My newest project

[JerseeJerry55]

My newest project is underway. The AMT Retooled IH CO4070A that I started last year. I used Testors One Coat Lacquer De Ja Blue. Added the White kit stripes (box art ones). Unsure if I am painting the frame Semi Gloss Black or perhaps a contrasting Blue (suggestions however will be welcomed). I am going to be clear coating the cab prior to adding the livery decals which have not been determined yet. More pictures to come as I progress through the build.

[Jürgen M.]

Nice color! What Kind of paint did you use? Looks like a metallic.

[JerseeJerry55]

7 hours ago, Jürgen M. said:

Nice color! What Kind of paint did you use? Looks like a metallic.

Jurgen thank you. It's Testors One Coat Lacquer De Ja Blue. 

[Rockford]

Nice colour, nice job too. What about a powder blue chassis? 

[Jürgen M.]

1 hour ago, JerseeJerry55 said:

Jurgen thank you. It's Testors One Coat Lacquer De Ja Blue. 

Looks really noble! Good Idea!

Since Revell and others don't seem to make anymore colored metallics like red or green I tried to mix a metallic green using a uni bright green and aluminium metallic. Didn't work out like I had expected.

Looks like I'll have to enter new grounds and try out something new! 

Thanks for the info and the idea. Keep going, it's a really nice build!

[JerseeJerry55]

1 hour ago, Rockford said:

Nice colour, nice job too. What about a powder blue chassis? 

Not quite sure. Perhaps May be bit too light. Will do some more research. Thank you for your suggestion. 

[Gary Chastain]

Lovin that color

[JerseeJerry55]

23 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

Lovin that color

Gary thank you

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks Awesome! A light blue chassis would set it off.

[JerseeJerry55]

15 minutes ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Looks Awesome! A light blue chassis would set it off.

Brian thank you. My question is did International offer a light Blue chassis color option in the years 1968 to 1973?

[Jürgen M.]

I can't answer that but my opinion is, you've been doing such a great job on this truck, why worry about it? In customizing the sky's the limit! Do what ever you like! ?

Edited April 23, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[JerseeJerry55]

5 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

I can't answer that but my opinion is, you've been doing such a great job on this truck, why worry about it? In customizing the sky's the limit! Do what ever you like! ?

That's true. Weather needs to get situated properly before I get to the decision. 

[Jürgen M.]

Take your time! ?

[JerseeJerry55]

22 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

Take your time! ?

A person I know has suggested Red or light Blue. He also said that semi gloss Black is so "standard". The Red I might go with is Rustoleum Gloss Apple Red (pictured). I might do the fuel tanks in frame color with Aluminum straps, or Aluminum and frame colored straps. So many decisions. 

[Gary Chastain]

The creative ideas are always the fun part. Be watching to see what you do. 

[JerseeJerry55]

3 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said:

The creative ideas are always the fun part. Be watching to see what you do. 

Gary based on my track record of many good ideas from others, and self created ones the finished product has to be finished. Revell snap Peterbilt 359's, and KW W900's are one thing. Actually completing AMT non snap kits are a different story. I change my mind more than a 17 year old Girl picking out a prom dress. What I will learn from this project directly affects my Rat Fink 4070A that's still in its wrapping in my closet.

[gotnitro?]

Nice start! Picking colors is fun..I usually leave that to  my paint guy..he never steers me wrong lol

[JerseeJerry55]

2 hours ago, gotnitro? said:

Nice start! Picking colors is fun..I usually leave that to  my paint guy..he never steers me wrong lol

Is your paint guy Joe Cool? It'd be cool if he was.