GRIM REAPER Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 This is a project I have been working on for the past year. I have been having problems with the paint finish, so I stripped it five times. Now, I have a good finish, so I can complete my model, now. First, I'll show you some pics of the beginning, then pics of where I am at right now. This was my first attempt at the paint job. It turned out blotchy and the paint didn't fully cure right. Pic of the engine built up but not painted. Chassis complete, engine painted, installed, and the "plumbing" installed. Radiator is installed as well. Wheels were installed at this time as well. The wheels are by far the weakest point in the kit. They turned out wobbly and uneven between the two halves. I'm trying a new method for the fuel tank straps. I used aluminum flashing tape cut to length and size. So far,I have one complete and I am working on the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM REAPER Posted December 24, 2010 Author Share Posted December 24, 2010 Here's my fourth attempt at the paint job. Me being stupid, I used flat black paint thinking I could gloss coat it. Big mistake! So, I stripped it and used a laquer- based gloss black with a Future over coat. Worked like a charm! At this point, the fifth wheel was added along with the mud flaps and the skid plate. I stripped off the chrome on all of the chrome parts and used a paint from Rust- Olium called mettalic finish. Just like chrome, but hides all of the imperfections caused by clean up and de- burring the parts. So, now with the new pics taken today. This is where the model stands right now. Can you see my reflection? So, the interior is installed, the glass is installed, Front bumper painted and installed, the exaust stacks are painted, rear mud flaps painted, body mounted to chassis, and hood mounted. I still have a ways to go, but things are shaping up quite nicely. I should be finished with it probably in a couple of weeks. As I have a very busy work scedule, I might not update for a few days. Thanks for looking and feedback is most welcome. RYAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I like the look of it. Very mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilc69 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Looking good! I'm glad you managed to sort the paint in the end. I assume when you say that there is a problem with the wheels is that the tyres don't fit very well. I have found that stuffing the inside of the tyre with tissue paper before fitting them makes them sit on the wheel rim better. I seems to push the sides of the tyre out slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkennerley Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 the paint is looking good and as for the tyres and rims stuffing works i use tissue paper as well but have heard of guys that use cotton wool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Nice work so far Ryan! Cheers, Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM REAPER Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 I have a day off tomarrow so I'll see what kind of damage I can do to complete this one. RYAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Looking good Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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