Lonestar for the Fleet (Christmas Eve Update)

[kilrathy10]

I started this one last month, but it's been cold outside, so build progress has been slow....I could have sworn I had posted this, but I can't find it, so here I go, again, I think.....

This is probably the absolute BEST kit I've ever built....The fitment is EXCELLENT.....Everything lines up and fits just as it should....Even after paint.....There is a learning curve, as the instructions can be vague at times, but with TEST FITTING everything, you soon figure out where stuff goes.....I'm very impressed....

Edited December 25, 2013 by kilrathy10

[kilrathy10]

This engine is one of the best I've ever seen....It nestles into the chassis like nothing I've ever built....

Edited December 23, 2013 by kilrathy10

[csxfan2001]

Good looking LoneStar. The Revell of Germany instruction are what I used to build my from , same part #'s

[Dinky]

Nice so far, now put it together so that we can see the final result

[slusher]

I Don't think you have posted this one JT. Very nice paint and solid start my friend....

[Bennyg]

Nice. It's almost finished. I like the faded in paint work.

Ben

[pete3522]

This makes me want to start mine I keep starting other builds. One problem I have heard on other forums is the hood and bumper clearance you might want to check that. Looken good so far

[tbill]

lookin good JT, you gotta be runnin low on orange paint by now

[Chris guthro]

Very cool! Like the colors

[kilrathy10]

Rumor has it he bought a 55 gallon drum...

LOL!!!! That's a good one, Ant.....Thanks guys for all the wonderful feedback.....I'm really liking this model and hope to get it done by Christmas....But We'll see....Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, as well.....

[olsbooks]

Nice job JT

[trucknut10]

JT , That is going to one nice build there.I like the paint colors .

Terry

[hooknladderno1]

JT,

Awesome as usual! Makes me wish I had a Lonestar! I have seen a few built as fire tankers and heavy rescues. They look pretty sharp! But, I have a Mack tanker to finish, plus a ProStar day cab, KW T-800, and Pete 378 tankers/heavy rescues to build! My goal for the New Year is to COMPLETE some of my long unfinished projects before starting anything new.

David

[kilrathy10]

Thanks guys for all the encouragement.....I'm almost finished with it....Christmas Eve and I'm out in the garage working on a model....Oh well, that's what Daddy's do....

I'm really happy with the way this one is turning out....The marriage has been made and the chrome has been attached....I've never seen a kit go together, this good....I mean, I really had no issues with assembly....That is to say, after I figured out where everything goes, as the instructions look great, but seem to leave a few assembly suggestions out....The pictures do help....You need a magnifying glass to see where some parts to the engine go, but look closely and you'll find them.....Well, anyway, here's some more pics....

Not sure what's going on....Can't get anthing to come up....I'll try to load pics, later....

Edited December 25, 2013 by kilrathy10

[kilrathy10]

[keone2013]

Nice looking Lonestar. I hear you about being cold outside. Its in the negatives out here.

[flat-top]

Awesome J T , She's a looker. Good job.

[o-man]

Dang that thing has got some chrome! Sweet liking truck and great fade paint job!

[tbill]

great looking build JT, that turned out awesome! love the paint fade as well. now ya gotta get a 53 foot reefer to go with it...............in orange of course

[pete3522]

that turned out really nice like the paint . Merry x-mas

[Dinky]

Awesome, like it a lot!

[hooknladderno1]

JT,

Awesome build! Super clean and great execution! Great paint, especially the fade! Can't wait to see what will be next on your workbench?

David

[Bennyg]

That turned out great.

Ben

[DPNM]

JT,

Beautiful build of an awesome truck. You did (another) masterful job!!!

[Johnny1973]

Awesome job on the Lonestar !