60 series detroit

[modeltrucker]

What color do you paint a60 series detroit?

james litteral

Edited December 8, 2009 by modeltrucker

[disabled modeler]

Hi, ive always painted mine Detroit diesel green from the car parts places.......dont tell me ive been painting them the wrong color? they look good that color anyway. i always thought they were but could be wrong? sure wouldnt be the first or last time......mark

[Turbo590]

If you try "Google" the Detroit Diesel Series 60...I guarantee you will get lots of ideas...you can use the Detroit green..the Series 60 I did..several months ago..used the blue ...that I picked up at a location Detroit reseller/repair facility....Good Luck

Kurt McLucas

[chuckyr]

I used authentic Detroit Diesel spray paint on mine. The guy at the Freightliner dealer gave me a can for free.

[Aaronw]

If you try "Google" the Detroit Diesel Series 60...I guarantee you will get lots of ideas...you can use the Detroit green..the Series 60 I did..several months ago..used the blue ...that I picked up at a location Detroit reseller/repair facility....Good Luck

Kurt McLucas

Fantastic detailing of the motor, it looks like you yanked it out of the real thing.

[disabled modeler]

Hi Kurt,............awesome work on that engine!!!!!!......mark

[Old Albion]

James,

The 71 series Detroits were painted Detroit Alpine Green. I believe the normal colour for the Series S60 was the blue shown by Kurt and Chuck. But I have seen a silver colour to. Interesting thought in relation to when the S60 was released. Were Peterbilt and Kenworth still painting engines white or did they leave the manufacturers colours as they were?

Also check Aaron's post on engine colours.

Kurt,

I forgot to mention. I see in one of the photo's the Tamiya weathering kit. I just bought one and I'm struggling a little with it at present. How do you fing using it?

Dave

Edited December 8, 2009 by Old Albion

[Jim B]

Kenworth stopped painting engines white around 1973-74, and I think Peterbilt stopped around 1985-86.

[Turbo590]

James,

The 71 series Detroits were painted Detroit Alpine Green. I believe the normal colour for the Series S60 was the blue shown by Kurt and Chuck. But I have seen a silver colour to. Interesting thought in relation to when the S60 was released. Were Peterbilt and Kenworth still painting engines white or did they leave the manufacturers colours as they were?

Also check Aaron's post on engine colours.

Kurt,

I forgot to mention. I see in one of the photo's the Tamiya weathering kit. I just bought one and I'm struggling a little with it at present. How do you fing using it?

Dave

Dave....I use these religiously. There are I believe 4 in the series...I use the one that has the black soot..and the rust. Use the little applicator..not the brush. Swirls it around and then apply it either lightly..or heavy..on the piece you want weathered. I use it on the exhaust (engines) and a little grime to the chassis..dirt/wear on the seats...the silver that comes in the other package...can be applied to make things look like worn paint down to the metal....PM me if you need further help...Kurt

The black soot...works good for the 5th wheel..grease/grime.

Edited December 8, 2009 by Turbo590

[Turbo590]

Hi Kurt,............awesome work on that engine!!!!!!......mark

Mark...Thank you

Here's the truck it went in to

Kurt

Edited December 8, 2009 by Turbo590

[Old Albion]

Kurt,

Many Thanks for the reply! You've given me some ideas there. I never thought of using the weathering kit fro seats and worn down paint. Hmm! Interesting. I will keep on practicing and try some different shades and techniques. Any problems I will be in touch.

Once again Thanks

Dave

[monkeyclaw]

I used my own gray/blue mix for the 1/16 scale truck............matt