bluestringer Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Starting this kit next. I will be doing this as just a stock pickup as I had one of these for a while. I'll add some of the goodies in the kit that I didn't have on mine, but always wanted on it. It was blue, so I'll be doing this one in blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Should be a sharp truck James. Ill be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Things are going slow. Weather is hot and humid, can't stay in my work shed for long. I did some paint done on the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Got the chassis done, I think. Didn't notice there is a skid plate for the front in the kit, but nothing in the instructions about it. Not sure if I can get it on there with the front suspension on, but I may try later. The heat index is already at 108, pretty sure I'm done for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Oh yeah, I still need to install the shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Nice start. I think just about everyone is feeling the heat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Looks very nice, great detail, and it’s hot in north Georgia also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Weather a bit better this morning. I finished up the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 10:12 PM, slusher said: Nice start. I think just about everyone is feeling the heat.. Thanks. 15 hours ago, dragcarz said: Looks very nice, great detail, and it’s hot in north Georgia also! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Got a rolling chassis. Working on the interior and body. Been having problems with the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 coming along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 8 hours ago, slusher said: coming along nicely Thanks. Hope to get the body painted in a few days and finish it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Looking sharp. What color are going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, FLHCAHZ said: Looking sharp. What color are going with? Thanks. Therein lies my problem I've been having with the paint. I'm doing this with craft acrylics. I had a GMC truck back in the day and it was light blue, body and interior. So that's what I was going to do. I started with the light blue doing the interior, I could not get it to spray correctly, probably mostly my fault. I had to start over three times, but finally got it to where I liked it. Started the body with the same light blue and never could get it to spray right. So now I got some dark blue, different brand acrylic and it sprays good. But I had already finished up the interior, so I really don't like the contrast with the dark blue body and light blue interior, but I going with it anyway. I'll see how it turns out, may be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I know how frustrating that can be. I usually start with the body on my builds, then go from there. All craft paints are not created equal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 10 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: I know how frustrating that can be. I usually start with the body on my builds, then go from there. All craft paints are not created equal That's what I'm going to do from now on, start with the body. I need to get better at preparing the body and take care of it first before moving on with the build. I've been forgetting things by getting into a hurry with my builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just now, bluestringer said: That's what I'm going to do from now on, start with the body. I need to get better at preparing the body and take care of it first before moving on with the build. I've been forgetting things by getting into a hurry with my builds. I am very impatient. Its the biggest downfall of all my models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre_tec Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 On 8/9/2021 at 7:41 AM, FLHCAHZ said: I am very impatient. Its the biggest downfall of all my models Been there, usually when I rush a model end up in the purple pond twice, lol, now usually don't force it i just put it in the box and go with another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Pierre_tec said: Been there, usually when I rush a model end up in the purple pond twice, lol, now usually don't force it i just put it in the box and go with another Good plan. I become pretty obsessed…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Calling it done. It's not pretty, but I put it in under glass section anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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