Straightliner59 Posted January 2 I just started work on this, on Christmas day. Since I finished my "Indy-ish" project on Christmas Eve, and I got the original, stake bed issue on Christmas morning in 1973, I thought it would be a perfect time for a little nostalgia. Well, without the finished in a day part! 😄 My focus on this project will be on paint--on duplicating colors and textures to create a realistic finish for a truck that sees daily use, is fairly well maintained, but has been around the block, a few times. I'm no going for crazy patina. The only modifications I'm allowing myself (cough, cough) are plug wires and a poseable steer axle. Not too far along, yet. I have the chassis and rear suspension put together. I am in the process of paint detailing. I really like the effect I was able to get on the hubs(?). Anyway, here is my start. Questions, critiques and comments are always welcome! Thanks for looking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim B Posted January 2 Nice looking chain drive. I really enjoyed building mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted January 2 15 minutes ago, Jim B said: Nice looking chain drive. I really enjoyed building mine. Thanks, Jim. I'm building the '95 release of the dump truck. This kit is beautifully molded! It lends itself well to detail paint, and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted January 3 15 minutes ago, Pete68 said: Nice chain details Thank you, Lee! Appreciate it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted January 3 I think the chains need to be a bit darker to reflect the oil that gets dripped on them every day. There are little canisters above the drive sprockets that drip oil onto the chain as it rotates. I do like the worn but serviceable look everywhere else. Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotnitro? Posted January 3 Nice looking model ! Always in awe thats how truck drivelines  started w giant chains and sprockets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted January 3 5 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: I think the chains need to be a bit darker to reflect the oil that gets dripped on them every day. There are little canisters above the drive sprockets that drip oil onto the chain as it rotates. I do like the worn but serviceable look everywhere else. Looks great. You are correct, Charles. The "slurry" I mixed for the chains looked much darker, when I applied it. When it dried, it was the same shade as the Testors "Steel" I used on the inside surface. I shall get that fixed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted January 10 On 1/3/2021 at 9:12 AM, Chariots of Fire said: I think the chains need to be a bit darker to reflect the oil that gets dripped on them every day. First, thank you for your comments, Charles. I appreciate them, especially coming from a builder of your ability. Second, the first mixture of oils I used to paint the chain with was a mixture of permasol black and raw umber oil paints,and (obviously too much!) Testors steel. Today, I finally got around to mixing a new finish for the chain. This time, simply the permasol black and the raw umber. I think it looks better. I got the steering built, as well. I can set it on the wheels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted January 10 Got more work done to the steering. I have some detail painting and a tad more weathering to do to it. I completely rebuilt the tierod. It looks tons better, now. Here are a few shots. As always, questions, critiques and comments are welcome. Thanks for looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chariots of Fire Posted January 10 Looks to me like you hit paydirt! Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bainford Posted January 11 Looking great. Your textures and weathering is spot on. Nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted January 11 18 hours ago, landman said: Beautiful work. Thank you, Pat. 15 hours ago, Chariots of Fire said: Looks to me like you hit paydirt! Nice work! Excellent! Thank you, Charles. 4 hours ago, Bainford said: Looking great. Your textures and weathering is spot on. Nice work. Thank you, Trevor. I hope to succeed at the endeavor I set out on. That's my focus, on this project--that, and shading and highlighting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 12 Looks amazing so far! The weathering is great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straightliner59 Posted January 12 19 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looks amazing so far! The weathering is great! Thanks, Brian. I hope I can keep it going! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
