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Post by RatRod on Jan 22, 2007 1:07:30 GMT -6
I know....It's about time I build a Showrod.... ;D I picked up a built up Honest Engine on eBay awhile back, and this weekend I started the process of getting it apart. Most of the gold chrome parts came off pretty easy, and after putting the rest of the kit in the freezer for a few hours I was able to very carefully get the rest of the kit apart without any damage. The wheels & axles, and the front cattle gaurd where glued on with at least one tube of glue, but I finally got them off with a razor saw. I have been filling, sanding and polishing most of the weekend, and am about to start reassembly. I am missing one of the lower headers & the steam whistle that mounts on the back of the blower (any help here?) I think I'm going to alclad the wheels and blower with polished aluminum, and use chrome alclad on the rest of the gold chrome parts just to give it more of a hotrod look. I'll keep ya post on progress. And a big thanks to Charlie for scanning the instruction sheet for me!!!
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 22, 2007 5:57:07 GMT -6
I think the chrome will look much better anyway. Can't wait to see this one finished.
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Post by TheMadModeler on Jan 22, 2007 11:17:47 GMT -6
Being a Truck driver, ie 18 wheels you got my attention..
Keep it posted..
BiLL..
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Post by RatRod on Jan 24, 2007 0:39:07 GMT -6
Well last nite I started reassembling this thing, and spent a few more hours getting all the wheels cleaned up (all 12 of 'em) I also ordered a new set of decals from the Digs, and got the paint.
Now for the bad news....today at work, being in a hurry, and maybe a little lack of sleep (as usual) my left thumb collided with the blade on my table saw at work!!! Not entirely my fault....I hate safety gaurds on these things anyway, and when they are old, and cobbled together like this one, I think they are even more dangerous. Anyway, I didn't lose my thumb, but it got chewed up pretty good in the brief few seconds it was in the blade. So I don't think I'll be doing any model building for a week at least, but I'll be back!!! LOL!!!
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Post by Honest Charlie on Jan 24, 2007 6:00:00 GMT -6
Well last nite I started reassembling this thing, and spent a few more hours getting all the wheels cleaned up (all 12 of 'em) I also ordered a new set of decals from the Digs, and got the paint.
Now for the bad news....today at work, being in a hurry, and maybe a little lack of sleep (as usual) my left thumb collided with the blade on my table saw at work!!! Not entirely my fault....I hate safety guards on these things anyway, and when they are old, and cobbled together like this one, I think they are even more dangerous. Anyway, I didn't lose my thumb, but it got chewed up pretty good in the brief few seconds it was in the blade. So I don't think I'll be doing any model building for a week at least, but I'll be back!!! LOL!!! |
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Post by fredmellini on Jan 24, 2007 11:45:01 GMT -6
Geez, that sounds kinda nasty!!! Hope your thumb heals quickly and painlessly for you!! Hope you are feeling better. Well your project was going good for ya  ......Can't wait to see how your version of this comes out.....if it is anything like your motorcycles this is going to be killer!!!!!!..................Fred |
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Post by chief on Jan 24, 2007 13:48:00 GMT -6
Been there done that ,myself being in Construction, I have a feww BOO BOO'S too,hope ya get back to building soon,LOVE THOSE CHOPPERS!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Tim Nolan on Jan 24, 2007 16:29:32 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about the finger. I ran one of my optical screwdrivers almost all the way thru a few months back, and it hurt like hell and put me out for a few weeks too! Hope you heal fast!! As for the Honest Engine, it's one of my favorite TD kits! I like trains anyways, and it's just too kool when finished!! Be sure to post your finished build!!
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