DRIPTROIT 71

Well, I figured out the sure solution to my pink a/c unit, start over with one molded in white.? The molded in red unit had 2 coats of black primer, then 3 coats of gloss white lacquer, then 2 coats of metallic silver lacquer, then 2 coats of gloss black lacquer, then 2 coats of silver lacquer, then 3 coats of gloss white lacquer, then 3 coats of Krylon Rust Tough gloss white enamel, and finally 3 coats of Krylon flat white Cover Max enamel, and it was still just as pink. I’m making a little progress though. I recessed the headlights a little because I ever thought that they looked exactly right on this kit and then I noticed that they were out too far. I think that it helped the look some.

That sure is a monster!! And it doesn’t even have the crane yet.?Excellent fabrication!

This is really the first time that I have ran into this, but it is definitely not a color transparency problem. I usually like to use hot lacquer paint. I was painting a roof mount A/C for my 4070A. The A/C was molded in red. I primed it black and painted it white. It turned out with a pink tint. I then painted it silver, then gloss black, then silver again, and then white. It was now a slightly lighter shade of pink. No red was really visible with the black primer, the silver paint or the black paint. All of those colors should have been enough to cover up the red. Amazingly the red dye seems to bleed through all those coats of paint.

Getting closer to the finish line. The roof a/c is being a little aggravating. It was molded in red. I primed it black and painted it white and it had a pink tint to it. I then painted it silver, then gloss back, then silver, then white and now it has a slightly less pink tint. It may just have to live like it is.

Looks good! Whichever way you go on the fenders will look great I’m sure. I personally would leave the round fenders and just add the step, but I like to be different.?

Looking good!

From what I understand this cab was designed by Alexis De Sachknoffsky. It dates back to 1936. It was used into the early 60s when the “Driver Comfort Cab” became available as a deluxe option and later completely replaced the older small cab. The newer cab is basically the same cab found in the AMT Western Star, Autocar and Road Boss kits. This cab went on into the 80s with minor changes along the way. Again, this is my understanding and if anyone has better info feel free to share.

That looks awesome! Very nice looking drink bed! Excellent scratch building!

Now that is some plumbing! Excellent work!!

I got them from STS supply out of Canada. I don’t remember how much. They were pretty easy to mount. I have ordered from Auslowe before. I don’t remember the shipping cost, it wasn’t too expensive then, but it has been several years ago. Processing took about three weeks and after a shipping notification, it took about three more weeks to arrive.

I like the big wheels.

Thanks, yes sir, Auslowe tanks.

Here is mine:

That headache rack is going to to good with the winch on it.

I really like the color on this one!! The engine looks awesome! Nice work!

Now that is cool!! Nice work too!

Looks Awesome! Nice work!!

Looks Awesome! The weathering is amazing!

Great job on the bodywork!

Looks awesome!!

This is why I don’t like to use enamel spray can paint and try to stick to lacquer. I have had some decent success with Kryon Cover Max found at Hobby Lobby. The only lacquer that I could find was a Duplicolor pearl or metallic green. Due to shortages Hobby Lobby’s Cover Max isle was wiped out. I found some Krylon Color Max at Lowes in Hunter Green and decided to try that. I was very disappointed for this purpose anyway. It was very transparent and took A LOT of coats to achieve a uniform color. It didn’t even start to look like a dark green until about the 6th coat. The final result of the paint itself wasn’t too bad unfortunately enamel is generally thick and begins to take away from the detail. I wasn’t wanting this much shine either and if I dull it, I think that it would look even more “fake” with the paint so thick. So it is what it is. The white is lacquer.

As I always say Charles, you sir are truly a craftsman and an artist! This is an amazing build for sure! Excellent work!

Thanks Dan! Yes sir, it will be single stack. The only question is the grille and bumper. I have a couple of references truck pictures, most of when these trucks were close to new. I have one later in life with the grille whited out ( or all white no black) and the bumper trimmed down. I’m really liking that look, but haven’t decided which way to go for sure. Here is the other truck although the picture quality is terrible.

Very creative indeed! Nice work!

I got the engine installed and tires on.