Christopher J Posted August 17, 2015 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.
BIGTRUCK Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Wow that looks awesome. How long did it take to shoot that many colors and get it just perfect?
Christopher J Posted August 17, 2015 Author 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.
BIGTRUCK Posted August 17, 2015 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.
Christopher J Posted August 17, 2015 Author Posted August 17, 2015 Thank you. I used to drive until recently. Took a job in the office to be with the kids.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Awesome truck!! I would really like to see this one in the sun light. The paint is awesome!!
towman1271 Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 That's impressive...Glad you shared more pics of it
Petetrucker07 Posted August 17, 2015 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.
gatorincebu Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 Really a great looking build here! That paint job is impressive, the colors are awesome. Be Well Gator
Jonj238 Posted August 17, 2015 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
Christopher J Posted August 18, 2015 Author Posted August 18, 2015 Thank you all for the kind remarks!! I'm going tontry and get pics in the sun light tomorrow.
vincen47 Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 What a nice truck. Love the lighting and the figure.
Superpeterbilt Posted August 23, 2015 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"
kilrathy10 Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Turned out real nice....Very nice....Great work on the stretch.....
Tesla Posted August 29, 2015 Posted August 29, 2015 That's a fine looking Lonestar Chris and an awesome paint job!
RAMBENNA Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 fantastic looks awesome , can't stop looking at it
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