towman1271 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) I want to apologize first for not being around for a few years. A knew position at work and and being voted in as President of our Fire Dept has had me running like crazy. I Decided to get back into the swing of it with a box stock build of the re-release of the International Cabover. Edited June 26, 2022 by towman1271 Add pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelercarl Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Dave, That is a great looking build! The paint job is outstanding. I am building one of these as well and am almost finished but I am having a problem with doing the black background on the "International" trim pieces. I tried using Detailer black wash but after several attempts I am just not happy with the results. I am thinking of maybe painting the black with acrylic or lacquer and then painstakingly removing the paint from the lettering with solvent. Yours is very sharp so I know it can be done somehow. Care to share what method you used? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 I really like the paint scheme!! Nice looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 42 minutes ago, modelercarl said: Dave, That is a great looking build! The paint job is outstanding. I am building one of these as well and am almost finished but I am having a problem with doing the black background on the "International" trim pieces. I tried using Detailer black wash but after several attempts I am just not happy with the results. I am thinking of maybe painting the black with acrylic or lacquer and then painstakingly removing the paint from the lettering with solvent. Yours is very sharp so I know it can be done somehow. Care to share what method you used? Thanks in advance. I paint the whole thing with flat black primer. After it is dry, I slowly rub off the lettering and trim with my fingers. No solvent necessary. Solvent will probably remove the chrome as well as the paint. Primer being much softer than paint rubs off pretty easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, modelercarl said: Dave, That is a great looking build! The paint job is outstanding. I am building one of these as well and am almost finished but I am having a problem with doing the black background on the "International" trim pieces. I tried using Detailer black wash but after several attempts I am just not happy with the results. I am thinking of maybe painting the black with acrylic or lacquer and then painstakingly removing the paint from the lettering with solvent. Yours is very sharp so I know it can be done somehow. Care to share what method you used? Thanks in advance. I used acrylic paint from a craft store. The stuff used to do art paintings. It will rub off the raised areas real easy. Another option is Ctm has a photoetch set for that truck and it's done for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelercarl Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Brian and Dave. Thanks for your quick responses! These are 2 methods that I can try without too much challenge and will not permanently damage the parts. I knew a reasonable method was available but my 81 year old mind sometimes makes me hesitant to try solving a problem I have not experienced in previous builds. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Great looking Transtar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutzie Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Beautiful work! The paint work is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 Thank you for the nice words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Nice looking Transtar , i really like the color scheme !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Looks good, I like the paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Welcome back, and what a great build to kick things off again. Very nice paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Nicely put together, beautiful color and finish. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Awesome come back build Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Dave - outstanding build and welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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