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Thinking of making a Winnebago.

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, October 28, 2019 12:44 AM

Master template and side cut out of styrene

 

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, October 28, 2019 12:44 AM

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Posted by gregbale on Monday, October 28, 2019 8:50 AM

It's coming along nicely! Yes

Not a criticism, but just an innocent question: is there any particular reason why you put your text and photos in different posts? It kind of 'stretches' things out.

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
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Posted by philo426 on Monday, October 28, 2019 9:16 AM

Because the photos obliterate the text sometimes.

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:35 AM

The plastic was too floppy so I added wooden reinforcement.

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:35 AM

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, October 31, 2019 9:20 AM

Got the wheels and tires on.  

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:29 PM

Getting the structure together

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:29 PM

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Posted by OctaneOrange on Friday, November 1, 2019 4:58 AM
if you're going to scratchbuild a vehicle, a RV is the best option. nice work so far
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Posted by philo426 on Friday, November 1, 2019 9:40 AM

Yes nice and boxy!

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Posted by philo426 on Friday, November 1, 2019 1:16 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Sunday, November 3, 2019 1:05 PM

Working on the front grille.  

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  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Sunday, November 3, 2019 3:51 PM

Note;

 Don't mean to be mean. Never have seen a " Winnie" with a Dual Rear Axle. Mine was the same general body style and it was a Chieftan/W/Single rear drive axle. 32foot!

 Most units running Dual rear axles were a power Axle and a Trail axle and rear engined diesel powered. Such as a Prevost or Numar! There were others though .The very handsome but Poor quality G.M. and Dodge Motorhomes. Now AirStream had a unique one and I think you can still special order that puppy !

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Posted by philo426 on Sunday, November 3, 2019 4:05 PM

Call it a custom!

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Posted by Tanker-Builder on Monday, November 4, 2019 9:10 AM

Hmmmph!

Well gee,  I can certainly do that. After all models and supplies do weigh a lot!

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, November 4, 2019 11:08 AM

I was looking at your post TB. 

Tanker-Builder
Don't mean to be mean.

Hmm, do you "mean"

Explain, expound, interpret, elucidate, explicate, describe, clarify, intend.

or 

Determine, establish, fix, specify, designate, sitpulate, settle, average of.

or 

Lacking kindness, Crule, spiteful, malicious, unlpesent or dissagreeable.

Just messing with ya TB Wink

The english language can be dificult and funny sometimes.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Monday, November 4, 2019 11:36 AM

Oh Boy!

 Okay I'll cease and desist being a Mean fellow! LOL.LOL.

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Posted by Straycat1911 on Monday, November 4, 2019 11:51 AM

Looking at the outline of this vehicle, I'd add resin figures of the 70's version of Captain Marvel and Mentor to the display. 

Looks about the right time frame. SHAZAM! 

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, November 4, 2019 1:30 PM

Thermoformed the upper fascia and added plastic angle iron.

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, November 4, 2019 1:30 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 11:46 PM

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:25 PM

Made the back panel so that the W stands out in bas relief.

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:25 PM

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Posted by Tanker - Builder on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 2:22 PM

Hmm,I Tink;

 Dis is gonna be da fastest " Bago " on da Road!

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 2:42 PM

Could be!

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Posted by gregbale on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 2:58 PM

Good to see you clipping right along! Yes

Have you thought 'interiors' yet? Picked a floorplan, or sourced any fittings?

Greg

George Lewis:

"Every time you correct me on my grammar I love you a little fewer."
 
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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 5:42 PM

Well first I have to work out the wheel well situation,then I will have to do the interior plan.

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 11:16 PM

Ok I made the upper panel/rear window out of a sheet of aluminum using 11 12 and 13 mm sockets and a Dremel to cut out the rear window with an abrasive disc.

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Posted by philo426 on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 11:16 PM

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