Christopher J Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Finished this a month or so back and forgot to post pics of it until yesterday when doing pics with my other trucks. I stretched the frame about 5+ scale feet, can't remember the exact math. The base is Model Master Diamond Dust topped with Modelaster Pure Gold followed by Alclad Candy Blue for the fenders and flames. Over the Pure Gold I sprayed 5 coats Alclad Candy Purple and got a nice burgandy/brandywine color. The frame is Metalic Blue from Model Master. The figure is from a discontinued line call Locsters Riders, mostly used for my low rider builds. I lit the sleeper with 3 leds and made the bunk doors functional so I could a 9v battery underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Wow that looks awesome. How long did it take to shoot that many colors and get it just perfect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Christopher J Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 @Bigtruck, I spent a few weeks painting it. I waited days between coats and colors sons not to have adhesive from the tape mar the finish. I wish it were perfect....I forgot to fade the bunk doors before doing the fade. :-( and the paint mask left a horrible adhesive residue. (Really pi $$ed me off!) I've talked to other builders who have used the same mask. Some with great results and others with the problems I had.I took one shot next the ruled line on my build mat to show how long the truck is. The air and 7 way line came from one of the members here who makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Your hard work shows through out the build.I drive for a living and really enjoy seeing a head turner like your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher J Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thank you. I used to drive until recently. Took a job in the office to be with the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Awesome truck!! I would really like to see this one in the sun light. The paint is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 That's impressive...Glad you shared more pics of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Great build man. Well done. I don't blame ya for getting off the road. I would too. I've been thinkin about it myself, but my reasoning is regulations getting out of control. That's a whole other can worms. You sure know how to build trucks, and do it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Really a great looking build here! That paint job is impressive, the colors are awesome. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonj238 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Awesome job man! I really like the lit interior. The Lonestar and Prostar kits have very detailed interior cab and sleeper, and most of the time you can't see it. Edited August 17, 2015 by Jonj238 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher J Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thank you all for the kind remarks!! I'm going tontry and get pics in the sun light tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Outstanding Semi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Wow!! I mean WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackd Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 What a nice truck. Love the lighting and the figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Great job on the paint and the stretch. It reminds me of that old song "Give me forty acres,and I'll turn this rig around" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Nice job Chris. Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Turned out real nice....Very nice....Great work on the stretch..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csxfan2001 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good looking truck, love the paint job !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 That's a fine looking Lonestar Chris and an awesome paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 fantastic looks awesome , can't stop looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 G r e a t m o d e l ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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