02fusoFG Posted May 26, 2023 Sometimes you got to set aside a project and let it stew. ....So, what do you do? Start another truck. First up, the front axle and tie rod are pinned with small nails. Next, working to develop a concept for the build. On the paint board are several photos from the internet printed on glossy paper. Old trucker movies are also a good source of inspiration for those who want to capture the original colors of "their time". "Blue" on the right is giving me trouble finding the right color match. I will have to try custom mixing, but don't have any experience or feel for it. My first attempts have been unsuccessful. None of the box decals are ideal, so I will have to buy custom made ones or learn to make my own. Does anybody have a good source? Up next is the paint trial. I don't want to risk ruining the cab. A template of styrene sheet was made to mask the body and try my hand at pinstripes. 3 copies initially are made so that I can play with the technique and the finish coat sheen. A set of machinists radius gauges comes in handy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted May 26, 2023 Looks like you're off to a great start -- Carry on, please. And I think it's good that you've moved your toolbox over onto your cutting board -- saves all that walking back and forth across the room every time you need a tool. Johnny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vincen47 Posted June 3, 2023 Tough decision. If it were me, I think I’d go with option #1 left to right. If fact, though you can’t go wrong with any of them, I think I’d rank them in order from left to right. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted June 14, 2023 WoW -- That's beautiful! And thanks much for showing your steps along the way. Well done! Johnny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites