Kruzn Posted April 30, 2020 Posted April 30, 2020 I've been wanting to rebuild this one for a while. Decided now was the time. Older AMT body on an unknown glue bomb 4x4 truck chassis. The camper was already built, so trying to bring it back as well.
mikemodeler Posted May 1, 2020 Posted May 1, 2020 Gonna be following this one, digging that old camper!
Kruzn Posted May 1, 2020 Author Posted May 1, 2020 Got primer on and engine/trans in. 283, 4-barrel, 4-speed. Color later today hopefully!
Kruzn Posted May 1, 2020 Author Posted May 1, 2020 Got color on the body. Duplicolor medium garnet red. Third coat was a little too heavy, so some wet sanding is in order before clear.
Kruzn Posted May 8, 2020 Author Posted May 8, 2020 Making a little more progress. Chassis done except for trailer hitch. Converting interior to bench seat.
Tom Geiger Posted May 9, 2020 Posted May 9, 2020 Nice project! I know that camper doesn’t come with an interior but it’s not all that hard to create something if you’d like. I can help with more photos etc. It’s all straight cuts on basswood and Evergreen sheet.
Kruzn Posted May 9, 2020 Author Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said: Nice project! I know that camper doesn’t come with an interior but it’s not all that hard to create something if you’d like. I can help with more photos etc. It’s all straight cuts on basswood and Evergreen sheet. Thanks, but the roof was already glued on when I got it. I'm just going to leave it as-is.
Justin Dodson Posted May 12, 2020 Posted May 12, 2020 I like your choice of Duplicolor medium garnet red. Gives it a more stylish look than most campers have. Keep up the good work!!
Kruzn Posted May 12, 2020 Author Posted May 12, 2020 A little update... I used Duplicolor primer, base and clear on the Camino body. Not entirely happy with it. I expected a smoother finish. I have used the same paint on metal with better results. On the camper I used Duplicolor primer followed by Duratrax RC car body paint which went on nice. I then used the Duplicolor clear over it. Looks OK. Not real glossy, but most campers are not anyway. The truck bed topper/cap/camper shell (description depending on where you live), I used Rustoleum 2X with no primer. It turned out nicer than the Duplicolor, but is taking longer to fully cure. For the interior I again used the Duratrax white with Duplicolor Garnet Red on the dash and seat. No clear coat.
Kruzn Posted May 13, 2020 Author Posted May 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, slusher said: Great work! What chassis did you use? Unfortunately, I don't remember where I got the chassis. It's been in a box for years.
NOBLNG Posted May 13, 2020 Posted May 13, 2020 This is looking real nice.! Bonus that you have the camper and the cap.
Kruzn Posted May 13, 2020 Author Posted May 13, 2020 Decided I didn't really like the gold wheels, so a fresh coat of white was in order. Also cleaned off the poorly done lettering on the tires and repainted. Also made a set of floor mats using blue painters tape painted with the body color. I think they turned out OK. The interior is a bit fancy for a 4x4, but why not...
Painted Black Posted May 20, 2020 Posted May 20, 2020 Looking real good. Do you happen to know what kit the Desert Dog's are from? I have a set and do not remember where I got them..
Kruzn Posted May 21, 2020 Author Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/20/2020 at 8:40 AM, Painted Black said: Looking real good. Do you happen to know what kit the Desert Dog's are from? I have a set and do not remember where I got them.. No, I do not. Sorry...
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