Kruzn Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I've been wanting to rebuild this one for a while. Decided now was the time. Older AMT body on an unknown glue bomb 4x4 truck chassis. The camper was already built, so trying to bring it back as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Gonna be following this one, digging that old camper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Looks like a very worthwhile project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Got primer on and engine/trans in. 283, 4-barrel, 4-speed. Color later today hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Got color on the body. Duplicolor medium garnet red. Third coat was a little too heavy, so some wet sanding is in order before clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Cool project ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose1957 Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Neat project. Can't wait to see this one done. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Neat project and solid start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Cool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Looks like it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Making a little more progress. Chassis done except for trailer hitch. Converting interior to bench seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Nice project! I know that camper doesn’t come with an interior but it’s not all that hard to create something if you’d like. I can help with more photos etc. It’s all straight cuts on basswood and Evergreen sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said: Nice project! I know that camper doesn’t come with an interior but it’s not all that hard to create something if you’d like. I can help with more photos etc. It’s all straight cuts on basswood and Evergreen sheet. Thanks, but the roof was already glued on when I got it. I'm just going to leave it as-is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Dodson Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I like your choice of Duplicolor medium garnet red. Gives it a more stylish look than most campers have. Keep up the good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 A little update... I used Duplicolor primer, base and clear on the Camino body. Not entirely happy with it. I expected a smoother finish. I have used the same paint on metal with better results. On the camper I used Duplicolor primer followed by Duratrax RC car body paint which went on nice. I then used the Duplicolor clear over it. Looks OK. Not real glossy, but most campers are not anyway. The truck bed topper/cap/camper shell (description depending on where you live), I used Rustoleum 2X with no primer. It turned out nicer than the Duplicolor, but is taking longer to fully cure. For the interior I again used the Duratrax white with Duplicolor Garnet Red on the dash and seat. No clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Great work! What chassis did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, slusher said: Great work! What chassis did you use? Unfortunately, I don't remember where I got the chassis. It's been in a box for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 working out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 This is looking real nice.! Bonus that you have the camper and the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Decided I didn't really like the gold wheels, so a fresh coat of white was in order. Also cleaned off the poorly done lettering on the tires and repainted. Also made a set of floor mats using blue painters tape painted with the body color. I think they turned out OK. The interior is a bit fancy for a 4x4, but why not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Calling the interior done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Looking real good. Do you happen to know what kit the Desert Dog's are from? I have a set and do not remember where I got them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kruzn Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 8:40 AM, Painted Black said: Looking real good. Do you happen to know what kit the Desert Dog's are from? I have a set and do not remember where I got them.. No, I do not. Sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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