Scalper Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hello. This is my first try at building a big rig. I started this model last year when recovering from surgery . I really like all the work you guys do. This is what i have started so for. I have the Italeri truck add on pack. so I will make a diamond plate headache rack and rails. Comments and tips are always welcomed. Thank you Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Looking Good !!! Paint work looks very slick. I like the color, what is it ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Looks good so far. Don't forget to paint the underside of the hood and fenders the matching green. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Looking Good !!! Paint work looks very slick. I like the color, what is it ??? Thanks Porky . The color is Testors Model Master GM Emerald Green metallic straight from the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Looks good so far. Don't forget to paint the underside of the hood and fenders the matching green. Tim Thanks Tim. you are the master love all of your trucks your scaled shop and your website. Thanks Tim. I was wondering about that since its fiberglass. My uncle mentioned about stanless steel Fenders on the front Did Peterbilt have those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 So far so good Andre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 The entire hood would be painted - underside and all.(see attached pic). On the aluminum hood models, there are sound deadening panels under the top of the hood and the fenders can have a plastic rock liner (matte black in color). The polished aluminum fenders were on the special edition "379X" and looked really cool. Tim Thanks Tim. you are the master love all of your trucks your scaled shop and your website. Thanks Tim. I was wondering about that since its fiberglass. My uncle mentioned about stanless steel Fenders on the front Did Peterbilt have those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
379_pete Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 The entire hood would be painted - underside and all.(see attached pic). On the aluminum hood models, there are sound deadening panels under the top of the hood and the fenders can have a plastic rock liner (matte black in color). The polished aluminum fenders were on the special edition "379X" and looked really cool. Tim Tim that truck kinda looks like a bj services rig with the blue frame and work lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Since Watching paint dry in not fun. I Pulled this baby out of the bin to start working in the engine. This is what I have so far. Waiting for more paint to dry. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 haha! you got it wrong! that is a detroit series sixty motor and if you want an accurate one its gotta be that alpine green not caterpillar yellow/...unless you want to consider it a c series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 oops I thought it was a Cat because the stacks are right behind the cab and not the sleeper. oh well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Sorry Bandit....Alpine green isn't even the correct color for that engine series........Most likely would be blue/gray color of the 60 series....could even get by with silver from the silver series 60...I'm just sayin'.................Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Sorry Bandit....Alpine green isn't even the correct color for that engine series........Most likely would be blue/gray color of the 60 series....could even get by with silver from the silver series 60...I'm just sayin'.................Matt tamiya x18 is pretty close to the "green" its suppose to be! sorry its not alpine green but its....DETROIT GREEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Alpine green is correct for 2 stroke detroits...the 60 would be detroit BLUE.....which is actually blue gray.............Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Alpine green is correct for 2 stroke detroits...the 60 would be detroit BLUE.....which is actually blue gray.............Matt thats cause you know that im not a detriot person but i am a sucker for kitty power! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyclaw Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I agree...kitty power rules..............matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 X-18 is Semi-Gloss Black http://www.scalehobb...tocknumber&so=a sorry i meant XF - 18 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-81718-Acrylic-Paint-XF18-Medium-Blue-10ml-XF-18-/220845876040?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336b70a348#ht_4273wt_1139 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I like the color you painted your truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 ok guys... I know I have not worked on this one in a while.. the multi piece body is intimidating me.. any pointers before I jump back on her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierreR89 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Just take your time with it and eventually everything will line up. It might take some time, i had to fight the multipiece cab on my Ford for about 15-20 minutes before everything lined up good enough for me to slide in the interior in it and making it stable. Then just set it aside and dont touch it for a while while the glue dries. On the multipiece sleepers i have found it easier for me to start with the floorpan and the rearwall, after that the driver side wall and then put in the bed in (if it has one) it as it will keep those two walls straight. Then you can mount the rest of the walls and lastly the roof. The multipiece cabs and sleepers will always mess with you in one way or another.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Truck Shop Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Scalper said: ok guys... I know I have not worked on this one in a while.. the multi piece body is intimidating me.. any pointers before I jump back on her? Try using some low tack masking tape like the 3M Blue Painters tape on the outside of the cab, just enough to hold things in place, and apply your CA or liquid cement from the inside of the cab. Don't install the interior just yet, if you plan it right you can slide the interior in after the glue is fully cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 I build the cab around the floor(using floor as jig) with a few drops of glue on each side to hold it in place. Once then glue on the cab joints dry remove the floor with care. the tape idea sounds good too,,will try that next time. 1 hour ago, Scalper said: ok guys... I know I have not worked on this one in a while.. the multi piece body is intimidating me.. any pointers before I jump back on her? 52 minutes ago, PierreR89 said: Just take your time with it and eventually everything will line up. It might take some time, i had to fight the multipiece cab on my Ford for about 15-20 minutes before everything lined up good enough for me to slide in the interior in it and making it stable. Then just set it aside and dont touch it for a while while the glue dries. On the multipiece sleepers i have found it easier for me to start with the floorpan and the rearwall, after that the driver side wall and then put in the bed in (if it has one) it as it will keep those two walls straight. Then you can mount the rest of the walls and lastly the roof. The multipiece cabs and sleepers will always mess with you in one way or another.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 thanks for all the tips guys I really appreciate them they all sound like a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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