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Post by ira on Apr 9, 2015 8:01:18 GMT -6
DODGER!The "Little Red Wagon" was one of my favorite models when I was a kid. Nicely Detailed Kit, with Many Options. I have been looking at the "Little Red Wagon" just sitting on the shelf for several years now and I finally decided what I want to do with it.  I am going to turn this Classic, Wheel Standing, Drag Racing Truck into a 2 Wheel, Monster Segway Truck! Here is a quick Mock-Up to give you an idea of what I have in mind.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Apr 9, 2015 16:13:49 GMT -6
Getting Started!This Kit offers opening Doors and Tailgate.  I glued the Tailgate and Rear Pan in place.  Then I sprayed a coat of White Primer on the Body. This will make it easier to Mark the Cutting Lines later.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 10, 2015 11:44:01 GMT -6
Cutting Lines!First I drew a Line at the bottom of each Door.  Then I drew a Line around the Cab and down each side.  Next I drew Lines on each back side of the Bed.  More Coming...
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Post by modelbuff1958 on Apr 11, 2015 14:26:39 GMT -6
can't wait to see this beast finished Ira
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Post by ira on Apr 12, 2015 8:30:50 GMT -6
Cutting It Up!First I cut the Bottom section from the Doors and then glued the Door Sections in place on the Body.  Next I cut out the center section of the Pick-Up Bed and glued the Body Halves together.  Then I made a Template, a little bigger than the Tires and cut out the New Wheel Wells.  More Coming...
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Apr 12, 2015 17:28:11 GMT -6
That's gonna be kool IRA!! What fun it would be at a shopping mall-LOL!
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Post by ira on Apr 13, 2015 8:16:25 GMT -6
can't wait to see this beast finished Ira Me too... |
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Post by Bert on Apr 13, 2015 8:54:46 GMT -6
This is going to be an awesome project. The LRW is one of the vehicles that turned me into a car guy. I used to go see it at the drag strip. I don't think you can go wrong with a an LRW monster truck crossbreed Segway! Neat idea Ira!
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Post by 57fairlane on Apr 15, 2015 9:29:13 GMT -6
Wow very cool can't wait to see more !!
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Post by ira on Apr 15, 2015 12:28:36 GMT -6
Up on 2 Wheels!I did all of that Cutting & Gluing Back, in about a half/hour at a Club Demo. Here are a few photos from that day...  Side View.  Mock-Up, Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 18, 2015 10:56:56 GMT -6
Dodger with Doors!Here are a couple photos with the Doors set in place.  Now that's starting to look like something...  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Apr 18, 2015 11:58:54 GMT -6
Yes it is starting to look like something ! Wish I had thought of it !  |
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Post by ira on Apr 18, 2015 16:54:40 GMT -6
That's gonna be kool IRA!! What fun it would be at a shopping mall-LOL! Yeah, the Dodger would be Great Fun to Drive... |
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Apr 20, 2015 6:17:56 GMT -6
This is gonna be a way kool ride when finished.
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Post by ira on Apr 20, 2015 11:08:18 GMT -6
This is going to be an awesome project. The LRW is one of the vehicles that turned me into a car guy. I used to go see it at the drag strip. I don't think you can go wrong with a an LRW monster truck crossbreed Segway! Neat idea Ira! So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by ira on Apr 24, 2015 8:34:54 GMT -6
Wow very cool can't wait to see more !! Me Too... |
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Post by ira on Apr 27, 2015 10:49:28 GMT -6
Monster Wells!I cut the bottom off of a Vitamin Bottle to make Big Wheel Wells for the Monster Tires.  Then I cut the Bottom in half.  Here is a rough fit on a Monster Tire.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 28, 2015 10:19:44 GMT -6
Floor Pan!I traced the Body shape on to sheet plastic. I traced on the inside so the Pan will fit on the inside.  After a little Cutting & Fitting I got a pretty good Fit.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 28, 2015 14:56:23 GMT -6
Pan Tabs!I cut 2 strips of plastic and glued them about 1/16" above the front Body Line.  I added 2 more in the back. The 4 Tabs will hold the Floor Pan level.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 28, 2015 21:15:48 GMT -6
Well Fitting!I cut down the Wells to fit the Dodger Body.  After a little cutting & fitting the first Well fits pretty good. Next I glued it in place with Zap-A-Gap.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 30, 2015 7:04:18 GMT -6
Yes it is starting to look like something ! Wish I had thought of it ! |
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Post by ira on Apr 30, 2015 7:17:10 GMT -6
Flat Wells!The middles of the Wheel Wells curve in instead of being Flat. So I carved out the middle sections.  Then I traced the middles on to sheet plastic and cut the shapes out.  Here are both Wells glued in place. The new middle pieces are glued in and the Wells are now Nice & Flat.  Top View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Apr 30, 2015 15:23:19 GMT -6
Dodger Floor Pan!This is what is left of the Floor Pan after cutting out space for the Wells.  Here is the Floor Pan glued in place.  Top View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 1, 2015 8:47:01 GMT -6
Removing Details!Removed the DODGE Lettering from the front eairlier. I am also removing the Rain Gutters. Applied some Putty and Sanded a little.  Cut out the Wing Windows.  Removed the Big DODGE Lettering from the Tailgate. Did some more Sanding. Now I can see the Low Spots.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 1, 2015 20:52:20 GMT -6
This is gonna be a way kool ride when finished. |
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Post by ira on May 3, 2015 7:56:21 GMT -6
Prime Time!I sprayed a couple coats of DupliColor Gray Filler/Primer on the Dodger.  Back Side.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on May 4, 2015 8:33:26 GMT -6
BiG Arms?I am thinking about adding Robot Arms to the Dodger.  What do you think?  More Coming...
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Post by Bert on May 4, 2015 14:49:20 GMT -6
Robot arms, why the heck not!
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Post by ira on May 5, 2015 13:17:21 GMT -6
Robot arms, why the heck not! Looks like most people like the BiG Arms... |
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Post by ira on May 8, 2015 10:31:15 GMT -6
Axle Supports!I started by cutting paper Templates for the Axle Supports. Then I transferred the shape to sheet plastic and made 2 Axle Supports. I Test Fit the Tires and measured the height for an Axle. Next I drilled the Axle Holes.  I measured the positions for the Axle Supports and then glued them in with Zap-A-Gap.  Next I cut a length of plastic tubing, for the Axle, and glued it in place.  More Coming...
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