Mick's Scania S770 4x2 Italeri 1/24.

[Ian M]

Not sure you want to put acetone on your clear plastic. Try it on a bit of sprue or a spare window if you have one.
Not sure if debonder would be a better bet.

 

[Andy T]

Mick, I have some VMS Glue-Remove, styrene friendly ca debonder / remover.

I haven't tried it myself but you're welcome to borrow it if it helps.

 

[Mickc1440]

Mick,
Looking good hope you get rid of the CA.

Thanks pal

Acetone!!! Another school day
I learn more every day I spend on here.

Several other things out there as well but including WD40 apparently

Not sure you want to put acetone on your clear plastic. Try it on a bit of sprue or a spare window if you have one.
Not sure if debonder would be a better bet.

I have done a test first and you’re probably right about the debonder

Mick, I have some VMS Glue-Remove, styrene friendly ca debonder / remover.

I haven't tried it myself but you're welcome to borrow it if it helps.

Many thanks Andy that’s very kind of you but I actually have some debonder on order, you need to give it a try

 

[Mickc1440]

A little more progress today, the slight difference in roof height on the passenger side has caused a minor fit problem with one of the wind deflectors but I don’t care now, a bit of sanding and touch up will help.
This next part is a little strange, it’s the adjuster handle for the roof air deflector. It’s a straight forward fit into the roof but the actual handle is moulded 6mm too long it has to be trimmed and glued back together, I wonder if it’s used on another version of the Scania? Anyway it’s done and fitted, really can’t wait to build another one

 

[Ian M]

Anyway it’s done and fitted, really can’t wait to build another one

Do I detect a smidgeon of ironi there Mick...

 

[Mickc1440]

Do I detect a smidgeon of ironi there Mick...

Just a little

 

[Jim R]

This is certainly fighting you all the way Mick. I'm sure you'll sort the wayward CA blob along with all the other issues.
Despite everything it's looking good and I have no doubt you'll get there.

 

[Ian M]

Just a little

But in some strange way interesting. I got a parcel on the way from kit form services. Got the vat bill from customs today so not long now.

 

[Mickc1440]

This is certainly fighting you all the way Mick. I'm sure you'll sort the wayward CA blob along with all the other issues.
Despite everything it's looking good and I have no doubt you'll get there.

It’s certainly a live one Jim

But in some strange way interesting. I got a parcel on the way from kit form services. Got the vat bill from customs today so not long now.

I’ve got a right hand drive set for a Scania so can’t waste it. Intrigued by what you’ve ordered

 

[Mickc1440]

Meanwhile on a very positive note, I reverted to aircraft cockpit polishing for the CA blob on the glass (way too impatient to wait for glue remover) and it worked a treat, Back to building

 

[Jim R]

I reverted to aircraft cockpit polishing for the CA blob on the glass (way too impatient to wait for glue remover) and it worked a treat,

Would that be using Tamiya polishing pastes or similar?

Glad that's done

 

[Ian M]

I’ve got a right hand drive set for a Scania so can’t waste it. Intrigued by what you’ve ordered

Its just a few bits to build a conversion. Turning an R540 4x2 into a T570... 6x4 lol

 

[Mickc1440]

Would that be using Tamiya polishing pastes or similar?

Glad that's done

Different grades of sanding pads and finished with a Tamiya polish. Quite daunting when you start as it looks dreadful but it does work as I found doing 2 F-16 canopies.

Its just a few bits to build a conversion. Turning an R540 4x2 into a T570... 6x4 lol

Oh right just a little job, those T cabs do look smart

 

[Jim R]

Quite daunting when you start as it looks dreadful but it does work as I found doing 2 F-16 canopies.

Thanks for that Mick. Just lots of patience to save the day.

 

[Ian M]

Oh right just a little job, those T cabs do look smart

Take a peek in latest acquisitions....

 

[Mickc1440]

Construction done, nearly all the decals on, just a couple to add plus a pair of chromed V8 badges I’ve just painted. A couple of the decals need trimming to fit but nothing majo. Should get some final pics tomorrow if the rain stops.

 

[Andy T]

Looking great Mick, I'll eagerly await the finished shots.

 

[Mickc1440]

Looking great Mick, I'll eagerly await the finished shots.

Thanks Andy Hopefully tomorrow before I go back on nights

 

[therapy]

Really impressive beast Mick....

Nick

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Mick, the Scania really did come out most excellently!!!. Everything looks nice and tight and square too Sir. You really have to tell us about your 'MMMM'* way of doing it...Are you going to throw some licence plates on her or are you going to drive around the neighborhood illegally???...

* Mick's Mystical Mattress Method

Prost
Allen