Here I cover the basics involved in stretching a model truck chassis or frame, if you prefer. Types of cuts that can be made as well as how to hide the cut and strengthen the joint. This will apply to all scales.
Your videos are what I've been looking for ....the methods you use and how u explain and show how you got that result has helped me so much already ....such a wealth of knowledge you have, thank you for taking the time to show this
Sure some great tips and ways to modify a frame. One tip for hole filling, use stretched sprue since it will be tapered at end, cut flush after glue dries. For added driveshaft work you can use the hobby aluminum tubing since the sizes fit into each other and they're strong, yet thin and easily cut. Dig the Steppe's Pete sample with correction modification - Thanks!
Love your videos Ben! Some of us are "engineeringly challenges!" 😁 We know what we want to do, but have a hard time figuring out how to get there... I always enjoy seeing how different people solve challenges!
I have watched this video several times and you give some nice info on frame stretching. Recently I subscribed to your channel and it's chocked full of good info. Currently I'm working on stretching a Peterbilt Revell kit 85-2627 Level 5. Out of the box it looks roughly to be 9-3/8 inch equivalent to roughly 234 inch wheel base. I'm looking to add 3 inches with the splice precisely between two cross members of which the carrier bearing being on the forward cross member of the two. I've got some Plastruct C-Channel on order but the exact height of rails isn't available from my supplier. So I ordered the next size smaller and next size bigger. I have some 1/2 I-beam Plastruct that I've been carving to size and will probably make extra cross members as well. The carrier bearing I will have to build from scratch unless you know of a source where I can order from on carrier bearings. In closing any advice would be appreciated. On a humorous side, If you want to make diesel fuel I know a guy that's old school and blends Marvel Mystery Oil with gasoline. Thanks!
Thank you,good information, if you had any trucking experience you would understand the concept, build a peterbilt year ago with a 3408 engine,without any parts available I wanted to extend the frame,add custom exhaust stacks,20,30 yrs.later I don't know if they're available anymore,I think they were 1/16,1/8 scale,later came out with flat bed trailer...where can you fine? keep up the good work 👍☕️☕️✌️
I was wondering what the status of that wrecker was. I’m actually working on one myself. Basically a Frankenstein’d together Stepps Can Do kit. I ain’t paying those prices. I am doin it basically box stock. The lift axle is lame. I did what I could to at least get the tires to be off the ground. Pretty straightforward build till you get to the wrecker bed. That where stuff goes into orbit. So many moving parts. Gotta really concentrate with your glue applications. Can’t drink too much peanut butter whiskey while doing this build hahaha
Hi Ben thank you for explaining things in great detail , I have learned so much watching your videos. One question I have for you is what kind of paint do you use on your builds? I use the rattle cans . I tried airbrushing and never could get the hang of it. Any info or tips on painting would be much appreciated. Take care 👍
Great video on this, I'm building 3 Autocar oil field trucks and two I had to make the frames I like the bolts for the frames is it possible to get where you got your bolt kits from again great video and info 👍
Yes, you can use automotive paints but you have to use a good primer! Automotive paints are referred to as “hot” and they can melt or etch the plastic. A good primer base will prevent that.
