Swamp Dog

looking good..

the first can of Revell Chrome spray paint i got i would let it set a month down here in south Louisiana before i touched it unless i sprayed over it with it Spaz Stix. now this second can the first time i used it i chromed a pewter Bull Dog i put on my Mack. completely dry when i touched it two days later. i thought it might be the pewter, but a few days ago i sprayed some plastic tail light holder same thing dried in two days. and this is when the temp had dropped finally to 50 at night.

i build oil field trucks one for sure two max depending on price. but they will be the builders and non builders that will buy case after case to sat on so they can shaft the true builder down the line. i see it on Facebook all the time.

Paul sells great parts. been knowing him for many years.

i have used it. wait a day and clear over it. you can get it on Amazon. make sure you get # 10909

thank you..

0.640 (5/8") the oil field trucks i build have a large frame for weight... .500 is that what you used on your truck. this one i need to finish..

thanks Bill...

Gary on the double wall frame its easy to do. on my C 500 i used a C channel for the inter and a I beam for the outer cutting of and sand down the two outer parts of the I beams.

thanks Steve. the steps are simple to do but making AI understand how and where you want your model sometimes can be a chore of its own. 😂

thanks Jim

Im sure some know about old AI (Artificial Intelligence) that Google created. Im still learning how to word what i want him to do. i bust out laughing at times at the answers he gives me when im playing around with him.. here are some of my builds i had AI do. anyone that wants to know more on how to use Google Gemini message me.

you might try a hair dryer. if that dont work a heat gun on low. now if you removing the paint with Brake Fluid (that what i have used on Diecast) then it should take it all off at once you good soak it good.

Cults sell's a C500 file you can print yourself. it says its 14 scale but can be scalable at 1/24..The model has 3 cabins: Day CAB (Extended Version) with 1 only back glass, Day CAB (Extended Version) with 3 back glass and the cabin for the Sleepper (without rear part). has a great detailed dash. i had bough one a few years back (twin steer) from another printer but did not like the cab. i wish it had the option with a flat roof. also Gary if you ever looking for nice grip tires look up the Mack i just posted in WIP .... https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/kenworth-c-500-scale-cab

STS Scale Model Decals – STSDecals .... (859) 384-3289

Another Awesome Build Hakan..

Krylon is another great paint that i forgot to mention that i also use for that same reason, it dries very quickly.

thank you

that is the big question .. will i do it..

thank you

i have seen them also and i can bet you about 75% of them are hear say as they have never tried the paint. i own 5 Groups on Facebook and no telling how many im a member of. a builder can show his model and say he used Rustoleum paint and its like a bunch of flies on a dead hog. its cut down time, its Tamiya paint this and Tamiya that. they dont give the builder no credit at all.. i dont go around knocking Tamiya paint Testors or any other brand that builders use. im 70 years old and it's sad how builders have got now days.

R Mack Heavy Haul Update. everything is finished but the headache rack. Decals were custom made by STS. Stacks are Ryan Mlynek. the Mack Dog came from Dave (AITM). the hood turn signals, marker lights & battery box latches are from CTM. visor was made by Auslowe but sold by ST Supply. i kept the kit motor in this build but went ahead an added duel exhaust. if the headache rack dont fill in the space ill add heat shields. cab lights, seats and horns came from a snap Revell truck. tires & rims are 3D printed. colors Black Metallic Stainless & Popsicle Orange. this will be the truck that ill build a modified AMT lowboy to haul the Tigercat Skidder on..

i have not made up my mind yet if im gonna leave it as a new Skidder headed to the woods on mud it up yet. ether way it will be on a trailer hooked to a R Mack.

Welcome to the forum Arlen..