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Other => Community Builds => Topic started by: David Bogard on October 04, 2019, 10:18:56 AM

Title: NEW POLL - Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: David Bogard on October 04, 2019, 10:18:56 AM: No sure when or if this might happen but if a few more folks get one of those old '34 Ford pickup kits, that little group might just build them as a common kit. I need to get another one as the one I have is currently under construction. I know Lefturns has one as well as John2 and DirtModWrench. Heck, another handful and we'll all take a month or something and each of us can put our own spin on this wonderful little old kit!! Just an idea. . .
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: john2 on October 04, 2019, 04:18:19 PM: Sorry David. Without seeing this, I posted a similar idea under Community Builds. I think Annie G and I both might go for that.

She's tooling around town right now in her van, so when she gets back, I'll ask her.
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Greg Birky on October 05, 2019, 04:34:36 PM: I have one!!! I’ll be up for it!!!
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Post by: Lefturns75 on October 05, 2019, 05:15:02 PM: Count me in, I'll Play!
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Post by: sentsat71 on October 07, 2019, 09:54:41 AM: I've got 7 of those kits......with more or less definite ideas of how I want to build at least 3 or 4 of them.....
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Post by: bandit2026 on October 07, 2019, 06:13:49 PM: I have 3, one has been opened, flea market find, guess that would be my victim .
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Post by: john2 on November 05, 2019, 05:23:07 PM: David, we got a second '34 truck kit at HL today, so Anne and I are all set.
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Marty W on November 06, 2019, 02:49:31 AM: I would be tempted to join in, BUT.....

1. I don't have that kit, and

2. As many of you know, I am a somewhat slow builder.

But I will be watching with interest from the sidelines.
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: sentsat71 on November 06, 2019, 08:01:20 AM: Marty.....
You ain't no where near as slow as me........ :o ::)
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Post by: Dirtman on November 06, 2019, 08:12:25 AM: Or me!!!

Rett
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Marty W on November 06, 2019, 02:04:00 PM: If it turns out to be a 3 month build, I might have to get in on that. I know just what I would do with it, too!
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Post by: Dirtman on November 06, 2019, 03:08:55 PM: Nag, nag, nag,.......okay! I'm (probably) in.

Rett
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Marty W on November 06, 2019, 08:39:45 PM: Who needs an alarm system?!

(https://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m97/cartoonyguy/Rat%20Rods/SpankyIn34pickup_zpsarh5izpr.jpg)
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Dirtman on November 06, 2019, 10:19:33 PM: Quote from: David Bogard on November 06, 2019, 03:37:17 PM
Like herding cats!!!! ;D ;D
[img]https://media.fotki.co

Oh there are soooooo many things to say to that!
LOL

Rett
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Greg Birky on November 14, 2019, 07:56:05 PM: Hey Steven, how about trying acrylics! That’s something I want to try and figure out how to do without the solvent and lacquer involvement. I bought some Gravity Colors paints and reducer which don’t smell as bad as what paints I currently use for a 60 Chevy pickup I’m building. Oops, cats outa da bag now...I suppose I’ll have to do a build thread on it too, lol!!! Anyway, just trying to figure out how to help you be able to paint in cold weather.
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Greg Birky on November 15, 2019, 05:15:01 PM: Hi Steven! Unfortunately the Gravity Colors are meant for airbrush...unfortunately you may have to brush paint like John2 or wait for warm weather. An alternative might be to warm the spray paint in warm water, run outside and shoot the paint quickly and back indoors quickly. I’m out of ideas I guess...perhaps others would like to share their winter painting solutions!
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Marty W on November 26, 2019, 08:05:57 PM: Would this build have to be from an original kit, or could I use just an aftermarket resin cab as the '34 part? Sort of a Frankenstein build. Heh heh. Just wondered. I would be OK if it required the kit to start with.
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Marty W on December 02, 2019, 07:08:56 PM: Quote from: David Bogard on December 02, 2019, 03:20:28 PM
What does the aftermarket cab have?

Uh......pretty much nothing with it. Just a chopped resin cab. I should probably just buy the whole model kit, unless somebody has a few of them, and would trade for something?
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Post by: john2 on December 02, 2019, 07:38:13 PM: I saw a 1:1 street rod of our truck today. Metallic green.. So cool.
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Post by: john2 on December 03, 2019, 10:26:07 AM: Bunch of fellas and a gal too.
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Post by: john2 on December 03, 2019, 08:18:39 PM: I know, David. I was just messing with ya. Anne says she's fine just being one of the guys.
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Post by: TarheelRick on December 04, 2019, 04:00:36 AM: [/quote]

Uh......pretty much nothing with it. Just a chopped resin cab. I should probably just buy the whole model kit, unless somebody has a few of them, and would trade for something?
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PM sent.
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Marty W on December 09, 2019, 05:45:24 PM: I now have the kit in hand (Thanks to TarheelRick!), and ready for the potential build.
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Post by: john2 on December 10, 2019, 05:55:56 AM: Anne asked me yesterday when we will start. lol
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Post by: sentsat71 on December 10, 2019, 10:45:56 AM: John2...
Question on brush painting.....Do you paint directly on the plastic, or do brush on a primer first?
Title: Re: Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: john2 on December 11, 2019, 06:28:21 AM: David, guess we missed the poll, but will vote soon.
Title: Re: NEW POLL - Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: john2 on December 17, 2019, 05:33:14 PM: Sounds good to me. March 31.

We are going to swap out our bedroom and "fun" room beginning Jan. 1. We need a bigger "fun" area.

So the extra time will be to our advantage. My glue and exacto knife share space with hers plus thread, needles, succulents, and cactus.

What a great life.
Title: Re: NEW POLL - Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: Marty W on December 18, 2019, 01:12:46 AM: Sounds good to me, too. I think it is a fair compromise between 1 and 5 months to build.
Title: Re: NEW POLL - Potential Common Kit Build
Post by: RandB11 on December 22, 2019, 09:27:33 PM: Looking forward to this one! Got two kits, should be fun!
Rick :)