Tesla Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 You've made a lot of progress and it looks terrific!
Dieselhead Posted August 3, 2017 Posted August 3, 2017 Personally I'd shoot the body colors, then mask off the grille parts and do them in gloss black for the Alclad's backing. My biggest personal concern is a pearl finish paint not having the right backing properties for Alclad to adhere or shine up correctly.But the truck looks great anyway, so you could totally get away with a monotone color. Great work!
landman Posted August 3, 2017 Author Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Followed Joe's advice. Edited December 10, 2020 by landman
landman Posted August 5, 2017 Author Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) A teaser while the paint dries... Edited December 10, 2020 by landman
Mopar - D Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 Pat you have this one coming together nicely. Your colors combination looks awesome.
landman Posted August 5, 2017 Author Posted August 5, 2017 Thank you gentlemen. It'll end up something like the Tackaberry truck in the first post. One day I'll have to go check his collection. I wonder if it is open to the public?
landman Posted August 5, 2017 Author Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Edited December 10, 2020 by landman
Dieselhead Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 Very nice sir. The forced perspective of the painted molding and the long hood almost makes the windshield look chopped, lol
landman Posted August 9, 2017 Author Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) While the paint cures I built a 409. Bought on eBay from a parts seller it has what looks like small block exhaust manifolds and slightly misshapen valve covers. However I think it does look like a 409. Edited December 10, 2020 by landman
landman Posted August 10, 2017 Author Posted August 10, 2017 (edited) Working on several little details on the way to final assembly. Edited December 11, 2020 by landman
gatorincebu Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 Wow ! Pat you certainly have been busy on this project. And it is looking great. Be Well Gator
landman Posted August 18, 2017 Author Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Clearcoated the body and began making up the trailer connectors. I have to redo the windshield. Edited December 11, 2020 by landman
gotnitro? Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 Awesome update, the paint looks fantastic! !What are you using for the airline connectors?
landman Posted August 18, 2017 Author Posted August 18, 2017 Awesome update, the paint looks fantastic! !What are you using for the airline connectors?Solder, aftermarket gladhands and wire jacket for sleeves.
gotnitro? Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 Solder, aftermarket gladhands and wire jacket for sleeves.thank you ! That's one spot I always neglect on my rig builds . Who carries the glad hands if I may inquire
landman Posted August 19, 2017 Author Posted August 19, 2017 thank you ! That's one spot I always neglect on my rig builds . Who carries the glad hands if I may inquireAITM. They had them without the wires before. http://aitruckmodels.com/product/airlinegladhand-set-late-style/
landman Posted August 19, 2017 Author Posted August 19, 2017 (edited) Installed the new windshield, the clearance lights , horns and mirrors to the cab. Edited December 11, 2020 by landman
landman Posted August 21, 2017 Author Posted August 21, 2017 We are done. My granddaughter is asleep in the computer room so I am posting this from my iPad. The photos will have to wait until tomorrow.
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