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08-06-04, 18:24
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RAF Chevy Firetruck Model - Lend Lease!
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08-06-04, 23:26
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I have that one on order too.
Cliff, on that same site put Ford in the search field (right top) and you will get a pic of the "40 Ford US Navy Flatbed I mentioned earlier. It is a great base for a lot of models, as is the Chev, albeit in a pretty odd scale for most of us. On the other hand, it is a lot easier to scratchbuild in that scale than half the size. Bill
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09-06-04, 08:09
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Nice
GM of Canada produced a GMC for the RCAF to the same design...more powerful engine though!
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10-06-04, 00:18
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Chevy fire truck
Hi there
Nice model, too bad about the colour. RAF vehicle blue paint was not the same tone as the uniforms, plus by that time, RAF vehicles were finished in a green or green/brown scheme. Still, for the price, it's a lot of truck, so you always could repaint it! Steve
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10-06-04, 00:39
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David:
HWY61 produces both Chevrolet and GMC versions of those same vehicles. I have not looked at one unboxed but will do so tomorrow when I am back in the shop. I suspect they use the same motor for both for cost reasons and figuring most buyers would not know the difference. I will report back tomorrow when I know if they did different motors. Incidentally, for those of us on this side of the pond, you can very easily remove the paint from these models (plastic models as well) by using Westleys (SP?) White Wall Tire Cleaner which is available in any auto parts store. Pour it in a bucket, submerge the body or whatever overnight, wash it off and use an old tooth brush to get stuff out of the nooks and crannies and you are ready to repaint. Bill
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10-06-04, 00:44
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Model paint stripping...
Hi there
Brake fluid works too! Steve
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10-06-04, 00:53
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Steve:
Well, yes, but brake fluid stinks like bloody hell and you have to wear gloves or you will get a nasty rash. Kind of like drinking good Canadian beer or anti freeze. Both give you the same buzz but the after effects are a bit different. Bill
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10-06-04, 01:44
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for my plastic and resin stuff I use oven cleaner. Spray the model well leave 30 to 60 minutes and then wash off with running water and a soft tooth brush. repeat if necessary.
works for both acrylic and enamel paints but I have not tryed it on laqure paints. it does not damage the clear parts either. On another note I just love the models I saw in the above site. cheers Cliff
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