USA-1 Monster Truck Done!

[BigBeze]

I decided to change the grill of the truck to a 2004 Escalade grill with the original headlights. Instead of the original paint I gave it my first attempt of a two tone saphire blue and mettalic silver. I almost want to give up on modeling if the paint jobs dont get better. ButIm going to keep on trucking in hopes of better paint jobs sooner or later.

[modelhut]

Brandon, GREAT JOB! Don't even think of quitting. The truck came out great, and from the pictures, so did the paint. We don't improve if we don't step out of our comfort zones and try different things. I like it!

[Dragline]

I agree with modelhut. The comfort zone is all warm and fuzzy, but not a place I stray from much myself.

It's a great model and you should be proud. My paint is always flawed, and many here are as well. We acknowledge the flaw, then move on. By beginning the next project with the proviso that the previuos flaw will NOT be repeated [one hopes], and a new level is achieved. Albeit slowly at times.

I see many great things about this truck, including the nicely painted bed. Not all paint jobs were meant for the cover of MCM I suppose. NONE of mine would make that illustrious tome.

Every time I finish, or begin a build. I take time to consider what it is/was I wish/ed to achieve, then promptly miss it altogether most of the time.

The idea is that there is a "next time".

Keep the glue flowing.

Bob

[trogdor]

Nothing to be ashamed of at all on that build. Your paint job looks good to me.

[Clay]

Great job on that truck! I have a few of these done, and one or two still waiting on me to finish them. I just wish that I could co forward with a build after the paint is done, I usually try to strip it off and try again, then the model gets put away.

Edited March 10, 2010 by Clay

[RodneyBad]

That is a Great looking Model

and ya did a Great job on it.

It gives me an Urge to build one.

Of course after I get at least one of my current ones done

[BigBeze]

Thanks guys. Words of inspiration. I appriciate the words of wisdom and I will keep on modeling, just have to figure my groove.

[dimaxion]

The paint is flawless . Don't give up . The contest winning finishes are in your future . Your color breaks (for the two toning) are clean . The coverage is complete . Check on painting tips for the award winning finishes you seek . Your model is original and excellent finished project . Keep on modeling . We appreciate you here . Thanx..

[Railfreak78]

As a HUGE fan of monster trucks (In fact I talk to some of the drivers on a regular basis) I like it a lot. Don't beat yourself up cause I think it looks great! I love the Caddy front works as well. Nice job now do another!

[BigBeze]

Thanks guys, Some times your girlfriends "That's great honey" just doesn't cut it. Hearing it from people that are good or should I say great at the same thing you are trying, just makes it worth it.