guitarsam326 Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I've never seen anyone portray a freshly greased fifth wheel and I have been trying to recreate the look for about a week now, and I think I came to a pretty decent conclusion today. I'm not gonna tell how I did it just yet, because I want you guys to guess! If anyone has done this already, please post your way and a pic because there's more than one way to skin a cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Looks almost like thinned glazing putty extruded from a syringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Looks really good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 That's cool looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 26, 2015 Author Share Posted April 26, 2015 Looks almost like thinned glazing putty extruded from a syringe. You're close, you got the syringe part right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Sam, is it red RTV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantacmet Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Looks like RTV to me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yep, rtv through a syringe! I tried using colored epoxy, and it looked better but was much more difficult to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 That's actually a great idea because the RTV will dry hard and not be sticky forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 The only problem I found is it will come off if you play with it too much, but on the other hand, if you mess up its easy to redo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaJoe Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 looks great..ever try black silicone?..just sitting here thinking of something else you might use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Yeah, I'm gonna try some black and even blue, we've had every color in the rainbow here at our shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brinx Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Black oil paint from a tube can give a pretty realistic appearance as well. Another is a bit of (automotive) oil and some fine dirt, mix together like a paste and dab it on the fifth. Edited April 30, 2015 by Brinx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 I didn't think about oil paint, but that would do the trick I bet, how well would it dry though? I guess I'll just try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantacmet Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Gouache, and when it's dry hit it with a brush coat of future. Looks like fresher grease. Though grease that's been smeared on and evened out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Thank you for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I thought you had used strawberry cupcake icing! Of course I would eat it..... I have had real good luck with ALMOST dry gloss black cheap acylic.... I use it to "fling" grease all over everything. Just use a tooth pick to apply. Edited May 15, 2015 by olsbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I thought you had used strawberry cupcake icing! Of course I would eat it..... I have had real good luck with ALMOST dry gloss black cheap acylic.... I use it to "fling" grease all over everything. Just use a tooth pick to apply. Good tip Jesse. Glad to see you back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Terry that's greasy . Where did you get the Yo sammdy sam decals on the mud flaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I just made them up. That is a 1/16 FYI. Made the flaps out of construction paper and then printed out the Yosemite Sam on cheap printer paper. Cut out Sam with the blade. A little diluted white glue is all. Settles in real nice and was able to go in with a black pen and just color out the areas that were too small to cut. Works pretty well. Good luck. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Way to much grease guys. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Jesse. Thank you on the post on the mud flaps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 From my 1/16 Monogram Peterbilt: a mixture of real motor oil and graphite dust (from a pencil on sandpaper) - took several years until it became dry (more or less) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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