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yea, but the way your making tabbing will make it so it cant sit flush with the back if it is what it looks like

MW2, Black ops, Forza Motorsports series

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Really?:eek: I hope I'm doing it right! Oh, and those smaller pieces are just to hold it up, maybe that's why it looks funny?:confused:

Ok, I saw Forza, I had it on the old Xbox. I heard MW2 was better than Black Ops, but those are pretty much THE games.:D

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yea, i thought they were glued there lol. Make shure you are using a square and or ruler (metal) when you are cutting.

They bolth have their strong points, mw2 has better detailing/graphics but black ops has better small maps (mw2 maps are all big) than mw2.

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LOL I was using a square. I need a ruler, I guess. I know it looks off. This was my first time cutting styrene. I need the right tools for the job. A square should only have a ledge on one side right?:D

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yea

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looking really good so far!

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Thanks rcman! I hope to do more soon! :D I got a ruler so now cuts will be straight! :D

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Here's an update:

Cut down the size of the panel braces with a dremel, to make room for the piece holding the rear panel together.
BEFORE
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000041.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000042.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000043.jpg

AFTER
On side sanded:
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000044.jpg

Both sides sanded:
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000047.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000046.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000045.jpg

Chopped the rear panel, and will fill it soon(HOW?!).
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000048.jpg

Believe me, it's an extremely tight fit.
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000052.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000051.jpg

More to come soon! What are my options for filling that gap?
Thanks guys!:D

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cut a strip of styrene that is the right width, then make a backer plate for the back of the whole part to stiffen it up

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This is looking good so far. The best thing when I cut pieces off of a cab that I have found to use is upholstery thread. It is very strong and will cut right through the pieces and you can work it right where you want it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDFoKaRAhc

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Thanks guys! Should I use some filler with it? I know you're all about the filler Arioch.:D If so, what kind should I use?
Thanks for the video Matt, I would never have expected that!:D
And, I guess for a less tight fit, I sand the edges right? More to come soon, the weekend if not sooner.

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trucker , do what R/M said and take your time on the joints ;) a good joint will not need much filler if any .

IHSteve

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I use automotive Fiberglass filler. The kind that has fiberglass woven in it. After I knock that down, I use some glazing putty and then finish it off with some of the squadron white stuff. I am pleased with how well my Coronado is turning out and I used these three types of filler for it.

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Thanks Steve, I know, go nice and slow.;) I think I need a crash-course in cutting styrene straight, it never comes out right!:o I've seen fffhstix do it with a ruler, but I guess my right hand pulls out the styrene from under the ruler, when I cut. I'm getting better though.:D

Jeez, that's a lot of putty! I bet that will look really smooth on your Coronado! Thanks for the tips Matt!:D

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hey u did the same trick hahahhaha nice job bro :) are you using the mounts too? let me know if you need idea :) i figured it out I cut the little insert part from the sleeper :) let me know if you wanna look :)

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Matt be careful with that squadron putty, the stuff really is crap. It shrinks and cracks, Not good stuff.

Just a hint.

~Mike~

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worst stuff ever made

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Thanks Silvio! I'd like too see those pics!:D

ROFL:D I just bought a tube of Squadron White Putty!:o

Hehe....I know right...:o

Thanks TC, head to the LHS soon to pic up some Evercoat! Wait... would it be at a automotive store? Or a hardware store?:D


I really appreciate the suggestions guys!:D I'm excited to finish it!:D

Well, here's an update!:cool:
Cut out a piece of styrene, and used some of that glue to melt the plastic pieces together!:D

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000054.jpg

I picked a piece with a rivet that matches the others.:cool:

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000055.jpg

A few holes here and there, but that's what the putties for right?:D

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000056.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000057.jpg

That's it for now! Thanks for following this build guys!:D

Oh, and IT SNOWED HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 76 YEARS!!!

