1/35 US GMC CCKW-352 WOOD CARGO TRUCK.

[Wookie2486]

Thanks mate it just trying to find the time.

Marty

[JR]

Sorry I'm late Marty.
Now sitting in the 3 rd row .
Looks a complex set up with the drive system , well done on getting that right.:surprised:
John

[Wookie2486]

Thanks John your always welcome mate. I'm just waiting for my little one to go for a nap so I can do some more. The driveline parts were a bit of a pain to be honest but it's not looking to bad now thank God.

Marty

[Wookie2486]

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Marty

[Jim R]

Hi Marty
Good steady progress. It does look a nice kit. I asked about the tyres because I personally hate those rubber ones. They won't paint. Plastic is far nicer and these look OK.
Jim

[Wookie2486]

I like the tyres. I did have robber ones on my m19 and managed to paint those ok. I did sand the join lines though

[minitnkr]

Build looks very clean. Do they tell you what the two levers on the far right are for? I see transmission gear selector, hand brake & transfer case selector, but don't know what the last two are. You might want to round the tire profiles as these are too square. Ruts/rocks while offroading would tear the steering wheel out of your hands. That's why the real ones are shaped like a doughnut. Also you may want to investigate some braided wire instead of thread for the winch. Just some observations that may help. PaulE

[Wookie2486]

Paul,

Thanks for the observations especially about the tyres. It doesn't tell you anything about the levers so I will have to Google that. There is not a great deal of progress at the moment as I am away on a course. I will certainly look into the braided wire Amy ideas what diameter I would need.

Marty

[Si Benson]

Hi Marty,

Coming along nicely there. Hobby boss certainly know how to cram in the details ehh!!
Paul has pointed out a few tweaks that will improve it nicely.

With the winch cable, it’s possible to twist up you own like I did for this 1/72 Jagdpanther.
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If you pull apart some old cables you can make it as thick or thin as you like.
Hth
Si

[Wookie2486]

Si,

Awesome idea mate I will give that a go when I get home at the moment I'm doing a quad bike course.

Marty

[minitnkr]

Watch those quads. They'll wreck your shoulders if you're not careful. Don't know where my head was at, but the two on the right must be winch controls. PaulE

[Wookie2486]

Paul,
Your not wrong there about the shoulders mate. I have a night drive with NVGs on tomorrow night.

Marty

[JR]

Marty.
Agree with Jim , nice and steady, clean looking as well.
John

[Steve Jones]

Marty

The chassis looks very well detailed and the cab interior has come out well. Keep it coming mate

Steve

[Wookie2486]

Good morning,
Well I didn't kill myself on the quad course and passed I just have the instructor course to do now. I will try and tackle some of the points like the tyres and the winch rope. I will try and post some progress later this evening. Thanks for all the comments they are really helpful.
Marty