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Post by gfgcollects on Oct 25, 2009 15:37:28 GMT -6
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Post by AL on Oct 25, 2009 16:05:53 GMT -6
VeryVery Nice Gerry, Beautiful work !!, I just got mine a few days ago, When I could build it ?? -I wish sooner than later !! ?What was the fit problems you speak of ??
-AL
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Post by gfgcollects on Oct 25, 2009 17:10:54 GMT -6
Hey Al, what required modification were those darned chrome brackets on the crown itself.  I found it easier to assemble the whole bracket first, then slip it over the central bulb at roughly 45 degrees from the final position, then turn until in place. Unfortunately however, the bottom of each spine then proved to be about a sixteenth of an inch too long and required shortening  The main problem with making these adjustments was the whole assembled bracket was very fragile. Also to get proper connection between the main frame and chrome front end rail/fork required some ingenuity and patience.  I guess what the problem was in fact, was a slightly too straight rail/fork (it needs an ever so slight bend right where the mounting slots connect it to the frame. The spot I'm talking about can be seen in the second photo where the fork is straight until just past the decal on the chrome side panel then bend down below the Horn Blower assembly... whew  All I know is the next one will be the Tijuana Taxi. (I can almost hear it begging to be built) ;D Gerry G |
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Post by Manic Modeler on Oct 25, 2009 17:15:06 GMT -6
Nice job Gerry and thanks for the tips. There are so many kits to build right now with all these re-issues. I can't decide which to build first!
mike
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Post by robriley on Oct 25, 2009 21:22:57 GMT -6
I love this kit.....and the groovy box art and wording are a gas. Please tell me that they used the original wording on the box descriptions of the parts.."hear-ye trumpet intakes" or something along those lines.
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Post by AL on Oct 25, 2009 21:23:41 GMT -6
Thanks for the valuable information Gerry, It's so good to know these things beforehand. I just wish my projects did'nt move so painfully slow !! I got my Royal Rail the same time I got my TJ Taxi, I worked just a little bit on the Taxi, -and that Royal Rail is just begging me to crack into it !!! ( at ) the same time I'm committed to building an original "Dusters Last Stand" !! -and then the other nine projects I've got going all at once !!! ARRRRRRG !!! Congrats on Finishing That Royal Rail Gerry !!! -Beautiful Job Mann !!! (thanx for listening to me rant !!!)
-AL
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Post by andrewk on Oct 25, 2009 23:06:33 GMT -6
Im almost done with mine. I did the same thing with the crown chrome glue slip and twist its the best way I think. I used the purple glass as well with the white rail decal on the window. I have chrome forks to glue tomorow under the chrome was set from the forks up is all glued. Tomorow I will glue my fourth leg of the crown and set my forks. I thought it was a slap together kit. It was a challenge but worth it.
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Post by andrewk on Oct 25, 2009 23:12:43 GMT -6
I forgot to say KILLER BUILD keep up the sweet work.
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Post by gfgcollects on Oct 25, 2009 23:48:29 GMT -6
Thanks guys, just thought of one other thing Those big "Gumball" rear tires are molded in a very hard vinyl, which makes inserting the three piece wheel assembly nearly impossible. Be sure to soften the tires up in warm/hot water immediately prior to putting them together. And trust me, once you get everything together the tightness of the fit means you don't have to glue the two piece tires together at all.  Gerry G |
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Post by RatRod on Oct 26, 2009 0:34:16 GMT -6
Very nice build Gerry!!!
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Post by badroadahead on Oct 26, 2009 8:49:18 GMT -6
Killer!
Very clean build, great colors.
Dave
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Post by ira on Oct 26, 2009 11:27:42 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Looks Great Gerry!!![/glow]
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Oct 26, 2009 16:54:14 GMT -6
Sweet Build. thanks for the tips.
don v
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Post by TheMadModeler on Oct 27, 2009 13:42:29 GMT -6
Hey Al, what required modification were those darned chrome brackets on the crown itself. I found it easier to assemble the whole bracket first, then slip it over the central bulb at roughly 45 degrees from the final position, then turn until in place. Unfortunately however, the bottom of each spine then proved to be about a sixteenth of an inch too long and required shortening The main problem with making these adjustments was the whole assembled bracket was very fragile. Also to get proper connection between the main frame and chrome front end rail/fork required some ingenuity and patience. I guess what the problem was in fact, was a slightly too straight rail/fork (it needs an ever so slight bend right where the mounting slots connect it to the frame. The spot I'm talking about can be seen in the second photo where the fork is straight until just past the decal on the chrome side panel then bend down below the Horn Blower assembly... whew All I know is the next one will be the Tijuana Taxi. (I can almost hear it begging to be built) ;D Gerry G Gerry.. Thanks so much for the tips.. Even thoe I figured that out this weekend. I finally painted the chrome piece's Purple and started fiting stuff together and the Crown showed it's problems..  This is all the parts sitting together.. BiLL.. |
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Post by chiefsspeedshop on Oct 27, 2009 15:04:38 GMT -6
Yeah the CROWN is a little tricky to get right,I built three back to back and learned ALOT doing them,........................Chief |
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Post by dbash2006 on Oct 27, 2009 16:29:16 GMT -6
Gerry, Great job!! its really nice, I love that kit !!! I'm sorry I'v never got back to ya on thoes kits , if you remember
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Post by Steve-o on Oct 27, 2009 16:52:38 GMT -6
look's real cool?? nice work. i've bin sitting on mine about four months now.
i'm looking to do the crown in purple flocking. I might flock the whole thing.
haven't decided yet? waiting for you clown 's to build some.
steve-o
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Post by davea on Oct 27, 2009 17:41:10 GMT -6
Nice job, looks great!
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Post by gfgcollects on Oct 27, 2009 20:56:54 GMT -6
Gerry, Great job!! its really nice, I love that kit !!! I'm sorry I'v never got back to ya on thoes kits , if you remember Dean, sent you a pm. ;D Gerry G |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 21:31:50 GMT -6
Super Job Gerry! Man, my computer crashed here at home and my computer at work has a screen filter, which means I couldn't download pics on the corner here. Well my computer is now fixed, It's great to see again....  |
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The Royal Rail, a little bit 1980's L.A. Kings in these colors and a couple of challenging fit together problems, but I like the concept. Kudos to Tom at Round 2 for all the great extras included with these re-releases like window tint options, the little kit box and a whack of decals. 
The Royal Rail, a little bit 1980's L.A. Kings in these colors and a couple of challenging fit together problems, but I like the concept. Kudos to Tom at Round 2 for all the great extras included with these re-releases like window tint options, the little kit box and a whack of decals. 
I found it easier to assemble the whole bracket first, then slip it over the central bulb at roughly 45 degrees from the final position, then turn until in place. Unfortunately however, the bottom of each spine then proved to be about a sixteenth of an inch too long and required shortening 
The main problem with making these adjustments was the whole assembled bracket was very fragile. 
I guess what the problem was in fact, was a slightly too straight rail/fork (it needs an ever so slight bend right where the mounting slots connect it to the frame. The spot I'm talking about can be seen in the second photo where the fork is straight until just past the decal on the chrome side panel then bend down below the Horn Blower assembly... whew 
