TruckerAL Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I'm in the middle of a move currently, and I can't sit around without doing some modeling. So I decided to crack open one of my favorite kits and get to work. I've been brush painting most of the smaller parts, to improve my brush painting skills, and spray painted the rest. The engine is all brush painted. Surely Not my best work, but it's good enough for now! Not sure where I got the idea for this paint scheme, I just started randomly masking and this is where I ended up. I love it so far! I'll try my best to keep this thread updated as I build! Any feedback is welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Look good. Nice Brush work on the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Man, that is one of the best paint schemes I've ever seen... Especially, since you only randomly came up with it... It's beautiful.. Way awesome!!! I love it...That brown portion looks good with that wood grain effect... Awesome!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 5 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: Look good. Nice Brush work on the engine. Thanks! Again not my best but given the circumstances it's good enough 2 hours ago, kilrathy10 said: Man, that is one of the best paint schemes I've ever seen... Especially, since you only randomly came up with it... It's beautiful.. Way awesome!!! I love it...That brown portion looks good with that wood grain effect... Awesome!!! Wow really? Well I'm shocked thank you! It's all working together I'm happy with it so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Nice paint job on your cab and engine Alex. Looking forward to seeing more progress pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I too really enjoyed this kit. When you go to install the windows, cut out the "ceiling" portion. This will give the side windows enough flexibility to fit against their frames. You may also wish to sand down the top perimeter of the interior before you stuff it in the body. Otherwise you may split your cab halves apart. Below are links to my two recent WIPs for some other things you may wish to add/try. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/148169-brbo-2020-triple-drive-white-freightliner-coe/ http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/147002-white-freightliner-coe-day-cab-dual-drive/?tab=comments#comment-2158654 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bills72sj said: I too really enjoyed this kit. When you go to install the windows, cut out the "ceiling" portion. This will give the side windows enough flexibility to fit against their frames. You may also wish to sand down the top perimeter of the interior before you stuff it in the body. Otherwise you may split your cab halves apart. Below are links to my two recent WIPs for some other things you may wish to add/try. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/148169-brbo-2020-triple-drive-white-freightliner-coe/ http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/147002-white-freightliner-coe-day-cab-dual-drive/?tab=comments#comment-2158654 Those builds are remarkable, outstanding!! Thanks for sharing! I never had an issue with the glass, although I have had issues witg the Interior before. I always shave the edges of the tub now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzekeg Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 another nice build going on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I too like the cab color and panel treatment. Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Thanks everyone!! Moving along here. Got the rims and tires mounted, engine and driveshaft in. Currently working on the tanks, engine hoses/piping, and getting the Interior painted😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/4/2021 at 9:36 PM, TruckerAL said: Those builds are remarkable, outstanding!! Thanks for sharing! I never had an issue with the glass, although I have had issues witg the Interior before. I always shave the edges of the tub now! Thank you. They were fun to build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Looking great Al. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 After a few days of pondering, I decided to add black pinstriping tape around the gray and yellow paint. It is now complete, and looks much better. Time to get started on assembling the cab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Killer paint work Al the stripes really fit the body shape beautifully The chassis looks good too, can't wait to see more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 13 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Killer paint work Al the stripes really fit the body shape beautifully The chassis looks good too, can't wait to see more Much appreciated! I wasn't sure how well my 3 colors would work together, but they definitely compliment eachother now! I'm moving right along here today. Have the glass installed, interior in, and have all my decals set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Looking good. How you get the front tires pulled in under the cab? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Sledsel said: Looking good. How you get the front tires pulled in under the cab? Thank you! To get the wheels tucked in more, I cut the front axle. I slice it right in the middle, And remove a few millimeters, test fit, then glue onto the springs. Works like a charm for me👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 That looks awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Miss Daisy looks great !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerAL Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 Been dealing with the move, but I just finished it up tonight. It's posted in under glass. Check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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