Chariots of Fire Posted June 28, 2022 Got this little '34 Ford p/u and the others along side it at the LHS a while ago. Here is what it looked like when I got it home. And below is what it looks like now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted June 29, 2022 That’s a beautiful little rig. Nice save! Great details in the bed. The tool box contents are awesome. The boom looks to be fully functional with that level of detail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted June 29, 2022 It does function, Vince. I bought a set of gears and found large and small ones that had the same tooth arrangement. I drilled holes in the larger ones and then fitted brass shafts to each one. It took a bit of trial and error fitting to get the gears to mesh well and turn with the hand crank but they worked out well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 29, 2022 Amazing detail as always Charles! Excellent work! I like the boom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted June 29, 2022 Sweet! Love the two-tone green and black. How did you do the door signs -- or did you find them in your door sign drawer? Also, that doesn't look too big, maybe 1:43 or 1:50? That's my favorite size range. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted June 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Johnny M said: Sweet! Love the two-tone green and black. How did you do the door signs -- or did you find them in your door sign drawer? Also, that doesn't look too big, maybe 1:43 or 1:50? That's my favorite size range. Johnny All of the signage are decals done on my computer and ALPS printer. The model is 1/25 scale. Remember that these vehicles were very small in comparison to today's big pickups. Basically the same size as a Model A Ford. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted June 30, 2022 Thanks! Looks like time to brush up on my computer skills (a lot!). I could really use some good door signs. They add that perfect touch to truck models. Got it ! I'll get my granddaughter to teach me how 😎 Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted July 1, 2022 Johnny: It's done on a graphics program and then sent to the special printer for decals. Micrographx which is now owned by Corel, I think, is what I use. It is vector based which means all of the line work is smooth and not pixelated like it would be if you tried to do designs in Windows Paint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted July 2, 2022 Oh many thanks -- this is great ! I will turn this info over to my computer and graphics manager next time she comes over. I know we can take this and go with it. I have quite a few trucks that could really use some good door signs. They're mostly 1:43 and 1:24. Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dutz Posted August 7, 2022 Great looking build Charles. I really like how you built the boom. Impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites