Firebuilder Posted December 30, 2024 Posted December 30, 2024 My apology, I was just on the website and the correct name is Ranger Detail Technologies. Dom 1
gotnitro? Posted December 31, 2024 Author Posted December 31, 2024 11 hours ago, Firebuilder said: My apology, I was just on the website and the correct name is Ranger Detail Technologies. Dom Thanks Dom ! I'll check it out 1
gotnitro? Posted January 3 Author Posted January 3 My hood from Plaskit arrived today, beautifully cast as norm. I'll need to score the panel line for the grill surround before painting. Now to get back to working on this before the squirrels find something else 3
Aaronw Posted January 4 Posted January 4 On 12/26/2024 at 4:02 PM, BK9300 said: I bought sets from CTM as well as Kit Form Services - the ones from KFS are a bit more substantial and a bit more depth in the detail I've used the KFS sets for years, but I like those CTM slam locks, first I've seen of them. They have some different styles to choose from compared to KFS. 2
gotnitro? Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 I couldn't stand it any longer, I had to tape everything up for a mock up. I was impressed how different the longer hood made the Ford appear..now I know I'm on the right track. While I had everything together I decided to try out my new airbrush, a Gaahleri swallowtail. Priming a few cursory plastic spoons, followed up w scale finishes safely lime yellow. Just the color I was hoping for Jeff 4
BK9300 Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Your cab and new hood combo is going to look great in that Safety Lime - sure wouldn’t miss that coming down the road at you! 2
Pete68 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 On 1/2/2025 at 9:43 PM, gotnitro? said: My hood from Plaskit arrived today, beautifully cast as norm. Hood looks good and crisp and clean glad he’s still casting it. I almost bought one last summer but back out. Maybe one day I’ll get one. 2
Pete68 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 19 hours ago, gotnitro? said: safely lime yellow. Going to look good in the color Jeff something different besides red we’re used to. 2
Pete68 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 19 hours ago, gotnitro? said: longer hood made the Ford appear Yes it does. The mock up looks great and I like how you used the six spoke wheels from the Mack R kit showing it has a heavier lb. front Axle. Those six spokes wheels make a difference on these Louisvilles. I have a set I’m using for a Louisville Dump Truck I was working on. Thanks for sharing Jeff. 2
Chariots of Fire Posted January 7 Posted January 7 Here's hoping that the orange of the Ford cab does not bleed through the yellow you are proposing. Be sure to use a good barrier first. Perhaps it is not as much a possibility as it is with red bleed through. Keep up posted! 2
gotnitro? Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 3 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Here's hoping that the orange of the Ford cab does not bleed through the yellow you are proposing. Be sure to use a good barrier first. Perhaps it is not as much a possibility as it is with red bleed through. Keep up posted! Good point! I'll probably use the spare white cab I have to avoid issues 1
gotnitro? Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 4 hours ago, Pete68 said: Going to look good in the color Jeff something different besides red we’re used to. I was tempted to use red, but looking over my display I noticed a trend lol. Tamiya mica red seems to be a favorite of mine 1
gotnitro? Posted January 7 Author Posted January 7 4 hours ago, Pete68 said: Hood looks good and crisp and clean glad he’s still casting it. I almost bought one last summer but back out. Maybe one day I’ll get one. Definitely would suggest one ! I've always been pleased w Daniels castings. 1
Pete68 Posted January 7 Posted January 7 13 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Daniels castings. Yes I told Bill I was thinking of buying one and he said Daniel is a good guy not to worry. 2
gotnitro? Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 10 hours ago, Pete68 said: Jeff do mine me asking where you got your light bar? Plaskit has them, and multiple color options. Hes going to be on vacation for a stretch soon, in case you were hoping to order one. 2
Pete68 Posted January 8 Posted January 8 28 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Plaskit has them, and multiple color options. Hes going to be on vacation for a stretch soon, in case you were hoping to order one. Ok thanks Jeff. I appreciate it 2
gotnitro? Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 Okay, I need some help...I'm stumped for ideas to hinge the hood . I thought using a tube across frame, w paper clip hinges would work. Theres not room for hood to open w frame. Heres what I have right now.. Thanks I'm getting past annoyed 2
BK9300 Posted January 9 Posted January 9 (edited) What would you think about making the hinge point for the hood at the bottom edge of the hood and lower edge of your frame rail extension? Just make the notches for hinge in your frame extension low enough on the end of the rail to match up with the bottom edge of your hood. Might need to round off the bottom corners of your frame extension, but should be able to make it work. That way, the hood could tilt forward and not by affected by frame. Don't know what it would be like in real life, but I'm sure you could make the hinge hidden from view and get your hood to tilt ok. Edited January 9 by BK9300 2
gotnitro? Posted January 10 Author Posted January 10 @BK9300 thanks for suggestion, I just need to keep enough frame for bumper to attach. I didn't realize this kit didn't have a real hinge point, just knobs that rested in pockets. Either way I guess I'll need to notch frame for room to tilt, hood fits fairly well to cowl now..fairly well like resin does 1
gotnitro? Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 Fired up the paint booth to fumigate for my squirrel problem, here's the rescue body w its 2nd color. My phone is washing out the brightness of the lime, its much better in person. Next up masking the diamond plate, paint w gloss black base , then Alclad. The back wall will have reflective chevrons from st supply Thanks for following along 1
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