Ken Gilkeson Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) starting on this kit, old school. Edited July 27, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Looking forward to what you come up with Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Ken, i will be watching to see what and how you detail this beast. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamchevelleman1972 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 do a old school truck but with some goodie with a old time 12 v 71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 do a old school truck but with some goodie with a old time 12 v 71 That would be cool. Lots of room under that long hood. I have the same truck that I picked up at a model show a few years ago for 15 bucks. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I like old school! Looking forward to seeing your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) lots of bling looks best on dark colors. dark it will be. larger fuel tanks also. Edited July 17, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejunkman Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) I recently built this kit. Went together nice and lots of room for custom work. I made a video series about my build. I will be watching this thread. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYrna1E-t8gb70KnWC_chVbBmijKuIh9s Edited June 30, 2015 by thejunkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) steering fronts Edited July 27, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 you did a great job junkman. probably new and clean on mine with a simple paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Man, I can tell this one is going to be beautiful, knowing all you tend to do with your 1/25 and 1/24 scalers......Love the steering....Can't wait to see more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) bags need air, axles need putty. Edited July 1, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 (edited) level switch added for bags. front wheels before and after holes have been cleaned and enlarged. rears have had the same treatment. do not remove the chrome finish if you want a realistic polished aluminum look. more on that later.engine work has been started. Edited July 27, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Nice work so far Ken. Nice touch with bigger holes on the rims. I'm a fan of that. Great detailing so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Looking good from here! I like the larger holes on the wheels as well. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Nice work. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Great work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) if realism is what you seek, take silver brush paint and paint entire exposed surface quickly. before dry take a cotton swab and start removing paint to give the desired finish you are looking for. use this on every chrome piece except front bumper and mirror faces. work quickly with swab until achieving desired appearance. for front bumper rub lightly with a clean dry tissue only with no paint. next, throw away all the gimmick paints on the market. this all works well on cars also. I have personally used this technique since the early 70's. if you are unhappy with the results clean part with thinner and try again. Edited July 27, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Great work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 The results of the silver paint looks good . But surely if you use thinners to remove the paint will remove the chrome and melt the plastic ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Dave, dipping a clean swab once in thinner should be enough to take the film off. never soak parts in thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Ah I get you now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) rears started and pumping up tires. Edited July 27, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) radiator and engine work continues Edited July 17, 2015 by Ken Gilkeson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 checking tank size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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