Dutzie Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Getting ready to start my build. The paint will be a combination of Duplicolor black and Rust-Oleum metallic Rose Gold. Also adding custom intakes and exhaust. I am going to try to incorporate the decals from the re-released 378 from a few years ago. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractoraholic Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 That looks like a cool build, I'll be watching 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Cool, gotta follow this one 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Looks to be a fun build. 👌 Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Hey Brian. I'd check to see if the Rustoleum and Duplicolor paints are compatible before putting them on that nice cab. I don't have any experience with combining them to see if one is hotter than the other. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Oh man, this is gonna be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Wow that a lot of parts combinations I’m sure you can mix all these ingredients together and come out with something good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 (edited) On 2/5/2023 at 2:33 PM, Chariots of Fire said: Hey Brian. I'd check to see if the Rustoleum and Duplicolor paints are compatible before putting them on that nice cab. I don't have any experience with combining them to see if one is hotter than the other. Very true Charles. I have combined the different types before. Used the duplicolor first after an automotive primer, then laid down the rustoleum in very fine coats after masking so as not to “upset” the base coat. My plan here is a black roof and rose gold on the rest of the cab. The wrecker will have a black boom and some other miscellaneous parts. The rest will be rose gold so not too much overlap of brands. I guess the best thing would be if I screw up the paint on the cab, I can print another one and try again. Edited February 11 by Dutzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 (edited) Finished the frame up to this point. I may need to remove a few things but we will see. Just a quick mock up for air cleaner placement. Also need to remove some material from the back of the cab and lower everything about 1/2”. Also have the air pipe from the turbo to the breathers set up. Just need to add plastic tube to fill the gaps. Edited February 19 by Dutzie 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Wow, a Powerliner crew-cab rotator. Excellent. I’ve always thought cabovers look good as wreckers. This one will look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 (edited) Here’s a couple of pictures showing some progress, not much though. Rebuilding the exhaust system, hopefully the new set up will work better. Also, hollowed out the front bumper Edited February 24 by Dutzie 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jürgen M. Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Awesome! I'm looking forward to seeing it completed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete68 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Nice updates looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Did a little more work today. Found a beautiful file for the fuel tanks and printed last night. Exhaust uprights are in place. Cab supports are temp in place. Working on the interior. The full inter from the AMT Freightliner kit fits perfect. Cab and chassis are headed to paint. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 Thanks everyone. Got a little color on the frame. I will start the detail painting this weekend. Interior is started. Filling in the gaps. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Fantastic work so far Cabover wreckers are so dang cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Finally got some paint on the wrecker body and lift parts. Starting to come together. I think the color combo will look sharp. I’m not sure about the chrome parts though. It may be too much. I may paint the chrome in one of the other colors. 3D printed stacks from CG Trader. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Oh yeah! Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Good looking color w the black crane. Can't wait for the next update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Liking the colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Very impressive work, great build plans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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