Jack-Swiss Posted August 24, 2008 Author Share Posted August 24, 2008 No no...sorry I was speaking about the gloss coat! It is difficult to find a great gloss coat and since these builds will be always for client and for sure not for me I'm a bit concerned of "experimenting" lOL LOL! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vanilla gorilla Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Are those kit decals? I've ridden on that wagon a few times, never knew a model of it existed. Is the client from that company(12)? IF you really want to detail it, have about 10 engineering students hanging out the windows screaming like little girls. VG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) Thanks mate!!!!!!I am happy of hearing your comments...yep is the trumpy 1/25 scale one...326 plastic parts plus 20 PE...a big beast indeed!!!! it' like 15 inches long and six tall....fiuuu big considering I build WWII aircrafts in 48 scale the most!!! Cheers and thanks again I was just gonna ask what the dimesions were, and you already answered..WOW!!!! It so NEAT and love the details on it!! I am msure your client LOVE THIS! Edited September 16, 2009 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff_C Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Jack, Good job on the Trumpeter ALF. The only real fit issues I've had with the two that I have built in the past were the drive shafts, and the windshields. Here are the two I built: I'm currently working on a third one that will have an all new front bumper, pump section, and body as well as extensive mods to the interior and probably chassis. For those who are interested in building the old AMT kits, or the newer Trumpeter kit, go here: www.scalefirehouse.com They have a good walkaround of the actual College Park MD engine in the Trumpeter kit. They also have a section on how to improve the kits Edited September 10, 2009 by Jeff_C Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff_C Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Very nice work.The fit problems reminds me of the time I built the Trumpeter A-10. Regarding SSb Resins, I saw their site (I should'nt have seen it, now it's too late), and they make two kits. But what about the engines and ladder showcased on their sites ? I know fire trucks are built on demand in real life, so none are identical. So if I understand, we buy from SSb the stuff we need to model a truck from a Fire Dep, and then we go on scratchbuilding ? Tom, From what I understand the ladders and the 'Scope are planned for future releases if there is a high enough demand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Baker Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Great work! Ive seen that truck, and have thought about getting one. Ive heard in the past that shoe laces can make excellent looking fire hoses for use in the back. Might be something to keep in mind for the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 really nice! bravo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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