Wagoneer81

I had a can of Model Master primer do that to me once. It dried really thick and bubbly. I though I had put it on too thick or that it was a humidity problem... That was the last time I used MM. DupliColor is the way to go. Most of my builds use Duplicolor primer and paint now because it's a much better product..

Well, they do say "Great minds think alike!" That is one neat vision!!! That'll be one massive convoy! I thought about a Lindy Crown-Vic as an escort vehicle for mine... As far as your paint problems go... Don't sell the bike shop, Wilbur! http://www.TCPglobal.com sells DupliColor Mirage, although I didn't see the Purple/Red combo you specified so it looks like the autoparts store just quit stocking it. You should be able to find it... I'll look around for you here at home... I've lucked out before! Edit... OK, online I have found Purple/Green and Red/Blue but no Purple/Red... I think I now see your dilemma... although, The Purple/Green seems to have a red shift to it and the Red/Blue has a bit of a Purple shift to it... They look very similar on screen. http://www.amazon.com/Duplicolor-MIRAGE-Color-Shifting-Paint/dp/B00076PVBK http://www.amazon.com/Duplicolor-MIRAGE-Color-Shifting-Purple/dp/B0007N56N6 I hope this helps!

Yeah, I love it! I had to chuckle when I saw that first interior shot! Kudos!!! They always take a beating at the back of the trailer and that looks like typical wear and tear on most of the trailers I've pulled. Very realistic and very well done.

I'm right with you on that one! You know, you can get two loads out of that kit. My plan is to build two trucks lettered for the same transport company and put the engine on a modified tri-axle lowboy. The tender will go on an AMT Freuhauf flatbed. Secure the tender mid-trailer, off of its trucks on wooden cribbing and chain and block the trucks, one in front of and one behind the tender. If the 40 footer isn't long enough, I'll kitbash a 48' spreadaxle. I don't have the General yet, BUT I did score an unbuilt Airfix 1/25 scale P-51D at an auction last month... That's going to make nice cargo for a lowboy. I'm interested to see how your "General" build progress's. I've been following this one since I joined the Forum and it's coming along nicely. I'm anxious to see it in color!

Yeah, I'm stoked! Email has been sent out!

I second checking with the folks at the Ford Museum. If anybody could dig up something like that, they could.

That would be MPC's 'The General' if I'm not mistaken???

Yeah, you're like me in that respect. When I go to car shows, my buddies are snapping pictures of the shiny, visually loud billet monsters and I'm taking pictures of the ratrods and things like an old worn out '50-something Mercury Turnpike Cruiser or the Olds Vistacruiser thats sitting beside the billet monster... Or the old Stude on the trailer in the swap meet area... Thanks for the Pics!!! Gives a whole new meaning to the term "Mini-van"...

Hmmmm.... 10,000 comedians out of work and you're trying to break into the business.. . where's a rimshot when you need one?!?!? I agree, I need to see pictures, I've not seen the jacket yet.

Stick around, pal and we'll eddu...educai... uhh...We'll learn ya!!! Truthfully, there's no time like the present to learn. there are a lot of people here (including me) who would be more than happy to help you with posting pics (it's easier than one might think) or would give any advice you might want on a myriad of topics. BTW, I built two AMT '41 Plymouths...one Stock, one mild custom. I enjoyed those builds... They met the crusher (Spelled, 'Ex-wife') several years ago and I'd love to do a couple more. Truthfully, I wouldn't mind seeing a build thread of this kit. If not, some pics of the finished car would definitely be the Kitty's Whiskers!

Yeah, I like it... That first picture got an evil chuckle out of me... Looking good!

That's a good idea... I even like the phone number. Face it, Pete, you really are that old. Don't feel bad though, I was born just after the Apollo Program got the axe but still think that joke's funny... I wish I had been around for the earlier programs. I have followed every shuttle mission from day one when Young and Crippen took the Columbia on its first cruise around our planet... I'm going to be very lost here real soon...

Excellent! Many, Many thanks!

That's a pretty wild conversion kit. Correct me if I'm wrong though, after '97 wasn't that body style F-150 the light duty chassis only? I don't think they offered it as a 1-ton, at least not in North America... If you wanted a 1-ton, you bought a Super-Duty. Not that it's a bad kit, I'd almost build one simply because I think it's a neat looking truck.

I really like the looks of the profile drawing, take what you've got and run with it!!! I like the gills, that V-10 is gonna need room to breathe... I can't wait to see the 3/4 views. It's a well balanced, aggressive, eye catchingly original design. We don't see enough one-off designs like this. I'd much rather spend my money on something like this than on the umpteenth release of the Revellogram/Ertl Tri-five Chevy. I'd be willing to pay-to-play to add a unique subject like this to my collection. True, I build mainly heavy commercial right now but I build whatever strikes my fancy, and this design definitely does that! If you produce it, I'll definitely buy one. I'm thinking a darker silver/gray body with lighter silver trim and dark blue stripes and interior...

