Muminvaters F250 scale 1:13

[muminvater]

Hi guys,

... and the rear wheelhouse is done. The same on the right side and then, there is only one task left (exept coating): replace the tinted windows with clear ones.

But first here are some pics from the wheelhouse and the trimline.



























































The rubber is a sponge rubber with a double-sided tape. It will be fixed after coating. And it will be a black rubber of course



 greetings, Tobias

[Gary Lewis]

That looks so "correct", Tobias.  Well done!  Can't wait to see the whole thing, done and painted.  

[muminvater]

moin to you...

there were some sealings to do...
For the wing vend and the outer waist sealing (to close the gap between door panel and window) I used a styrene strip. It was too small for a EPDM sealing, especially for mounting after coating.
The door sealing however, is made out of a sponge EPDM Profile. Cutting off the sides for a small tube, the length to miter joint and glue it together.

At last a double sided tape on the back and that´s it.














































  greetings,Tobias

[Gary Lewis]

The attention to detail is just mind boggling!  Well done!!!!

[muminvater]

Thanks for your comment Gary

I think, at the end the details show the character of the model.

There is just one please I have to you. I need some pics of unwashed, dirty Fords. Body and chassy frame. When the coating is done, the Ford should get a "daily-used-optic" and for that I need some inspirations. Some places where typically rust likes to have its fun. I guess all ornamentics, handles, trims, cut outs eg. wheelhouses, exhaust...

It should not be a rusty one, but some few spots I think its not so bad.

 hey on Friday the new KATATONIA album will be released!! I´m very excited...

 greetings Tobias

[Gary Lewis]

I don't actually have a good pic with which to show you the typical rust, but there are two areas - the rear cab corners and above the wheelwells on the bed.  In the pic below of Big Blue you can see a teeny bit of rust bubbles above the rear wheels, and the light-colored area in the cab corner is due to repairs w/o being painted.

Maybe someone else has better pics?

[Gary Lewis]

Tobias - I took a couple of pics today for you.  First, here's the rust bubbling above the right rear wheel:



And here's a shot of the cab corner that's been patched due to rust:

[muminvater]

There was something I forgot to built: the floor mat on the driver side below the pedals  so I rectified it today.

[muminvater]

moin moin,

I promised Beth to make her a own coffee mug. Now it was time...
and she got a thermos too

[Gary Lewis]

Nice!  But you do know that there aren't any drink holders in those trucks?  

[muminvater]

yeah, you are right, but she´s having a break for refuel. A GULF-fuel pump from the 50s or 60s is planned.



The engineering is already done, the gallone counter will work when the nozzle is lifted. The fuel pump should be added to the pick-up.

greetings, Tobias

[Gary Lewis]

That is a cute pump!  Love the colors - perfect.  And the gauge working is a neat trick.

[grumpin]

Yes, that’s going to be neat! Nice job!

[BigBrother-84]

Hey Tobias, long time no see!

How's your project going?

[muminvater]

Hi Jeff,

too cold for coating... -4°C brrr... Its better to sit on the sofa, a mug coffee in your hand and take a look outside
Meanwhile I started painting the chassis frame and the clear glass panes will also be done. Perhaps next week.

In the moment my thoughts are going more and more to the Ford F150 6th Generation in scale 1:25 as next project (after the petrol pump). I like design as much as the 7th Gen and the consideration is how to built the body by my own. But for this decision I have to watch some blueprints or data.

 greetings, Tobias

[muminvater]

moin moin,

today I was busy  Painting the front axle...  colorworks with brushes are NOT my favorite job and its always a hard fight, I must say.

[Gary Lewis]

That is simply amazing!  The detail in incredible.  Feels like I should get a grease gun out and go to work on that.  

[muminvater]

moin moin,

these days I was painting the chassis frame and all associated parts when I realized the rear bumper is something missing.

And so I added the bulb plate.






















Tomorrow I will finish the rims and the complete chassis frame is painted. I will post some pics here.

 greetings, Tobias

[Gary Lewis]

That looks so REAL!!!!  

[muminvater]

hello guys,
as I promised I have some pics for you