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    I’ve been thinking. A craftsman is able to capture all of the comments precise mechanics; measurements, angles, etc. of the original. An artist is able to capture the genuine look of the original. It looks to me like you have mastered both. Excellent work Charles!!

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    2 hours ago, vincen47 said:

    Looking good thus far, as expected. That’s a classic color. What engine is that from Lindberg?

    Thanks! The hood didn’t fit good from the beginning. I think something must of happened in casting. After some work I had it fitting pretty good, but it seems to have shrank with paint. Oh well! The color is good ol alpine green engine enamel. 😀 I have plenty and it was pretty close to the original turf green. The engine is the 361 from the Lindberg kit as is the chassis.

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    4 hours ago, vincen47 said:

    What are your plans for this build? Paint choice, weathering? Early in it’s career or a survivor that’s mostly retired?

    I had planned to weather it, but other than a little trash, the paint turned out really slick, maybe too slick though. Definitely not new, possibly restored, but still undecided. I have a little progress. The engine is about ready too.

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  21. Posted

    On 3/5/2021 at 7:33 PM, goingsouth58 said:

    wow great build

     

    Thanks!

    On 3/5/2021 at 10:17 PM, vincen47 said:

    I must say, excellent all the way around. I love the treatment of the bed, reminds me of the innovative way you did the International Dump a little while back. Very effective.

    The weathering is also excellent on the wheels and engine, too. Great outdoor shots, as well.

    It may be subtle, but one of the best parts of the build is the finish of the ol’ reliable, basic-as-can-be, oxide red paint. What a perfect color choice. It’s spot on, giving a faded, weather-beaten aged look with a slight variation on each body panel and component, just like in the real world.

     Thanks Vince! There used to be lots of old reliable dumps around here back in the day. I remember that often times the mud flaps were ripped off and not replaced. That is why I left those off too. I guess some of the local haulers were able to avoid the DOT.

     Thanks again for all the encouraging words!

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