844john Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 27 minutes ago, Cheshire Farm Models said: Far from it mate. Terrible here not even my heaters are working in this weather still getting the good old dull effect today. Rather you than me glazing ! I absolutely hate that job although it is very satisfying once done The black went on fine, but it's satin so no worry about a lack of shine there! As for the glazing, i think exactly the same, it's my least favourite job but along with adding the decals it really brings a model together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm434 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 hour ago, 844john said: I need a few more red ones yet to keep your interest David! where my interest in this build is , id be in my early teens , went to work for a neighbour who had a 1390 4wd , first 4wd I ever drove and have fond memories of her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret90 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Absolutely stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Farm Models Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 hour ago, 844john said: The black went on fine, but it's satin so no worry about a lack of shine there! As for the glazing, i think exactly the same, it's my least favourite job but along with adding the decals it really brings a model together Definitely mate. But I struggle to get clear Perspex, I always end up wet and drying it then using some of my dear maguires heavy cut compound for the car to bring the crystal clear look back. Decals are great water slide ones especially are very satisfying once applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Stunning work john. It's better now than most model manufacturers could do and it isn't finished yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justy 46 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Fine looking Case there John. Looks spot on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valley Axe Man Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 And with a wave of his magic wand..... another fantastic masterpiece gets a step closer to being finished Credit to you there John.... and here's me thinking that John Legend was a singer..... Nah... John the Legend is a true craftsman with a craft knife and plasticard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 Thanks lads, it's amazing how getting a bit of paint on boosts your enthusiasm for a build, I suppose because you know it's nearing the end! I think you've had a good idea there Paul, a magic wand, that might speed up my to do list a bit......hmm, I wonder if Kylie's any good at cutting plasticard, - two wishes in one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 10 hours ago, dm434 said: where my interest in this build is , id be in my early teens , went to work for a neighbour who had a 1390 4wd , first 4wd I ever drove and have fond memories of her It's similar for me David, as I said at the start of the build its memories of driving the 12 and 1394's as a lad that inspired me to build this one. If I ever get round to it I'd like a 2wd as well as they got one of each new at the same time, but that one will have to wait for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 3 hours ago, 844john said: Thanks lads, it's amazing how getting a bit of paint on boosts your enthusiasm for a build, I suppose because you know it's nearing the end! I think you've had a good idea there Paul, a magic wand, that might speed up my to do list a bit......hmm, I wonder if Kylie's any good at cutting plasticard, - two wishes in one! I don't want to be thinking about Kylie and your magic wand thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 4 hours ago, mb86 said: I don't want to be thinking about Kylie and your magic wand thank you very much. I know what would happen to the wand if the wife found Kylie down the shed......and i don't think superglue would fix it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, 844john said: I know what would happen to the wand if the wife found Kylie down the shed......and i don't think superglue would fix it! You should be so lucky..........lucky lucky lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laois 1:32 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 11/22/2018 at 5:54 AM, 844john said: Thanks Martin, its taken a while to come across some suitable ones, but we got there in the end! Where do you get the wheels for your models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 37 minutes ago, Laois 1:32 said: Where do you get the wheels for your models? Hello Nathan, welcome along by the way! The wheels for this one came from a Universal Hobbies McCormick CX105, I'd been looking for a good while for a set that we're the right size as most are too large, but we got there in the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laois 1:32 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 22 hours ago, 844john said: Hello Nathan, welcome along by the way! The wheels for this one came from a Universal Hobbies McCormick CX105, I'd been looking for a good while for a set that we're the right size as most are too large, but we got there in the end! Thanks for that John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Finally got the cab glazed, been putting this off and it was as bad as i had anticipated! The thing is so curvy which makes it tricky for the plastic to stick, so numerous elastic bands and plenty of glue was the order of the day! There's a bit of tidying of the glue around the edges when it's properly dry, but at least it's done I was going to be starting a scratch built International with an XL cab next, but that's even curvier, so i might have to think twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laois 1:32 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Looks good so far John. Is the sunroof able to be closed for the winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Thanks Nathan, no, she only comes out in the sun, so the roof stays open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laois 1:32 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 49 minutes ago, 844john said: Thanks Nathan, no, she only comes out in the sun, so the roof stays open That's alright. Just be careful it's not in the sun too much or it'll fade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf aphid Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Brilliant John. You beat uh to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Its brilliant John, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I cut my teeth on a college cih 4wd loader 1394 And my 2 wd 1394 i plan to do both maybe a magpie 1494 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 8 hours ago, CX820Joe said: Its brilliant John, well done. Thanks Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
844john Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 8 hours ago, alf aphid said: Brilliant John. You beat uh to it! Cheers Alastair, to be honest, that's maybe not that difficult to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mb86 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Stunning john. Your builds are getting better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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