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redneckrigger started following A new . . . . Hornet?! , Paint solvent , Tank Trailer for the Autocar U-7144 and 7 others
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I use regular automotive enamels with the regular enamel reducer. I don't find the odor to be too bad, though I am VERY used to it. I use lacquer thinner to clean everything, and have never used acrylic paints. Since most of what I do is build trucks and equipment, I don't hardly ever use clear, and many times I use a flattening agent for the colors to achieve a better scale finish. I do not use hardeners. I usually use MR. Surfacer primers/fillers. I've been painting full size cars, trucks, equipment, and about every vehicle type you can think of for my whole life, and just get my paints now at the local auto parts store, in 1/2 pint sizes, and have found everything I need right there.
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Autocar U-7144 is done
redneckrigger replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I'll take two!! Incredible work as always Charlie! -
When I completed this build, I was never happy with the forward rake of the cab. So…..finding myself with time to get to the bench after over a year away from it, first thing I addressed was to correct the rake. Am MUCH happier with it now! Having just recently retired and sold my business, I see LOTS more time at the bench in my future!
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1944 Autocar U-7144T
redneckrigger replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Another mind blowing effort Charlie. You continue to amaze!!!!!!! -
1944 Autocar U-7144T
redneckrigger replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Charlie, Charlie, Charlie..............you continually come up with these builds that confirm that you are a magician! This is incredible, as usual. Keep the posts coming! -
9th annual spring thaw model show Sunday may 7th
redneckrigger replied to Metaldrumm's topic in Contests and Shows
Here is a try at posting Trailking's FOTKI link. Spring Thaw 2023 album | Trailking120 | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy. -
1959 Chevy EL Camino
redneckrigger replied to Zippi's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Not only is that a beautiful build, but your color combo choice is magnificent!!!!!!! -
A new . . . . Hornet?!
redneckrigger replied to peteski's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
With the announcement that Chrysler will no longer make their muscle cars after 2023, this is the face of the future, along with EV's? Not in my garage, no sir. Just bought a new truck. Have always been a GM guy, so went to look at the new Silverados. Found that GM was selling their full size 1500 crew cabs that weigh 5000 pounds with a 2.7L turbo 4 cylinder engine. Nope, sorry..................I chose the 5.3, that is rated at just 1 MPG less than the 2.7. Yup, I am an old guy that does not like change. But a 2.7, even with high torque ratings, in a 5000 pound full size truck? Again, nope.