Pete68 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Here we go. These Ertl kits are so much easier to build compared to AMT Models. I got the frame completed and some paint on the cab and hood today. When the weather permits I’m going to paint the frame. Here’s the Paints I’m using Krylon Sweet Cream: Cab/ Hood Yenkin-Majestic Oliver Green: frame Stripes are from Model Truckin that was left over that I cut down. Edited January 1, 2021 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 I decided to put the decals on and call it a day. I also sanded off the IH on the mud flaps so my new ones will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 That really looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 57 minutes ago, Pete68 said: I decided to put the decals on and call it a day. I also sanded off the IH on the mud flaps so my new ones will fit Like it thus far. Looking forward to the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Nice color combo !!! your not kidding , the Ertl kits build up nice The green is gonna look great on the frame Edited January 2, 2021 by gotnitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Thanks Jeff and thanks for Hosting again. Yes I always liked the Ertl kits feels good when a kit works with you not against you. It’s supposed to snow here in the Missouri Ozark Foothills tomorrow I may not get the frame painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Stephen. Thanks for the complement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Following this one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Sam. Thanks for stopping by glad to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) I got the frame painted this morning. Now time to let it dry this tractor paint usually takes up to 3 days to dry and cure. Edited January 2, 2021 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 You’re off to a great start. Your colors look good on the IH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Dan. Thanks for the complement. International always had different color Coronations with their trucks in the 70s-80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 This will be the power plant. Cummins 350 with a 16 speed transmission. The gear shifter always Remind me of a 16 speed splitter with a vacuum cleaner hose spiraling down it in this truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Looking good so far, you’re really making some quick progress. Color combo is going to look sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) Bill. Thanks for the complement seems the old Ertl Internationals got along good with me. I may have to build another if I get this one finished. Edited January 2, 2021 by Pete68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Assembled the Engine and painted it. Here’s a quick mock up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I was wondering at first about the color combo, but it's looking good. Dare to be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Larry. Thanks for the complement. It took me a bit to figure out a color scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Well before calling it a night I painted the tanks and added some Spoke Wheels to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Wow your flying thru the build !! Great progress so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 Thanks Jeff. You can build at a good pace when your Model kit goes together with out issues like these Ertl kits. If I get done with this Truck early can I start another build? If not that’s OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stenfalk Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I really like the color combination too. One day I'll definitely paint one of my small-scale rigs like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Pete68 said: Thanks Jeff. You can build at a good pace when your Model kit goes together with out issues like these Ertl kits. If I get done with this Truck early can I start another build? If not that’s OK You can build any number only one will be used for vote which will be your 4300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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