Roadrunner Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 I haven't built a big rig kit since I was a little kid, so today I ordered this from HL. I'm really looking forward to tearing into this one, as I really like the overall design of the vehicle, especially (oddly enough) the sleeper section.
Petetrucker07 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Its good kit to start off with as far big trucks go. Dont expect a ton of detail. It does build up nice. If your comfortable in modeling and scratch building, this kit does dress up nice. Im gonna be startin 1 here soon. Mine for sure will not be box length wheelbase or ride height or kit rolling stock. You made a good choice, a few members have said to treat each step of the instructions like an individual kit, get each step right, itll fall into place. Take your time on the rims and tires if you stick with the kit stuff, the "bead" can be a bit tricky.
Roadrunner Posted January 3, 2015 Author Posted January 3, 2015 OK, thanks for the information, I appreciate it. As much as anything, I look forward to giving it a cool paint job, or at least trying to.
Petetrucker07 Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 It shouldnt be too hard, just remember to let the paint CURE before doing the next color.
olsbooks Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Good luck with it. It is a great kit with oodles of potential. The biggest "trick" I think is the tires and wheels. It is a poor design and very difficult to get them to look/set right. But if you fiddle with them long enough, they can come out good. Keep us posted!
Roadrunner Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks, guys. I think I'll probably try some of the things I've learned over the last few years, to make it a presentable model, one that hopefully I'll be happy with.
Petetrucker07 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Thats the big key to all of it, you liking it.
kilrathy10 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Yep....As long as you like it, it ain't gonna matter what we think.....One thing for sure, the last thing we would do is try to tear you down either way.....I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.....Don't try to reach the sky on your first attempt, either.....I, like others, like to build at least one box stock to see what problems I might face and take that experience to the next build.....But if you are comfortable with trying something, then by all means go for it......Can't Wait....
Brinx Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Meep Meep.....Kevin, You picked a pretty good kit to start out with, Like the brothers have already said, keep it simple, for the first one out and you'll be better able to see where you can easily make modifications on the next kit (I'm with JT...I like to do the first one box-stock as well) We're looking forward to seeing what you come up with and welcome to the interstate!
Roadrunner Posted January 4, 2015 Author Posted January 4, 2015 Digging through Google right now looking for cab interior photos. Also browsing through this web site for projects using th same kit, so that I can get some ideas. .
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