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CDW
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Difficulty has nothing to do with it. It's just a matter of how I want to spend my time and what I want to spend it doing.
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Thanks Mike. I like them, too. These days, there are more of them available in all shapes and sizes than ever before, this being one of the earlier examples from the 60's. When this model was introduced in the 60's, these vehicles were still in service.
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One thing I could/should have done that would have been a lot more realistic would have been to remove the molded on stabilizers on each side of the boom and replace them with some scratch built stabilizers. When the vehicle was moving or when it was lifting a maximum load weight, these stabilizers would be lowered to the mounts below.
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For 12 long years I worked directly for a US Army Major General. His nickname was Mr. Standards. Now we were not in a combat situation, but I can tell you with first hand experience many times over, you would not want to be on the receiving end of one of his inspections with a vehicle of any type that was dirty, rusted, or generally untidy. Heads would roll and buttocks would look like a Piranha had chewed them up when he was finished. I have literally watched him make officers cry. I am imagining this recovery vehicle was assigned to a unit under his command and was getting ready for inspection. 😄 Been there, done that, and got the tee shirt many times over.
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It was a glorious day of sunshine, children, grand children, lots of great food, music and dancing, and a whole lot of cooling off at the pool today. Our youngest daughter turned 23 and she will be leaving for New Hampshire in two more weeks so today was her day. Tonight I took some photos of where I'm at with this wrecker, just a few more details to work out before the finish of it. I realized something a couple of days ago worth mentioning about this model. Turns out this model was re-released by Revell in 1983, but it's originally a Renwall model, Revell buying the molds after Renwall went tango uniform. So that dates this model/molds back into the 60's when all those great old Renwall models were being produced. I have a few more details to work out with the rear and forward winches. I thought I had some small chain I could use to hang off the front bumper but I could not locate it. Lost in the proverbial black hole of Calcutta. The four stabilizers are movable and can be positioned either stowed or lowered.
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The AL Harvey was the 1st plank on bulkhead model I ever built. Went together like a charm. -
Ford Mustang 65 by Fnick - Revell 1:24 - Finished
CDW replied to fnick's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
When in High School, around 1970-72, you could buy used '65 Mustang Fast Backs or Coupes for $500. Lots of my classmates had them, they were popular and guys that had them ran them hard. Back then, a car with 100,000 miles (or even less) would need a complete rebuild, engine transmission, suspension, etc. I bought a '64 Chevy Nova. Mine was a 230 cubic inch straight six with a Power Glide transmission. I loved that thing. Completely rebuilt it after paying a whopping $90 for it. Wish I had kept it, as it was a sentimental vehicle for me. Easy and cheap to repair, good fuel economy, and plenty of power really even with the six. -
Nice little field artillery/prime mover set. Great build!
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Those last photos on page 23 look so nice OC. Came out great, very realistic.
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Thanks Kevin. Glad you are enjoying it.
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The cable rigging is described in the instructions but won't add it until the end. Don't go by anything you currently see as a final color. This is only the base color on which it all gets built (the paint that is), layer upon layer.
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Thanks gentlemen
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It's a fairly basic kit, about 150 parts. I like doing the finish on these types of equipment.
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With the basic assembly done and with the base coat of paint, it's now time to begin detailing, shading, and finishing the model.
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Very impressive work Mike! The fact that you built them in 1:72 scale makes it all the more admirable. That's a tough scale to work in, everything so small. Can't wait to see your 1:48 scale work. Indeed, yellow is a tough color to do.
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Getting there...
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We are definitely in the rainy season now. This is an afternoon ritual this time of year. Thunderstorms in the afternoon will turn into thunderstorms in the mornings later in the summer as the prevailing winds change from east-to-west to west-to-east. These storms now develop over the Atlantic and move west across the state toward the Gulf of Mexico.
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Your Fokker is shaping up real nice Denis. How do you like the new camera so far? Seems like it's making some nice photos.
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We have two sons as well, but they were not in this photo.
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Thanks Denis. That's my grand daughter by the way. Here is my wife and our 4 daughters. Wife is on the far left, standing next to her is the mother of the grand daughter. I took this photo right after our youngest daughter was baptized.
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Tamiya Olive Drab is WAY too dark for what I'm trying to do right here. I'll do a little damage, wear, here and there.
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Moving along with the program:
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You got that right. Sometimes a lot of work. Here I've painted the chassis and suspension in Tamiya Olive Green mixed 50:50 with Tamiya Flat Yellow. The engine is painted in Vallejo Black Gray, as well as the tires. Using this as the basis to start, will begin picking out the details and shading/detailing the chassis and drive train.
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While the Revell kit is basic, it does a pretty decent job capturing the major details of a recovery vehicle like this. The steering and the rear suspension are articulated, which is neat. Then there are some crater-sized sink marks that must be filled because they will be visible in significant areas. I won't try to fill all the sink marks, such as the one that can be seen on the sides of the front leaf springs. After the wheels are on, they won't be noticeable on a display shelf. As soon as the putty dries and I sand it down, will begin the basic painting of the chassis and power train.
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