BRBO2023 Italeri 378

[TruckerAL]

A rare mid week update here, got the clear and everything on all the parts. And I just had to get the rims and tires together. I'm blown away, this is looking awesome so far!

[TruckerAL]

Before work today I had the itch to atleast see how everything would look together. I had to do a quick mock up, and I'm 100% pleased so far! 

[vincen47]

Definitely looking good so far. I’m going to have to give that Revell chrome spray a try.

[TruckerAL]

12 hours ago, vincen47 said:

Definitely looking good so far. I’m going to have to give that Revell chrome spray a try.

It's worth it. Pricey indeed, but the results are better than kit chrome! Just thoroughly let it dry, and don't clear coat it. 

[tbill]

Looking good, I love it when I get far enough along to start doing mock ups to see if reality matches my vision.

[TruckerAL]

Couldn't sleep, so I got to working on this project full force! Tomorrow I will paint up a lot more parts I hope. But here's what I've got done so far: 

-Cool mural under the hood

-Frame warning decals as well as all the shocks, airbags, and battery box covers

-Turbo installed on the engine, pulleys/belts on, and some engine spec decals. 

 

My hope for tomorrow is to paint all the engine piping/radiator fan/misc pieces, and install the engine into the frame. Then get the rear fenders glued and mounted, rims and tires installed, and paint the interior panels up. It's a lot for one day, but I think I can do it

[TruckerAL]

Busy weekend so far, and still one more day left. It may be done tomorrow, we'll see! This truck has been testing me though. Hit 2 major roadblocks, but got around it for now I think. There's too much to type out, so I'll just let do the pictures do the talking 

[tbill]

Looking great! Makes me want to start another one of those kits.

[Dutzie]

Great looking additions and details!

[TruckerAL]

Thank you everyone for the comments! I enjoy reading the feedback?

 

So here's where I stand at the end of this weekend. I have no idea how, but I ran out of glue and can't find my spare tube ? so this project is on hold until I get more this week. By Friday, this build will be finished! It's been kicking my ass, but it's shaping up exactly how I envisioned it. 

Here's another big photo dump, enjoy! 

[Rockford]

Rapid progress! Well done. Looks great. 

[vincen47]

Tell us about those pedals. They look great, amongst so many other nice details.

[TruckerAL]

1 hour ago, vincen47 said:

Tell us about those pedals. They look great, amongst so many other nice details.

Thank you!

So the pedals are from an AMT KW W925. I modified them slightly around the edges, and then added AMT 359 steering wheel decals to the pedals?

[tractoraholic]

Looking real sharp! Very nicely done

[TruckerAL]

Work was slow today thankfully, which gave me a great idea: make a display base for my project. Took an old scrap piece of wood, cut it size, and "stained" it with a torch. It's beautiful, never done anything like that before 

[gotnitro?]

looks fantastic !  The white frame w the root beer work really good together

[Dutzie]

Very nice! I like how the small sleeper adds to the sleek look. Well done!

[Pete68]

Great updates and I line everything about this truck very nice 

[TruckerAL]

This project is COMPLETE! Will post in under glass tomorrow!