lghtngyello03 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 I did manage to get some "floor pans" made for the interior tub. I know it's not as involved as the step downs that was recommended, but I'm used to seeing flat floors in a lowered custom truck. Made from .010 styrene sheets.
DeeCee Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Your making lots of great progress on this build mate, i like all the extra custom work your putting into it too.
lghtngyello03 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Posted January 23, 2016 Your making lots of great progress on this build mate, i like all the extra custom work your putting into it too.Thanks a lot! This one is definitely one of the most involved builds I've done.
lghtngyello03 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) So I got the corners of the cab made and glued in today, just have to putty and sand them. I also started on the engine assembly and paint. First time using a black wash too so go easy on me. Still have to paint the engine cover when I paint the body. Edited January 24, 2016 by lghtngyello03
Belugawrx Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Man that engine is gonna look cool in there What are you using for a wash ? Lookin' good Scott Cheers ps: have you dry fit your stance yet ? Edited January 24, 2016 by Belugawrx ps
lghtngyello03 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 Man that engine is gonna look cool in there What are you using for a wash ? Lookin' good Scott Cheers ps: have you dry fit your stance yet ? Thanks man..I'm using The Detailer washes. I've looked everywhere for some type of wash when I've been out and finally found one a few weeks ago. Yes I did dry fit my new stance I didn't take a pic of it however. The pic on the first page was before I went lower up front. Now the front tire is tucked up nicely in the front fender to where the outside hoop of the rim is at the edge of the fender.
Belugawrx Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Cool I'm mixing my own now, that's why I asked.... Try mixing up some flat clear, a bit of thinner, and a drop of black, dark grey, or brown,...or a combo This was a simple mix of Future and a drop of Tamiya Black, the only thing is the future is too glossy, needs flat.
KWT Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 This is looking good! Really diggin the engine... is that the ssr?
lghtngyello03 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) nice progres ! looking great ! This is looking good! Really diggin the engine... is that the ssr?Thanks guys. Yessir, that's the engine from the SSR kit. Definitely have to modify some stuff to fit..but worth it. Edited January 25, 2016 by lghtngyello03
lghtngyello03 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Super excited to finally get this sucker in primer and see some color on the wheels. Got a quick pic of the new stance dry fitted. The bed didn't want to cooperate with the putty for some pics..but here we go. Wheels are painted with Tamiya primer, then Tamiya TS13 Gloss Black, and topped off with Alclad Chrome. Pretty sure I'm gonna have to put some more putty back on the gas door and cowl then resand and reprime. Any suggestions? Never done that before. Edited January 25, 2016 by lghtngyello03
Belugawrx Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 This is looking good man..as far as the ghosting ..I like to use some CA glue with accelerator ..let it dry and sand out,..prime and paint
lghtngyello03 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 This is looking good man..as far as the ghosting ..I like to use some CA glue with accelerator ..let it dry and sand out,..prime and paintRegular testors superglue will work right? What kind of accelerator? So just sand with some fine grit paper, reprime then spray color?
bill_67 Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Awesome project, that stance looks right on to me. Fantastic work with getting that interior to fit like that. I very looking forward to following this to the under glass section.
Belugawrx Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) This is what I use but any super glue will work,..I've heard that talcum powder sprinkled over the glue will work as well... I use 800g then 1000g sandpaper...doesn't leave many deep scratches.. Edited January 25, 2016 by Belugawrx
lghtngyello03 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks for the tip Bruce! I'll try my Testor's superglue today, and let it sit overnight then sand it tomorrow with some 1000 grit.
lghtngyello03 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 Awesome project, that stance looks right on to me. Fantastic work with getting that interior to fit like that. I very looking forward to following this to the under glass section.Thanks a lot Bill. Sure has been some work to get it to this point.
lghtngyello03 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Made one side of the exhaust up with some 1/8" styrene tubing. I'm just trying to decide if this would be a good place to exit at? Sorry for the crappy pics, but it was kinda hard to get a good pic of it holding all that together with just bedside taped to the floor. Edited January 28, 2016 by lghtngyello03
SVTInterceptor Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I REALLY dig this whole combination. I can't wait to see this one done. This is inspiration for a future truck build for me when I get the time.
GTJUNIOR Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Loving the look of this truck. Can't wait to see it done.
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