JerseeJerry55

Thanks Brian. So in essence if I want it more glossy like an O/O truck I needed to do lighter coats, then the final heavier coat. However what I have shown would be more geared towards a weathered company unit such as lets say the Alaskan Hauler KW500? Or am I off base?

Thanks I appreciate it. Painting always seems to be my downfall.

These pics show similarities to the issues with the Transtar cab. So there is my poor effort.

DJ thank you. I have 3 Hobby Lobby's within a 20 mile radius of my home. Maybe today I'll get a chance to go. But have to be careful and stay in that specific aisle. After all it's 40% off models week.

Great thanks. I for a moment have contemplated leaving it as is. Then taping off the middle of the body up to the bottom of the roofline, and the top of the area where the headlights are and painting the Red contrast colors. Then applying the Red decals that I have purchased for the project. Thinking it would look kinda weathered. Stiil, on the fence in regard to this.

Johnny thank you. Now if I could just do actual paint jobs as good I'd be ahead of the game. LOL.

I just finished up the Detroit for the 4070A. For the engine oil leakages (it is a Detroit after all) I used a combination of 3 different shades of Brown, and Black Craft paints and brushed the combo around then wiped it off. The transmission is Acrylic Gun Metal. Came out pretty good I think. The next CO4070A will have its engine painted Alpine (Detroit Diesel) Green. I think.

Pierre very cool I like your techniques. Simple is probably always the best. I have been trying weathering for a few years on past projects (usually the Revell Snap Peterbilt 359 truck cab. Concentrating on the Caterpillar Engine with a black wash, and the frame. I stand my belief that grime has no conscience. It just goes, and flows where it wants. Thanks for sharing.

WOW I like that. I think for my intents and purposes the areas that I would really "muddy up the waters" on are engine (done), frame, under the fuel tanks, under the cab, exhaust pipes, stacks, mud flaps, the fifth wheel, and of course the wheels.

Wow that looks awesome Steve. That's what I am going after. I've got Acrylic crafts paint in Black, and a number of different shades of Brown. Also some other colors. Thanks for sharing the pics.

On this Tbird I started a number of years ago (and like a lot of others) I screwed up the paint and put it back in the box. Hopefully this shows the same paint issue I'm having with the Transtar.

DJ yes the pictures are difficult. It's sort of like a hazy finish some areas glossy, and some areas sort of flat looking. I agree I don't like stripping and repainting ESPECIALLY on a $52.00 minimum truck kit. Thank you for your suggestion. Wondering if I can recoat with Rustoleum White?

Dave, Good morning and hope you are well. Thank you for the suggestions. Are they like the ones I have attached?

Alan thanks. So like SOS pads?

Following this build looks great so far. One question in regard to the mirrors how did you get them to fit so great?