lghtngyello03 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) My next build on the bench is going to be a tow rig. I decided to go with the first gen Ford Raptor in Blue Flame Metallic, custom mixed by Scale Finishes, and will be topped with Splash Paints 2k clear. I have always loved the look of these trucks even though I’m a Chevy guy. I ordered some BFG Mud Terrains and a trailer hitch from Scenes Unlimited. I also have an Aoshima Trailer that will be built after this build is complete. I started by sanding off all the mold lines, then I took care of all the panel lines. The fender flare panel lines were non existent, so this had to be address as seen in the pictures. It was a long process, but as can be seen after primer, it was all worth it. Edited April 12, 2020 by lghtngyello03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looks like a great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 58 minutes ago, afx said: Looks like a great project. Thanks JC. Hope it will be a quick, fun, clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Looking good. Nice job on re-scribing those panel lines. I usually forget about those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Nice progress. I've seen these kits a couple of times at HL, but never pulled the trigger. The seem to build up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 12, 2020 Author Share Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, NOBLNG said: Looking good. Nice job on re-scribing those panel lines. I usually forget about those. Thanks! Took a lot of patience and time on the fender flares. I had to lay some tape down to Keep the shape of them. They really make a difference and will make taping for the gunmetal color easier. 3 hours ago, Jim B said: Nice progress. I've seen these kits a couple of times at HL, but never pulled the trigger. The seem to build up nicely. Thank you! I passed the kit a lot too and never picked one up. I started looking on the forums and people’s builds. They do seem to build up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Little update on the Raptor. Since we had rain from lunchtime through the rest of the day today I got a good bit of work done for prepping for paint. I scribed all of the panel lines on the rear bumper and mirrors as they were non existent like the ones on the body. I also got all of the parts cleaned and primed to be ready painted hopefully tomorrow if I get the chance. The rims had to be trimmed pretty heavily due to the ID of the Scenes Unlimited BFGs. I only did one to make sure it would work before sending them to the bleach bath for dechroming. I had to put one on the truck to see how it would look with the 34s. The mirror on the right is un-scribed and the one on the left is completed to show the difference in the panel lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Looking nice. How different are the Scenes Unlimited tires as opposed to the kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Jim B said: Looking nice. How different are the Scenes Unlimited tires as opposed to the kits? Thanks Jim. They’re wider and slightly taller. Definitely look beefier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 14, 2020 Author Share Posted April 14, 2020 I managed to get the color coat laid down tonight after cleaning the aftermath of the storm that rolled through last night. The color looks much brighter in person. I tried numerous attempts at different lighting and angles to try to capture it but it wasn’t having it, lol. I can’t decide if I want to clear it then spray all of the gunmetal for the fender flares separate, or spray the flares then clear it. The seats are going to have blue accents and be black mainly, included are some pics for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) That blue looks really nice. Edited April 15, 2020 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 14 hours ago, Jim B said: That blow looks really nice. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 I got all of the stuff that is black sprayed this afternoon. This was a lot of paint used, lol. It wasn’t too bad to tape the seats and door panels up, and was a great touch to the interior. Hopefully, tomorrow I can get the chassis and interior detailed. I’m going to try my hand at using the kit “decals” and a soap and water method of putting them on the body. Then, let them dry for a couple of days and clear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Your interior really came out great. The black with the blue is quite striking. Did all Raptors have the interior color accents that matched the exterior color like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Jim B said: Your interior really came out great. The black with the blue is quite striking. Did all Raptors have the interior color accents that matched the exterior color like that? Thank you! Not sure on the color combos. I have looked at some. I believe the exterior color played a lot on the interior color combo. Don’t hold me to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 I got a good bit of work done today on the Raptor. I finished the interior, got the wheels hacked and fitted then detailed out. I also finished up the chassis, I didn’t know too much to do since everything is molded in. So I just painted the trans and exhaust, front splash guard, and did some light weathering on the rest of it. Lastly I managed to get the kit decals on in preparation for clear coat. The old soap and water trick worked just fine. The tail gate decals suck, so I will not be using them. I’ll have to try to detail them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looking very nice!! I like the detail you’ve done to the interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Everything is looking really nice. I like you interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 55 minutes ago, Rusty92 said: Looking very nice!! I like the detail you’ve done to the interior. 3 minutes ago, Jim B said: Everything is looking really nice. I like you interior. Thanks guys!! Hoping to put some clear on this thing maybe this weekend or beginning of next week. Then it will really roll with coming together quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 I managed to lay some Splash Paints 2k clear down this afternoon. Super satisfied with the outcome of this job. Only a few specs of dust got in there. So not much polishing will be needed. The color really pops now With the clear on it. It looks so great! I can’t wait to detail it out with the Gunmetal on the flares and bumpers and maybe black the hood out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Wow! That looks really good! Love the color choice and the tire upgrade. I have to get me one or two of these. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 48 minutes ago, Modlbldr said: Wow! That looks really good! Love the color choice and the tire upgrade. I have to get me one or two of these. Later- Thank you. This color turned out amazing with the clear on top!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 The 2k clear on the Raptor has cured for about 2 days now. I couldn’t wait to try out some new sanding pads on it. Started out at 3200 grit and worked my way up to 12000 grit. Then I polished it out using Meguiar’s Scratch X and finished it off with Adam’s Polishes Paint Finishing Polish. It is now as smooth as silk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Dang son, the ain't that shiny from the factory! Nice work so far, digging that blue ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, mikemodeler said: Dang son, the ain't that shiny from the factory! Nice work so far, digging that blue ! Lol, thanks Mike. Hope it’s going to look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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