Darren B Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have not built a semi for about 30 years and decided on the california hauler as my first project, nothing to detailed and will try my hand at weathering it to. So far just a lot of clean up to the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 You'll have fun with this kit. Lookin forward to seeing how your gonna build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Typical AMT; lots of clean up. Looks like you stripped off a lot of the chrome. Nice job on the Detroit. Looking forward to seeing where you're going to go with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks guys my thoughts are open on this build whatever way i go i just want to see it finished! My first vision was to build it as a well used rig with weathering which will be new to me ad well. thinking red frame/wheels with a black or off yellow cab or vice versa then weathered. But will see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 This will be a cool Rig.. looking foward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Darren - 30 years was how long of a break it had been since I built semis. You picked a really great kit and I cant wait to see how it turns out. Read back 4 or 5 pages on these types of trucks in the "workbench" to see if others had any problems or tips they offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I started to work on the same kit a few days ago. Just cleaned a few parts and assembled the engine and frame. My initial idea was going back to the roots and building a box stock kit. But even without any conversion there s too many parts requiring a special attention. Right now I have no idea how it turns out. I also stripped down a lot of chrome parts. I will gladly watch your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren B Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Thanks guys for the comments and input, i wanted to do box stock but my ocd always kicks in and a simple build for me never happen so now im opening up the grill to add aftermarket grille material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckabilly Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 We re thinking the same way. I like the idea of seeing the radiator shutters through the grille mesh. Just like it works on a real truck. If only I can find the right kind of mesh. That may not be that easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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