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Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:38 pm
by Malibu
Bob/Ohio wrote:Well I started on the Prime Mover this week. I didn't figure I would find any parts that I needed, so I built a rear fender/axle assembly from sheet stock. Found some pictures of what it should look like, but no measurements. Fits well to the body, and looks pretty close to me. I glass beaded the body, as I do with all my projects, so it is almost ready for primer, except for some dental work needed on the grille bars.
Well done.
This sparepart could be done in 3D-printing too.
Stephan
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:23 pm
by Bob/Ohio
Your restorations look great - misterpop!!!!!
Bob
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:26 pm
by Bob/Ohio
3D printing at this time is over my head, but some of the things I have seen made are just amazing!
Bob
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:57 am
by misterpop
Thank you..Those are now in Australia....i have another on the go thats been painted all black .I may submerge that in thinners and see what tranpires..
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 4:39 pm
by Bob/Ohio
Well this is what I have done so far on the Prime Mover. This toy was really well played with. I repaired and replaced the missing and broken grille bars. Repaired the tow hook and the front fenders that fell off. Fabricated a new rear fender/axle assembly. I have contacted someone who thinks they can cast new wheels. I have the side covers for the engine on order now. I have installed new aircraft balloon tires and aluminum rims for now, as they are they only wheels I found that I liked, and are very close to the original diameter.
Bob
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:56 pm
by Malibu
Very nice done.
If you could see me now with my modelcarsmile...
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:27 pm
by GHOSTHUNTER
One beutifully restored model.
Ghosthunter.
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 10:15 pm
by Fred7A
What an amazing transformation! A superb and skilled restoration of an item which looked beyond saving.
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 11:55 pm
by misterpop
Tremendous words fail me.What a great job .Spot on.
Re: Trying my hand at restorations
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:06 pm
by Bob/Ohio
Thanks for the nice comments on this restoration. It's not perfect, but it was fun doing it. Maybe I can find the trailer and dozer for it, and those will be my next project.
Bob