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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.
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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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