DrKerry Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Not much to show at the moment. Frame is going together and working on glueing engine halves and axles togeoand cleaning them up. This is going to be more out of the box with a few add ons, it’ll have the Mercury Sleeper on it, metallic black with TMC livery on it. I asked a friend of mine if he has a highboy flatbed and said he’d look, just in case he doesn’t, if anyone has one they can afford to let go? Let me know and see what can be worked out! Mercury sleeper in upper left corner.. Edited July 23, 2018 by DrKerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 This will be fun, I am doing the same kit with a Log trailer for the 2018 TAT. Being that we are doing the same kit, it will push me to put my all into it. Should be fun. I look forward to seeing how your progresses. I really don't care who wins the TAT, I like being pushed to get it done and some friendly competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I got 2 off eBay Years ago. Great kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 So far chassis is going together.. thanks for the words guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Hopefully soon Brian!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 I feel like I’m slacking!!! But a small progress update!! I need to leave the hot rods alone and work on this!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Good to see ya back Kerry ! Progress looks good I've been slacking too..warm weather tends to drive me outside away from the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 12 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Good to see ya back Kerry ! Progress looks good I've been slacking too..warm weather tends to drive me outside away from the bench Same here but I wish that was the case!! I have two hot rods I’ve been building and they’ve pulled me from the rigs for a bit!! Working on my Shelby hill climber and a C1 67 Camaro!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 If it weren't for the fact that I work from home, I would never get anything done on my models. But as it is, in the afternoons things slow down and I can work on my models for about 3-4 hours a day in between phone calls. I can even be working on stuff while I talk to customers, I just can't get up and go spray a body or anything, I have to stay at my desk/model table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Oldmopars said: If it weren't for the fact that I work from home, I would never get anything done on my models. But as it is, in the afternoons things slow down and I can work on my models for about 3-4 hours a day in between phone calls. I can even be working on stuff while I talk to customers, I just can't get up and go spray a body or anything, I have to stay at my desk/model table. Dang!! I need a job like that!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Slowly making progress!!! May just be a truck without a trailer build but!! Meh!! Lol Axles are mounted, engine is nearing paint along with chassis... Mercury sleeper is assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbeard Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 looking good keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Thank ya Henry!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 I have gotten the chassis mostly done except a few small parts, then it’s time for paint! engine is mostly together as well, then paint for it too!! Hopefully by next week both will be in paint and ready for bright work! Then off to the body!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 With watching the rummage sale today I was able to get the chassis mostly done! Just have to put brakes and steering linkage on then it’s time for paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 CHassis ready for primer and paint!! Added the pull handle for the release on the fifth wheel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Looking real good about now , Kerry. keep at it . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Looking good!! I had never seen a fifth wheel release at the rear, but I learned something too. I did a little research and I did find some pictures of some with the release at the rear. Looking forward to seeing more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 31, 2018 Author Share Posted May 31, 2018 On 5/29/2018 at 8:08 PM, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looking good!! I had never seen a fifth wheel release at the rear, but I learned something too. I did a little research and I did find some pictures of some with the release at the rear. Looking forward to seeing more!! I wanted to build it to look like an older Pete as it is I guess! Lol, doesn’t matter I caught the handle when moving things for paint and knocked it off and now on the front side of the fifth wheel... chassis is in flat black, need one more coat then onto metallic black!!! Engine is ready for primer grey then to the Allison color green. Then onto wheels and tires then body. Then hopefully I can find a flat bed trailer to put behind it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 If you are doing an older Pete the engine was most likely white as both Kenworth and Peterbilt had most of the engines for their trucks painted white from the manufacturers. But of course there were exceptions to the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 23 hours ago, Force said: If you are doing an older Pete the engine was most likely white as both Kenworth and Peterbilt had most of the engines for their trucks painted white from the manufacturers. But of course there were exceptions to the rule. Thank you for the info Håkan, were they gloss white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 8 hours ago, DrKerry said: Thank you for the info Håkan, were they gloss white? Much like all engine paint there was a slight gloss, depending on the surface and age as to how glossy. White can be tricky. I personally would recommend Lacquer instead of Enamel, because it goes on much thinner and doesn't hide detail like many enamels do. My L9000 Ford was painted with Napa brand white Lacquer in a spray can. White enamels are often thick and hide detail before you can get good coverage. Here's a 12v-71 in a KW. IMG_6191 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 32 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Much like all engine paint there was a slight gloss, depending on the surface and age as to how glossy. White can be tricky. I personally would recommend Lacquer instead of Enamel, because it goes on much thinner and doesn't hide detail like many enamels do. My L9000 Ford was painted with Napa brand white Lacquer in a spray can. White enamels are often thick and hide detail before you can get good coverage. Here's a 12v-71 in a KW. IMG_6191 by Brian Smith, on Flickr Kool!! Thanks for the info Brian!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 minute ago, DrKerry said: Kool!! Thanks for the info Brian!!! Make sure not to spray Lacquer over enamel! I also "usually" dullcoat my engines, but not always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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