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Post by ddlova on Mar 14, 2010 21:15:24 GMT -5
here's some pics of my International Scout project that i've been messing with off and on for awhile. i've never really gotten much done ;D i started by simply trying to improve the interior and chassis to body fit and then tossed it back in the box. later i got it out again for a spring over conversion, trashed the front springs, made new ones and then back in the box again when i came up short on cool wheels and tires. the two Scout projects posted on here got me to have a look at my project again! i got it out yet again and made the poseable steering for the front axle and up on 4 wheels. i'm still without some wheels and tires i'm happy with, but it's still some sort of progress. Jeff, how did you thin the grille on your pick-up project? really want to do that here! Dave
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Post by jeffs396 on Mar 14, 2010 23:15:15 GMT -5
You'll get even more motivation to get your Scout done if a few others here post pics of their Scout's progress from our CBP I like the chrome reverse rims... Dave, I opened up the grille by using a wood chisel on the backside between the headlights & checking my progress by looking up at a strong light. Straightening the hood & removing material from the top edge of the grille will go a long way towards realism on this one too! Here's a few links for lots of 1:1 Scout pics: www.offroadmodels.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reference&action=display&thread=46
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Post by coopdad on Mar 15, 2010 7:13:47 GMT -5
Hey Dave, I really like those wheels too. But I guess it depends on what you are going for. Speaking of grille modifications. Has anyone done the hood fix? www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20543Thread #6 says: "It's not terribly hard to remove a bit of material from the top of the grilles (they've got a curve that's much too pronounced) and then carefully bend/flatten the leading edge of the hood to match". I assume bending the hood using heat, right? John
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Post by ddlova on Mar 15, 2010 10:12:38 GMT -5
i've been hoping to find some tires that are just a little bit taller and wider and then i think it would be perfect. the Bridgestone Desert Duelers are perfect size, but i was trying to find something that was a bit more aggressive tread wise.
the thread on MCM i've been posting in too. the grille thing looks easy, still want those off road racer parts though! at least to build just one that way.
Zukiholic sent some small sized Super Swampers to Ma's resin for casting. they are shorter than the Aoshima/Satco tires and look like they will be perfect for ALOT of builds. no word yet when they will be available.
Dave
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Post by coopdad on Mar 15, 2010 16:13:57 GMT -5
Dave, Here are some other options. Mickey Thompson Baja Claws from Tomb Raider Wrangler Rubicon kit. 34.75mm tall, about 13mm wide: BFGoodrich from 1/20 Lindberg Toyota Truck kits. 37.3mm tall, about 15mm wide: Interco Super Swampers from Aoshima's 1/25 Toyota pickups. 39mm tall, 15 wide: Hope it helps, John
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Post by scaleautostyle on Mar 15, 2010 16:22:41 GMT -5
if you wan tthese.. Mickey Thompson Baja Claws in rubber they will be avaible soon. they are nmoslty ready for the mold.
yours
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Post by ddlova on Mar 15, 2010 19:42:59 GMT -5
i actually dug out my Tombraider kit this evening and got the wheels and tires together so i could try them out. i hate to rob that kit of it's tires though so if Sebatien makes them it could be an option.
my wife stopped by the local Hobbytown and tried to get a set of the Losi Desert truck tires and wheels but they didn't have them and tried to sell her some buggy ones instead. she said no thanks and left, will have to get them online i guess. she may very well know more about 4x4 stuff than i do! she's always liked this stuff and i've always been a car guy.
Dave
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Post by ddlova on Mar 15, 2010 19:45:01 GMT -5
John, thank you as well for the mock-up pics, they are very helpful! seeing the tires pictured that way gives me a better idea of thier dimensions then seeing it in a chart.
Dave
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Post by jeffs396 on Mar 16, 2010 7:34:59 GMT -5
Has anyone done the hood fix? I assume bending the hood using heat, right? John Not sure how others have straightened the hood curvature, I myself don't have much luck heating styrene with good results! A saltbox would be nice, maybe someday... I did a series of small relief cuts across the bottom lip, CA glued a 1/16" square brass tube to the bottom & clamped until set, then filled the cuts & smoothed. Required trimming the top of the core support though, which isn't very realistic anyway, I may replace it entirely with another part, if I decide to put an engine in it with opening hood
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Post by ddlova on Mar 16, 2010 10:21:21 GMT -5
Jeff you may try using hot water or a hair dryer to heat the hood.
i tried to bend mine some without heat and it looked like it wanted to crack right away. as soon as the grille comes out of the stripper i'll work on both and file the grille down first. i don't have any wood chisels so i'll see how careful i can be with my Dremel and thin the backside out with that. wish me luck!
Dave
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Post by bowtiebadboy33 on Mar 19, 2010 6:36:08 GMT -5
This thing is looking so cool! As for straightning the hood on my scout prostock I am building all I did was trim the grill and bent the hood by hand and it worked great!
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Post by ddlova on Mar 19, 2010 9:08:59 GMT -5
i tried to bend the hood on this one with heat and even then still had it crack on me. the interesting part though is the crack seemed to form and follow right along one of those mold streaks that ran from the lip back towards the middle. i pushed on though and simply repaired it after i got it flattened out. the grille went quick and i had to flatten the top of the core support too as it has a nice curve to it as well. you guys are right though, what an improvement!
now about those headlights..................
Dave
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