bamadon Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 The way you blended the two colors really looks good. Did you use an airbrush for that? Don
Custom Hearse Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 You're welcome J.T. I'll need to make some mirrors myself, so I will definitely be watching. The paint looks great! looking forward to seeing more!!!
kilrathy10 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks, Don, but I don't use air brushes for this effect....I just use paint that has the directional nozzles like Duplicolor....Krylon has a line of paint that has these and it makes it very east to do.....You can do it with any spray paint, but it's harder.....I used a regular nozzle on the orange paint on my Lonestar.....Man, that was a task....But it came out good, though.... Edited January 10, 2014 by kilrathy10
Bennyg Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Nice work on he paint. Ben Looks awesome J.T. The shortness of the frame was noticable to me also. I plan one of these days to pick up the ProStar kit, and build it as the last truck I got to drive... Just need to figure out how to do the Werner decals. And extend the back wall to the upper roof. I'll definitely be watching this come together!!! If you have photos of the sign writing and measurements, you could maybe get auslowe in Australia to do some decals. Google auslowe and check their stuff out out. Ben
tbill Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 looking good JT! what're ya gonna be putting behind this one?
purepmd Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 JT, Nice paint work. Really makes an eye-catcher out of it. Sharp.
kilrathy10 Posted January 11, 2014 Author Posted January 11, 2014 You know what, Tom....I already have the trailer built....But I'll have to save that for last....
tbill Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 JT, well hurry up man! I know you build at the speed of light, so lets get this done so I can see the complete package
Kostas Parchas Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 So far so good. I like a lot the strech of the frame. I like the color combo but I would like to see a clear line between the two colors or a much more thin blend area of the two colors. Well you are the owner... Can't wait to see this one under the sunlight. Kostas.
kilrathy10 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) To be honest, Kostas, this isn't one of my best efforts at this type of paint job .....I needed to turn it upside down during the paint process, but I didn't secure the cab correctly...Unable to do this, gravity pulled more orange into the separation line than I would have liked.....Resulting in the current color separation.....Unfortunately, you gotta stop applying paint at some point to avoid drips and runs, so I left it that way.....I don't know how many paint jobs I've screwed up trying to make them "just a little bit better" ...It actually looks much better with the roof fairing in place, though..... But, I agree with you on your assessment..... And, Tom.....Lol....Don't worry....I put quite a bit of time in on it, today....Things look good....Stuff is going together as well as the Lonestar.....I really like these Moebius offerings, Man.....Can't wait to get back to it, tomorrow..... Edited January 12, 2014 by kilrathy10
Chris guthro Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I wouldn't worry about the paint!! Looks amazing from here!
BigBad Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I'm digging that fade paint scheme! Can't wait to see this one finished! By the way I have seen a couple of thes really short framed one a couple weeks ago, there wasn't even enough space between the cab fairing and rear axle for frame steps! So yes, these short trucks are out there.
kilrathy10 Posted January 12, 2014 Author Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Cool, Robert....I'm glad there is a reason for the short frame, at least.....I was beginning to wonder.....You can't even put a headache rack behind one like that, though.....I guess it's an overall weight thing......Can't see any other reason for it..... And thanks, Chris....I appreciate that..... Edited January 12, 2014 by kilrathy10
Old Buckaroo Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 For some reason I think a "flaming Jackolantern" on the aero would look really cool on this Nice paint scheme you have done on this one.
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