cowboy rich Posted April 17, 2016 Posted April 17, 2016 Another great looking build you have going. How many tries did it take to get the thumbs up in that mirror?Rich
thejunkman Posted April 17, 2016 Author Posted April 17, 2016 Only a few tries and adjusting the manual focus on the camera. It is a DSLR style.
thejunkman Posted April 23, 2016 Author Posted April 23, 2016 How about some more updates. More pictures here http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/the-junk-mans-blog/adventures-in-modeling-advanced-weathering-techniques
thejunkman Posted April 30, 2016 Author Posted April 30, 2016 Pin stripes, by hand. I had to forgo coffee today. Heart rate risen, now exhausted. As usual more pics here http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/the-junk-mans-blog/pinstripe-adventures-in-modeling Some weathering will help hide the crimes.
kilrathy10 Posted May 6, 2016 Posted May 6, 2016 Nice job on the weathering, as well as the cab pin stripes......That's a very difficult thing to do, for sure....Great job.....
thejunkman Posted May 6, 2016 Author Posted May 6, 2016 Nice job on the weathering, as well as the cab pin stripes......That's a very difficult thing to do, for sure....Great job.....Thanks. This one is proving to be a bit more challenging, I think it is the scale and the fact that the "real" truck is in cosmetically better condition so replicating some wear is more difficult as I don't want it overdone but I want to make it look used.
Canso65 Posted May 7, 2016 Posted May 7, 2016 Hand painted pin stripes!Wow, just when I think I have seen it all here on the forum, you step it up Jon!The cab looks great and thanks for posting your videos.Rob
thejunkman Posted May 8, 2016 Author Posted May 8, 2016 Hand painted pin stripes! Wow, just when I think I have seen it all here on the forum, you step it up Jon! The cab looks great and thanks for posting your videos. Rob "I" stepped it up!? I am still a novice builder! This is only the second model I have ever done any advanced weathering or detail work like this. This is not really my bailiwick. I am still learning. My normal projects involve restoring real cars and motorcycles. I guess that could contribute to my attention to detail I suppose. My usual projects are turning things like this http://www.thejunkmanadv.com/ INTO this: I do all the paint work as well as the mechanical's. If I can't get a part I usually make it.
cowboy rich Posted May 8, 2016 Posted May 8, 2016 You're doing one heck of a job on this, it looks great!!
thejunkman Posted May 10, 2016 Author Posted May 10, 2016 Small update. Things get dirty working on the farm.
thejunkman Posted February 7, 2017 Author Posted February 7, 2017 UPDATE! I kind of abandoned this thread. Not quite ready for "under glass" as I have to put it on a base, but it is pretty much done at this point. Tons of pics here
gatorincebu Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 That looks good ! I like what you've done here. Be Well Gator
kilrathy10 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 That turned out all right, Man.....Great job on the weathering.....I know how projects can stall, for sure, but glad you were able to get it done.....Nice....
thejunkman Posted February 9, 2017 Author Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) That turned out all right, Man.....Great job on the weathering.....I know how projects can stall, for sure, but glad you were able to get it done.....Nice.... The stall was mainly because this kit has major fitment issues on nearly all parts. I needed a break from it, so I worked on other non-model projects. Edited February 9, 2017 by thejunkman
kilrathy10 Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 The stall was mainly because this kit has major fitment issues on nearly all parts. I needed a break from it, so I worked on other non-model projects.I know that's right....This model is very much a pain in the butt.....You really have to work to get this model to go together, for sure....I feel ya there.....
thejunkman Posted February 10, 2017 Author Posted February 10, 2017 I know that's right....This model is very much a pain in the butt.....You really have to work to get this model to go together, for sure....I feel ya there..... This kit really is. The bumper interferes with the hood opening all the way correctly. I fiddled with it, but couldn't get it perfect, but its fine. Which is a shame because I did a lot of detail work on that engine. It is also why I left the sunroof even though "the real McCoy" doesn't have it so you could see more of the detailed interior. Making that flattop sleeper was a chore. I still have a few details to add like the bug deflector, licence plates and CB antenna's. For those that don't know. Here is the REAL thing I tried to replicate. I consider model building like this impressionistic art.
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