NALEX129 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) This would be the second model I build and decided to put a little of my taste into it. The body would be kinda like apple green (satin); with every thing that is chrome painted white; I guess I used too much power when sanding the front bumper and I broke it, I manage to glue it back together and sand it again and it doesn't look too bad; Ready for primer tomorrow morning and work on the suspension to lower it. Edited August 21, 2013 by NALEX129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) I always love these trucks. One thing I might suggest. When stripping chrome, don't sand down the parts. Just throw them in some windex for a bit and the chrome will dissolve right off them. I like to take one of those kids milk or orange juice bottles and fill it a little past the longest chrome part and put a lid on it for about an hour. It works every time and gives you a decent opening to insert parts. Just run some cold water over them with an old toothbrush to get the residue off and you are done. Edited August 21, 2013 by Skydime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 I always love these trucks. One thing I might suggest. When stripping chrome, don't sand down the parts. Just throw them in some windex for a bit and the chrome will dissolve right off them. I like to take one of those kids milk or orange juice bottles and fill it a little past the longest chrome part and put a lid on it for about an hour. It works every time and gives you a decent opening to insert parts. Just run some cold water over them with an old toothbrush to get the residue off and you are done. thanks! would the paint crack or something if it goes straight to the chrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Paint just will not adhere to chrome pieces, so you should always strip them if they are going to be painted, I am actually working on a 55 Cameo myself just about ready for some assembly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Whatever was chrome now has been primered and also the body and the interior are primered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Can somebody give me suggestions on the grill? I don't like that it doesn't have any holes and I didn't want to paint them black, and if I cut them I know I will end up throwing the grill in the garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sand the back of the grill down until only the bars are showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sand the back of the grill down until only the bars are showing. Thanks! Never thought of this... It will take a lot of sand paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 No all you need is some pretty rough sandpaper and it will make quick work of that thin grill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydime Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 thanks! would the paint crack or something if it goes straight to the chrome? Check out what Larry said. x2 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks! Never thought of this... It will take a lot of sand paper Nope, Head down to the local beauty supply shop and get some sanding sticks in the nail care area. They come in a variety of grits and some are rough enough to remove a LOT of material in a short amount of time. It will be the best $6 you ever spent in the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Did it with #80 sand paper and took me a while, thinking about leaving it like this (kinda like camaro look) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 photo.JPG Did it with #80 sand paper and took me a while, thinking about leaving it like this (kinda like camaro look) Depends if you want 100% accurate or what fits to your taste, that's the wonderful thing about model building, you get to build the model to your tastes and customize it to what you really like. Have some fun try other things to personalize it the way you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Depends if you want 100% accurate or what fits to your taste, that's the wonderful thing about model building, you get to build the model to your tastes and customize it to what you really like. Have some fun try other things to personalize it the way you like. This is my second model and I'm already addictive. I'm working on lowering it, I think I'm gonna have to eliminate the shocks. I'm going with the axles on top of the springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Check your windscreen fit before you paint, because they dont generally fit . Add a small strip of styrene around the opening where needed to close the gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyB08 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 That grill looks awesome!! Heck that helped me out. Excited to see how this plays out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I second what Brett said and on mine the hood seamed to sit a little high and I had to shave some plastic to get a better fitment. It is worth the time to test fit parts and assemblies before paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The hood always seems over looked on test fitting. That grill looks great. l have to try that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks guys! I will definitely do some testing fitment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) Radiator and bed are painted and some testing... Edited August 23, 2013 by NALEX129 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 I did some assemble on the bed today, the last day of summer vacation!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Headlights and grill installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Headlights and grill installed. photo 1.JPG photo 2.JPG I think it looks great but I think finishing sanding the back of the grill it would look just a little better, just my 2 cents keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALEX129 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 I think it looks great but I think finishing sanding the back of the grill it would look just a little better, just my 2 cents keep it up! Thanks! I had some more sanding done after I took the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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