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
02fusoFG Posted April 14 I have "embraced" PE (photo-etch) and am learning to work with the new material. Every part is now a learning experience. The details are removed. The fuel tank steps and straps gave me lots of trouble with adhesion. Most glues do not work well, and the steps had to be soldered. A piece of bathroom tissue is used with Elmer's Glue mixed with water. I have also taken the leap into adding some plumbing and wiring to this build. Thin thread for electrical wire, .020" & .030" styrene rod for air lines, and telephone wire for the transmission. The interior sub-assembly is finished and set aside. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted April 16 Nice detail on the interior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
02fusoFG Posted April 26 The frame gets some weathering. Added headlight bezels, which was a mistake to do so after paint. I tried to remove the orange peel on the cab with Tamiya compound paste. It is well hidden if the lighting and camera angle are right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
02fusoFG Posted April 26 I used the white number decals, didn't like them so added the black ones over the top to look like shadow lettering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny M Posted April 27 Nice touch with the truck numbers ! Skilzzz 😳 Johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
