Hoarder Special!

[RCP57]

Thanks Andy. I had originally planned to paint it but now I am thinking it will be left raw to show off the metal body. I plan to polish all of the smaller parts but I haven't decided what finish to give the body. I am thinking polished is too much maintenance so maybe brushed finish? We'll see. I like the contrast of the copper and aluminum together. I just need to figure out what metal to use and where.lol

[Supermario]

I agree 100% Reg. The copper and aluminum work really well together and looks wicked! But what are you gonna do about the scars in the cab roof?

[RCP57]

Originally Posted by Supermario

I agree 100% Reg. The copper and aluminum work really well together and looks wicked! But what are you gonna do about the scars in the cab roof?

Thanks Mario. I blame you again! Are you referring to the JB weld or the actual weld in the center? I really wish I had thought about leaving it raw before I put the JB weld on. I thought I was being smart by using the leftover goop from another project as body filler on this. Now I am kicking my A$$ for doing it. I will sand it off I guess but it doesn't come off easy.

Oh, and are you suggesting that I put a driven front axle in this? The thought had crossed my mind but I don't want to spend the money for an axle.lol

[RCKiwi]

Always a big fan of your ally work Reg! I think you've got a great eye for the detail and then using wafer thin ally (and copper!) to catch the look with such a good fettle and finish is very skillful..... top work in my book (again)
Glenn

[RCP57]

Thanks very much Glenn. I think I have nearly addressed what Mario was referring to and it looks much better. I needed to sand that crud off but I was leery to do it because I couldn't remember how bad my metal work was underneath. Apparently it wasn't too bad as I was able to sand off almost all of the JB weld without finding any major imperfections in the metal. Once I had things looking close I tried making up a copper visor.

[TRUCKMAKER]

Originally Posted by RCP57

Thanks Mario. I blame you again! Are you referring to the JB weld or the actual weld in the center? I really wish I had thought about leaving it raw before I put the JB weld on. I thought I was being smart by using the leftover goop from another project as body filler on this. Now I am kicking my A$$ for doing it. I will sand it off I guess but it doesn't come off easy.

Oh, and are you suggesting that I put a driven front axle in this? The thought had crossed my mind but I don't want to spend the money for an axle.lol

Yep it needs a driven front axle and since you don't want to spend the money then spend the time, we all know that you got the skills to make your own.

[Supermario]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

Yep it needs a driven front axle and since you don't want to spend the money then spend the time, we all know that you got the skills to make your own.

. So true Kent!

Remember how much fun the 850 axles were Reg? .....oh, wait a minute. You DO remember, that's why you haven't made one already.

The scars are gone! Not sure what you were covering up in the first place?
Question: can you clear coat this to preserve the nice clean look? I know it's not humid in your neck of the woods but that copper is going to be tough to keep clean and shiny?