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Thread: I got 3 plans
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25th June 2011, 02:21 PM #16
Its coming along. What are the dimensions on that bad boy?
Later,
Bret
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26th June 2011, 09:50 AM #17
You are making good progress Murray.
Slow and steady, well done.
Cheers, Crowie
PS - Couldn't agree more about trying to kep the woodshop clean
but it's sometimes hard when you're in the middle of a project.
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26th June 2011, 01:18 PM #18Senior Member
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Thanks Crowie and Bret
It is shorter than I thought cause I didn't have the back frame up in place. The length is 15 1/2 inches and about 7" hih and about 4" wide so not so big.
It would be nice to have a hired hand to do the cleaning.Last edited by Byc; 26th June 2011 at 01:28 PM. Reason: Change wording
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26th June 2011, 02:16 PM #19
Murray,
I can't wait to see you finish this one. What type of finish are you going to put on it? I also am very interested in the Chevrolet pickup plan you got. I have a soft spot for Chevys.
Later,
Bret
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26th June 2011, 06:21 PM #20
Top effort.
This toy making does take need some care and attention. Their are a lot of fiddly bits that take forever to assemble.
I need to have a few projects going at once otherwise i would go mad trying to finish one to quickly.
Pete
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26th June 2011, 11:21 PM #21Senior Member
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My thoughts also. I am also working on finish up a lighthouse I started some time ago. I made 4 lighthouses and the the one for myself just never got finished.
I also want to make 3 new ones for my sisters for Christmas. I also will get back to bowl turning as well so lots to do. By the time I finish all this I should have my 3 toys built
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6th July 2011, 09:22 AM #22Senior Member
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Not done yet but a little more progress
Truck
There is nothing glued on the truck as yet. Today I made the rad and test cut a fender. I have to shape this fender and if it comes out fair then I will cut a pair. Next everything has been sanded to 180 so now I will sand 240 and 320. The finish will be a semigloss clear poly spray and some areas wipe on.
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6th July 2011, 10:08 AM #23
Your truck looks great Murray.
Beaut detail, nice timber selection.
Cheers, Crowie
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7th July 2011, 10:16 AM #24Senior Member
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Thanks Crowie for your positive comments.
I have not gotten much done of late. I have done some shaping to the fender but I will have to cut the width down a bit next to the truck body. And when I get to the point of gluing them in place I will really have to remember to get the wheel centered to the fender, (it is not centered here)
Also I started gluing some parts together(not shown in these pictures). The white glue I bought is very runny. I shook it well and still runny. It was a good brand (LaPage;s) I might as well stick with the yellow or is the white suppose to be runny?
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7th July 2011, 12:12 PM #25
Their is white glue and their is white glue. But overall the yellow glue I know is a lot thicker than the white type.
The advantage of the white for toys is if you do your shopping it is a fair bit cheaper then the yellow.
I use both but try to use the white as much as possible unless I want a quicker glue up with some fiddly bits before I clamp with small lightweight Clamps just to keep them in position.
Pete
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15th July 2011, 05:10 AM #26Senior Member
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Farm to market truck/ /Finished but not so good
I got this all glued up a week ago and today I put a finish on it. A couple of things I did wrong and they really show up.
I glued the cab piece by piece on the frame and it went a wee bit crooked on me. This now throws out the engine block, the roof and the back section.
The second and most noticeable mistake was not to test both fenders before glue, It seemed they were very close in shape. I made one fender. then 3 or 4 days later made the second fender and one went on higher than the other. The glue was too set before I really noticed to make any changes
All part of the learning process I guess. It doesn't look to bad displayed one one side only.
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15th July 2011, 09:05 AM #27
G'Day Murray,
But I can't see the specific details your are concerned about.
For me your truck looks GREAT, a job very well done.
Cheers, Crowie
PS - All good learning for refining your skills for the next project.
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4th December 2011, 02:28 AM #28The Dodge City Kid
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Hello from up north (USA)
I found this site and am enjoying seeing what is going on. I made a truck somewhat similar and if you go to this site, it will show pictures and a build-along section.
WoodNet Forums: Toys for Big Boys - Version 3 with extras
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5th December 2011, 08:03 AM #29
Welcome BigD. Thanks for posting the link. You need to start your own thread and post all of you models. You are a great craftsman and the guys on here would love to see you work! I know I enjoyed seeing it on Woodnet.
Bret
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5th December 2011, 08:04 AM #30
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