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21st August 2020, 06:46 AM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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3 years later but better than never... Andy...
3 years later but better than never...
Andy pulled the tow truck out of the drawer and got to work on it again.
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10th August 2017, 10:32 AM
Thread: Slow build of a half track
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Model is looking fantastic Derek. All the little...
Model is looking fantastic Derek. All the little details are poppin' and making it come alive. It will look the real deal when you have the 62 tracks done.
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4th August 2017, 12:39 PM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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Progress Finally!!!
Thank You guys for the support.
Derek you are correct. Problem is I am trying to use up a bunch of small offcuts.
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3rd August 2017, 10:28 AM
Thread: Slow build of a half track
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Great progess going Derek. Much better than my...
Great progess going Derek. Much better than my truck is doing. I see nothing wrong with your pencil I have handfuls of those size around the shop for some reason they don't disappear like their...
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3rd August 2017, 10:24 AM
Thread: You can't rush concrete??!!
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That belt is the best kind of fix Peter. The...
That belt is the best kind of fix Peter. The worst part of tools breaking is it seems they go in 3's. I had my drill press, stereo, and jointer all quit at the same time. Fortunately the piece to fix...
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28th July 2017, 01:35 AM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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Lousy Progress
I have made lousy progress on the tow truck and anything project wise. Between the triple digit heat, inventory at work, and minor health issue I have not got much done. However I have made a few...
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28th July 2017, 01:34 AM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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Thank You Peter. Derek I couldn't imagine...
Thank You Peter.
Derek I couldn't imagine a master like you making a mistake. I really like your scrap drawer by the way. Good stuff in there.
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18th July 2017, 01:03 PM
Thread: Slow build of a half track
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Looking good Derek. You just gave me a great idea...
Looking good Derek. You just gave me a great idea with your drum sander on the drill press used as a thickness sander. That is a great idea for small parts.
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16th July 2017, 11:19 PM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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Cool Evening
Had a very nice evening last night for this time a year. A rain storm came through about 5p and brought the temp from 97* down to 80*. It was wonderful in the shop so spent 2 hours out there last...
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16th July 2017, 10:52 PM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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Thank You Keith. Bret
Thank You Keith.
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16th July 2017, 10:51 PM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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Sorry HTL. Maybe I should start a new thread for...
Sorry HTL. Maybe I should start a new thread for the Mack Superliner. I never did start one for it. I thought I did a long time ago but I can't find it.
Thank You Peter.
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14th July 2017, 12:11 PM
Thread: Slow build of a half track
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That is one slick jig Derek. Can't wait to see...
That is one slick jig Derek. Can't wait to see how the wheels come out.
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14th July 2017, 12:10 PM
Thread: T&J 1950's Tow Truck
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T&J 1950's Tow Truck
Got these plans in the mail yesterday. This one is modeled very closely to a Mack B Model. I have wanted to scratch build one for years so I thought maybe I would grab this plan build one and it...
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12th July 2017, 09:50 PM
Thread: You can't rush concrete??!!
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They look fantastic Peter. Handy will deserve a...
They look fantastic Peter. Handy will deserve a good vacation after these are built.
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29th June 2017, 11:36 AM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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A distant cousin? ...
A distant cousin?
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29th June 2017, 11:33 AM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Thank You Keith. Thank you for all the...
Thank You Keith.
Thank you for all the support Peter. You are right there has been alot happen in the past 6 years. Even on this forum many from that year are gone and there are a bunch of... -
26th June 2017, 10:51 AM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Finished
Well thank you everyone for following along on this build. It is "officially" finished Andy says.
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26th June 2017, 10:45 AM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Thank You Peter. Believe me stuff hardly ever...
Thank You Peter. Believe me stuff hardly ever follows me home.
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25th June 2017, 12:48 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Thank You Derek. Can't wait to see how your half...
Thank You Derek. Can't wait to see how your half track comes out.
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25th June 2017, 12:47 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Thank You Keith No problem Peter. Thank...
Thank You Keith
No problem Peter. Thank You.
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25th June 2017, 12:41 PM
Thread: Slow build of a half track
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Great updates Derek. My friend you have more hair...
Great updates Derek. My friend you have more hair than me. Oh well all my hair has moved to my face and other parts!
The grandsons airbrushing is very cool.
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20th June 2017, 11:10 AM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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I decided to paint the wheels black to make it...
I decided to paint the wheels black to make it look more like a model.
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20th June 2017, 10:48 AM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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I have 3 days worth of updates as I have been to...
I have 3 days worth of updates as I have been to lazy to post at the end of the day so here goes.
Made another tank to go on the rear deck.
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16th June 2017, 11:38 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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A few more bits made for the truck yesterday. I...
A few more bits made for the truck yesterday. I wasn't near as productive as I planned. Seems to happen every time when I get near the end of my staycation I start to lose focus and become a little...
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16th June 2017, 11:30 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Thanks Keith Yes Derek even the poor lathe...
