Superpeterbilt Posted September 21, 2015 Author Posted September 21, 2015 Terry, what silver did you use on the tri axle cab? I really like itSam, it's a brand called NOW and the color is aluminum. It came out way shinier than I wanted. I was looking for a dull silver, and instead it came out looking chrome. I'm not sure if I'm keeping it like this.
gatorincebu Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Terry, I really like your uninspired projects!!! But I do have a question. The hood and fenders . Were the hoods and fenders steel, aluminum or fiberglass? I honestly do not know . Be Well Gator
Superpeterbilt Posted September 21, 2015 Author Posted September 21, 2015 Terry, I really like your uninspired projects!!! But I do have a question. The hood and fenders . Were the hoods and fenders steel, aluminum or fiberglass? I honestly do not know . Be Well GatorGator, they were fiberglass but I'm using my artistic license here. Kind of like a model of a rusted corvette that I've seen.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Gator, they were fiberglass but I'm using my artistic license here. Kind of like a model of a rusted corvette that I've seen. Terry around here you may not be using as much creative license as you think. I've seen fiberglass hoods that had the fender ripped off, and then patched back on with metal plates. A little fiberglass added to hide the screw heads and all is well until the metal rots and rust begins to bubble through the fiberglass resin. I think Sam would back me up in saying that around here there are no rules on what you might find. So let that hood rust!Awesome work on both trucks by the way!!!...Brian
Tesla Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Terry around here you may not be using as much creative license as you think. I've seen fiberglass hoods that had the fender ripped off, and then patched back on with metal plates. A little fiberglass added to hide the screw heads and all is well until the metal rots and rust begins to bubble through the fiberglass resin. I think Sam would back me up in saying that around here there are no rules on what you might find. So let that hood rust!Awesome work on both trucks by the way!!!...BrianX2!!
Trucker Al Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Great progress! Love me some Reo! Alex
gatorincebu Posted September 22, 2015 Posted September 22, 2015 Gator, they were fiberglass but I'm using my artistic license here. Kind of like a model of a rusted corvette that I've seen. Terry, I kinda thought the hoods were fiberglass. I had not really given any thought to repairs made with pieces of metal. But you are right about that.I like your artistic license, and my question was in no way, shape or form, meant as a criticism. I really like your builds and hope to continue to follow your build threads here. Be Well Gator
Superpeterbilt Posted September 22, 2015 Author Posted September 22, 2015 Terry, I kinda thought the hoods were fiberglass. I had not really given any thought to repairs made with pieces of metal. But you are right about that.I like your artistic license, and my question was in no way, shape or form, meant as a criticism. I really like your builds and hope to continue to follow your build threads here. Be Well Gator No worries Gator, I didn't take it as criticism. I encourage question, comments, or pointing out my mistakes. And as always I appreciate your kind comments. Thanks for following
Superpeterbilt Posted September 24, 2015 Author Posted September 24, 2015 Old Greene just keeps gettin dirtier! There has been more dry brushing, and some rot holes installed in the cab.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Terry, I like this truck more every time that I see it. Where did that grill come from?
Superpeterbilt Posted September 24, 2015 Author Posted September 24, 2015 Terry, I like this truck more every time that I see it. Where did that grill come from?Thank you sir! The grill is scratchbuilt using some .040 half round and some PE mesh. It was easy enough to do, so I will be sawpping the grills on my future Diamond Reos.
Superpeterbilt Posted September 24, 2015 Author Posted September 24, 2015 Thank you Dennis, and Mark.
gatorincebu Posted September 24, 2015 Posted September 24, 2015 Terry, Your weathering is very convincing ! Question. Do you have a fuel tank filler cap to put on the fuel tank? And or a cap for the hydraulic tank ? ;-) Be Well Gator
Superpeterbilt Posted September 25, 2015 Author Posted September 25, 2015 Terry, Your weathering is very convincing ! Question. Do you have a fuel tank filler cap to put on the fuel tank? And or a cap for the hydraulic tank ? ;-) Be Well GatorYes, the caps have been installed tonight along with the mirrors, luberfiner,mud flaps, and AC lines. I should have some pics up tomorrow. Thanks for looking.
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