Gary Chastain Posted January 10, 2024 Author Posted January 10, 2024 6 minutes ago, cifenet said: Yeah, the truck is looking pretty cool right now. And I know things will only get better as you make your progress. I noticed you have extensive Model Master paints on your shelf, hope you have a plan once things run out. My favorite semi gloss black paint is from the Model Master’s acrylic series and I am still upset about it. There are places willing sell online, but now they are asking $$$ for a little bottle…. I bought a whole bunch of bottle paints when Hobby Lobby was clearing out that brand. Yup, the semi gloss black is my favorite as well, dries quickly. Not sure when I run out what I will do.
Bills72sj Posted January 10, 2024 Posted January 10, 2024 On 12/1/2023 at 10:58 AM, Gary Chastain said: Got any finished pictures of your trailer? Like to see em. Gary, Sorry for late reply. Here is a link to my Lowboy and Triple Drive builds. https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/147188-modified-for-length-amt-lowboy-trailer/#comment-2161677 https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/148169-brbo-2020-triple-drive-white-freightliner-coe/#comment-2176624
David G. Posted January 11, 2024 Posted January 11, 2024 Daaang Gary! That trailer and load is looking great! The tiedowns and labels add a lot to the realism. David G.
Gary Chastain Posted January 11, 2024 Author Posted January 11, 2024 1 hour ago, David G. said: Daaang Gary! That trailer and load is looking great! The tiedowns and labels add a lot to the realism. David G. Thanks David
Gary Chastain Posted January 11, 2024 Author Posted January 11, 2024 Slow progress today, detailing the hood and cab. 2
redscampi Posted January 11, 2024 Posted January 11, 2024 That is a thing of beauty and I'm not really a truck guy.
Gary Chastain Posted January 11, 2024 Author Posted January 11, 2024 14 minutes ago, redscampi said: That is a thing of beauty and I'm not really a truck guy. Thank you, gotta lot more detailing to do, detailing takes so much time. 1
Rockford Posted January 13, 2024 Posted January 13, 2024 On 1/11/2024 at 9:15 PM, Gary Chastain said: Slow progress today, detailing the hood and cab. It's paying dividends though. Looks great.
David G. Posted January 13, 2024 Posted January 13, 2024 Yeah, the "thousand and one details" stage of a build always seems like a slog to me too. I think the one thing that gets me through it is knowing how close I am to completing the build. You've done quite a lot of work on this one and it shows, it's certainly a build to be proud of. David G.
Gary Chastain Posted January 13, 2024 Author Posted January 13, 2024 2 hours ago, Rockford said: It's paying dividends though. Looks great. 51 minutes ago, David G. said: Yeah, the "thousand and one details" stage of a build always seems like a slog to me too. I think the one thing that gets me through it is knowing how close I am to completing the build. You've done quite a lot of work on this one and it shows, it's certainly a build to be proud of. David G. Thanks guys, yes the detailing takes forever but pays off the most. Mind is already wondering into another build.
Gary Chastain Posted January 13, 2024 Author Posted January 13, 2024 Good progress today, cab fitted to hood/chassis, sleeper fitted, bumper finished/mounted and exhaust mounted. Next up, finish skirts, mirrors and more detailing. 1
cifenet Posted January 13, 2024 Posted January 13, 2024 This is the fun stage where slowly the truck is coming alive! The exhaust shields and pipes look fantastic here. Very realistic. All of the small details look great too.
Gary Chastain Posted January 13, 2024 Author Posted January 13, 2024 2 minutes ago, cifenet said: This is the fun stage where slowly the truck is coming alive! The exhaust shields and pipes look fantastic here. Very realistic. All of the small details look great too. Thanks Steve
Gary Chastain Posted January 14, 2024 Author Posted January 14, 2024 Had to cut the side faring to run the exhaust to both sides, scratch build the rest of the exhaust, decided to add polish diamond plate steps, lights and decals to the faring. Took all afternoon to complete one side but gaining. I can see the finish line. 1
Gary Chastain Posted January 15, 2024 Author Posted January 15, 2024 Rear decking on, air lines ready to go, skirts done. Few more little things and DONE.
Gary Chastain Posted January 16, 2024 Author Posted January 16, 2024 Done, will get photos of truck and trailer over to finished build. 2
Scott Eriksen Posted January 16, 2024 Posted January 16, 2024 2 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Done, will get photos of truck and trailer over to finished build. That thing is beautiful!!!!
Gary Chastain Posted January 16, 2024 Author Posted January 16, 2024 3 minutes ago, Scott Eriksen said: That thing is beautiful!!!! Thanks Scott 1
cifenet Posted January 17, 2024 Posted January 17, 2024 Wow, it looks like it just came out of a truck factory tuning shop with nicely modified body kits! The paint is sleek and smooth too. Now it is ready for some heavy pulling!
Gary Chastain Posted January 17, 2024 Author Posted January 17, 2024 1 hour ago, cifenet said: Wow, it looks like it just came out of a truck factory tuning shop with nicely modified body kits! The paint is sleek and smooth too. Now it is ready for some heavy pulling! Thanks Steve, now to decide what to build next.
David G. Posted January 26, 2024 Posted January 26, 2024 That is awesome Gary! I love the beacons on the sleeper as well as all the other details you've added throughout the build. Watching this project come together has been a true pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to share it with all of us. David G.
Gary Chastain Posted January 26, 2024 Author Posted January 26, 2024 1 hour ago, David G. said: That is awesome Gary! I love the beacons on the sleeper as well as all the other details you've added throughout the build. Watching this project come together has been a true pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to share it with all of us. David G. Thank you
Firebuilder Posted January 26, 2024 Posted January 26, 2024 Nicely done! I like the colors and details
Gary Chastain Posted January 26, 2024 Author Posted January 26, 2024 25 minutes ago, Firebuilder said: Nicely done! I like the colors and details Thank you Dom
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