tbill Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Which paint is bubbling? Testors semi gloss black always gives me fits if I lay it on too heavy, it’ll give me solvent pops ( bubbles). It seems to be the only color in their line that does that to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 I started to primer the frame, and realized I still had to assemble the rear suspension, So I did. I had to fiddle with parts here and there, and got it together So now the whole frame is ready for primer I have the engine ready for primer too I should be able to get to this over the weekend, I need to let the glue dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Before you go too far, I know it's shown that way in the instructions but check the fitment of the rear wheels, because I think you have to reposition the brake chambers to make the wheels fit properly, I don't think there is enough room between the frame rails and wheels for the brake chambers to be where you have them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Force said: Before you go too far, I know it's shown that way in the instructions but check the fitment of the rear wheels, because I think you have to reposition the brake chambers to make the wheels fit properly, I don't think there is enough room between the frame rails and wheels for the brake chambers to be where you have them now. Thanks for pointing that out, Now i can see that will be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 10:47 AM, tbill said: Which paint is bubbling? Testors semi gloss black always gives me fits if I lay it on too heavy, it’ll give me solvent pops ( bubbles). It seems to be the only color in their line that does that to me. I'm not sure which is bubbling up. After spraying the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer over the cheap-O Wal-Mart flat black enamel spray paint, I saw a couple areas that "bubbled". I had to sand them out and re-spray the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer. It's possible in those couple areas the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer was a bit heavy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 24 minutes ago, Goodwrench3 said: I'm not sure which is bubbling up. After spraying the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer over the cheap-O Wal-Mart flat black enamel spray paint, I saw a couple areas that "bubbled". I had to sand them out and re-spray the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer. It's possible in those couple areas the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer was a bit heavy ? I know that Testors lacquer is not as hot as most lacquer, but it's a good rule of thumb to never spray lacquer over enamel. If the Wal-Mart paint was enamel, that may be part of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 I hosed a ton of Mig One Shot (re packaged badger stynlrez) primer on the drive line parts. I ended up snipping off the brake chambers .. they did not fit between the frame and the tires. I sure hope this truck never needs to stop fast ... ? After this dries I will paint the frame, probably with Tamiya semigloss black, and I think I have some paint for british wwII aircraft cockpits which is almost detroit diesel green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Your making progress !!! Too bad your having paint issues , they definitely stall a build . My plow build had similar issues . I washed the resin parts like always , then sprayed primer. Small fish eyes appeared in spots.. an annoying issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 You can paint the engine silver if you want to, I think the engine is supposed to be a 8V-92 and the 92 series was called Silver 92 and was painted silver. But I have seen them in Alpine Green too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted February 4, 2020 Author Share Posted February 4, 2020 The paint work came out nice First is the engine, I used AK real colors "dark dull green" from the US aircraft cockpit colors set It gets the idea across but might not be quite the right color. The fan was painted with Alclad Dark Aluminum, as was the transmission (not pictured) I am also working on those wheel rings .. they are a real pain to clean up And here is the frame, the sheen came out just right, though it is not apparent in this picture I looked ahead in the instructions and see I should have assembled the battery boxes and the steps, as it looks like they are the same color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Looks good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Nice work !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Kurt, Nice choice of subject. Though I have to agree with you. That the instructions for that kit leave much to be desired . And the flash that everyone complains about including me. lol I will be following this to see how you finish it out . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 12 hours ago, gatorincebu said: Kurt, Nice choice of subject. Though I have to agree with you. That the instructions for that kit leave much to be desired . And the flash that everyone complains about including me. lol I will be following this to see how you finish it out . Be Well Gator Thanks Gator. I will get back to this one this weekend, I was away for a week shortly after after my last update and that threw my schedule off after I returned, but I am back to normal now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 Since the last time I checked in, I installed the engine and transmission. As soon as the glue dried, I realized I had more things to glue to the frame, which would have been easier before I painted it. Out of frustration, I set the kit aside for a while. I got the kit back out this weekend and installed the stairs and battery boxes Sadly I did not quite align the parts properly. I spent a lot of time with the tanks. They required a fair bit of work And while I was gluing parts together, I assembled these exhaust pipes and the intake pipe. They will require lots of sanding and maybe putty Not pictured, I also assembled the seats, in preparation for more parts painting See ya next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 I have assembled the wheel and tire sets And the first set of dual wheels is already on the chassis, I assembled one set of duals as a test As I went to assemble this, I realized I forgot to paint the front hubs. The paint is drying now. So next time I should have a rolling chassis for you. I started addressing the mold lines on the body, but I realized I have no idea how I want to paint this one. I have some ideas, so I will need to figure it out. See ya next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Way to go !!! Sometimes setting them aside for a fresh breath really helps get motivated to putter with a kit Your doing a really fine job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 3/26/2020 at 9:49 AM, gotnitro? said: Way to go !!! Sometimes setting them aside for a fresh breath really helps get motivated to putter with a kit Your doing a really fine job Thanks! And a rolling chassis And the left side rear most wheels do not touch the ground. I noticed when I assembled the chassis one side of the axle had a block where it connects to the trailing arm, which makes the axle sit an angle. I figured it was intentional so I left it, but ... well .. i guess I should have done something about it. It happens, This is not for a model contest, it is mostly for fun and learning, so I am just going to live with it. I still need to decide on a paint scheme. Lots of cool options, I really like the "sunset" stripes which were popular in the 70s .. something like this maybe? Challenging masking but not impossible. I will think of something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k100 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 It’s coming along nicely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 1/30/2020 at 10:47 AM, tbill said: Which paint is bubbling? Testors semi gloss black always gives me fits if I lay it on too heavy, it’ll give me solvent pops ( bubbles). It seems to be the only color in their line that does that to me. Yeah - it's the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer that i think is causing the bubbles and -- I think it might be because I was a bit too "generous" in those areas with the lacquer spray. Most of it was fine. It was just on a couple of areas where I may have been a bit "generous" with the Model Master lacquer that it "bubbled". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 I have been focusing on the cab, I spent some time assembling the sleeper, and realized before I got too far I should paint it. Since there is not much to be seen, I just hosed it down with AMMO one shot black primer I also spent time cleaning up the cab. I spot primed the areas where I sanded the mold lines It needs more work, but it is mostly there. See ya next time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/9/2020 at 7:07 PM, Goodwrench3 said: Yeah - it's the Model Master semi-gloss black lacquer that i think is causing the bubbles and -- I think it might be because I was a bit too "generous" in those areas with the lacquer spray. Most of it was fine. It was just on a couple of areas where I may have been a bit "generous" with the Model Master lacquer that it "bubbled". Can you guys take this somewhere else please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Nice idea to painting the inside of the sleeper black. Never thought of doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Nice work !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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