Convoy

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving.
Lately, I havent had the time to work on this build, but I'm hoping to get back to the build this week.
I've been so busy with work. In fact I just finished 45 hours — Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Monday will make it 53 hours.
After a good nap I'll be back to the bench!
 
Finally got some colour on, bonnet/hood still to paint yet, decided on white as I think it goes with red quite well, ordered some more masking tape of various sizes and then I will be making a start with masking and painting some stripes in various colours. I've got a plan lol! Then finished with clear gloss.20241202_234553.jpg20241202_234638.jpg20241202_234450.jpg20241202_233931.jpg
 
GaryG64 said:
Do you plan on weathering it with that Aussie red dust?
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Well I was originally planning it to look like a workhorse but this may end up on the shelf all nice and shiny yet. Other than some 1/35 military this is my first truck build and there will definitely be more in the future, I think the next one will have a few dents ,scrapes and chipping etc.
 
I did a test run on my main color. To achieve the rich metallic green I want, I'll need to prime a little more coverage instead of the light splotchy coat.
So far I really like this effect this green produces that I might not need the pearl coat.
Turbo Dork paints need to be thinned.

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mark2 said:
A bit more progress, had a go with painting some stripes, a lot less bleed under the tape than I was expecting so happy about that.
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I am loving this paint job. When I first saw all the red on the frame with the tanks, fifth wheel, and mud guards I was thinking it was too much red. With the addition of the body in white it looks great. The gold stripe really sets it off. Great work.
 
TimM63 said:
I am loving this paint job. When I first saw all the red on the frame with the tanks, fifth wheel, and mud guards I was thinking it was too much red. With the addition of the body in white it looks great. The gold stripe really sets it off. Great work.
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Thank you
 

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