steveracer Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Haven’t built a truck in 30 years. Bought this lit for $17 on a whim last year. And wanted to challenge myself with a first time weathering attempt. Goal was to do a Nevada -Texas truck that had some miles that were all in the dry climates. Here is the cab finished tonight. The tanker will be picked up in Texas when we can find a driver, probably Monday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Weathering can be challenging but I know for a fact that this kit is not for the faint of heart.I never could finish it properly. Both the build and weathering are astounding.If this is your first attempt, then you have nothing to worry about your next attempts. Success all around. I like the dusting on the engine it is very convincing. Good job sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Great job on this very challenging kit. Mine went back in the box a few times. I love the weathering and that you leveled it up. Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 That looks great. And it even site level. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I agree, nice work on this. Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Looks great! The weathering is awesome! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said: Looks great! The weathering is awesome! Nice work! I totally agree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Mission accomplished. Well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Great looking Dodge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Great looking old work truck. One of the nicest builds I've seen of this kit. The weathering looks right on, and I dig the verdigris on top pf the radiator. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Hey thanks fellas. I appreciate the feedback and all your appreciation. Today I have to run to the LHS and get some paint for the next kit that I want to paint before cold really settles in, then make a run to Texas and get the tanker, full of fuel and bring it back for a photo session. It will prolly get a little dirty and dusty, and won't have time to wash it so bear with me. This model is box stock except for a little plastic between the front springs and the I beam axle to raise the front end up, plus, I changed the front cab hinge point to be higher on the chassis as well to eliminate the droop in two areas. Unfortunately the thing is a little warped, and as I travel across Arizona and New Mexico to get the load of fuel, I am gonna have to keep two hands on the wheel! Hopefully I can get by chassis guy in Houston at AJ Foyt Racing to take a look at it and make the drive back a bit easier.... I gotta run, and will add more details when I get back from the road..... Edited October 26, 2021 by steveracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 That weathering is great. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Just got back from Houston with a full load of fuel. Man these old trucks are hard on the body, especially considering this is really a city truck. Could barely hit 50 mph flat out into a Texas grade headwind! thought I would post a few quickie shots before I syphon a bit of gas this morning for the family cars…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 That does look nice! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Very realistic !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goon Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Beauty. Colors/weathering are spot on. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Amazing. Weathering looks spot on and I really like that tanker, what a great looking set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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