Stretching a DCP Truck with Rockin H

Different truck hobbyists will stretch a toy model to look like a real one. Not uncommon to see the toys tricked out with over sized sleepers, chrome and all sorts of accessories. My favorite thing to do is make end dump grain trucks which used to be very common but have given way to semis. Visit www.rockinhfarmtoys.com

[@DeereFarmer09]

How do you go about stretching spec-cast trucks.

[@alangaeta148]

Míos

[@francoisgraaff8583]

Good day were can I get the steel that you used to stretch the truck warhs a inch cm or mm

[@rogermays4135]

I want to strech a matchbox tractor what can I use to strech it with

[@RockinHFarmToys]

Measure the frame for thickness then see what size of styrene or brass channel would fit it.
I have 7/32 and 1/4" brass channel in my store.

[@brandonhammer6231]

what type of glue did u use

[@RockinHFarmToys]

This is what I use. www.rockinhfarmtoys.com/product/bsi-maxicure-extra-thick-glue/

[@RockinHFarmToys]

DeereFarmer09, the process would be much the same. Easier IMO. Cut out all the metal between the frame rails first. The frame rails will be pretty thin when you are done. Cut and stretch like a DCP when step one is complete. Rectangle tube works well as it slips right over the frame rails with ease. Let me know you get along.

[@EricSWKS]

I have not repainted any DCP trucks (like the cabs in the video), to get those looking like they do from the factory is near impossible. That said, I will repaint other brands of trucks. I have used Krylon, Testors, and TruColor with success. One tip, spend money on paint, it is worth it. Thanks for the question.

[@EricSWKS]

Yes it would. I use spray cans but I know other builders that use air brush with success. On resin or plastic products I use Krylon plastic primer paint, then my preferred color. Thanks for posting your question.

[@bethborchardt9327]

I like the videos I have liked and subscribed to see more videos

[@BBLandCattleCo]

Hey do you paint your own trucks ? And if so what type of paint do you use ?

[@BBLandCattleCo]

Thanks thats helped alot, you seem to be very experienced in this and I'm happy to learn from the best !

[@kenswan1725]

you should add the part where you trim everything to make it fit so that people understand what to do.

[@RockinHFarmToys]

Great idea. I'd like to do a video for each variation of cab. Have not got around to it yet. There several variations in the diecast lab though.

[@miltoncampos72]

i use wood from the crafts store.

[@RockinHFarmToys]

Milton campos Thanks for the idea Milton.

[@BBLandCattleCo]

Thanks, do you think an airbrush would work ?

[@EricSWKS]

You are welcome, glad to help.

[@laneoverlander4371]

Can u buy Fenders Stacks and visors for them if u can do u know were

[@EricSWKS]

Hi Lane, go to www.askrockinh.com and look through list of vendors I created for all the parts I buy including fenders, stack and visors. Good luck building.

[@bigtexas7580]

Ebay

[@MarkWilson-hh3ck]

I love the cream and red Kenworth

[@RockinHFarmToys]

Me too. Thanks for the comment

[@DeereFarmer09]

thanks alot