kilrathy10 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Looking good, Man....Looking good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Hey guys, it's been awhile since I did much of anything on this build . And I figured that since I am waiting on some parts for my BRBO build I would work on this one. Decided to go with red for the second color. The color of the paint can top was misleading. I thought it would be a lighter shade of red. But the darker color works as well. I modified the kit battery boxes , filling in the snap tab hole on the front of the box . I did one set of battery boxes with the thin diamond plate from Plastruct . And that set will most likely go on the single drive truck. For this truck I decided to try something that Dennis ( tesla ) turned me onto . It is a product called Mr Grip . Sold at Home Depot or Loews. It is meant to be used to fix stripped/wallowed out wood screw holes . It comes in a couple of different sizes and is metal ( be careful of sharp edges after cutting !) . The metal is kinda bright. I am going to be painting mine. I also started to weather the chassis . The motor had quite a bit done a couple of months ago. Still need to use some different color washes . I am going for a well maintained but hard working truck ! As in it most always needs a bath.Being it has been working on a huge road building project, and rarely gets to the main shop and the steam genie !As spends most of the time on/ off road on site. Enjoy the photos. Please excuse a couple of the shots that turned out no so good . As always comments ideas and criticisms are welcome. Be Well Gator Edited May 31, 2016 by gatorincebu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Good weathering on that tough looking rig. I agree Mr.Grip is too shiny for a workhorse. It's moving along well Gator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Michael, Thanks for stopping by . I hope it will be a good 5-6 footer ! Looks good from 5-6 " away ! lolyes the MR Grip will get toned down a lot painted and weathered. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 gator that red /orange its a nice colorcombolooks like a real workhorse , no blingbling colorswil see how its come togetheri like itjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 It's good to see this project moving along! I like the colors and the weathering looks just right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Great work Gator, looking good, keep it going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearUpJammer Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Looks good Gator,I like the color combo and weathering also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks Rick , I am doing a little bit everyday. Yesterday I went to the bench twice, once in the afternoon and then again last night. Thanks Dennis, I was looking at all the can of paint , picked the red. The only thing it came out a bit darker than I wanted. But now that I've put the hood and fenders together. I like the combination. So I am going to stick with it.Jacobus thanks, The paint is actually red and yellow. But the lighting play tricks with it in the photos. And you are right a no bling bling workhorse!!Gator that red /orange its a nice colorcombolooks like a real workhorse , no blingbling colorswil see how its come togetheri like itjacobus Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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