B.R.B.O. Diamond Reo C-1164DFL

[Mopar - D]

Nice job on the hinges. 

[Canso65]

Thanks guys!!

Yes, lots of sanding to get things the way I wanted to Pat. All part of the experience 

Just a quick update. I have managed to get the cab and the hood painted and mocked up. I'll be polishing out the paint and clear coating it soon so it will shine like a rig just off the assembly line.

Thanks for looking.

Rob

[gino]

wow that looks great rob ! nice paintwork !

[Superpeterbilt]

Man, that looks amazing. I love that red!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Wow! That's not polished and cleared? That is one slick paint job! What kind of paint are you using if you don't mind my asking? Great work!!

[Canso65]

Thanks for the nice comments guys.

I like to use Tamiya spray cans for large bodies like this Brian. The red I used is TS-85 Bright Mica Red.

Rob

[cowboy rich]

That looks great!! I'd be afraid to touch it to polish it.

[10thumbs]

Nice paint Rob.  I think red looks real good on this fine truck.

[GearUpJammer]

Looks great Rob!

[gatorincebu]

 

   Really nice looking paint job. And a real bright red.

 

 

   Be Well

     Gator

[Tesla]

That's a fine looking paint job!!

[Canso65]

I've been working away at the interior and started doing some decal work on the body. Lots to do yet but still rolling along.

 

I have to repair the decal beside the grill. Dang thing ripped on me.

The interior is far from finished but it's coming along.

Thanks for looking!

Rob

[gatorincebu]

 

     Rob,

            Too bad a bout the tear in the decal, but not the end of the world ! Your interior looks great ! What material did you use for the floor mat ?

 

 

    Be Well

    Gator

[Jim B]

Looking really nice!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking great!! If you need another decal, send me a PM.

[Tesla]

This is looking real nice! 

[extmcdriver]

Nice work, keep it going, looking good!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[10thumbs]

Looking good Rob.  The floor really does look good.

[Mopar - D]

Rob you have this Diamond RIO coming together nicely. 

[Canso65]

 

     Rob,

            Too bad a bout the tear in the decal, but not the end of the world ! Your interior looks great ! What material did you use for the floor mat ?

 

 

    Be Well

    Gator

Thanks everyone for your nice comments.

Gator, the floor material is a thin sheet of rubber like foam I found at the dollar store. I thought I'd give it a try to see how it looks. I still need to glue it down.

Looking at the photos of the dash board I am really not happy with the results. I struggled with the paint I used (Krylon), when I put the second coat on the dash the paint wrinkled on me. I can't understand why the same paint would cause that, especially after letting the first coat dry for a week.

I'm going to strip it down and try again. I think I can do better.

I guess I went a little overboard on using decal set on the DR decals. The Texaco decals for the doors were a little thick so I was able to get it to sit nicely with the decal set. The DR decals were a little thinner so I probably should have gone without decal set. The lessons we learn.

Brian, I may take you up on the offer. I just don't want you to have to pay for mailing. I'll send you a PM.

Thanks again everyone. This build has been so much fun I think I am hooked on trucks now. 

[gino]

looks great rob ! 

[Canso65]

Hi there guys

Just thought I should check in and say hi. Been on the road for work quite a bit the last few weeks and have not had much bench time. I did get a little done, replaced the DR decals on the hood (thanks very much Brian!) and repainted the dashboard. I will get some pics posted soon.

Rob

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looking forward to seeing those pictures.

[Canso65]

I can't believe we are already at the end of May!

Not a lot done this month, more or less just fixing my own mistakes.

Thanks again Brian for the Diamond Reo decals. They do look very nice. I hope I can return the favour one day.

Rob

[gatorincebu]

 

        Rob,

              Now that is looking really good. You did a good job on the decal replacement . i like it !!

 

 

 

        Be Well

        Gator