customsrus Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 excellent work, cant wait to see the finished product.
Darren B Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 Thanks James and John, I can't wait to see it finished either..... I wish I had more time to devote to it I am at that point that I want to get it done and out of the way for the other builds I have planned and started............
Darren B Posted June 20, 2014 Author Posted June 20, 2014 Haven't done much to the truck since the hydro plumbing, been working on a back drop for the warrior, I have a bunch of 3d sign foam and decided this truck needed a diorama, so this is the back of the diorama been carving the design in to the foam, more to come.
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Darren, that's lookin very cool! Keep up the great work brother!
Darren B Posted June 20, 2014 Author Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks James, i trying. i have reached burnout thou......
Danno Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 Don't let us put any pressure on you, Darren, but . . . let's gitter dun! Seriously, can't wait to see this one finished up!
David G. Posted June 21, 2014 Posted June 21, 2014 Just take a break Darren- this is a hobby, not a job. When I get a little burned-out, I sometimes find that cleaning and straightening my work area helps to break the slump. And if it doesn't, at least I've put my toys away until I'm ready to play again. David G.
Darren B Posted June 21, 2014 Author Posted June 21, 2014 thank you Danno, David that is one thing i need to do is clean the work bench it is pretty cluttered.
Davewilly Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Looking good! The wall is going to be pretty killer also!
Darren B Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 Thank you Dave! I am almost done carving it got a lot done today so soon that will be in primer for paint.
Darren B Posted July 2, 2014 Author Posted July 2, 2014 I could not leave well enough alone, I added another hand holding a skull to the tow hitch... and my cylinders for the front hydros....
Darren B Posted July 2, 2014 Author Posted July 2, 2014 got more carving done on the wall about three hours in....
Darren B Posted July 7, 2014 Author Posted July 7, 2014 finished the pumps, now to get it painted so I can install them, made an aluminum drive shaft, and added more bits to the front end. Almost finished on the wall!!!!
Darren B Posted July 9, 2014 Author Posted July 9, 2014 The next update will be with color in it, I can finally say that I am on the final bodywork/putty/primer stage to get it ready for the paint booth. so the next update will have color in it finally! WOOOHOOOO i can see the end of this project coming soon......
Darren B Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 actually got the silver base coat on this afternoon and the body work looks good so a few days to dry and here comes the color...... yeah very pleased I do not have to go back to body work , whew....
Davewilly Posted July 11, 2014 Posted July 11, 2014 That wall is amazing Darren! cant wait to see the truck in color!
DeeCee Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 REALLY REALLY REALLY can't wait to see this Masterpiece finished mate, it's been a long time going, but will definitely be worth the wait.
Darren B Posted July 16, 2014 Author Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks Davewilly and DeeCee more pics to come soon.
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Can't wait to see the paintwork on this one bro!
Darren B Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Thanks James, finally decided on a color and its probably not going to excite a lot of people but with all the going on with the foamwork I labored for weeks over what to do for graphics on the truck but felt that it would push it over the gaudy ledge and take a way from the over all look, I am going rootbeer one coat testors lacquer (since it has a great sparkle effect in the light) with a few little aztec type subtle graphics on the hood and fenders and some pinstriping. It should really help to make the foam work pop, Pics to come soon....... Edited July 24, 2014 by Darren B
Darren B Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) all parts got the paint today, just need a few days to gas out then start the clear coat sanding stages its, never thought i would make it this far!!! Edited July 24, 2014 by Darren B
Darren B Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 another little update, finally figured out what to use for the aquarium water, totally dry and has enough bubbles in it to be convincing, only problem is no fish, that is my next task in the future to figure out what will work for fish!!!
Darren B Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) A little sneak peak of the paint color, this is the hood with a graphic that I cut out of a lowrider magazine that I glued to the hood and will smooth out with clear coat to act as a mural. It matches the rootbeer rather well.. Edited July 28, 2014 by Darren B
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