Christopher J

Thanks for that measurment, I appreciate it. I'll be so glad when mine show up....... <sigh>

I've had this one sitting in the box for a few months, it had a purpose but it's just now coming to the fore. I needed a truck to pull the trailer I bought for the 66 Chevy build. Being that it's an F 150 Lightning I chose to paint the body as such. It took a little doing but nothing major. I first primed the body and sanded out or puttied out some imperfections that showed. Next I gave it a silver base to use for the metalic blue. I let it sit for 48 hrs before handeling it. I used some Parma Paint mask that are for 1/10 clear lexan bodies. I've used them before on one of those for my 1/10 drifter and remembered there were some very small ones that I thought would look the part on the body. After they were set and the edges burnished down I rattle canned Testor one coat metalic black, before the paint had completely cured I carefully pulled the mask. Next I'll start working on the motor and interior. I'm trying to decide between the stock supercharged engine, or my Ross Gibson Ford Sidewinder with NOS bottles in the bed......TBD.

Here's what I've got done so far....... After having to dip the engine parts a few times until the mold release finally "released" I've FINALLY 90% assembled the motor. The block is a Tamiya blue, the tranny Tamiya gunmetal, oil pan is Testors diamond dust, the rest is Alclade chrome with a black wash to help some of the detail show and not just be chromed. Next is the interior which is also close to being done. I'll need to gently clean it as it looks to have gotten a paint dust from when I was spraying a silver flake, not biggie as it wipes right off, just gotta be careful next time I'll pay attention before using that stuff and cover things up Wired up the fire wall a bit. I'm going to have to change the metal strips holding the wires they're too big and look out of place.....<sigh> Did a bit of a mockup to see what I was dealing with. If you look closely you can see the front two wires on the left of the distributor are broken away...that was on purpose. When I tried fitting the intake plenum it wouldn't go into place because it's molded for a snug fit, so rather then reshaping a chromed piece I pulled the two wires as the top of the cap is hidden under the intake extension and the where the wires exit make it appear to still look good That's it so far....next is going to be doing the BMF. I wish they made it in black since I've stripped all the other molded chrome and blacked it out...oh well. a little chrome won't hurt, I was just going for a different look.

What's that stretched out to is scale numbers?

Looking good so far. Those are some nice wheels......, but not on this car.

The liquid mask I used is from Bob Dively models. The bottle says it can be sprayed on. I know for a fact my airbrush wont spray this stuff so I brush it on. I put on a minimum of three coats otherwise Ive found it wont peel off properly and is a real PITA remove. I also recomend adding some dark food coloring. Its tinted but not enough in my opinion.

Who makes this kit?

Thanks all, glad you all like it. The decals are available @ Franklin Ink on facebook: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=0a0ac63b06a43c2ffda362c1f9fb0b0d&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.layitlow.com%2Fforums%2F30-model-cars%2F324126-franklin-ink-decals-17.html&v=1&libid=1366042088782&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fset%3Da.378773915522074.85187.378759515523514%26type%3D3&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.layitlow.com%2Fforums%2F30-model-cars%2F324126-franklin-ink-decals-18.html&title=Franklin%20Ink%20Decals%20.....%20-%20Page%2017&txt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3F...5523514%26amp%3Btype%3D3&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13660421645034 Anne, when I get home I'll take a look at the bottle and tell you what kind it is that I used. If I can figure out the brake line and how to run it I'll be doing great........gonna have to get some 1:1 pics I guess.

You can find his stuff on Facebook at http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=0a0ac63b06a43c2ffda362c1f9fb0b0d&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.layitlow.com%2Fforums%2F30-model-cars%2F324126-franklin-ink-decals-17.html&v=1&libid=1366042088782&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3Fset%3Da.378773915522074.85187.378759515523514%26type%3D3&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.layitlow.com%2Fforums%2F30-model-cars%2F324126-franklin-ink-decals-18.html&title=Franklin%20Ink%20Decals%20.....%20-%20Page%2017&txt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmedia%2Fset%2F%3F...5523514%26amp%3Btype%3D3&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13660421645034 (sorry for the long URL, did a cut n paste and that's what came) If you order you can pay via paypal to mailto:LS6450hspwr@aol.com In the order just put which ones you want and shipping address and he'll send em out. Sometimes he has to print them up and it takes a week or so depending on how busy he is. He goes by Trendsetta on the lowrider forum.

Thanks for the compliments guys. This is one of those builds where I've been pushing myself. After the roof decal settled and dried I put the side ones on and washed up the Ros Gibson engine. I'll start that tonight and post some more wip pics later.

Liken what you got going on here. Ive always been a fan of this body style Monte. Looking at yours makes want to hurry and finish current projects so I can start mine.

Trunk with interior panel for the amps. The body painted The chassis... After painting a contrasting color to the body I gave it three coats of liquild mask and trimmed it out, from there I used Alclad chrome to detail it a bit on the frame sections. I ordered some decals from Franklin Ink. You can find him on the lowrider forum. He makes decals for a lot of different models in various patterns and color choices that fit very well. He also makes murals which I will be using on couple other lowrider builds. When Micro Sol and Micro Set are used they conform to the body extremly well.

Been busy working on several projects but have been on the 66 as well. So far the interior has been painted and flocked as well as some small details added. The kit engine partially built up and wired.... Took the 19 inch T's and stripped them. Painted the centers Gun Metal and the rims gloss black. I plan on very little chrome on the exterior. The bumpers and grill were stripped and painted black as well. After doing some looking around, I decided to go with a Ros Gibsome 350 motor for the build. Here it is after being cleaned up and washed.

I've been waiting since December for my Lone Star and Pro Star.........I don't want to, but if the quality is as good as I've heard it'll for sure be worth while waiting on. I have two of the Moebius trailers in the box just waiting for equally good tractors to put in front of them.

Stellar looking!! Love the color.

Appreciate the suggestions. I dont have photoshop, but have access through a buddy.

I'm going to be working on a diorama with my son soon and wanted to know if someone could point me in the right direction for making small magazines or posters. I see some models where guys will have a small model mag somewhere in thier car/truck and countertops in their little shops.

Very clean work so far. Your build has given me some ideas for my two if they'd ever show up. I really like the headlight relocation you did. The large decal really adds to it.

John if youre ever by hobby haven on Thursday or Friday evenings I would love to see this build.

Niiiiiccceee!! An ol' school roller. I love the Aoshima kits as well. Your build is lookin great.

Those are great looking! Do you sell these or just something you do for private use?

I remember seeing these on the road and at truck stops when I was still driving for a living. With the right colors and polished chrome they are some stellar looking rigs. Your build represents what these really look like very well!! Super clean.

This is coming along nicely, I've been following it for a bit. Never a dull update.

Thank you, that is exactly what I was going for. Something different than what I normally do.

FANTASTIC work! It looks like it's off to quite a nice start.