BJ and the Bear

[Dutzie]

Starting a new project. I’ve had the kit in my stash for several years. Let’s see how it goes. I’m leaving the Detroit engine in. Adding aluminum tanks but not much else. 

[blackbeard]

Looking great love the bj and the bear truck 

[Warren D]

Good progress. 

[Rockford]

That red chassis really pops! Paint job on the cab looks great. The decals make it easier. Salem paint scheme is fantastic looking. Are they the AMT kit wheels?

[Dutzie]

Thank you. It’s been a fun build so far. The decals do make the paint job easier for sure. The wheels are from the kit and the tires are from the parts box. I don’t remember which kit though. 

[Gary Chastain]

Lookin really good

[Oldcarfan27]

Looks like you got one of the early issue kits with the rub-on transfer decals. I built one back in the day with those blasted decals and they fought me every bit of the way. I would suggest you save yourself much grief and apply those to a blank, clear water slide decal sheet before you install them on the truck. You'll thank me later!

It also appears that you shortened the frame to match the real truck. If you could, please tell us where you made the cut?

[DrKerry]

I've been wanting to do a BJ and Bear rig as well, started it but haven't gotten far... Maybe this will light a fire.... 

[Dutzie]

On 4/21/2022 at 12:47 AM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Looks like you got one of the early issue kits with the rub-on transfer decals. I built one back in the day with those blasted decals and they fought me every bit of the way. I would suggest you save yourself much grief and apply those to a blank, clear water slide decal sheet before you install them on the truck. You'll thank me later!

It also appears that you shortened the frame to match the real truck. If you could, please tell us where you made the cut?

I can remember these decals from many years ago. I agree, not easy to work with. I transferred the dry transfer decals to a clear decal sheet and shot it with two light coats of clear to seal them. Went to soak them in water and the just fell apart, setback number 1. I also had a set from Firebirds that I decided to use. I applied them as usual and let them dry overnight. They were more of a tinted red and they didn’t adhere in many spots. I soaked the truck in water and lifted the decals right off. Setback number 2. I am now going to mask off the red area and paint. Hopefully this will work. 
The frame was cut just behind the fuel tank mount and 61mm had been removed. 

[gotnitro?]

Looks good so far

[DrKerry]

Modeltruckin.com makes the decal set for tuck and trailer

[Dutzie]

19 hours ago, DrKerry said:

Modeltruckin.com makes the decal set for tuck and trailer

Thanks Kerry. I will be checking them out. 

[DrKerry]

4 hours ago, Dutzie said:

Thanks Kerry. I will be checking them out. 

You're welcome!!

[Dutzie]

After a few decal setbacks, I finally applied one good side decal. A little touch up yet but looks good. I ordered a few different sets from ModelTrucking, setting up another  movie/ tv truck build. 

[CharlieBravo]

looking great! love seeing another BJ build going on!

I have a couple of sets of JBOT decals well preserved I hope they still work out for me when the time comes soon.

nice, clean build mate!

 

Chris

[clayton]

Did Jbot close up??

[Mopar - D]

Looks awesome Brian very sharp and clean. 

[DrKerry]

Looking awesome!!! Gonna make me get mine back out!!!

[Dutzie]

Thanks everyone! Much appreciated. 

[Dutzie]

Finally finished! After several setbacks, a growing honey-do list, and a well deserved vacation, the BJ and the Bear truck is finished. I will add more pics in the Under Glass section. 

[Dutzie]

Looks like I need to fix my bumper, lol!

[Oldcarfan27]