kilrathy10 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 The chassis looks great, Man.....And the paintwork on the body is just as good.....NICE..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 The chassis looks great, Man.....And the paintwork on the body is just as good.....NICE.....Thanks JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 The chassis looks great, Man.....And the paintwork on the body is just as good.....NICE.....I agree with JT, nice job on the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Cool color choice. I am going to have to try that paint combination. The weathering on the tires looks good. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I agree with JT, nice job on the chassis. Cool color choice. I am going to have to try that paint combination. The weathering on the tires looks good. Be Well GatorThank you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Building away here on this kit to get it done by Saturday to take to the show. I got the carpet flocked in the interior, weathered the seats/dash/door panels and assembled. Also attempted another first at spraying some of the Tamiya weathering powder through my airbrush with some alcohol to make some mud splatter for weathering. The Rust weathering powder makes perfect red clay/mud such as what we have here in South Carolina. I had started to weather the fender flares/rocker guards, but I realized that everything needed to be on first...got excited, lol. The body is now on the chassis, I just have to finish up lights, bumpers, step bars, decals, paint and mount the Jerry can, then the body will be ready to weather as well, and I'll be able to call this one done....anyone have any tips for making a tow hook???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 That is looking killer! Great job with the weathering and nicely done , looks so lifelike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 That is looking killer! Great job with the weathering and nicely done , looks so lifelike.Thanks Mike!Trying my best to get it ready for Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Againmikewins Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Are you gonna be using the kit supplied light bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieselhead Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) For a hook, you could probably heat and bend some sprue into a hook-like shape, and then take a file and filler putty and shape it more finely into what you want. You could also do this to make D-ring shackles. Edited January 19, 2017 by Dieselhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Think you got a winner here, Bud.....This sure to be a crowd pleaser.....I really like how it turned out....Makes me want to pull mine out and get on it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Nice work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Are you gonna be using the kit supplied light bar?Yes I will, but the chrome is stripped off and it is airbrushed semi gloss black.For a hook, you could probably heat and bend some sprue into a hook-like shape, and then take a file and filler putty and shape it more finely into what you want. You could also do this to make D-ring shackles.Thanks Joe! I may give it a whirl..I have some styrene rod that I could try it on.Think you got a winner here, Bud.....This sure to be a crowd pleaser.....I really like how it turned out....Makes me want to pull mine out and get on it.....Thanks again JT!Nice work so farThanks Jonathan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 This one is almost done. All I have to do is make a hook for the winch, and finish up painting/weathering my jerry can and mount it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fscott201 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Looks great! I'm working on the same model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I saw this in person today, even more impressive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Looks Great! Nice work on the weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looks great! I'm working on the same model.Thanks Scott. Pretty decent kit. It was a nice fun quick build.I saw this in person today, even more impressive ! Thanks Mike! It was good seeing you the other day. Looking good!Thanks Randy.Looks Great! Nice work on the weathering!Thanks Dave. This was my first weathering job...I learned a lot, and hope I didn't over do it. No all I need is to get the sand/mud Tamiya weathering kit for my next 4x4 build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 This one is finished...but I haven't had time to actually take good pics to put it under glass. Maybe tonight I can snap some. The newest addition to the family has put a halt on things, lol. Only 8 weeks old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Finally got this one pictured under glass now. Thanks everyone for following! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Your weathering looks just right, but a bit shiny in the photos. Maybe it's just the lighting, but it might need a bit of Dull Coat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lghtngyello03 Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 I think its just the pics. Thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Beutiful job on this project ! i like it. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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