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luckless wolf
05-17-2014, 08:03 PM
Hi everyone!

I want to make a Pete 379 like the one in "Black dog" movie but I don't know how to make the top of the sleeper; especially rounded corners. :(

Thanks a lot for helping :)

kevmeister
07-06-2014, 03:35 PM
any luck finding what you need?

gismow
07-06-2014, 04:09 PM
Hi,

I'm using polystyrene. It can be glued, and sanded very good.

If I have to build round corners, my procedure depends on the roundig I need.

If it's a small round corner, I glue 2 plates in 90 degrees, glue a small piece behind in the corner and let it dry. After that I pre-build the corner using a cutter and after that I use 240er sand paper followed by 400er and 600er paper.

If you have a look at my Mercedes Benz New Actros thread (http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=9032), you can see what I mean.

If I need a long rounded area like the roof of my Mercedes, I start to form it by bending it over a broomstick or something other with a rounding that fits to my needs. In addition you can warm up the plates with a hair dryer. Maybe you want to have a look at the creation of the mud wings (http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=9028) of my C509.

I hope this helps you to go on.

luckless wolf
08-24-2014, 07:33 PM
Hi,

I'm using polystyrene. It can be glued, and sanded very good.

If I have to build round corners, my procedure depends on the roundig I need.

If it's a small round corner, I glue 2 plates in 90 degrees, glue a small piece behind in the corner and let it dry. After that I pre-build the corner using a cutter and after that I use 240er sand paper followed by 400er and 600er paper.

If you have a look at my Mercedes Benz New Actros thread (http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=9032), you can see what I mean.

If I need a long rounded area like the roof of my Mercedes, I start to form it by bending it over a broomstick or something other with a rounding that fits to my needs. In addition you can warm up the plates with a hair dryer. Maybe you want to have a look at the creation of the mud wings (http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=9028) of my C509.

I hope this helps you to go on.

Hi Gismow
That's exactly what I'm looking for :jump:
Thanks for answering And I'll have a look at your projects they look really interesting, especially about cabs creations/modifications and about electrical installations :drool: