Mopar - D Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I’m going with a box stock build on this one using paint scheme G with Tamiya TS-12 Orange and white. The frame and wheels are going to be orange too. Started on painting the cab first. I’m going with the large white decal stripes also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Looking good…enjoy the build …it goes together sooo smooothly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Thanks CI, your absolutely correct it’s going very smoothly for me so far. Its definitely not a old AMT kit. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 good looking paint scheme ! Ive heard this kit nearly builds itself ..toss some glue in the box shake and open the box to reveal a finished model lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 22 hours ago, gotnitro? said: good looking paint scheme ! Ive heard this kit nearly builds itself ..toss some glue in the box shake and open the box to reveal a finished model lol Thanks Jeff it just about dose and so far all the parts are clean of any flash and clean up easy after clipping them off the tree. I’ve made progress on the engine, frame and wheels. I’m still deciding on colors for the interior and fuel tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Looking nice so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Thanks Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 I did more work on the frame today and placed the stripes on the cab. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 This one looks awesome! I like the colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thanks Brian, this is a really fun kit to build I’ve had absolutely no problems so far other than the decals sheet missing when I got it but Round 2 corrected that with just one friendly call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Great color coordination between the cab, frame and wheels. Looks fantastic! These Transtar kits are quickly becoming stars on this forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Looking very good I’ll be following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks Tommy. It’s a nice fun kit to build. Thanks Lee I’m just a few days away from finishing this one. My clear coat on it is not working for me it keep wrinkling on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks Tommy. It’s a nice fun kit to build. Thanks Lee I’m just a few days away from finishing this one. My clear coat on it is not working for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 I finished the interior today. I went with tan and dark tan on the sides and brown leather on the seats. Also a couple more details on the frame and finished the stacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Really looking sharp ! I can't believe JT hasn't been along yet..this has his favorite color vibe going lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 8, 2021 Author Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks Jeff. JT knows I’m building this one orange I sent him a text with some pictures of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 This one is really coming together! It looks awesome! It looks like I’m going to have to send some of my projects to you to get them finished.😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: This one is really coming together! It looks awesome! It looks like I’m going to have to send some of my projects to you to get them finished.😀 Thanks Brian other than looking for a new opportunity I’ve got Lots of free time to build. I’ve done everything I can on this one until the clear coat dries. As you can see from the pictures I’ve test fit the remaining parts and all looks good. So I’m pulling together my next build and I’m going to add another dump truck to my fleet. I’m going to use the International F-2674 dump truck kit but I’m switching out the Heil dump body with the Autocar Montone dump body. You can guess what the colors are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 minute ago, Mopar - D said: Thanks Brian other than looking for a new opportunity I’ve got Lots of free time to build. I’ve done everything I can on this one until the clear coat dries. As you can see from the pictures I’ve test fit the remaining parts and all looks good. So I’m pulling together my next build and I’m going to add another dump truck to my fleet. I’m going to use the International F-2674 dump truck kit but I’m switching out the Heil dump body with the Autocar Montone dump body. You can guess what the colors are. I can’t wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Really good looking International you have on the bench. What clear are you using.? Edited August 10, 2021 by slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Thanks Carl, I’m using Scale Finishes 500 clear. It might be the hot humid weather here in Houston I have to spray in my garage. I was able to spray another coat on yesterday morning before it got into the 90’s and it came out ok for me. I may have this in under glass later today or early tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Maynard Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Looks great. I need to get back to work on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 looking good Dan, I got to get this kit again. built it as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 16 hours ago, James Maynard said: Looks great. I need to get back to work on mine. Thanks James, now I just need to build a trailer for it 15 hours ago, Bronzekeg said: looking good Dan, I got to get this kit again. built it as a kid. Thanks Ken, I remember building this as a kid when it first came out and I remember trying to use the rubber cement and strip template. It bleed through so bad on me I ended up painting it all over one color. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.