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  1. 25th September 2018, 09:02 AM #16
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    Thumbs up It’s nearly there,

    I never thought I’d get around to building the truck out in the drive way but it’s pretty close with a few custom extras.





    I still need to come up with some wheels and finish sanding.
    O! And add some axles. LOL

    I know some don't understand why all the pictures but I have nearly as much fun blogging the build as building them,
    plus down the road I'll be able to look back and see how I did something that may help in a later build.
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    What a great looking car Bruce, you should have drawn up plans as you went I am sure many would like such a great model.

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  4. 25th September 2018, 10:43 AM #18
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    Great looking unit Bruce

    Well Done

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    Wow. Just... Wow.

    One minor thing... you must be holding the plans backwards: the steering wheel's on the wrong side.
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    Yeah, I would agree with you. Steering wheel should be on the right side. But it is on the correct side.

    Body looks great. Perhaps make the axles and four car stands or bricks. The wheels have been nicked!

    Enjoying watching the build. Another vehicle for the car carrier perhaps?
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  7. 26th September 2018, 05:15 AM #21
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    HandyJack I did make a car carrier a while back may need it if I can't get these wheels made soon.

    It was easier to copy the whole post than pick out just one picture and post it.




    Hope you enjoy them I sure had a ball making the hauler, there’s just something about getting in that creative frame of mind to make something that’s new at leased to you at the time.Here's the blog.

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    Bruce you sure do beautiful models sir.

    On the steering wheel issue; you on the top side of the world view things upside down to us on top downunder, Sort of like a mirror reverse

    Cheers Peter
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  9. 27th September 2018, 07:19 AM #23
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    I’ve got two, 5 hour days in these wheel.
    I was going to make two to match a set I had made earlier but they had 5 spokes per wheel and a 4Runner needs 6 spokes to get it right and it always pays to make an extra in case something goes wrong so I just made a set that will match up.
    Plus their a little wider got to love wide tires. LOL





    Now I need to make some axles and all should be about done, or at least as far as I’m going with it.
    I really hadn't planned on putting this much work into the truck, was going to be an experiment but once you get started it's hard to stop.
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    "I really hadn't planned on putting this much work into the truck, was going to be an experiment but once you get started it's hard to stop. "

    Bruce, we can be our own worst enemy BUT the results in this build as many others that have come out of your workshop is EXCELLENT!

    Top job indeed, cheers, peter
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    Top work Bruce

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    Cool Well I got er done.

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    All I can say is BEAUTIFUL mate

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    Yet another fantastic model.

    "I really hadn't planned on putting this much work into the truck, was going to be an experiment but once you get started it's hard to stop. "

    You are like many of the model toy makers here there is no second best so you just can't help yourself and will not let your high standards slip.

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    You may have Toyota knocking on your door to purchase this beautiful model example of one of there trucks or as we call them, a twin cab ute!! Top job Bruce. Cheers Peter
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    Hi htl

    Will you share the secret of size and spacing of the grooves in your tyre (tires) sections. I can only use a skew's pointy end to scratch a continuous line around the outside.

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