The New Guy

[dukhntr05]

Hey I am the new guy. First I will say alittle about myself. Iam 21 years old and live in Louisiana. I just recently got into models and now i am hooked. I just bought a Autocar tractor off of ebay and I have high hopes. I have alot of questions because this is going to be my first attempt at a "real truck".

1. How do yall paint the tractors so perfectly is there a method?

2. Do yall make or buy the chicken lights on the sides and bumpers of trucks

I will probably have more questions after I recieve the model and start working on it. So any ideas on advice is greatly appreciated.

[Jairus]

Please read the forum rules! Thanks.

[mackinac359]

Trey

Welcome!

Every builder has their own method for painting. I use spray paint from the auto parts store, typically Duplicolor brands.

I wash all parts before painting (soap and water), prime with Duplicolor primer, color coat, then clear coat. Many times I will wet sand and polish the paint if needed.

I make my own chicken lights from round plastic rod "salami shaved" with a sharp razor making dozens of "lights." I glue them in place, then cover them with Bare Metal Foil chrome, then paint the lens.

Bumpers can be purchased or scratchbuilt from plastic.

Tim

Hey I am the new guy. First I will say alittle about myself. Iam 21 years old and live in Louisiana. I just recently got into models and now i am hooked. I just bought a Autocar tractor off of ebay and I have high hopes. I have alot of questions because this is going to be my first attempt at a "real truck".

1. How do yall paint the tractors so perfectly is there a method?

2. Do yall make or buy the chicken lights on the sides and bumpers of trucks

I will probably have more questions after I recieve the model and start working on it. So any ideas on advice is greatly appreciated.

[dukhntr05]

Trey

Welcome!

Every builder has their own method for painting. I use spray paint from the auto parts store, typically Duplicolor brands.

I wash all parts before painting (soap and water), prime with Duplicolor primer, color coat, then clear coat. Many times I will wet sand and polish the paint if needed.

I make my own chicken lights from round plastic rod "salami shaved" with a sharp razor making dozens of "lights." I glue them in place, then cover them with Bare Metal Foil chrome, then paint the lens.

Bumpers can be purchased or scratchbuilt from plastic.

Tim

Thanks for the advice, I have heard about the bare metal foil chrome before. Where can i get some?

[Jim B]

Trey,

Welcome to the world of truck modeling! Bare Mtal Foil (or BMF) can be gotten at most hobby shops, online at places like Micro-Mark, or from the Bare Metal Foil Web site.

[dukhntr05]

Trey,

Welcome to the world of truck modeling! Bare Mtal Foil (or BMF) can be gotten at most hobby shops, online at places like Micro-Mark, or from the Bare Metal Foil Web site.

Thanks, I am going to have to get some is it hard to put on?

[Jim B]

Is it hard to put on? Well, that depends on what you putting it on. It's pretty simple, and the packets come with instructions.