So what are you saying, that he's got too much engine for the driveline??? That his driveline's not packin' the proper gear to serve in his beloved Corps? I think you're right. That's gonna be one sick Caddy, I love it!!!

Man, I have seen enough nutjobs and wackos during my time driving over the road as a freight hauler, I can't imagine having them in the same vehicle with me... Anyone who can drive a taxi has bigger cookies than me. Hans, run don't walk to the nearest exit! Next time you might not be so lucky, friend. I'm glad that you got out of that one relatively intact. Yes, your pride took a hit and your angry as Hell... Nobody likes being beat on, trust me I know... But, you got out of it alive. Take that as an opening to make a fresh start. I've seen a lot worse. Before I drove Semi's for a living, Half a lifetime ago, I spent 8 years as a Firefighter/EMT. I worked some night shifts as a "Ride-Along" with a friend who was a Paramedic with Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Trust me when I say, "It. Could. Have. Been. Worse!" I don't usually say this but, God Bless you, my Friend and stay safe. I'll pray that you are successful in finding other and safer means of support. Chris Eddy Bill, I had to chuckle at the rubber mallet comment, good choice of equalizer. When I drove freight, I carried a 4-D cell Maglight and a three pound hammer beside the drivers seat, on the floor between the door and seat in every truck I drove. Cops and DOT never questioned it because they were tools. I still carry them, in the same location in my Jeep. Several times over the course of my travels, I was very glad they were there. I still have the hammer but had to replace the Maglight several years ago because the casing ended up bent bad enough that the batteries didn't want to come out when I changed them... Stay safe, friends!!! It's crazy out there!

Beautiful!!! An well engineered masterpiece!!! I love this truck, very well done, I like the functional Quadcab doors and the color combination is superb! Two thumbs up!

Eelco, I use Printshop 11 by Broderbund, this program is about ten years old and still does what I need. I just looked and Printshop 23 (if that tells you how old v.11 is...)is available on their website for $19.99. For a printer, I use a $30.00 Canon iP2600 Inkjet I picked up at WallyWorld. I get really good results with the printer, I just have to make sure its resulution is set at 4800 DPI. Here's a sample of what it can do: This is on the sleeper of a Revell Pete 359, the venerable old Ex-Snap-Tite release. Looking at it really closely, (better than you can see with the camera) the image is not grainy at all... Not the greatest placement job, I know... I didn't know when I bought the decal paper that it was VERY flexible and stretchy. I'm going to do some type of decal frame (pinstriping, maybe) around this and still need to put a set of lights in where the decal is slit. The white marks in the upper left are where a trailer got into the sleeper and scratched the mural down to the white decal sheet . All that aside, you can see the resolution that even an old software program and an inexpensive printer is capable of. I hope this helps you some. ---Nick, just a question on yours, and I did get a chuckle out of the maintenence manual on the dash, very nice touch... (Reminded me of an old F-250 I once had... ) Did you go into the properties of your printer and reset the resolution or is it at the default setting. My default setting was 2400 DPI and I went in and changed it to its maximum setting...

That's also known as a Truck drivers tan...Don't ask me how I know. I kept asking to be a team driver just so I could even out my tan... Spyder, good call; I'm 280 even. I don't go to the beach any more... Last time I was there these fools kept throwing buckets of water on me and pushing me back into the water...

Iron or super absorbant??? 'Cause I know what I'd be doing after one lap... Nice subject, BTW. Ought to be a fun build.

I can agree with that! I've owned one pair, several years ago... Paid about $100.00 for them. They fell apart after three months...Pure junk, they were the worst pair of boots I ever owned and I've owned many! I guess you weren't supposed to actually work in them, they're more of a "Look at me, I'm cool" kind of thing than an actual functional workboot.

OK, this builds getting crazy... In other words, it's right up my alley!!! This is looking wild, Can't wait to see more!

Carefull Chris I think "Big Brother" has been copyrighted by the goverment Bottom line is that Tony has nailed it on the head. Let's move on with model building, I've got a Cat v-8 to install. Leo

That shouldn't be to tough a project and looks like a fun one. I agree with reinforcing the roof. some 1/4" or 1/8" brass angle at the sides or maybe a 1/4"x1/8" c-channel down the middle... Flat beds are fairly easy to scratchbuild, here's pics of one I'm building for a stretched Dodge L-700 I am working on. All components are Evergreen Styrene: The center rails are .080 x .25 and the frame crossmembers are from some .080 and .060 stock that was in the scrap bin and the floor is .040 sheet. I cheated on the floor and snapped an 8'x14' bed out of a sheet of 1/4" tile...Next time, I'll turn the sheet over so the tile side is up and under the wood floor. I scratchbuild in 1/24 because 1/2"=1' is easier to work with than the 1/25 conversions... It looks fine on the 1/25 chassis. I hope these pictures help or perhaps give you some ideas. I'm looking forward to seeing your project take shape!