins from Tim Horton's - a Thanksgiving Treat.

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The shop has been working on fixing up Jennifer's Dodge (S/B Chevy thks to RM) Van by adding fender flares from a Doge Daytona plus shortening it to match the magnatraction chassis. Still a lot of work to finish the van but it runs well.

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Jennifer seemed more interested in combing her hair while waiting to have the Pumkins unloaded.

Thanks for viewing & appreciate all the positive comments. Happy Cdn. Thanksgiving!! ...RL

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Jenifer seemed was more interested in combing her hair while waiting to have the Pumkins unloaded.




RL, I think you got your mind on Jennifer :p:p As much as I like that van, I believe that's an early Chevy van. No. 1 -Check out the Bowtie emblem on the nose, No.2 - It's looking too good. Anyways, I likes them flares, even if they are from a Dodge. I likes that shortend body too!!!
RM

RM, your correct it is a Chevy and porbably had Jennifer on my mind or maybe it was the effect of all that tryptophan from the turkey!! -going to have to sand that emblem off the nose. :jest: :) :) ..RL

You can sand it off, but you can't hide a good thing!!!

I always loved them Chevy vans!!!! The first vehicle I wanted to call my own was one of them. Sadly, dear old dad and mom envisioned the worst that could happen in it, and it was given (yes, given) away right out from under me.. :cry:

Yours is looking mighty fine with the flares (something I have wanted to try) and Jenifer is too!! :p Them lindys show up from time to time on the bay, but the prices are steep most of the time, and sadly, the glass is the weak spot. Due to the design of the glass, they were prone to breakage, or at least stress cracks because they were designed to snap in pace. One of these was sent to Bruce Gavins for casting purposes and he got the body done, but never got to the glass. Hopefully, while he's recuperating he can get the "winders" done.. I knew there was a slight discrepancy in the wheelbase. You're a brave man for tackling it!!! :tongue:

RL,

Great things are coming out of your shop yet again. Are you going to let U-Joe take that out on Friday nights? Back row at the Drive Inn! :thumbsup:

Bob...That is Vantastic...zilla

Nice work XrHO ... Keep the pics coming....nd

The guys just wanted to show how the Trevco #24 looked when finished! This Xmas decoration car was the only one found around this norther garage. The red ignition boxes, rear panel & the driver side mesh with outline roll bars are visible. An outlined roll bar frame has been glued on the right side. With the COT you have more clearance to the chassis & gears.

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The key to the build is to remove the glass and shaving it down till flush with the body. Next, the Crafter's Pick - The Ultimate water based super glue which dries clear is essential since all the extras are glued to the windshield assembly. The glue needs to cure over night so parts have to be taped in place. There is a steering wheel with the lower third removed for clearance but being black, it is not noticeable.

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The rearend detail is visible at track level & covers the back of the Tyco 440X-2 chassis. With the car buffed & a thin clear coating applied, it is on it's way to Cardinal Speedway and hard racing for the Chase. ...RL
Thanks for viewing & appreciate all the positive comments!

RL,

That has to be one of the best modern day NASCARs EVER!!

Bob...go Daddy go...zilla

...and the bar gets ever higher.

RL I think the boys at CARDINAL if their L:rolleyes::rolleyes:LIN, GOTTA LOVE this car. :thumbsup::thumbsup:GK

I must agree, that is the best late model NASCAR slot I have set me eyes apon. There is one thing missing though. There should be a can of Pepsi on the dash.. or in the drink holder.. Nascar cars have drink holders, don't they?? :lol: Nice!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

What Bill said!!!

Appreciate all the positive comments!! The guys in the shop reminded me, to mention that the click-on body mount is shown at the bottom of the photo of the rearend detail. Sltman, a good suggestion for a future project to find & build the car with the Pepsi colour scheme. ..RL

It's all in the details. Very cool! :thumbsup:

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Nice work on that No.24 Dupont Pepsi Nicorette Quaker State Chevrolet car. Those ornament cars do have some great paint work. Looks good putting the extras back in place :thumbsup::thumbsup: RM