kilrathy10 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) I started this one last month, but it's been cold outside, so build progress has been slow....I could have sworn I had posted this, but I can't find it, so here I go, again, I think..... This is probably the absolute BEST kit I've ever built....The fitment is EXCELLENT.....Everything lines up and fits just as it should....Even after paint.....There is a learning curve, as the instructions can be vague at times, but with TEST FITTING everything, you soon figure out where stuff goes.....I'm very impressed.... Edited December 25, 2013 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) This engine is one of the best I've ever seen....It nestles into the chassis like nothing I've ever built.... Edited December 23, 2013 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csxfan2001 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Good looking LoneStar. The Revell of Germany instruction are what I used to build my from , same part #'s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice so far, now put it together so that we can see the final result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I Don't think you have posted this one JT. Very nice paint and solid start my friend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice. It's almost finished. I like the faded in paint work. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3522 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 This makes me want to start mine I keep starting other builds. One problem I have heard on other forums is the hood and bumper clearance you might want to check that. Looken good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 lookin good JT, you gotta be runnin low on orange paint by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Very cool! Like the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Rumor has it he bought a 55 gallon drum... LOL!!!! That's a good one, Ant.....Thanks guys for all the wonderful feedback.....I'm really liking this model and hope to get it done by Christmas....But We'll see....Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olsbooks Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Nice job JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucknut10 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 JT , That is going to one nice build there.I like the paint colors . Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 JT, Awesome as usual! Makes me wish I had a Lonestar! I have seen a few built as fire tankers and heavy rescues. They look pretty sharp! But, I have a Mack tanker to finish, plus a ProStar day cab, KW T-800, and Pete 378 tankers/heavy rescues to build! My goal for the New Year is to COMPLETE some of my long unfinished projects before starting anything new. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys for all the encouragement.....I'm almost finished with it....Christmas Eve and I'm out in the garage working on a model....Oh well, that's what Daddy's do.... I'm really happy with the way this one is turning out....The marriage has been made and the chrome has been attached....I've never seen a kit go together, this good....I mean, I really had no issues with assembly....That is to say, after I figured out where everything goes, as the instructions look great, but seem to leave a few assembly suggestions out....The pictures do help....You need a magnifying glass to see where some parts to the engine go, but look closely and you'll find them.....Well, anyway, here's some more pics.... Not sure what's going on....Can't get anthing to come up....I'll try to load pics, later.... Edited December 25, 2013 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keone2013 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Nice looking Lonestar. I hear you about being cold outside. Its in the negatives out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat-top Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Awesome J T , She's a looker. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Dang that thing has got some chrome! Sweet liking truck and great fade paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 great looking build JT, that turned out awesome! love the paint fade as well. now ya gotta get a 53 foot reefer to go with it...............in orange of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3522 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 that turned out really nice like the paint . Merry x-mas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Awesome, like it a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 JT, Awesome build! Super clean and great execution! Great paint, especially the fade! Can't wait to see what will be next on your workbench? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 That turned out great. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 JT, Beautiful build of an awesome truck. You did (another) masterful job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Awesome job on the Lonestar ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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