I've been away for 4 years!! Rebirth of my 2-tone 99 Silverado

[addicted2modeling]

Hey y'all:

I've been away for 4 years from this website that I forgot it even exist! I first posted my 99 Silverado build that was in GM factory color, two-tone option. Victory red over pewter metallic. I sold that model kit 2 years ago on ebay as I wanted to make money. I sold it for $20, which I felt was too cheap especially the time and effort put into it. Since I missed that model truck that I've built, I have decided to build another one. Sadly, I have about 3-4 99 Silverado model kits that I have messed up on that were models I was going to build and sell but, I feel it was not worth my time, however, if y'all want me to sell ALL the salvageable parts including painted cabs and bed assembly, I'll sell it all for $45. Anyways, my rebirth of my first successful '99 Silverado model build is a work in progress. So far the engine assembly has been completed and the cab, hood and tailgate assembly. Pictures are included in this post!

Engine and chassis assembly:

The engine assembly I have painted the block and oil pan to Chevy orange red to pay homage to Chevrolet's 20th century heritage. I'm sure in 1999 this real Vortec 4.8 or 5.3 was not painted in that color from the factory, but since this is my model kit, LOL what the heck, might as well do it. Transmission painted in factory silver as most are with the pan left in stock chrome plated. Might as well flaunt it hhaha. Engine details are painted in flat black and semi gloss black. Flat black for the coils and flat blue for the wires to indicate I have put on NGK wires on it lol Accessory drive assembly where you have the alternator, A/C compressor, etc are painted in flat steel. I used the cheap Testors aerosol air brush starter kit that costs $35. Sure is way cheaper than buying those $300 air brush kit that I really don't need. 

The chassis assembly was pre-built in 2016, when I was working on 99 Silverado that I had painted in GM's indigo blue metallic paint. That project was scrapped, but I used the chassis from that build as I messed up the new chassis by trying to undo the front suspension assembly to make it leveled. Rather than trying to fix,  I just used the pre-built chassis.

Cab, tailgate, and hood assembly.

Painted in Victory red over pewter metallic just like I did in late 2014. However, more skilled painting was done and sanding  and polishing to make it look much better than the first build. Unfortunately, my "1500" right side decal and "Silverado" decal wasn't clearcoated right and it fell off. I wish I can order a 99 Silverado decal set on the net. On the tailgate, since I really like the 2006 version, where they removed the "Chevrolet" badge off the right side and also used a tabbed tailgate spoiler, I trimmed the tailgate spoiler to resemble it, which in my opinion is a B+ grade, because I only used my Xacto hobby knife for the job. I don't have a hobby router.

Without further ado, please enjoy my work in progress!

Original post over 4 years ago:

 

Edited December 25, 2018 by addicted2modeling
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[Rusty92]

The turn of the century Silverados and Sierras are some of my favorite trucks. Looking good and welcome back! That LS looks good, I might need to get some of these kits soon..

[addicted2modeling]

14 minutes ago, Rusty92 said:

The turn of the century Silverados and Sierras are some of my favorite trucks. Looking good and welcome back! That LS looks good, I might need to get some of these kits soon..

They are nice! I want to get the 2018 Centennial edition Silverado in 2023 so that way I save a TON of money. Thank you for the compliment on my WIP. I really want to finish it soon. I started this build in mid October of this year, but cold weather and rain hasn't made it easy to do the job so I had to wait my turn to paint. 

[Rusty92]

That is why here in IL during the cooler months I switch to air brush use mostly. Funny how something as simple as the weather will goof up a paint job. There is a Centennial edition that is around me and it is a sharp truck. You have good taste!

[addicted2modeling]

Current progress update as of 12/29/2018.

Assembled and painted taillights with Tamiya Acrylic aluminum paint and clear orange. The clear orange is barely visible whilst glued to the red tail lights. I should have went with turn signal amber instead  But anyways, did the best I could. Taking advice from the Testors clear cement that it would take an hour to dry, I gave it 3 hours, doesn't appear to be case on the LH side of taillamp as you can see a smudge of glue inside that still ain't dried yet. I also installed the rear license plate frame with the stock California plate. 20 years really can do some serious aging to these water slide decals as I had to cement it on the plate frame. And I glued on the high mount brake lamp. Lamp was painted with Tamiya clear red acrylic and aluminum to simulate reverse light shade. LOL instructions clearly said silver but aluminum is the same color anyways. 

Edited December 30, 2018 by addicted2modeling

[addicted2modeling]

Oops I forgot. I have also glued in my bumper. Now allowing the Tamiya extra thin, aka green cap cement to weld it.

[Funkychiken]

Looking good!