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    1965 GMC 4000 Flatbed

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    I started with this casting, since it had decent wheels and factory window glass where the earlier Lledo Days Gone version didn't, got it apart, and started from there.

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    I then took to scratchbuilding a flatbed around a partial Greenlight SD Trucks WorkStar bed and rear bumper I had lying around, so that I had a decent rear bumper, a place to install a trailer hitch someday, and ready made taillights.The rivet was also taken out of the frame before I started fitting things.

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    Here is the bed in bare wood, awaiting a coat of Apple Barrel "Pavement" (also a good match for machine tool grey) with a printed, scaled, and Modge Podged rusty diamond plate texture on cardstock for the bed deck.

    This will be painted in rattle can red with light weathering and a bit of surface rust/oxidation on the body, as a typical classic farm truck. I plan on installing an M2 Machines fuel tank under one side of the bed and an under-bed "work box" tool carrier on the opposite side from the fuel tank. Interior will get a simulated saddle blanket seat cover and typical detail & weathering.
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    Nice job! I have the original version of this one but it is missing some parts.
    “No one is perfect - that's why pencils have erasers.”
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    • #3
      Originally posted by MatchboxFan55 View Post
      Nice job! I have the original version of this one but it is missing some parts.
      Thanks!

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      • #4
        Neat transformation from the firetruck it was.
        Doug
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Douglas View Post
          Neat transformation from the firetruck it was.
          It's getting there!

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          • #6
            Have you ever tried using styrene for bumpers, flatbeds, chassis, etc? It makes crisp edges, it's stronger, and it looks way better! Or at least use bass wood cut with a good Xacto knife, that will be a good deal stronger and the wood won't look so shredded.

            What are you using for adhesive? I've found that a tiny bit of Gorilla super glue bonds very well, isn't messy, and you won't be able to see it smeared around like on your flatbed if you don't use too much. You can buy one of these at any craft store or supermarket, it's much easier to use and allows you to focus on getting the glue in the right spot. (you push in on the orange sides to squeeze it out FYI)

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            I don't think Gorilla wants us to know this, but I found out today that once you've finished it, with a little prying you can take apart the plastic part, take out the empty tube, and refill it with a traditional tube. That way you only have to spend the extra $2 or so for the easy squeeze thing once. Highly recommend.
            "You can sit there and dream about it, or you can stand up and make it happen."
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              Originally posted by DieCastDodges View Post
              Have you ever tried using styrene for bumpers, flatbeds, chassis, etc? It makes crisp edges, it's stronger, and it looks way better! Or at least use bass wood cut with a good Xacto knife, that will be a good deal stronger and the wood won't look so shredded.

              What are you using for adhesive? I've found that a tiny bit of Gorilla super glue bonds very well, isn't messy, and you won't be able to see it smeared around like on your flatbed if you don't use too much. You can buy one of these at any craft store or supermarket, it's much easier to use and allows you to focus on getting the glue in the right spot. (you push in on the orange sides to squeeze it out FYI)

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              I don't think Gorilla wants us to know this, but I found out today that once you've finished it, with a little prying you can take apart the plastic part, take out the empty tube, and refill it with a traditional tube. That way you only have to spend the extra $2 or so for the easy squeeze thing once. Highly recommend.
              I use hot melt Gorilla Glue because with the issues I have with my hands and with working fast, superglue doesn't work well for me. I don't have money for tools to work with styrene or to buy styrene regularly, and I have dexterity issues that keep me from working well with X-Acto knives.

              I mostly work with the stuff I can get free or cheap at my work, I'm happy with most of my results as well. I just don't have some of the physical capabilities or much of the financial resources a lot of other folks in the hobby can.
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                As customizers, we've talked about this before,,,be prepared for the ire of taking a collectable Liedo fire truck and making it into a farm truck! I hope Pastor John doesn't see this
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                  Originally posted by ivantt View Post
                  As customizers, we've talked about this before,,,be prepared for the ire of taking a collectable Liedo fire truck and making it into a farm truck! I hope Pastor John doesn't see this
                  LOL

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by GCU 2.0 View Post

                    I use hot melt Gorilla Glue because with the issues I have with my hands and with working fast, superglue doesn't work well for me. I don't have money for tools to work with styrene or to buy styrene regularly, and I have dexterity issues that keep me from working well with X-Acto knives.

                    I mostly work with the stuff I can get free or cheap at my work, I'm happy with most of my results as well. I just don't have some of the physical capabilities or much of the financial resources a lot of other folks in the hobby can.
                    As long as you're happy with it that's all that matters, so keep having fun with it 👍
                    "You can sit there and dream about it, or you can stand up and make it happen."
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