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Gladiator Models GW 2 Ton Crane Truck Match Truck

Discussion in 'Kits, Kit bashes & Scratch builds' started by Toto, Sep 2, 2017.

  1. Sep 2, 2017 #1
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    This was my star buy at Telford 2017. A kit with brass, resin and white metal. I'm thinking that this will be built with 2 part epoxy and araldite ( advice from my technical advisor Pete ).

    This will definately be making an appearance as part of my maintenance rake. ..... I love this kit.

    Pictures will follow.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  2. Sep 3, 2017 #2
    Kimbo

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    Snap, just started to build one for my maintenance train as well, nice looking kit, should go together quite easily :thumbs:
     
  3. Sep 3, 2017 #3
    paul_l

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    Kimbo wrote:
    I hope the SNAP wasn't the sound of Toto breaking a bit already :avatar:
     
  4. Sep 3, 2017 #4
    Kimbo

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    Possibly, as I believe he was sleeping with all his new shinnies tucked up in bed with him last night :avatar:
     
  5. Sep 3, 2017 #5
    Toto

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    Must have left the webcam on. :avatar: I'll look forward to seeing the results. :avatar:

    Toto
     
  6. Sep 3, 2017 #6
    Keith M

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    Mmmmmm, this could be an interesting build, combining the three most common kit building materials all rolled into one kit.......bring it on!:giggle:

    Keith.
     
  7. Sep 3, 2017 #7
    Toto

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    You could be right Keith ....... and here are the parts .......
    [​IMG]

    first the crane truck body ......
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    not much to it really .......
    Then the match truck .........
    [​IMG]

    looks quite good ...... and with separate box lids which could be modeled either open or closed.
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    then ........ the gubbins .........
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    I take it to be some crane fitments ..... I haven't read the destructions as yet.
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    buffer stocks, springs, couplings and some chain.
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    Buffer doofers, and axle boxes etc in white metal.
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    The rest of the crane fitments .... again ..... in white metal.
    and there we have it.
    :scratchchin: nice model.

    cheers
    toto
     
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    Gary

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    Look at all those white melt parts, I mean white metal parts... :avatar::avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  9. Sep 3, 2017 #9
    Toto

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    I think you were correct the first time Gary. :avatar:
    I'll be experimenting with the temperature adjustable soldering centre prior to going any further with the white metal. That will need to be quite soon.
    cheers
    toto
     
  10. Sep 3, 2017 #10
    SMR CHRIS

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    Luckily a lot of those parts won't need the strength of soldering and glueing will be a option with a lot of it.

    Toto looks like a very comprehensive kit and will make a Star model for the layout.:thumbs:
     
  11. Sep 4, 2017 #11
    Toto

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    Looking forward to having a go with it. I'll be consent rating mainly on RTR stuff for Elgin but as soon as it's over, I plan on having a kit fest over December to January. :avatar:

    I hope to tackle all the kits that will make up my maintenance rake.

    Toto
     
  12. Nov 24, 2017 #12
    Toto

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    Hi Rob,
    its not a lowfit ....... its a match truck :facepalm: what a plonker.
    apologies.
    toto
     
  13. Nov 24, 2017 #13
    Rob Pulham

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    Hi Tom,
    No worries, it looks a nice kit but sadly is GWR....
     
  14. May 23, 2020 #14
    Toto

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    I'm thinking I could polish this orf over a couple of days so may just knock this out whilst waiting the 4F build. :scratchchin: Hmmmmm, I'll have a look at this later today. I'm nearly stuck on my coach build as well whilst I await a delivery of parts from Roxey Miuldings. ..... yes ...... go for it. :avatar:

    Toto
     
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  15. May 23, 2020 #15
    gormo

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    Give it a crack Toto.......:thumbs:
    :cheers::tophat:Gormo
     

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