Old Buckaroo Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 Man I like the way those spokes are painted, did you hand paint the outer stripe? Sam - I spray 90% of everything with my airbrush. I just grabbed the blue masking tape and taped the inside of the wheel (no air pockets) the tape stuck above the rim enough to where I did not need to cover the center. Then I just sprayed around it.
Tesla Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Sean those are good looking stacks! I'm loving the color you chose. Awesome looking build...keep up the great work Edited February 7, 2015 by Tesla
Old Buckaroo Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Just a quick mockup - so if something looks crooked it most likely is Mounted the fuel tanks with "white glue" so I could get the steps placed evenly. Next stop is the Alclad shop for them. I am going to mount the hood first then the bumper and cab will be mounted/ fitted around it. Thanks for looking and keep on trucking Edited February 10, 2015 by Old Buckaroo
Mackvision Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Looking good Sean! I like that color!....................................Mark
guitarsam326 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 That kW sleeper looks right at home, it gives the truck a very clean look!
Rigzndiesel Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 This is a very nice truck. The color is suh-weet and the KW sleeper looks great on this truck. I can't wait to see the Alclad parts put on this beauty! I like the tip on using white glue to mock things up! Thanks Sean! Jeff
Mopar - D Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Sean your build is coming along great as you near the completion. Looking forward to seeing this finished.
#1Volsfan Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Very Nice Diamond Reo Sean. I agree the KW sleeper looks really good and thanks for the tip on painting your wheels.
Superpeterbilt Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Looks like its almost ready to add to the fleet. It sure is a good looking truck. Some might say, sexy.
Old Buckaroo Posted February 25, 2015 Author Posted February 25, 2015 For the past two days I have been doing the final detail and assembly work. These behind the sleeper stacks have been a lot of work. That is wax paper wrapped around the stacks so the tape does not remove the Alclad. Someday I think I will just build a kit out of the box. Notice my fancy wheel chock ! I am not taking any chances of this one rolling away. Thanks for looking in
Superpeterbilt Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 The stacks look great. More pics please
Old Buckaroo Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 The stacks look great. More pics please Ok Terry, here is another pic. Thanks guys !
Superpeterbilt Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Thank you Sean. The tanks look great
tbill Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Sean, wow, this is looking good man! absolutely love it!! I soo need to get off my Camaro builds and get back to rig building..........
cowboy rich Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 That's looking really good I like the color and behind cab stacks. I've never used alclad but have some on the way, is it that sensitive? Rich
Old Buckaroo Posted February 26, 2015 Author Posted February 26, 2015 I've never used alclad but have some on the way, is it that sensitive? Rich Rich - in my previous experiences I have found that the less touchy the better it is. I started using Alclad on Aircraft builds and found it is best for the last step. Didn't want you guys to think I am slacking off today - I did not care for any of the pogo-sticks in any of the kits I had on hand. So I made my own out of brass and copper. After paint and accessories. And this is how the Reo looked before I got sidetracked with the pogo-stick Thanks for looking and commenting
Mackvision Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Pogo stick looks great Sean! what did you use for the glad-hand ends?........................................Mark
Tesla Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Excellent work Sean, this DR is a head-turner! I like your idea for the pogo stick and the Alclad came out great! What's your method of applying the Alclad?
Old Buckaroo Posted February 27, 2015 Author Posted February 27, 2015 Pogo stick looks great Sean! what did you use for the glad-hand ends?........................................Mark Mark - They were AMT kit supplied, I sawed them off a pogo- stick. Excellent work Sean, this DR is a head-turner! I like your idea for the pogo stick and the Alclad came out great! What's your method of applying the Alclad? Dennis - Thank you ! I use an enamel base as I am not a "acrylic type guy" , adjust my compressor down to about 10psi and use very ,very light mist coats to where you can barely tell there it it there (more of a damp look) and lots of them. Alclad is one of those things the more I use it the better it gets. I am still learning its quirks. Last pic for this thread - Thank you to all who followed and commented !
Rigzndiesel Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Beautiful build Sean! Your paint work is Outstanding! Please show us the mudflaps! Jeff
72 Charger Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Very nice Sean .Paint looks great . What colour is that?
Russell C Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Jealous, particularly since I'm named as the inspirer of the model, as I'm waaaaaay behind in completing any model, much less completing one in this length of time.
Mackvision Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Man that turned out NICE! really a sharp build,the fit of the hood/cab looks great too!.........................................Mark
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