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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 5, 2020 16:37:38 GMT -6
Currently on my table.
I've never built a Digger before, mainly because I've never really seen one that the clam shell was not warped.
So we'll see where this one goes....
SO FAR
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Post by TooOld on Nov 6, 2020 5:19:20 GMT -6
Looking forward to this one !  |
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Post by stevielewis on Nov 6, 2020 6:43:25 GMT -6
Looking good! I'll be watching.
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Post by donculley on Nov 6, 2020 9:15:56 GMT -6
Currently on my table.
I've never built a Digger before, mainly because I've never really seen one that the clam shell was not warped.
So we'll see where this one goes....
SO FAR
I bought two of the reissues and both were really warped to the point of no return ; I got lucky and found an original body and decals in a parts lot on Ebay . I'm looking forward to see where you go with this ! |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 7, 2020 12:10:07 GMT -6
Here's a peek at the bodywork behind the scenes.
The evergreen sticking out from the wheel well is filling a small hole irregularity
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 14, 2020 12:45:33 GMT -6
So just an update of stuff that's been happening with a Better Digger.... First a simple pencil trace of the future cuts The initial dremel cuts. It went along lovingly for the most part
 I was hoping to save the split grill at the very tip of the front but it was too much to ask. I may try to salvage some part of it The almost complete dragster frame with engine after clear coat  So I'm gonna say I'm pleased so far with the body transformation and it's staying together with all the surgery and stitching up  It sits soooo much lower now in the front, I may just give up the idea of trying to save the grill Back to work.....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2020 19:50:04 GMT -6
Looking good Paul, Ratrod (RIP john), did it up the same way. Turned out great too.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 15, 2020 5:23:36 GMT -6
It sits soooo much lower now in the front, I may just give up the idea of trying to save the grill
It looks so much better nobody will even notice the missing grille !  |
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Post by flounder on Nov 15, 2020 23:14:21 GMT -6
I really like what you are doing with this one, Paul. Changing the split body is a great upgrade. I'm looking forward to the finish.
The DIGGER in its original pyscedelic colors is one of my all time favorites. I have an original that I think I'll do the same way. The decals might be a bit messed up. but I'll get another set.
Flounder
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Post by 41chevy on Nov 16, 2020 10:57:38 GMT -6
Really nice! Like the altitude adjustment. I would add a small chin spoiler from some flat plastic. . .like the bottom of the body.  |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 22, 2020 11:39:10 GMT -6
Finishing up the bottom side. Just need a bit of filler.
The "canal" is intentionally offset because I repeatedly kept ripping off the relocated steering linkage. So hopefully that problem has been satisfied
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 23, 2020 10:54:02 GMT -6
The view nobody will ever see. Onwards toward primer and yellow
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Post by 41chevy on Nov 23, 2020 12:21:03 GMT -6
Sweet!
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Nov 26, 2020 10:16:54 GMT -6
Well, despite my usual (no)luck shooting yellow. This rattle can banana is showing signs of life |
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Post by flounder on Nov 27, 2020 14:30:09 GMT -6
Looking good, Paul!
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Post by donculley on Nov 27, 2020 14:53:50 GMT -6
Its really looking good ! I wish I had thought of cutting the body on mine ; it was a real pain to fill and sand out the seams after it was built and then mask off the glass and wheel openings to paint it !
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Post by timj on Nov 28, 2020 15:52:42 GMT -6
Great idea Paul, it's coming along well. I've had one of these sitting in the stash for a while with a warped body, now I know how to get around the problem I might dig it out.
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Post by kabdriver on Dec 2, 2020 10:12:41 GMT -6
Yep, looks pretty banana-y I love it so far, nice work on those modifications! |
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