guitarsam326 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 Any updates Sam ?Thanks for the compliments fellas! I have made some progress but very little, an no time for pics but they are coming. I gave alclad a go for the first time and I'm very pleased with the results.
72 Charger Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks for the compliments fellas! I have made some progress but very little, an no time for pics but they are coming. I gave alclad a go for the first time and I'm very pleased with the results.Cant wait to see what you have got done Sam
guitarsam326 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 (edited) once again, very little updates. i used alclad for the first time, im not totally pleased but it works for now.....next time will be better! my headache rack didnt come out as planned either, i used testors metalizer and it looked good until i cleared it, next time i will use alclad aluminum. for now i will be scratching a headache rack, any suggestions on where to start? well, heres what i have.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki  dont know why its like this, pics usually show up on the page, any help? Edited August 26, 2015 by guitarsam326
gatorincebu Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015      Sam,           This one is looking really good. keep up the good work.      Be Well     Gator
72 Charger Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Looking sweet Sam .What pressure are you set at for spraying Alclad ? It should be around 12 -15 psi . I have found that if you spray it upwards to the part it works great . So far as I know ( Im no expert) There is no clear coat that does not change the shine of Alclad you just have to leave it bare and try not to touch it to much or it will start to come off . You can buff it some but I never bother . I hope this helps you Sam . I have not ever used Testors metalizer but im sure it is the same dulling effect when you clear coat .
Superpeterbilt Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 my headache rack didnt come out as planned either, i used testors metalizer and it looked good until i cleared it, next time i will use alclad aluminum. for now i will be scratching a headache rack, any suggestions on where to start?  What style of rack did you want to go with? The progress on the truck looks great. Your driver side door panel is a little off shape with the door. Also, I don't know how much clearance you have in your door jambs, but if you wrap the door panel in thin styrene(.010, .020) and paint it orange
guitarsam326 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 Dang, i didnt even notice the panel being off, itll probably stay that way cuz im scared of snapping the door off, oh well.
Old Buckaroo Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Sam , this is one fantastic project. I had not looked at it for some time and started from page one.What a motivator to get back to the bench !
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 22, 2015 Posted August 22, 2015 Looks Great Sam!! Excellent Work!! Did you figure out the uploading problem with the pictures? I've had trouble too.
guitarsam326 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Posted August 22, 2015 Sean- thanks man, its been a fun project, the only real complaint i have with the kit itself (besides the engine) is the front fender assembly. I cant wait to see some more of your work as well!Brian- i havent figured out the loading problem, its probably somethin im doin wrong!
guitarsam326 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Posted August 26, 2015 ok, thanks to the help of a few of you wonderful and persistent people, i got the posting problem fixed. heres a few pics of what im working on now, my headache rack. i was worried about dimensions, but i added a little more material here and there so she's looking decent now. these photos are before i added on, ill update some more recent pics later! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
guitarsam326 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Posted August 27, 2015 Here are pics of the beefed up rack... Hosted on Fotki  Hosted on Fotki
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Headache rack looks good Sam. More like what we tend to see around here. To me most of the resin options (though very nice) just don't look exactly right, but maybe that's just me. Regardless, I like this one. Keep up the great work!
Tesla Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Looks real nice Sam. I agree with Brian on the resin options. Â
guitarsam326 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Posted August 27, 2015 I agree with both of you guys on the resin ones, its kinda funny, i have one that i was gonna use, and it looked great intill.i painted it. Then it took on a whole new level of cheesiness, oh well, thanks for all the complements!Â
gotnitro? Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Greatwork on your headache rack Sam. Adding more strip to beef it up looks good, and you'll be much happier than using the resin offerings.
gatorincebu Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015     Sam,        You are raising the bar for anyone that is going to build this truck. I will be borrowing some of your idea and techniques foir sure. As I have several of these to build.     Be Well    Gator
guitarsam326 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks Jeff and Gator, hopefully i will finish the rack tonight, well finish construction and i can post some more pics!
72 Charger Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Nice work on the headache rack Sam are you going to try to copy the Chequer plate like on the 1/1 ?
guitarsam326 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 Dave, i dont plan on copying that pattern, im just gonna make it like it is plate aluminum. My rack will just be loosly based on the 1:1 photo.
guitarsam326 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Posted September 1, 2015 ok, the rack is basically done, i have to pic up some evergreen I beams to make the supports, but basic construction is complete! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
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