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  1. thejunkman
    i like it! I am going to follow this as I am building a similar model, different kit, of a T600
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    Only a few tries and adjusting the manual focus on the camera. It is a DSLR style.
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    I promise a video about my weathering techniques is coming! Here are some pictures of progress. Nearly have all the sub assemblies ready for some initial weathering in places that would be hard to reach when assembled. My technique for "dulling" down chrome to look more like weathered aluminum is as simple as misting with matte clear rattle can. I also sanded the tires to show some normal wear and age them a bit. Some "dusting" and black was highlights on the lug nuts will happen later. Oh and can't forget a bit of dirty grease/oil on the hubs. Brake canisters and backing plates, two with weathering highlights and two without. I will go over this in that future video. initial coat of paint on the frame. I just use flat rattle can black primer sprayed in a light dusting fashion even before highlights and weathering it adds some depth to the parts to better sell the idea that they are steel. I "LIKE" where this project is headed! That is all for now! You can like the Facebook page or my twitter if you want to interact https://www.facebook.com/thejunkmansadventures/ OR https://twitter.com/thejunkmanadv
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    I know it doesn't look it but it is very close to the real color of the truck. The fluorescent lights do funny things in the camera to the color. I am going to hand paint the pin striping by hand. I will use a french curve or something and a fine brush. Until I get a video update here are more reference pictures for your viewing pleasure. Parked next to the 1974 Kenworth W900 that I did a model of as well.
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    No video this time. That will come later with some weathering techniques that I will use to make it look more realistic and used. Here is the cab, modified sleeper and hood, painted in the final coat. I might buff a little bit before applying dust and dirt. I still have to highlight the doors and things. I did just realize I forgot to make the air foils (I guess that is what you would call them) on the back of the sleeper but I might be able to add them later. If not, oh well I am still happy with how the roof turned out. And I left the sun roof even though the 1:1 doesn't have it as I like that you can see the interior better since I didn't finish the inside of the sleeper with opening doors as the 1:1 we gutted it for farm use. Stay tuned for more! www.thejunkmanadv.com
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    I guess I never did post a picture of the 1:1 I am trying to replicate.
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    I will say this one is not as enjoyable as the last model that I did in 1/16. It seems to be more challenging in 1/25. I think it is just this particular kit though. The dry fitting of parts is not as good, which means more work smoothing and finishing the mold seams (you guys know the drill). Also some things are just not as detailed as I think they could have been. The wheels are C*rap IMO on this model. I am guessing this is because this was a snap model that they made into a glue type?? Anyways I am looking forward to weathering and then finishing so I can give this one to my Dad as well. For those that don't know I am making this as a gift again. Replicating the one we use on the farm.
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    It looks good, the proportions might be a little off, but I am happy with it. I am moving along with this. Not as fast as I would like but I also make other things including other videos.
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    More updates. I finished off the flat top sleeper conversion. I think it turned out pretty well. We will ultimately see when the final paint job is on it. Short video on how I did it.
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    Quick update! Modifying the sleeper from the aerodyne style to a flat top like the 1:1
  11. thejunkman
    I love it!
  12. thejunkman
    I love it! It might inspire me to build the Roadkill "General Mayhem" Charger out of this kit. I re-purposed an (incorrect Charger 500 body) earlier 90's General Lee kit I built in my teens into a diorama of the moment of impact just as the front is crumpling upon landing from a jump. I won't post the picture as I don't want to jack the thread. Well done!
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    Picture update! More pictures here http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/the-junk-mans-blog/detailing-the-dash-kenworth-t600
  14. thejunkman
    This looks like a fun one to build!
  15. thejunkman
    Quick update video. Figured out the picture posting problem (forum doesn't work with IMG code, but a simple copy and paste works) Will post some later.
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    New video up, wish I could post pictures from a URL from my website (or any website for that matter)
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    Not using photobucket. Can't post pictures from ANY url. So that is not the problem.
  18. thejunkman
    I don't know what the deal is but I am having troubles posting pictures from a URL link (like photobucket ect..)
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    Update! Rusting and weathering the engine sub assembly. I would like to post pictures but the forum is not working when posting the url link So if you want to see pictures you have to check them out on my site at this LINK
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    I am starting another one. It has been a while since my 1/16th scale Kenworth W900 (seen here) Anyways it is time to build a replica of the other truck. I am dong a video series for this as well only this time I am going to show way more of my techniques and I explain a little bit how this is going to go in this video HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5x_DVDsqEo This is what I hope it will look like when it is done. (image insertion not working) http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/uploads/8/4/0/3/8403513/7576379_orig.jpg
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    Where did you get this resin cab and front clip? I have been wanting to build a replica of my 65 F600 grain truck.
  22. thejunkman
    Thanks guys.
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    Grabbed this video at a huge car show I attend (I show motorcycles) of a husband and wife team drag racing a few old trucks. Obviously modified frames and removing some stuff for weight, but the engines seemed relatively stock 80's-90's era Cummins 6 cyls, mechanical injection, don't know what size. This is all I could see just looking as the owners were not around when I tried to find them and talk with them. They also participated in the burn out contest. There was also a Jet car which was pretty cool too.
  24. thejunkman
    Thanks, this was a fun and quick build. I will now sit on display in my garage shelves.
  25. thejunkman
    This was a trash can project, meaning made from supplies and things I was going to throw in the trash. I was not going to spend the time to whittle out some 1/25 figures.
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