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Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 01-06-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 133,244
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: ScaleART - Assembling a MAN TGX/XL 6x6 tractor & Trailer

I just found this new build of yours, awesome! I havent been surfing the boards much lately. Subbed naturally. I love these scale art kits, so much detail and functionality. Watching this one to the...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-06-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Thanks.



Hey Stephan, good to hear from you. Im hoping this paint holds up better then the previous attempt. My test panel showed real promise but it also had a few months to cure...
I think...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 01-04-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Finally back at this. So after some monotonous scrubbing with lacquer thinner using rags and q-tips, Ive managed to strip a handful of the body panels. ...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 08-21-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 51,189
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1582-2 Tatra T815-7 8x8 and Cross MC8 Man Kat 1 8x8

Theres lots online if you search. I havent finished mine yet, been slowly building an interior. Should have an update soon.
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 07-11-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 51,189
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1582-2 Tatra T815-7 8x8 and Cross MC8 Man Kat 1 8x8

Ive never even heard of it. Is that the Integy thing? Can you post a link?
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 06-29-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 137,594
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Scaleart - assembling an Arocs 8x8 roll on roll off kipper

Concidering kits like this and Capo are 10 times more intricate then your standard rc kits. The amount of deficiencies are on par. If a standard kit takes 100 steps to build and you find one problem,...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 06-28-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 137,594
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Scaleart - assembling an Arocs 8x8 roll on roll off kipper

Sounds alot like another company I am familiar with.. Cough..Capo..cough cough...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 06-28-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 137,594
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Scaleart - assembling an Arocs 8x8 roll on roll off kipper

Looking fantastic. Some epic engineering on his rig. Shows you where your money is going.
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 06-24-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 137,594
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Scaleart - assembling an Arocs 8x8 roll on roll off kipper

Looking great. Glad my little trick could help.
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-20-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,984
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Cross MC8 8x8, Now With Yota II's!

modified the roof to be removable.
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New...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-17-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

I think i have the paint issue sorted out. Picked up some duplicolor etching primer and some blue that is pretty close to the tamiya blue. With the exception that its metal flake. Primer seems to be...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-15-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Theres trays on either side of the motor for mounting electronics. The battery on the other hand... i have no idea where im going to put that.
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-14-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Continued building.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/14/336c889791c377299befffbdc6b774f3.jpg
Rad support and body mounts...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-14-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Yeah i guess you have to realize the more complicated a kit is... The more there is to go wrong. Its still leaps and bounds above buying a Axial or something, as far as scale goes.
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-14-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

I did a little test on a spare piece using some the rust oleum blue i had. The finish of course came out really dull. So I hit it with some rustoleum clear. And this is the end result....
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-12-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-11-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Sitting on top of a 26" tool box.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/11/4e0c74b94edb46720e8c8018e45a8f8f.jpg
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-11-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

A bit of assembly, and more paint...
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/11/b458599a55c12e18d918b844155fda77.jpg
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-09-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Yeah I wouldnt be very pleased either. I tried emailing Capo directly when I was trying to buy the 8x8 and never got a reply. I just hope I actually recieve the parts......
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-09-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

The painting and priming continues. Its amazing how thin the Tamiya rattle cans go on. I think i have 7 coats before all the sanding marks disappear. Taking my time on the other pieces and sanding...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-08-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

I may do some sort of exhaust, not sure. The design of the motor doesnt really have a spot where the manifolds would go so it kinda bugs me that way
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-07-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Thanks Stephan. Capo definately stepped it up on this model. My only real disappointment is the lack of some sort of exhaust. You are correct on the details of the dash. Everything is molded in black...
Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-07-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Worked some more on it today.
Started with the floor.
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Forum: Big Boys of the road 4x4/6x6/8x8/10x10 Trucks 06-03-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 66,408
Posted By Prop Shaft
Re: Capo 1:8 Jeep CD15823

Not much in the way of an update. Im busy at work, plus Im messing with the paint currently. A tedious process for me. Thinking I'm going with blue. Now Im just decided on which blue I want. Making a...
Forum: Euro Style Trucks and Trailers 06-03-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 137,594
Posted By Prop Shaft
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