Thanks Keith
Yes Derek even the poor lathe got some attention with this build. I did get the hose to relax a bit. But I think it just needs to be replace with better hose. I bought some... -
16th June 2017, 11:25 PM
Thread: 1941 Willys Jeep
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Another great build in the making. Bret
Another great build in the making.
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15th June 2017, 11:29 PM
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Looks great Peter. Really like the extra gas tank...
Looks great Peter. Really like the extra gas tank and the bumper badge you put on.
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15th June 2017, 01:30 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Part III
Got a few more parts made for the Cabover.
View this morning. The boys made quite a mess yesterday.
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15th June 2017, 01:25 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Thank You. I hope you got your A/C installed. I...
Thank You. I hope you got your A/C installed. I want to have a stab at the Mack LR you made. It looks to be an interesting build.
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15th June 2017, 01:24 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Doug? I am in the dark on this one. Thank...
Doug? I am in the dark on this one.
Thank You for the support Keith.
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14th June 2017, 01:22 PM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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One last stint this evening after it cooled down....
One last stint this evening after it cooled down.
Pulled out some of my model making tools to help make some small parts.
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14th June 2017, 10:06 AM
Thread: Cabover Semi Truck
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Cabover Semi Truck
I finally got an itch to build a new toy/scale model truck. I think Andy was rather happy to start one as well.
Andy and his nephew dug around in the toy parts drawer and found some wheels.
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5th June 2017, 02:22 AM
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Peter, If you need some help with someone who...
Peter,
If you need some help with someone who is "Handy" with a spanner I can send over one of Handy's nephews.
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18th July 2016, 09:49 AM
Thread: Farm Truck for my Fruit & Vege Man
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I see Handy is still being a good little shop...
I see Handy is still being a good little shop helper. Looking good my friend.
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12th March 2016, 10:02 AM
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Peter your Monster truck came out great! Much...
Peter your Monster truck came out great! Much better than mine. I love all the personal touches you have added to it and you normal way of arranging all the different grains. I may have missed it....
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11th March 2016, 03:38 AM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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Look forward to your model build. Also wanted to...
Look forward to your model build. Also wanted to point out there are many toy/model building books you can get that have a wide range of models and toys to build from. Also there is Gatto plans. I...
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13th February 2016, 12:27 PM
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Looks fantastic Peter! I really lilke the touches...
Looks fantastic Peter! I really lilke the touches you have added and the wood grain is spot on. The stacks look great.
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3rd February 2016, 01:41 PM
Thread: 2/3 scale Brough Superior
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Sticky: Wow. That is incredibly ingenious and simple at...
Wow. That is incredibly ingenious and simple at the same time. Thanks for the lesson.
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3rd February 2016, 12:35 PM
Thread: 2/3 scale Brough Superior
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Sticky: Crankcase looks fantastic. How in the world did...
Crankcase looks fantastic. How in the world did you do the raised lettering. I am paying attention...
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3rd February 2016, 01:08 AM
Thread: 32' Ford 3 Window Build 1/10 Scale
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Getting the shop setup finally... ...
Getting the shop setup finally...
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31st January 2016, 01:02 AM
Thread: 4-6-2 Tank Locomotive - Circa 1910
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Loco is looking great Keith! Bret
Loco is looking great Keith!
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31st January 2016, 01:00 AM
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Great work!
Great work!
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8th January 2016, 09:54 AM
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Looks fantastic Peter! In for the ride on this...
Looks fantastic Peter! In for the ride on this one. Congratulations on the anniversary!
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4th January 2016, 02:33 PM
Thread: Wheeled Excavator Scale 1:20
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I have pulled up a chair for this.... Bret
I have pulled up a chair for this....
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30th November 2015, 12:33 PM
Thread: work in progress 1931 model A Ford
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Good to see you back at it my friend. Bret
Good to see you back at it my friend.
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30th November 2015, 12:27 PM
Thread: Tough Enough Articulated Front End Loader
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I'm late to the party! Peter it came out top...
I'm late to the party! Peter it came out top notch. The wheels look great. What is on the bench next?
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26th October 2015, 12:26 PM
Thread: 4-6-2 Tank Locomotive - Circa 1910
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Keith, The loco is looking fantastic! I have...
Keith,
The loco is looking fantastic! I have been away for a few days from the forum and you have given me several minutes of catching up. As always the workmanship is "Top Notch" as Crowie would... -
9th October 2015, 07:30 AM
Thread: 4-6-2 Tank Locomotive - Circa 1910
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Thank You Keith. Yes one of the upgrades was a...
Thank You Keith. Yes one of the upgrades was a fully insulated and a/c /heated garage. On top of that I was able to add a 3rd bay which will house most of woodworking shop and leave room for the...
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9th October 2015, 06:40 AM
Thread: 4-6-2 Tank Locomotive - Circa 1910
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Fantastic find Derek. Thanks for sharing. I got...
Fantastic find Derek. Thanks for sharing. I got my eyes on the "Big Boy"...
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8th October 2015, 11:36 AM
Thread: Tough Enough Articulated Front End Loader
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Shaping up to be another "Top Build" Peter....
Shaping up to be another "Top Build" Peter. Thanks for the birthday wishes friend.
Bret