Rigzndiesel Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Started a new build. This time I went with a COE, It's been awhile since I built one. The truck has been collecting dust unfinished for about 5yrs on the top shelf. It has a Cummins engine and the newer airbag suspension. Having a few set backs with the paint due to using my airbrush. Mostly re-educating myself with using it and cleaning it. My prep work is terrible but I am learning as I go. Some parts are placed on for mock up. Missing/mismatched tires. I was thinking of building the horrid AMT tanker (unplated) to go behind it. Here it is... Jeff Edited February 22, 2015 by Rigzndiesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewaskew Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Looks like you got off to a good start when you stopped on it. The colors are a nice combo. I'm not sure if you know this but wet sanding as you go while painting is the best way to get a good paint job. If you need tips on anything just ask on here, there's a lot of builders that will help any way that they can. God Bless Edited February 8, 2015 by ewaskew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 That is a really sharp looking paint scheme. Looking forward to seeing this one being finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I'll second that paint scheme, I really like the color choice as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Third on the paint scheme....Looks great overall so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Looks like you got off to a good start when you stopped on it. The colors are a nice combo. I'm not sure if you know this but wet sanding as you go while painting is the best way to get a good paint job. If you need tips on anything just ask on here, there's a lot of builders that will help any way that they can. God Bless Thank you Earl. I will try the wet sanding technique in between coats. I'm almost positive the sand paper I have in the home is too coarse. I'll look at my LHS for some some model sand paper. Thanks for the tip! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 That is a really sharp looking paint scheme. Looking forward to seeing this one being finished. Hey Sean, I finally figured how to use the "Quote" tool. I switched to Google Chrome and now the tool is enabled. Thanks for the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks Sam! Thanks Lucas for the kind comments! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Yay for dropping IE ! Try any auto paint store and get some 1200 grit. If you cant find any - I have some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 I broke out the real rubber tires since I robbed tires off this truck over the years. No sense in keeping the good stuff tucked away for later. I figured I paid good money for it - use it! I'm thinking of acquiring some steer tires for it now. I never did like the AMT Pete hubs. I don't know why AMT never gave the stock hub or baby moons option like the KW kits. Here is my cheap version of baby moons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Great paint job !!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Where are the tires from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 They look l Ike class a resin tires. They look just like what I'm putting on my snap KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Where are the tires from? Sam, they are from Class A Resin as Clayton pointed out. They are Bridgestone M722 tires in 11R22.5 size. I'd like to have several more of these but Class A resin has them listed "Out Of Stock". I hope to get some steer tires from Dble Take Replicas in the future. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Great paint job !!!!!!!!!! Thanks Gordon! I credit my air brush for giving me better control of the paint flow. I just need to be a little more patient on handling the cab after paint and take more time in prep. I appreciate the kind words! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Jeff nice build you have going here I'm with everyone else on your paint. Going to be a very sharp looking Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Albion Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Very Impressive so far. I like the paint scheme, it looks right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks Dan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Very Impressive so far. I like the paint scheme, it looks right. Thank you! Your DC 352 has been an inspiration to me. I can only hope mine turns out half as nice as yours! Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Looks good so far! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Cool paint... really looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey429 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I know it's already been mentioned, but that paint is killer. Very period correct, nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Tim, Andre, Casey thank you for the comments. Here, I'm trying out if these stacks will look good. Interior painted and fitted in cab. I had to trim a 8mm X 8mm chunk out of the passenger side dog house for the tub to fit with the inline 6. It fits, now I can continue with the seats. This truck is actually the "Turnpiker" kit. I Think I will use the low backed seats since this paint scheme is looking more like a company truck than a O/O. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Jeff I really like this project and as others have said, great paint scheme! Keep up the great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigzndiesel Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 A small update: Worked on the air cleaner piping and mount. Also mounted the air tanks under the battery box and changed my exhaust pipes. I wanted to have the stacks mounted on the frame but the resin site I usually buy from is all sold out of the mounts. I will mount them on the cab now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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