Dave Metzner Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Ok guys, Here it is the first test shot of our new Lonestar kit. The one shot shows all the test shots as they arrived from the factory - several of each tree bundled in its own bag - there is another shot showing all the parts for a complete kit. These shots are the first one that I've stuck together over the last couple days... It's still missing some small detail parts.... I'll finish it up sometime in the next day or two, I'm sure.... Right now I need to write up a list of fixes for the factory - mostly stuff like missing locator pins and tabs - a few sink marks - almost no fit issues! This first one went together pretty well... I'm pretty satisfied with it... I hope that we can get everything adjusted on the next test shot and on to production somewhere close to our scheduled dates! Dave http://dmetzner.smugmug.com/Trucks/Lonestar-1st-Test-Shot/14912935_EL8S9 Edited December 3, 2010 by Dave Metzner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Wow! Dave, thanks again SO MUCH for the Lonestar, the Hudson, and the Chrysler. Awesome projects! Can't wait to spend some serious cash on them when they arrive; can't wait to get started on them when they're mine! I hope these turn out to be HUGE for you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Can't wait to slap some paint on it and super detail that thing! Edited December 4, 2010 by chuckyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Bryan Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Dave, This is a great little kit that you have made, is it plastic or resin?, or a mix of both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Who do I have to maim/kill/or otherwise inconvenience to get my hands on one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rronning84 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I am going to have to get a few of these. I hope someone releases a day cab conversion for it. I can see it now, a Lonestar log truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Who do I have to maim/kill/or otherwise inconvenience to get my hands on one? Patience, Grasshopper. They shall come to those of us who wait. I pity the LHS when these guys arrive ... let's see, more demand than inventory; how to apportion the stock out to whom ... Will their be lines of modelers camping out on the sidewalk overnight before the doors are thrown open? Hmmmmm ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboysevens Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 WOW!!!!! yall did a great job on this dave, very impressive. no doubt this will be a top seller. thanks for all the posts and updates dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Patience, Grasshopper. They shall come to those of us who wait. We've been patient enough, Dan! We've waited long enough! (Insert stirring, life-shattering speech about something here) Now let's trample some hobby shop door greeters!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 We've been patient enough, Dan! We've waited long enough! (Insert stirring, life-shattering speech about something here) Now let's trample some hobby shop door greeters!!!! (Too funny!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan H Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Some things I noticed: Great looking wheelsModern north american fifth wheelTool box is going to get used on several projectsU-joints appear very well definedGreat looking rear suspensionThe engine? Oy! Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckman1981 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Looks great it is good to see someone coming out with modern truck kits. The detail is amazing. I hope you all decide to make other US truck kits as well. Thanks for the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Dave!! AHHHHHHH,,,,Ahhhhhhhhh how many parts is in all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtienutz Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Looks incredible only thing that I noticed bad right off the bat looks like a bad mold seam across top of air cleaners. piggy bank piggy bank here piggy here piggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thanks Dave AWESOME photo's.................... I like the air ride and the Tool box, I'll be buying two for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I am saving my comments until after I open this box sitting next to me... ! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 How'd you get one?!?!?! Man, you rate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweeper Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 That tractor is going to be amazing!!!!!! sweeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW WOW!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 TIme for me to pick my tongue up off the floor and replace the keyboard I just drooled on! Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 I don't want to offend anyone, I hope that everyone will understand if I don't respond to the personal conversations... Right now.... I'm not trying to be rude or unfriendly I'm just short on time right now... I'm kinda buried with work on test shots for Lonestar, and the Hudson, along with several other projects.. I'll try to answer questions here when I can but I can't find time to carry on several personal conversations right now.... The price for the kit is $69.99... As for parts count on the kit - the tool plan says 309 parts... as for the seams on the ar cleaners- they are made as two parts and the only way that works is to split them into front and rear halves. I'm going to try to get paint on one in the next week or so and photograph it under construction for our instruction sheet... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfnut Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thank you Dave!!!!!!! makes me wish i got 3 cases instead of 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Thats a great looking truck I will have to get a few of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarobuilder Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I haven't built a truck model for probably 20 years. I will definitely get one of these when they're available though. This thing looks awesome. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) I am saving my comments until after I open this box sitting next to me... ! Tim Tim, What exactly are you waiting for????????????????????? Hey Rory, tell him to open that box. Camon girl... Kostas. Edited December 4, 2010 by Kostas 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.