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Resumption of Winnebago project.. completed!

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Resumption of Winnebago project.. completed!
Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 14, 2023 3:37 PM

After a few years ,I have decided to resume work on this Winnebago project Constructed of sheet Styrene and wooden strips  the chassis is an AMT Kenworth chassis .Today I scratch -built the upper grille sections made from evergreen Styrene strips ..

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 14, 2023 3:38 PM

 

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 14, 2023 3:40 PM

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Posted by keavdog on Saturday, January 14, 2023 3:53 PM

Cool.  I was enjoying this project.

Thanks,

John

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 14, 2023 4:07 PM

The addition of the wood made it very solid ,before it was a little floppy!

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 14, 2023 4:26 PM

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Posted by PatW on Saturday, January 14, 2023 4:27 PM

It's good to see it back.

Remember , common sense is not common.

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Saturday, January 14, 2023 5:48 PM

You guys remember it?

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Posted by LonCray on Sunday, January 15, 2023 8:03 AM

Indeed we do.  Reminded me of a Barbie Winnebago my sister's friend had.  Looking forward to see it emerge!

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Sunday, January 15, 2023 11:54 AM

It won't be pink,I can assure of that!

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Posted by MR TOM SCHRY on Sunday, January 15, 2023 12:38 PM

First time that I've seen this project and it is AMAZING!  You are doing an awesome job of scratch building.

tjs

TJS

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Sunday, January 15, 2023 4:21 PM

Thanks! I put in the sub-floor for the front of the cabin as well as the radiator and some more structure up front.  

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Sunday, January 15, 2023 4:23 PM

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Monday, January 16, 2023 11:56 AM

Making the framework for the dog house ,which in this case is abnormally long due to the length of the engine and radiator.  

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Monday, January 16, 2023 1:41 PM

Ok fits well ,I have to cover it with plastic plates to cover  the doghouse engine cover.  

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:42 AM

Put the plastic plates on and the Dog house engine cover is quite large but perfect for a table or perhaps stationary seating while the Winnebago is parked;.  

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 10:42 AM

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 3:09 PM

Floor fully installed used  .60 Styrene.   tropical girl names

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:29 AM

Getting the dash board together...

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:48 PM

This will work!  

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Posted by Tanker-Builder on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 3:44 PM

Hey Eugene!

 Glad to see the "Winnie" back. I'll have to fire up my American Eagle again! These can be a lot of fun!

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 5:02 PM

Yep ! So much fun! made the lower grille,since it is installed at an angle I will carefully cut it in two without damage if it can be managed !   navy federal credit union address

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 8:40 PM

Cut a piece of sheet aluminum and made the front bumper.Looks like it may work out ok.  

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Posted by keavdog on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:00 PM

Coming along nicely.

Thanks,

John

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:18 PM

Goi ng well thus far!

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:12 AM

Rear bumper constructed.  

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Sunday, January 22, 2023 4:15 PM

Used Basswood and Walnut veneer for the first set of cabinets.   

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Posted by lurch on Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:10 PM

I was wondering what happened to that. Great to see it back. You are doing great. Keep up yhe good work.

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Sunday, January 22, 2023 6:59 PM

Have to cut a hole for the sink lots of framework ahead!

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Posted by Eugene Rowe on Monday, January 23, 2023 11:19 AM

I certainly did not expect how difficult it was to fabricate the sink out of a flat piece of aluminum.Still somewhat crude but I will take steps to improve the framework of the sink. sheesh!never made a scale sink before but wow!/crazy!  

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