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Post by mrmike on Nov 3, 2024 9:14:25 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 3, 2024 9:22:07 GMT -7
even just painting the trim will look great, i cant believe they didn't for the box top at least as i'm sure they'd a sold a lot more of whats a decent kit. looking forward to the build Mike
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Post by mrmike on Nov 4, 2024 9:49:45 GMT -7
Thanks Les! The lack of trim on the box top may have been because they wanted to get the model to market in a hurry. It is what it is. With that being said, I have a plan! The chrome wheels will get a coating or two of flat clear to bring down the shine and make the wheels look more like aluminum, much of the trim, if not all will be painted flat black or semi gloss black and the tailpipes will be drilled out.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 5, 2024 3:36:31 GMT -7
My son built this kit a few years ago when he was into the whole Ford Raptor thing and he had a good time with it. I've still got the finished model in my display case. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Mike.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 5, 2024 9:25:52 GMT -7
Thank Joe! Now that I look at the body some, maybe I'll paint it. Not sure of the color yet, but that is to be determined.
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 5, 2024 9:43:59 GMT -7
this is just an idea but how about copying the box art, but actually do the flames and black. it might suit the raptor and its simple to trace the flames on tape. if you sprayed the flame colours first there would only be one paint edge to fix
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 5, 2024 13:17:42 GMT -7
Thank Joe! Now that I look at the body some, maybe I'll paint it. Not sure of the color yet, but that is to be determined. Which ever way you go with it...I'll be watching. Lookin' good buddy. |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 7, 2024 9:35:06 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! What color to paint it?
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Post by tcoat on Nov 7, 2024 11:25:50 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! What color to paint it? Well if it is like trucks around here it will be white, grey or black. I am not sure they permit any other colours in these parts. Work parking lot looks like a black and white photo! |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 7, 2024 19:36:31 GMT -7
Thanks tcoat! I'm thinking of some kind of orange to match the colored plastic.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 10, 2024 13:22:28 GMT -7
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Post by Zippi on Nov 10, 2024 15:48:00 GMT -7
Boy, that's looking pretty sharp. That smoke on the wheels does a good job.
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Post by tcoat on Nov 10, 2024 16:23:17 GMT -7
Thanks tcoat! I'm thinking of some kind of orange to match the colored plastic.  |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 11, 2024 9:53:02 GMT -7
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 12, 2024 3:50:31 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! What color to paint it? Sorry for the late reply Mike. I'm a guy who likes black but I've seen these trucks look good in blue. I hear you on ease of painting by way of mating the truck bed and cab together. I'll be watching for the color coats for sure!! |
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Post by kwt on Nov 12, 2024 17:08:48 GMT -7
Thanks Joe and tcoat! I decided to glue the body and the bed as one for painting and ease of use. I know that many of you builders wouldn't bother, but I'm different!    This is what I try to do when I do a truck build, even if it's just tape it somehow.
I saw one a couple weeks ago that was a dark blue...super snazzy... an orange though would rock for this.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 14, 2024 10:48:27 GMT -7
Thanks Joe and Jeremy. I envy those who paint with black, but for me it is more trouble than it is worth. Absolutely straight panels, additional sanding and so on. It is fine for those who are good with it. Testors Hemi Orange is fine for me who has additional cans for use. I glued the bed on to use less paint when spraying since I would spray the unseen areas of the body.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 14, 2024 10:52:35 GMT -7
Thanks Joe and Jeremy. I envy those who paint with black, but for me it is more trouble than it is worth. Absolutely straight panels, additional sanding and so on. It is fine for those who are good with it. Testors Hemi Orange is fine for me who has additional cans for use. I glued the bed on to use less paint when spraying since I would spray the unseen areas of the body. I hear you and you're right about everything having to be dang near perfect to use black......but it sure looks good when it's all said and done. lol Looking forward to seeing this bad boy in that Hemi Orange Paint Mike. |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 14, 2024 20:36:54 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! The Hemi Orange paint should look good!
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Post by Deano on Nov 15, 2024 0:03:14 GMT -7
Good work Mike!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 15, 2024 3:56:08 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! The Hemi Orange paint should look good! Right on bud.  |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 15, 2024 9:44:31 GMT -7
Thanks Deano and Joe! I painted the Raptor this morning. Testors (Rustoleum) Hemi Orange Lacquer. What do you think?    |
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Post by kwt on Nov 15, 2024 16:44:45 GMT -7
Dang Mike, that already looks sweet!
I really miss those Testors Lacquers
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 16, 2024 0:16:57 GMT -7
looking good Mike, the orange sure is popping
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 16, 2024 8:31:54 GMT -7
That color looks just PERFECT on this ride Mike. At first I was thinking black or blue but this color is growing on me for this truck. Looking forward to the next update potna.  |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 16, 2024 9:12:35 GMT -7
Thanks Jeremy, Les and Joe!
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Post by Zippi on Nov 17, 2024 11:11:01 GMT -7
That orange lacquer turned out nice.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 17, 2024 11:51:53 GMT -7
Thanks Zippi!
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Post by wickedwelder on Nov 17, 2024 17:44:27 GMT -7
Love the Hemi orange on the Raptor.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 17, 2024 20:21:55 GMT -7
Thanks wickedwelder!
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