SpreadAxle Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Great detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I think someone is tryin to make JT jealous. LOL. The light orange will look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 mighty fine work Sam. great project love the heavy look. ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 Haaa! Clayton, I was gonna throw in an orange joke toward JT, but I thought everyone ribs him enough so I left him alone! Thanks Ken, I like the heavy haulers, just big bulky power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I'm with you on the heavy haulers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 finally got some color laid down, it was my first time using the airbrush on a large area laying color and I had some "dry" areas. those spots don't really matter because it will all get the filthy treatment followed by some dullcoat. also got some paint on the Detroit as well as some weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Lookin good man. The wiring is out of control, looks great. Engine weathering looks like a should, a dirty Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 This is turning out great Sam. Im digging the color. Where I'm not a fan of Detroits, I like models with engine swaps. It breaks up the monotony. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thanks Clayton, im really pleased at how the wiring came out compared to my other builds, and yeah, if a Detroit ain't leakin it cuz there ain't nothing in it! Thanks Terry, I like the Detroits simply for the sound (I know it doesn't make a hill of beans as far as plastic goes but whatever!), and although I haven't had the chance to work on one, I know they were a better engine than that piece of BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH corn binder that comes with the kit so why not swap right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 I got a little time this past weekend to experiment with oil paint washes, I have seen it done but hadn't tried it till now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Looks nice Sam. I like it, very realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Sam, Real nice job on the wiring, weathering and your little wire deck cover. I do believe this will be one really nice model when you get r done. be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Thanks guys! I'm fairly comfortable with weathering he frame and wheels, but I'm still a little skittish on really weathering the cab, but I'm gonna give it a go on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looking great Sam . Ive never used oils to weather . What do you thin it with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looking great Sam . Ive never used oils to weather . What do you thin it with ?I'll have to look at the bottle when I get home, but I'm pretty sure its "odorless mineral spirits". Can't remember the brand name though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Another small update, progress is slow as usual. I got the Detroit installed, probably the easiest engine swap I've done so far. the exhaust came out pretty good, I left it a single pipe exhaust because its just a work truck and i'm a plain jane kinda guy.....well that and it was waaaaaayyyy easier! im thinking about using AITM's five hole front floats but I haven't ordered any yet. Also scored some working chain binders from KFS out of a trade. got the fuel tanks painted, one will probably end up being a hydraulic tank....... by the way has anyone scratch built a trans mounted pto, or know a good source for one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hey Sam, I suppose you workon those rigs to know all about this plumbing. It is spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 How are those chain stretchers working out for you Sam ? They really do work well at holding down a load . Looking good BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 has anyone scratch built a trans mounted pto, or know a good source for one? I've scratch built one. It's not super hard with good ref photos. I've also bought some from Ben Wicker, and robbed one from the First Gear B model Mack wrecker. The paystar is looking great Sam! This will be you best build as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Hey Sam,I suppose you workon those rigs to know all about this plumbing. It is spectacular! you guessed right, I do work on them, but whats more, I also get to drive. In my opinion, I landedy dream job! Edited April 19, 2015 by guitarsam326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I've scratch built one. It's not super hard with good ref photos. I've also bought some from Ben Wicker, and robbed one from the First Gear B model Mack wrecker. The paystar is looking great Sam! This will be you best build as of yet. Thanks Terry! I've tried to get as much detail without taking two years to build it! I guess I'm gonna try and scratch one, might as well give it a go right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Sam, Nice job on the plumbing looking good. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Sam, The motor swap and plumbing look great! I agree with you about the front floats as well. Also like the fact that you've opened the doors on the cab. Never done that on a rig. I need to try it! be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Kenny- thanks, I think everyone should try plumbing at least once! But that's just me. Gator- I like opening doors because most of us spend so much time trying to make our interiors look good, only to box them in when its all said and done. There's so much to see on the interior and what better way than crackin the doors open? Thanks for all the compliments guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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