Ken Gilkeson Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 new here and starting this kit that I built over 30 yrs. ago. I 'm building the rog 359 on my flickr page. will post progress images here of this one. have many builts I may post sometime in under glass. I am impressed with all the builds on here and really enjoy looking at everybodys work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Welcome to board. Lookin forward to your progress and work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Welcome back to the hobby Ken. I will be looking forward to following this build here. be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 chassis started, like the wheelbase but going to make a few small changes to fit the direction this will be going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Nice start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Nice start. The frame looks pretty darn good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 gonna look better soon. I hope. ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) tires fixed, steps in fixing kit rims and fuel tanks enlarged. Edited March 13, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 tires fixed, kit rims fixed and fuel tanks enlarged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 have used testors products all these years. concentrate on refining the kits. no airbrush, no primer just part prep. the more you spray something the better the chances of something going wrong. my experience anyway for what it's worth. ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Looking good, Man....I'm with you on your thinking regarding paint....I have to use primer, for the paint I use....Krylon, Rustoleum, and such, but I know the more I try to get things evened out the worse it gets.....I've screwed some decent paint jobs up trying to make it "a little bit better".....I used Testors spray paints for a while, but I get way more for my money with the conventional cans.....So I learned to use those, but I liked the fact that you could spray the Testors paints right on the model without primer.....This one has a great start.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 use krylon also but without primer. primer sand primer sand. I don't want a rough surface. properly used paint you shouldn't need it. unless you are controlling the hue of a candy or metallic. primering and sanding destroys details. trust me there isn't close to a hundred dollars in any model posted. you may want to look at that rim above just a little more closely. when you see the difference you will understand why I'm posting. pictures don't lie and speak for themselves. thanx for your interest and keep building JT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 like so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 WOW. That sure is purty. Nice job, fenders looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 a set but not a pair, before they were fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I like the grey/black/silver combination on the Winslow Stripes. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 I'd like to thank all for showing an interest and being polite. some of my statements my come across rude, they're not meant to be. only trying to be helpful, I'd rather just post a picture and not say anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 thank you jim, but those fenders go to another build. they were handy. ;-)) I very seldom use paint straight from the bottle. for instance this engine should be white, made it cream to add interest and make it look more pleasing. it will look straight white against the colors around it. same for fog lamps, mixed outlined in steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Nice work on the front end of the truck. The amber on the lights looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I like what I see...Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice build you have going I like your detail that you are sharing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) thank all for kind words and following. a couple pics of the rog 359 I am building. note the finish on the wheels and grill surround. Edited March 18, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Paint looks just gorgeous. Nice progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Wow that's Amazing work Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy rich Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Ahh great looking truck is all that comes to mind I like it a lot Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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