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Yes indeed Len. I usually do at least two coats of paint with wet sanding or polishing in between. This one may take three. Thank you Greg, I think I've seen you do better though. Thank you Ken. Thanks Carl, I'm glad you like them. David G.
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David G. replied to Belairconvertable's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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That looks fine Steve. I first thought that "Plan B" was to just go with the horizontal bars as a custom option but you've come up with a nice workable solution. David G.
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Hello Everybody! I finally got the body and fenders blended to my satisfaction so I decided to give it some paint. The result? A crummy paintjob that's completely my fault! While holding the car upside down to paint the inside of the body, it slipped off the clip stand and fell to the patio floor. I picked it up and since there was no paint on the outside of the body yet, I thought just blowing the dust off it would be good enough. A little voice in my head said "Go wash it off, let it dry and then paint it." Yeah, I should've listened to that voice. In spite of all that, I do like the color choices I made. Here's a mockup I made to help me feel better about the whole incident. 😃 As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may wish to share. David G.
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Revell's Auto Transport Trailer: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks Dan, that's kind of what I was thinking too. As far as filling it up, I have more tan enough builds, it's just a matter of deciding which ones to use. This is from about ten months ago, I've added a few more since then. =D- -
That looks about right, I think body color will work. At the angle they're sitting, those intake tubes remind me of the smoke dischargers on an army tank. David G.
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You? Over-thinking things? You're kidding, right? Often the simplest answer is the best one. I think they look great Daniel. David G.
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Revell's Auto Transport Trailer: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you Germán. I'm eager to see them together as well. That thought has been floating around in the back of my mind Dan. I've been leaning toward loading a number of my "decent" builds, ones that are "good" but don't quite deserve their own place in the spotlight. These are the first three that come to mind when I consider that. My 1960 Starliner The 1963 Impala and my 1965 Galaxie Thanks for asking Dan. David G. -
Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you kindly Gary. I remember the amazing work you did on a couple of the rigs you built, so thank you. David G. -
Revell's Auto Transport Trailer: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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Revell's Auto Transport Trailer: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Hello Everybody! It's been a little while since I posted an update for this one, so here it is! The rear bumper is done! I decided to do some weathering on the lower deck ramps to simulate the paint being worn away by driving cars on it. And I also painted the side frames with some Tamiya TS-19 Metallic Blue to match the Peterbilt 359 road tractor I'm building as a companion. It's not much but it's all I have for now. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. David G. -
Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
My pleasure. Thank you kindly Germán. David G. -
A smart bit of work with those hinges! David G.
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Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you Jürgen, I would be honored. I also have a dedicated Facebook page called Model Cars, Mostly. It's linked in my signature. David G. -
It's great seeing an old build like this rescued and revived. Preserve what you can and redo what you have to. David G.
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Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you Steve. I'm quite happy with how they turned out. That's most kind of you to say Jürgen, thank you. I may not be planning any... but I'm also not ruling them out. I'll build just about anything that strikes my fancy but I do tend to stick to model cars, mostly. David G. -
Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Hello Everybody! While I worked out the details on correcting the warp on the tires, I turned my attention toward prepping these chromed fuel tanks to install on the chassis. I stripped the chrome plating and assembled the tanks. They'll need much filing and sanding to remove the seams and flash. Filed and sanded smooth then painted with Tamiya TS-19 Metallic Blue, the color I plan to use for the cab. With some detail painting and BMF for the tank straps, the tanks are ready to mount to the chassis. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to share your thoughts and comments. David G. -
Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thank you Jürgen. Yeah, the tires aren't great but they're certainly not the worst I've worked with. I did consider replacing them with some aftermarket units but I want to keep this build as OOB as I can. And honestly, I'm not really a truck builder. This is likely the only road tractor I'll ever build and I plan to give it only as much love as it needs to live. Thanks again, David G. -
Revell's Peterbilt 359: WIP
David G. replied to David G.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Yes indeed Brian! That's exactly what I ended up doing. After a few days of fiddling about, I came to the same conclusion. I cut about half of the circumference of the webbing and packed the warped areas of the tires with paper napkin. Once mounted, I massaged and smooshed the tires into a more realistic shape. I'll post all that in a future update. Great minds, eh? Thanks again, David G. -
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David G. replied to Belairconvertable's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks for the link Ken, they have some really good stuff there. I plan to keep this one mainly OOB... at least as much as I can. But I'll certainly throw their site into my favorites bar for future reference. =D- -
1974 Peterbilt 352
David G. replied to DRIPTROIT 71's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Excellent detail and paint, love the decals too! A beautiful build! David G. -
An excellent and imaginative concept well planned and executed. It looks like it could start up and run! 😮 I also like that photo with the ghosted engine cover. David G.
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David G. replied to TopherMcGinnis's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I've always liked these old panel trucks. Surprisingly, I don't have any in my collection. I'll just have to enjoy watching you build yours. David G. -
Who doesn't love a mock-up? Let's see yours!
David G. replied to Belairconvertable's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Cool! That's gotta be the first lowrider road tractor I've seen! 😮 =D-