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Not exactly a scratch build but... - 964rh - 17th-Mar-21

Hi
Thought I’d share my progress (now there’s actually been some) on my frankentruck build.

The idea was to have a cheap vehicle to act as a track cleaner (run it around before using the track with mx3 loaded braids) but when it arrived I didn’t like the livery so set about melting the old paint and livery off with nail varnish remover.

It started like this

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With paint off like this

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So far I’ve finally managed to get some time off from being a part time, full time dad and it now looks like this

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Fully user coated and ready for the top coats of white for the cab and electric-ish blue for the rest. Engine section will hopefully have some components painted in black, red and chrome.

I ‘borrowed’ the can interior from an old scale mode I (no other word for it) stole from work a few years ago.

Holes on the can roof are for the quite nifty light bar I got from a supplier in the states.

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Hopefully the next few days will see the top coats applied and build complete

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - Nonfractal - 18th-Mar-21

Nice project.
I really like the idea of a track cleaning vehicle.
Alan W

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - Savage GT - 18th-Mar-21

Nice project. Thumbup

What did you use to make the windscreen ?
Is it just to apply the MX3, or are you going to have some form of dust removal too ?

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - 964rh - 18th-Mar-21

(18th-Mar-21, 06:51 AM)Savage GT Wrote: Nice project.
What did you use to make the windscreen ?
Is it just to apply the MX3, or are you going to have some form of dust removal too ?

Windscreen was from a scale model of one of my firms wagons that I borrowed.

Side windows are flat Perspex sheet.

Plan is to try and shape all the glass a bit better to fit more flush with the cab

I was initially going to try and put some brushes behind the front bumper but have struggled to find any I think will be suitable.
The option is still there should I find any though as they’d just sit in the void behind the bumper.

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - 964rh - 18th-Mar-21

(18th-Mar-21, 06:51 AM)Savage GT Wrote: are you going to have some form of dust removal too ?

I’ll answer that question again Savage ?

The frankencleanertruck will now have some brushes mounted at the front, now I’ve found some brushes to suit.

Who knew that 3 x eyebrow brushes would find their way onto a slot car??

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - Savage GT - 18th-Mar-21

Excellent, I look forward to seeing it: Thumbup

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - DPJ - 19th-Mar-21

Nice work so far, I really like the light bar! Can you share where you sourced it?

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - 964rh - 19th-Mar-21

(19th-Mar-21, 03:47 AM)DPJ Wrote: Nice work so far, I really like the light bar! Can you share where you sourced it?

Thanks

Light bar came from Banggood (link below)

https://m.banggood.com/Orlandoo-Hunter-MX0034-Aluminum-Universal-LED-Light-Bars-Kit-for-1-or-32-1-or-35-RC-Car-Spare-Parts--p-1646689.html

RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - 964rh - 23rd-Mar-21

Morning all

The Frankencleanertruck has been taken as far as my current skill base can cope with and, although in a fairly rough state, is now complete and ready to sweep the track and MX3 the rails

In typical Project Manager fashion a fairly substantial lessons learnt session has been held and going forward I’m going to practise painting some scrap pieces before embarking on another actual car respray cause I think my 8month old could’ve done better.

Also, I need to make sure that things have glued properly before gluing other things. Can roof lining is sagging a little and as the cockpit is glued in place, it’s staying like that (if it was a British 70’s truck it’d be a feature!!?)

Few pics of the finished truck for you-

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RE: Not exactly a scratch build but... - woodcote - 23rd-Mar-21

Love it - great job Thumbup