gatorincebu Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 That grill is really nice ! I think it was a good idea to change it. Not that the other grill looked bad. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDragon Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks very much for your interesting. Last weeks I have not much time to read and post here. Today I can show you some progress on frame and engine. The frame is painted with Purple Red from Revells Aqua Color. The egine got a slight washing with Dark Wash from MIG and blurred with White Spirit. Some rusty pigment on turbocharger and exhaust give a used look. For the cooler hoses i used wire with shrinking tubes toasted by a lighter. A slightly washing on the frame and a first mock up with wheels. But which wheels shall i use? A difficult decision. I have the choice of (from left to right) aitm tires and rims, Italeri tires and aitm rims, Italeri tires and KFS rims, Double Take Replicas tires and rims or the wheels from the kit. Fortunately i wear black socks on this photo. The wheels from the kit are too small. And the winner is...Italeri Tires and aitm rims. They were coated with AlcladII Chrome. And now this the current status. Thanks all for your interest. Greetings, Michael Edited March 8, 2016 by BlackDragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 that's looking really nice Michael ! nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I like your progress Michael...excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Michael, You are doing some really nice work on this one. I really like the use of the shrink tube ! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Very nice craftsmanship, and I also like the use of the shrink tube...............gonna have to try that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Looking great Micha!The truck already has a great character and attitude about it, you do excellent "understatement weathering".Shrink tube? Guys, what is this stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 It's heat shrink tubing. It's used for electrical work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Very nice work on that frame and engine....What a nice piece of work that cab is, as well....This is really looking good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDragon Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Thank you all! I've got a few new pictures for you if you want. Backlights are from ctm and the battery box become a layer of Bare Metal Foil. The fenders are plated with AlcladII and logo out of the desktop printer. Fuel Tanks are made out of 0,3mm Aluminium Sheet, the tank straps are adhesive Stripes. For the connections on the tanks i cast the connections from a Revell of Germany Peterbilt with Plastilin and poured it with resin. The hoses were replaced with wire. At last, the mudflaps. Now i can go on with the cabin. Thanks to all for looking in, have a nice weekend. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Michael that rig is looking right! Great tanks too, and the resin detailing is a real hit, good stuff. The truck has a good attitude about it, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice work on the tank and fuel lines. And the rear lights look really good! Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Nice work on the tanks and fuel connectors. You nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 great modeling ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Very nice work! I like the work on the tanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerdown Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Man this is a fantastic project, the finish you are working towards is gonna be great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 looks great ! nice work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Nice work and the tank connections look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 great workhave seen more of your builds on the wettringer forumthis kenworth is already greatjacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDragon Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hey guys, thank you very very much for your statements. I did some work in the cabin, the interior will be red and become a carpet with flocking. The front bumper from Illini Replica is not really good and i decided to make a new one with 0,3mm aluminium sheet and some bolts from Meng. Now i'm waiting for some parts from CTM and be back soon. Greetings, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Michael , Your mock up looks really nice. Looking forward to seeing thisone in paint. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Wow! This one is really coming to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 very nice ! this is turning out great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 This is shaping up nice...keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDragon Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) This is shaping up nice...keep up the great work! Thanks to all! I trying my best. Today i got some parts from CTM and change the battery box to the box from Illini Replica, which is closer on the truck i want to build up. And i put up three marker lights to the front bumper. And then the thing that i fear, the painting. First, the golden stripe. It need some corrections on the shape on front, but overall i am satisfield. The next was the red panel, i am happy with it, but when i stripped off the masking tape i'm stuck at the cabin und pull off a little bit of the red colour on the back. But it is not really bad because i will sanding again anyway. Thank you very much for looking in, hope you'll like it a little bit. Greetings, Michael Edited March 19, 2016 by BlackDragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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