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Post by JCON on Nov 30, 2018 10:10:08 GMT -6
Fair warning Bucky or anyone getting this kit, I almost threw it against the wall trying to get the body on the way they tell you to do it... wouldn't fit over the engine because the wheel wells hit the belts... tight against the firewall too... They have you install the interior tub and the bed of the truck to the frame and with the engine in then the body goes over it all... If I was to do it again I would install the interior and bed into the body and then glue the frame on with the engine going in from the top!!! I ended up using tweezers and my knife to carefully bend stuff out of the way and squeeze it in! Luckily nothing broke!!! You have been warned...
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Post by ARMORGUY on Nov 30, 2018 10:38:58 GMT -6
Despite the humps and bumps during the build you did a tremendous job mate !
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 30, 2018 10:58:32 GMT -6
Such is the life of a Modeler.
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 30, 2018 12:53:38 GMT -6
I do have this kit in the stash. Thanks for the tips on the final assembly!
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Post by JEFF on Nov 30, 2018 15:26:13 GMT -6
Fair warning Bucky or anyone getting this kit, I almost threw it against the wall trying to get the body on the way they tell you to do it... wouldn't fit over the engine because the wheel wells hit the belts... tight against the firewall too... They have you install the interior tub and the bed of the truck to the frame and with the engine in then the body goes over it all... If I was to do it again I would install the interior and bed into the body and then glue the frame on with the engine going in from the top!!! I ended up using tweezers and my knife to carefully bend stuff out of the way and squeeze it in! Luckily nothing broke!!! You have been warned... Funny you should mention that, Joe. Looks like the Caddy's are going to be the same way.
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Post by JCON on Nov 30, 2018 15:27:11 GMT -6
Thanks gentlemen, it and I survived... lol!!! Bucky glad I was able to save you the grief before you go down that same road!!! LOL!!!
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Post by JCON on Nov 30, 2018 15:28:05 GMT -6
I think I will install the tub in the car body first Jeff!!!
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Post by JEFF on Nov 30, 2018 16:06:14 GMT -6
And load the engine in from the top after the body is on.
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Post by JCON on Nov 30, 2018 16:24:48 GMT -6
Too late, engine is in already on mine but body seems to fit over that just fine!!! The interior is my concern!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 30, 2018 18:00:38 GMT -6
Cudja test fit before the gluation period?
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Post by JCON on Nov 30, 2018 18:06:47 GMT -6
Except for the engine that is already in... lol!!!
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