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Post by DeeCee on Jun 3, 2018 0:57:20 GMT -7
Yeah that's the plan. It's been a big learning curve but I'm really happy with the results. The support and encouragement I get here is awesome motivation. Good to hear mate, that is what it's all about i think, helping each other, so everybody enjoys building.  |
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Post by leon on Jun 3, 2018 1:35:32 GMT -7
Deano,i always clear coat first then put the decals on and then clear coat again to seal everything.
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Post by aussiemodler on Jun 3, 2018 12:17:14 GMT -7
That pin striping is the cherry, shame you had dramas. I couldn't see any of them in the pics.
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Post by Deano on Jun 4, 2018 2:45:20 GMT -7
Thanks for the tip Leon, I'll give that a go next time. The paint 'problem' is sort of prismatic, shows up more 1 way than the other, some light worse than others I%20dunno_zpsgjbxiscc icon_hmm_zps07rcoppf. Anyway, thanks for the comments. It's along way round this with decal pinstripes!!!!
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Post by Deano on Jun 8, 2018 3:49:49 GMT -7
The proofs for the door decals have turned up and all seems to be good.  The lady who does them for me is really good ( or so it seems to me). I give her some rough sketches and measurements of what I want and she tidies it all up, corrects the font sizing so that the length suits the height etc. She then emails this sheet with the finished sizes and notes on it for me to check that it's all ok then she does the decals.   I've got all the cab pistriping done and couldn't resist sitting it on for a look. Once the door decals come, I can clear coat it.  I cut the slats out of the grill ready for something a little more interesting. Also started on making a front bumper as well. |
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Post by leon on Jun 8, 2018 13:13:30 GMT -7
That looks awesome Deano! Pinstripes look good and the cab looks good on the frame.
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 8, 2018 16:40:25 GMT -7
SPECTACULAR mate.... looking real nice, and she does great work on those decals too.
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Post by sharp on Jun 8, 2018 18:35:36 GMT -7
Man this looks great Deano!!!!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 9, 2018 4:54:38 GMT -7
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang!!!!!!!!!!!!! This thing looks crazy cool!!!!! Awesome work so far on an amazing looking truck.
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Post by Deano on Jun 10, 2018 23:58:14 GMT -7
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 11, 2018 0:08:20 GMT -7
That look awesome mate, can't wait to see it contrast with the purple..
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Post by aussiemodler on Jun 12, 2018 14:03:09 GMT -7
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Post by leon on Jun 12, 2018 17:03:55 GMT -7
Looking good Deano! This will look great with the purple. |
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Post by Deano on Jun 16, 2018 3:57:05 GMT -7
Taped this tow body up about 5 times before I was kind of happy. Wanted to keep the majority of it silver but it made it look like an add on not part of custom truck. Still not sure that I have nailed it but am pretty happy with it all in all.   I think by the time I get the pistripes, lights and locker handles on that they will help trick it up. Boom is also done.  Won't have enough black pinstripe to finish the tow body so hopefully more arrives soon along with the door signs etc, then I can clear it all and start final assembly. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 16, 2018 4:15:36 GMT -7
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Post by leon on Jun 16, 2018 4:36:22 GMT -7
I like it Deano! two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 16, 2018 4:43:28 GMT -7
Put away the hammer mate.... YOU NAILED IT !!!!!!
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Post by stitchdup on Jun 19, 2018 16:48:08 GMT -7
Thia is looking stunning Deano,
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Post by Deano on Jun 20, 2018 3:30:06 GMT -7
Thanks all, the pinstriping goes on and on and on......... Wanting to get it all done so it can all be clear coated at the same time.
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Post by stitchdup on Jun 20, 2018 5:44:23 GMT -7
Thanks all, the pinstriping goes on and on and on......... Wanting to get it all done so it can all be clear coated at the same time. It's too late to be any help to you now but if your passing a decent artist supply store look for faber and castel fineline pigment pens. supposed to be used for watercolours but i find they work on auto acrylic too. they work well for pin stripes if you use them between clear coats. just a normal flatting off the first clear coats then draw out the pin stripes, leave over night to dry then carry on with the clear. take care not to touch the lines though, they will smear but clean up is simple, just a damp kitchen towel. i've also used those gel pens for striping but they take a bit more work and need 2 or 3 goes of pen, clear, pen, clear etc |
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Post by Deano on Jun 24, 2018 18:06:05 GMT -7
Cheers, definitely sounds like it's worth a try.
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Post by vcv8273 on Jun 28, 2018 2:55:25 GMT -7
Stunning scratch building and detailing Deano
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Post by Deano on Jun 30, 2018 0:19:37 GMT -7
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 30, 2018 2:48:36 GMT -7
DAMN!!!!
That just looks awesome mate..... show quality.. !!!
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Post by leon on Jun 30, 2018 3:04:08 GMT -7
WOW.....Awesome looking indeed! two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deano on Jun 30, 2018 14:26:49 GMT -7
Thanks guys. Can start to put it all together now. Just have to finish extending the insert for the interior before I detail the cab.
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Post by Deano on Jul 8, 2018 2:32:04 GMT -7
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Post by leon on Jul 8, 2018 3:52:43 GMT -7
Nice start on the detailing and Great idea on the cable Deano! two-thumbs-up-smiley-emoticon
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 8, 2018 4:02:58 GMT -7
Superb work mate, your doing a great job on all this detailing Deano..
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Post by Deano on Jul 8, 2018 18:17:19 GMT -7
Thanks guys!
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