PierreR89 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Finally felt it was time to build this kit that i have had for a few years now. I have not built it earlier because i was a little scared of the diecast parts in it but now after i have started it is not much more different then the normal plastic kits. Just takes more time to let the glue harden and much more sanding as the flashing is metal instead of plastic. Sofar i have only got the frame and engine togheter and i think they are ready for painting very soon. Just the frame on this is heavier then the entire Ford snowplow i just built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Nice to see this one being built. I have one in my stash. Will be following your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I built one in my final semester of college about 1.5 years ago. Good simple kit! Only issue I had was the decals falling off after a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 i had one back in the 80's but sold it..sure wish i could find another one to build..you off to a good start.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37 caddy Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I have one too,will be watching as im a little bit put off by the metal parts too.Wonder what the reason for it was?.Would have been a challenge for younger kids with the screws and all.Would make a good rig for hauling a dozer. harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred63 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I have one of these in my stash! I'll be following your build too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Great start on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell48098 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Great start on your Volvo. I guess back in the day, plastic modelers weren't willing to accept the die cast parts, so these kits weren't popular. These do build up nice thought. Here are sone pics of one of mine. Looking forward to your finished rig. A.J. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierreR89 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 Done some building and painting on it now. Found out that the framerails are warped so one wheel sits slightly in the air. I did not notice untill i mounted the wheels on it.. Everything went well untill it was time for the decals and then this happend.... Not even micro sol and micro set could fix it. I dont know what to do to fix this exept remove all paint and start over. Engine and transmission just needs some final painting and then they are done. I have started to detail the interior but the pic is from before i started on that. Last pick is just a quick mockup of how it is going to look when it is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 We have all had the one build that something goes wrong. How you recover is a great sign of your skills. Can’t wait to see what you do and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierreR89 Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 I decided to just leave it like this. It was not uncommon for the striping to look like this after a few years of use and washing with a highpressure washer. Also i did not have any more paint for this to get a respray. It is also in the under glass section now as i have done the final parts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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