RoadBoss

[clayton]

this is one of 2 kits I got off eBay a a few years ago. Had to soak it cleaner fore a week then fill and sand the frame and cab, it was a glue BOMB!!!!need flap's and guard going with it will be the log trailer. I know the bumper is way too wide that was a goof up in the build. The first idea was a over the road truck that got side tracked. clayton

Edited September 7, 2010 by clayton

[daniel gailloux]

this is one of 2 kits I got off eBay a a few years ago. Had to soak it cleaner fore a week then fill and sand the frame and cab, it was a glue BOOM!!!!need flap's and guard going with it will be the log trailer. I know the bumper is way too wide that was a goof up in the build. The first idea was a over the road truck that got side tracked. clayton

Hello Clayton

Turned out nice. I like the choice of colors and paint scheme.

From what I understand this truck is the result of using 2 build ups glue bombs.

Not sure if you saw my Road Boss build.

A similar situation. Started with a bad built up glue bomb and with my parts box made a decent model.

Good work on saving models. It is like a cat this time it got a second life.

Best regards Daniel Gailloux

[clayton]

Hello Clayton

Turned out nice. I like the choice of colors and paint scheme.

From what I understand this truck is the result of using 2 build ups glue bombs.

Not sure if you saw my Road Boss build.

A similar situation. Started with a bad built up glue bomb and with my parts box made a decent model.

Good work on saving models. It is like a cat this time it got a second life.

Best regards Daniel Gailloux

I saved both of them the other I'm not ready to show and tell yet( oops I did) it was on truck modeler back in the fall,it's not done need lots of work.

On this one it started off as a road truck then I found a wood mill(Georgia Paper) that was still using the old trucks in the fleet. About 3 weeks later I mad a trip just for photos and see if I could get a paint code,to bad the mill close up for good and the trucks were sold off. The mill color was a lime green. Paint the model I found one on hanks site it was black and silver I just did not care for that so brown and gold it is.

Edited September 6, 2010 by clayton

[Jim B]

Looks nice. Can't say as I've ever seena Road Boss with a Texas bumper, but I like it.

[SpreadAxle]

Nice job. I love seeing the end results of a gluebomb rebuild.

[clayton]

Looks nice. Can't say as I've ever seena Road Boss with a Texas bumper, but I like it.

same here, I used some kind of super glue and can't get it off.so it staying.

[cowboysevens]

nice save on the road boss!! i like the paint job, and that texas bumper looks great on it. so what is the next one??????????????????????????????? lol

dennis

[clayton]

nice save on the road boss!! i like the paint job, and that texas bumper looks great on it. so what is the next one??????????????????????????????? lol

dennis

the next one is a ________and will have _________......{I am about too pop and tell) I would like to keep it under cover till done even tho I did give a sneak peak some time a go on a another forum/group that I am in, it is all most done think you can hold out.

[cowboysevens]

the next one is a ________and will have _________......{I am about too pop and tell) I would like to keep it under cover till done even tho I did give a sneak peak some time a go on a another forum/group that I am in, it is all most done think you can hold out.

lol ya know we probly could of held out, but now your just flat teasing us with em!! comon give up the goods!!

dennis

[clayton]

lol ya know we probly could of held out, but now your just flat teasing us with em!! comon give up the goods!!

dennis

Sounds like a stick up . Humm yellow and white.

[codie27]

Nice work,looks very smart in the colurs you have chosen. Is it true or just a rumour that AMT are going to re release the Road Boss again soon? I want one to go with my Road Commander....

[The Modeling Hermit]

Clayton. I see a major flaw with your truck. It's at your house and not mine. LOL That's a fine build.

[mackinac359]

Nice work on the mirrors - much better than the kit pieces.

Tim

[clayton]

Nice work,looks very smart in the colurs you have chosen. Is it true or just a rumour that AMT are going to re release the Road Boss again soon? I want one to go with my Road Commander....

I think they are,over the weekend I was looking on one of the hobby web sites that I use and the due date is around Nov/Dec(I think). I hope so would like to have a few more,with a little thinking these old kits don't look bad.

[clayton]

Nice work on the mirrors - much better than the kit pieces.

Tim

Thanks,I got the idea from you. it did not have any so I made them from wire and flat sheet,by using the 359 mirrors as a template (I winging it)

[clayton]

I am going to say thanks to every one for the great remarks and keep a eye out for the next one (coming soon).

OK,OK, here is a peak of whats coming up. The cab on the rite is the brown/gold.Both kits were dipped in cleaner, holes filled sanded, smoothed out the cabs from were a builder must have used a tube of glue on every thing.Even had to buff the one the glass inserts it was eat up with glue.

[codie27]

I think they are,over the weekend I was looking on one of the hobby web sites that I use and the due date is around Nov/Dec(I think). I hope so would like to have a few more,with a little thinking these old kits don't look bad.

Good stuff, I really like the old Boss. I have been looking on e-bay for some time for one of these but none seem to come up for auction in Aust. I did buy an Aussie conversion kit in anticipation of the reissue kit although I do have an Italeri Western Star kit which I have been considering donating for the project as they share the same cab.

[clayton]

Was trying to add a new photo with better light but the file is too big. So think I may hold off on this one ans start a new toppick with the other Boss. how about that Maybe I'll have it done by weekend. GTG have a great day all.

[clayton]

Here is a better photo of the paint. And now I know how to use photobucket.

[The Modeling Hermit]

I like the color choices and the angled light in the last photo. Your paint lines are also very crisp and clean.

[clayton]

I like the color choices and the angled light in the last photo. Your paint lines are also very crisp and clean.

I use Auto border line tape,(have too look it up).it's OK too use unless your making hard/sharp corners like on the hood it wont's too roll up and it has a little bit of memory too. I'm getting were I can use it with out it giving me a fit.

[clayton]

Now here is a peek at the up coming road Road Boss.The cab/frame on the right is what they both looked like after cleaning the old paint off and filling in the holes.