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Post by clayton on Sept 5, 2013 7:10:30 GMT -8
What started off as just playing around ended up as a build. Got a few things to order and decals but calling it done. The trailer/load are old builds,looks good with with this,thats in need of a clean up. This kit has a bit of flows but a good kit. used a belt sander on the inner part of cab,dash-ends and safety window. The builder as well has some fundamental flows that's just as bad. Need to reset the cab and bumper, Made fuel tanks from pill bottles flat stock for bands and tubing laying around the house. Deck/boxes from flat sheet.     |
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Post by jimb on Sept 5, 2013 8:50:06 GMT -8
Nice looking Freightliner.
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Sept 5, 2013 10:35:27 GMT -8
Pretty looking freight shaker you have there.
Just a few little things that really jump out though. The fuel filler caps are so close to the underside of the deck, one might need bandages after getting the cap off & a hose / funnel to get the fuel in!! A little bit of silver paint on those windshield wipers would really help, as would some flat black paint on the rubber weather strip around the front glass.
Ap40
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Post by clayton on Sept 5, 2013 13:31:29 GMT -8
The wipers are invisible:)
I seen the wipers after word,did not think about the tanks tho, Will fix. All ways missing something.
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Post by plastictrucker on Sept 5, 2013 15:14:11 GMT -8
looks good.the little flaws are ok by me. mine always have them so far.just makes the next one better
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Post by plastictrucker on Sept 5, 2013 15:16:46 GMT -8
for your invisible wipers just buy rain x in bulk, lol.my friend was using it ,didn't have his wipers on and a cop stopped him to check for safety reasons, figured he was going to wright a ticket. fooled him
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Post by trailking120 on Sept 6, 2013 12:18:46 GMT -8
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Post by gatorincebu on Sept 6, 2013 19:23:35 GMT -8
Clay,
Nice shaker you have there. I also like the concept of the load. The drom deck is cool
A little black wash on the grill and logo would look good as well.
But I do like the rig . Nice job . Are you back from the su7mmer now? Or just stopping by?
Be Well
Gator
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Post by clayton on Sept 7, 2013 5:56:23 GMT -8
Back!! Till Thanksgiving,Fixing to clean up the shop in the next week or so then will be good to go.
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Post by clayton on Sept 7, 2013 7:00:42 GMT -8
Had to use the kit decals.Painted the window rubber and wipers in black( Med and ultra fine point sharpie). thought I was done,You folks keep pointing out missed things. Thanks for the help, I start rushing in the end. Looking better? Does one ever get done? every time I look at it start thinking well (can add this or that). See a few things now.    |
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Post by ap40rocktruck on Sept 7, 2013 9:55:14 GMT -8
Looks much better Clayton! Great color combination & overall look with such a long long frame. I like it.
Ap40
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Post by maxwell48098 on Sept 7, 2013 12:30:20 GMT -8
That is very nice.
A.J.
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Post by 78kw on Sept 7, 2013 12:57:53 GMT -8
I like it. Definately looks good with a flatbed.
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Post by gatorincebu on Sept 7, 2013 16:30:06 GMT -8
Clay,
Good job on the upgrades!! lol A little black wash in the door jams would go a long way in improving the depth!
Still I like it long and clean!
Be Well
Gator
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Post by calscustoms on Sept 8, 2013 7:39:00 GMT -8
The paint is very nice like this build!!!
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