Jersee Jerry55 Posted September 16, 2023 Hello all, hope all are well. I am starting my FAVORITE model tuck of all time. The International 4070A. This was really the model that got me going way back in 1976 as the ERTL issue. Fully knowing that I am not the most talented builder is where my trepidation lies on this build. I painted the cab last year and she was put away. Impressed by what Round 2 has presented us sans a lot of the chrome from the 1970's issued kit. I will use the Loadmasters decals as the pictures of the model inside the instructions booklet are what has always been an awesome memory. The only thing I was perplexed by is why they never made the pictures in the instructions in color. I always envisioned the solid painted cab as Testors Red. My example will obviously be Blue and I had a can of Testors One Coat Lacquer DeJa Blue aching to be used. Probably spokes all around for this fleet unit. Will post as I go along. Thanks for looking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Chase Posted September 16, 2023 Looks like a good start, will be watching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersee Jerry55 Posted September 25, 2023 I also have the Rat Fink Transtar I’m getting in a trade. So that will give me another one that I can hem and haw over. Colors, livery, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersee Jerry55 Posted September 26, 2023 Now the anxiety…umm sorry fun begins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersee Jerry55 Posted September 29, 2023 Continuing the progress. Test fitting parts. So far so good. Next concern will be front axle with turnable wheels and the heat swage process. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersee Jerry55 Posted September 30, 2023 26 minutes ago, Gary Chase said: Looking good Thanks. Axle assembly more or less done. Dechromed the tanks, and the exhaust stacks & air intake. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Conn Posted September 30, 2023 Great start to your build...What did you use to de-chrome the tanks? I have a set of chrome tanks that came with the Ford/Garwood trash truck kit that I would like to use for the build , but I need them to look less flashy and more trash truck like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersee Jerry55 Posted September 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Brian Conn said: Great start to your build...What did you use to de-chrome the tanks? I have a set of chrome tanks that came with the Ford/Garwood trash truck kit that I would like to use for the build , but I need them to look less flashy and more trash truck like. LA’s Awesome degreaser found at Dollar General. The tanks for the most part lost the chrome in about a couple of hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Posted January 17 Brian if your just looking to dull the chrome down to look more like aluminum try spraying some mate clear coat on them it takes them down very nicely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
