Building scale plastic models: Model trucks: Stretching or shortening a truck chassis. (Frame)

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.

[@BEN2-22]

Thanks this helped with my model skills and I am 15 and keeping up the tradition of scale modeling

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Thank you for this video. A friend sent it to me as I'm contemplating building a "toter home" project that would haul a race car. Great information!

[@user-sk8nd1kd9y]

NEW SUBSCRIBER TO YOUR CHANNEL. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. THANKS A MILLION FOR DOING THIS TYPE OF VIDEO.

[@the_midnight_modeler]

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

[@lotso69]

Thank you, I appreciate it! :)

[@modeltankguy]

Wow 😲 really very good info for a new guy to semi trucks builds thanks 😊 👍 keep them coming

[@goratgo1970]

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!

[@davidgusky2391]

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!

[@robakagyser2300]

Thank you for the video. Good and informative information.

[@dandinel6785]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@FlorentinoRebuildingCo.5644]

Excellent.

[@thomasstuart2402]

Thanks for the video. I hope it will help me.

[@richardw.leesr.109]

Selling my 1/25 scale truck collection multi tractors and multi trailers still in the Box never been open

[@TheBlueberry606]

Nice advice

[@alvintarrer6914]

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 👍☕️☕️✌️

[@butchs6099]

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!

[@IamGalvatron]

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

[@haroldburch541]

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 👍

[@lotso69]

Hi Harold, I use enamel, lacquer and acrylic paints. I use cans, my airbrush and brush, just depends on the situation.

[@bradh7472]

Great video's What do you use to make the cuts so perfect?

[@lotso69]

I have a mini table saw from Micromark.

[@michaeldixon3445]

In real life those nuts and bolts you are referring to for the cross members could be hucks or quite possibly actually be nuts and bolts

[@josephlovaglio7236]

Where can I buy a lift axle

[@williamtuton6178]

Question how can I get some of my good kits sold and keep on making them , and still sale some more. .

[@lotso69]

I think EBay would be your best bet but you could also post in the Facebook model truck groups. There's a lot of them!

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

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 👍

[@lotso69]

Oh gosh, so many people offer bolts now.

[@superlonewolf1973]

Do u have email info or info on how to contact Gary Wallace for frame rails

[@lotso69]

His email is [e-mail]

[@curtisjensen6886]

My friend told me don't use auto paint on models is he right

[@lotso69]

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.