tbill

looks great, another fine addition to the fleet. I gotta ask though, did you get a few cases of orange paint at some point?? [please take that as kidding around, I do like your orange fleet ]

I got them from freds model world, I happened to be out in buffalo NY for work, and I met up with him. I paid $190 for all 4 of them, I thought that was a smoking deal. the auto transporter was open, but sealed inside, the other 3 were still factory sealed. I figure that was my home run shopping trip of the year.

looking good, can't wait to see this one finished.

next up is a mack r model and peerless log trailer. I learned a lot on this first build, so with luck the next one should be a little better. and thanks for all the kind words, was a fun build [other than the paint stripping portion, haha]

well, this will be my second attempt, stay tuned.... this, with this and the start, cab is sanded and scribed, and some parts tree priming,

if I have inspired you, my job is done here, lol. you build some great looking rigs! thanks for the kind words.

got these a few days ago,

done, and under glass as it were.

and it's done

two more

well, I did it, I managed to complete my first truck and trailer after a loooong hiatus from building. pic's are from my cell phone, but man was I pleased with the way it looked out in the sun! sure, it's not perfect, and I see about 6 million flaws in it, BUT, as it's my first go at it, I am pleased with the results. so without further blabbing from me, here ya go...

........shaking my head........ no front mud flaps...... you march right out there and put them on......now........or no new builds for you!

all I can say is I had a good trip there, plus it was only 20 minutes from where I was staying, so it was a win/win for me.

agree with everyone else, fantastic build!

warning, that bug bites hard and deep ask me how I know.........

well, I had to go out to Buffalo NY for training for work [chevy dealer] this week. I drove out yesterday afternoon. a few days before I left, I e-mailed Fred of Fred's Model World [ fredsmodelworldonline.com ]and told him I'd be in the area Wednesday, and would it be possible to stop over and look at some kits. he was kind enough to make plans with me to meet up while I was out there. so, Wednesday night I went over and took a look at what he had 'in stock', it was happy time for me had a lot of real cool stuff, and for a fresh change of pace, he had very, and I mean very, realistic prices. I picked up a few kits, and to be honest, if I would have had more money with me, i'd of bought more, but i'm sure I will be out there again in the future for work. here is what I picked up, check out his site, and if you're looking for something, give him a call. if I remember right, he said in December he would be getting quite a few more truck kits in. I know as of wed night he had a few different truck kits left, and some trailers [older amt stuff]. I know this isn't really the spot to post this, but as it's mostly truck related, I thought it best so you truckers would be sure to see it. ~tbill

if memory serves, the interiors on those came in many colors [black, blue, red, gray], dash would be same color as rest of interior, and the instrument housing I think was either black, or silver/gray. I think, as it's been awhile since I have worked on one.

looks great! I have one in my stash, I couldn't resist it at hobby lobby with a 40% coupon.

ok, almost done with this complex build, lol. crappy cell phone pic's with poor lighting, but you'll get the idea. the landing gear is temporary, going to use the short 'feet' once I have a truck completed. all I have left to do are a few touch ups, and mud flap decals. i'm happy with it overall, first build in a long time, and it came out pretty decent.

welcome, lot of people from NY here

I bought an artograph booth, about $300, but it's big, light weight, and filters like a mo-fo, I don't even have to exhaust it outside.

yes, I definitely did it all wrong as it were, lol. when I started this I had half a thought about the panel lines and potential issues, but as it was my first body paint job, I armed myself with half the pertinent info and gave it a go. I think I may have this one halfway salvaged, it will serve as my benchmark I suppose, with the info offered here, and on the site in general, I feel the next one will be significantly better. thanks again for all the input.

thanks for the tips and link. I went with the white primer thinking it would help keep the blue it's more 'natural' color [if that makes sense], guess I was trying to over think it. I cleared it yesterday, then put it in the dehydrator for about 4 hours. I picked up a kit of those micro sanding pads and sanded the clear today. after sanding it, with water sheeting on it, the orange peel is about gone, I think if I get it polished out, i'll be pleased with the result. as usual, learning as I go........ thanks again for the help.

will be watching as well, I too have one in the closet waiting it's turn,

congrat's JamesW !