More to come soon!:D

Catch ya on the flip side.:cool:

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You can also fill the holes with plastic. Cut thin slices, insert them, use your MEK to melt, harden, cut off excess, sand, then glaze and sand. :) And yes evercoat is an automotive filler.

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I haven't had any problems with the Squadron. But then again I use it to fill minor scratches and other imperfections. I mainly use my fiberstrand for the big stuff and then the glazing putty.

Truck is looking good, let me know how you make out with the Squadron. (Maybe I should reword that, I can see the comments now).

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Dont forget to make a backer plate for that

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You are doing fine just take your time don't rush it and you will be happy with the results.

Travis

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Looking good trucker keep up the good work...

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Thanks guys, much appreciated!:D I filled in the gaps with the styrene, and I'm letting them dry. As for the putty, the owner of my LHS says Squadron does shrink and crack, and that especially on a truck like this, it's not a good way to go. Since then I filled in the cracks with tiny bits of styrene, and I'm wondering if I should go for another autobody glaze/putty. Winchester Auto recently moved in to my area (went to the grand opening and won bungy cords, a sun screen, and a folding chair :D) and they have a big can of Evercoat along with some other fillers. But for $40, and I'm not going to use it that much... So, they had smaller tubes, but no Evercoat ones. I think I saw like 3M and some other brands, can't remember them. So, are any other ones good? Does it matter as long as it's not Squadron?:D

Thanks for all the tips, suggestions, and pointers guys, it really helps!
More to come!:D

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I use the 3M glazing putty I and it works well. I usually wet sand before I paint. This helps minimize scratches.

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Any putty that is a "One part" putty, meaning you don't have to mix it with a catalyst WILL crack and shrink. The evercoat for $40 will keep forever as long as the cap is on tight, so it will not go to waste, eventually you will find a use for it.

Basically it boils down to this, if you want it done right, and so that in a year or more it still looks the same, then spend the $40 and get the good stuff, if you don't care what it looks like in a short time then go with the cheap stuff.

But keep in mind it don't matter who makes it, if it is a one part putty it WILL crack and shrink.

~Mike~

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yea like mike said :) I had a can of evercoat sitin over 20 years , funny I finally used it up on my 9370 dump build last year . find a auto paint supply , I don't remember it costing that much :confused: then my memory could be asleep yet :rolleyes::p

Steve

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Okay... I think I have it. So, my two courses of action for a non-cracking seal are, blow the $40 on the Evercoat, or use the small tube of cheaper filler. No 1-part fillers, 2-part.

Another question... what are the two parts?
Thanks for the info!:D

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One of them is the filler itself and the 2nd part is the hardener. Just have to make sure you mix it correctly. I have about 10 years of auto body experience and it seems to be a science to mixing this stuff.

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is this a help :p:D

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/z...r/PIC_0957.jpg

little tube is the cream hardener the big tube is the filler/glaze . now I only use 1 little tube / quart of filler / glaze . to much hardener in the mix will make it brittle .

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Also, you mix in too much hardener and then it sets up really quick as well as being brittle.

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YA NO CRAP.... A science is an understatement, I think I wasted more at first than I used trying to get it right.:eek::eek:

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So, filled in the big gaps, and I'm debating on what to do for filler...

BEFORE

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000056.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000057.jpg

AFTER

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000069.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000074.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/P1000071.jpg

Thanks guys!:D

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So, I think I'll go with the 3M (or similar) glazing putty, and a hardener. Does any hardener work with any putty, or do I have to buy a set? Thanks for all the help guys! :D

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i ise the easy red glazing putty you can get at walmart 3m stuff in the automotive section no mixing involved to it and it is easy to sand too

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Does it last? I've heard from everyone that one-part putties crack and shrink.

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It dont last...Know from experience...plus takes hours to fully dry to sand it...The two part is the way to go....Paul set me straight on that...:D:D

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Trucker, you can get evercoat on the bay for bout 30 bucks and you will have enough for practice and future builds. :)