Oldmopars Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Making slow progress but getting there. I finally got around to putting some paint on the Septic truck. I had planned to go with the Stool Bus theme, but could not find a good graphic to put on a decal that I liked. So, it is now going to be a septic truck for Universal Construction. Right now it is very "clean", it will not be when I am done, it will have evidence of the produce it hauls all over the outside when I am done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Wow. Some amzing work going on here. This is really shaping up to be a really great run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRollerLT1 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Once again, lack of updates due to life and such and apologies for the slightly messy work area. In this update report however, we're at the home stretch baby! Added mesh in the vents I opened up (I did the side vents as well but in the mock up pic they're kinda hard to see). Got the ride height to where it plans to be. Just need to adjust some things and add a few bobs and bits and we'll be finish! Edited August 11, 2018 by RickRollerLT1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRollerLT1 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 It's finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Nice one Rick! Firebird looks awesome!!! The Stool truck is my favorite! Great idea! Cant wait to see more!!! I managed to make a bit of progress over the weekend! Painting has finally commenced! First Basecoat is on, I've used SMS paints sand, which covers increibly well, 2 light coats over grey primer & its perfect! Sadly there will be very little of this colour left once Im done. I needed to do this one first as it was the only Laquer paint im using. The Masks have been cut & ready to go, next up is the main slightly darker colour & the darkest brown. The Soviets decided to paint the interior in a colour they're familiar with, so after much research they decided to paint the interior in Russian Cockpit Turquoise, to match their MiG & Su fighter planes. This was actually a very difficult choice, but a post on another aircraft forum regarding different colours that could be used I struggled to get hold of one that was "accuarte" but managed to find a Vallejo colour that was pretty much what i wanted, it was very difficult to paint, had to thin it with water! trying to get the right consistency took a few attempts! Pretty happy with it overall, the photos don't really show the right colour (looks closer to the colour on the spoon) & it needs a clearcoat. More soon! Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I like the flat finish on this color, Ash... I can't imagine how nice it will look with clearcoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I have posted much more of a progress update in the Trucks Workbench section. But, so as all of you can see the progress I will post a few updated pictures here. Still a lot to do, no mirrors yet, the rear is just sitting in place, need to mount it, then I can finish the pump plumbing. Visor needs installed, as well as the bumper, the hose needs paint and weathering and much more. But, you can see where it is headed. If I was a Cop, I would not want to pull this truck over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 That is looking good... Stool Bus hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Hey guys! I made a heap of progress over the weekend, by the time i realised i hadnt taken any photos the sun was setting, so theyre not great pics... but progress is progress. Masks were applied to the SMS Sand in prepartion for the next colour, forgot to get pics of this before I masked it up ready for the next colour which I didnt end up getting a chance to spray (family popped over for a visit...) but you can see the colour difference in the first pic. Chassis got clearcoated & now just needs the carpet area painted. I'm pretty stoked as to how my wheels come out, Saw a picture a few weeks ago of a similar S13 silvia that had the same wheels but they were Matte Black with Bronze lips, I thought that was just awesome! So i wanted to do it, which proved harder than expected, theres currently no chrome bronze paint I could find, so Lips were painted gloss black & 2K clearcoated, then Alclad Chrome then Badgers Minitaire paint line 'Ghost Tint Brown', basically an acrylic candy bronze. & voila they look awesome! Pics arnt great, i'll get some better ones over the weekend when Im home & the suns out (fingers crossed!) Still got lots to do, but now with an almost complete chassis, parts can finally start to be placed together. Stay Tuned Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I have taken a brake from model building for the past couple of months and I have had a few more ideas to do for the cannonball so I would like to change my entry to a 41 Chevy. It will be powered by ether a Datsun 4cylinder ohc, Datsun 6cylinder ohc or a Nissan 6cylinder dohc and the frame will be scratch biult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Hey Guys Had another successful weekend of painting! heres my progress! Interior, I added some "carpet" to the floor & rear seat delete. then spraypainted it matte black & airbrushed in some colour variation with a dark grey. Then made progrerss with the body, got the dark brown & caramel colour masked & airbrushed on seperate days. Still got 2 more colours to add to the body before I clearcoat it, & a few touchups. Now considering a matte finish, not sure If I gloss clearcoat it first to sand it. Stay Tuned Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Awesome stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Yep that's Workin... Cool rims too, nice stuff Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Cheers Guys! With the chassis finished is time to start adding details before the beast gets his heart! Scratchbuilt a wiper motor, found a brake booster & a few other parts, & started running lines. Added a bit of Model Factory Hiro's heatshield. Lots more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I tell ya, I'm over masking!!! Heres a few pics of her masked off for different colours. Ive finally completed the camo pattern, just have the black window surrounds to do, then gloss clearcoat this coming weekend for wet sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Despite my silence, the Slant Sickness has been done for quite some time now. Between work, school, and other projects I've not been able to post up the final pictures. So here we go. Any questions let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Hey Team, finally I have completed my Soviet Silvias camo paint job! I've also since clearcoated it which looks really nice but I dont think it will stay that way! More soon! Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Heres a few pics with the gloss clearcoat, Ive since wet sanded it pretty BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH smooth, ready for Matte clearcoat this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Great paint work man ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 I dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 The blue accents are graphically risky, but I just love it. A bold choice that really adds interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I just wanted to let you guys know I'm not out, I've just had a previous commitment that's taken a bit longer than I expected. I've been working on the Mustang in the down time with the other build and should be able to hit it full time in a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Mine has stalled, but WILL be picked up again very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 5 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: Mine has stalled, but WILL be picked up again very soon. X2 >>>>>>>>>>>ONLY 2 (full) MONTHS LEFT<>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 10 hours ago, Belugawrx said: >>>>>>>>>>>ONLY 2 (full) MONTHS LEFT<>>>>>> Let me bump up the size of that font for ya there Bruce. Thanks much. That's exactly what I was gonna post today. There are several builds that I saw in January that I REALLY wanna see on race day (cough-Zenrat-cough). Don't let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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