Carmine A 2046 Posted April 14, 2021 35 minutes ago, topforcein said: errrrr cold that be a Snowman special Hobby Concepts is a great channel but he does miss out a lot of content in his builds another great u-tube channel is terri wilde plus matteo has done a grand hauler video also you will like Thanks for the complement on my grand hauler i love that colour took me ages in the automotive paint supplier's to choose I have installed a fibre opticย dash and alloy wheels sinceย ..... And the young Man wins a Cigar!!! ๐ย ย I'm going to be lighting my Dashboard with LEDs and Light Boxes, scratch made... But you've just added an idea๐ก Some Fibre Optics for some smaller Dash Switches!! Thank you my Friend!! Matteo and I have been Friends for over a Decade. Good Man! His Videos are always comprehensive. This Build.... I'm going about 10 steps beyond what Mr. Meyer usually does! ๐ย I've gotten some good ideas from Terri Wilde as well. Particularly in Suspension and Steering.ย Bob (Hobbyconcepts), does glare over things a bit too fast, and RARELY zooms in. ๐ย Getting past that, he's got a ton of information about things not often addressed by the others. You just have to watch more than several Videos to get that "eureka" moment - but invaluable information IS there!ย Just don't ask him to change how he does Videos... We are both Old Farts - but unlike me, he's a STUBBORN Old Fart! ๐ฒ๐ย Unlike the two previously mentioned above.ย Seriously, he requires a bit more attention, but it's worth it. MY challenge is to take what I've sometimes painfully learned from Him, and make it more palatable and understandable for those here, and on my YouTube Channel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted April 15, 2021 Thread jacking @Carmine Aย ?? Not like you at all ๐ ๐คฃ, just pulling your leg mate, itโs all good๐๐ป Thanks for the info on the Beier system that looks great. Congratulations on your windfall finally arriving thatโs fantastic and must be an incredible relief,ย Iโm still waiting for mine to come from some long lost relative in Nigeria I never knew I had according to some past emails to come to fruition. Enjoy your Truck build,(and everything else you fill your cart with now!!)ย ย Iโm certainly enjoying mine, if your after something for a build experience these are definitely the way to go ๐๐ป 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 15, 2021 I learned a few more things.... The USM-2 is a Sound and Lights only System. All the great functions of the complete Module - but for the cost of adding a Hobbywing WP1080 or 1060 ESC - you'll save nearly $100 USD!!!ย Does everything but Motor Control. On a 6 Channel Radio, it still has TWICE the features that the MFC-01 has - only $169.95 USD!!!! ๐๐๐๐ย I'm getting THAT.ย Mate, after the Videos that I've seen and reading through the Beier Manual... When the Bank of Nairobi let's you get a second Truck - I couldn't recommend this more! ๐๐ย Of course I'll do a FULL Review as soon as I get it installed.ย ..... And yes, after 11 years of living like RATS, and being PUNISHED for it, the weight of the World has indeed been lifted! โ๐ย Operation PAYBACK will be starting soon. Good thing that list of People who helped us is VERY short. ๐งย I was literally Happier when I bought my Mate in West Midlands a new Tamiya Kit - than I was buying my Grand Hauler!! Seriously.ย I am going to LOVE this Build! Possibly my biggest Kit challenge yet, but by God I'm ready. ๐ฏ My Alumininium Wheels should be here today. Would you believe that the thing scaring me the most is PAINTING THE DRIVER!!?? ๐ฒ Everything else I've done in one way or another over the course of 27 years and who remembers how many Kits. (At least up to 2011) The two I built Piecemeal over the past 2 years gave invaluable experience! I recommend everyone try it at least once.ย Cheers!!! ๐ป๐ป 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 18, 2021 Sorry to repost but just looked at your paint job again and I really do like the scheme/look of it. Nice,ย once again! Any updates? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted April 18, 2021 Thanks very much @Tamiya Fan 1ย ๐, no apology needed mate. Iโve been flat out and will be for a couple more weeks at least yet so Iโve only managed to get the body polished up once the the clear coat had cured properly. I took this photo the other day... ย ย 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 18, 2021 Freaking GORGEOUS!! Such rich colour. In the past 19 years, I've done so many inside painted Lexan Bodies.... Maybe I should also be worried about the Paint on the Grand Hauler as well as the Driver...ย First ILL attempt on the Driver. Hopefully I can get him more presentable. (Not that I can take it anywhere... There's NO Truck Layouts OR even Meets in the Southwestern U.S.) ๐๐ญย ย This is just for my own pleasure and satisfaction. I've waited so long, I just want her to be RIGHT. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2929 Posted April 19, 2021 On 4/18/2021 at 4:54 AM, Re-Bugged said: Thanks very much @Tamiya Fan 1ย ๐, no apology needed mate. Iโve been flat out and will be for a couple more weeks at least yet so Iโve only managed to get the body polished up once the the clear coat had cured properly. I took this photo the other day... ย ย That's just gorgeous! So looking forward to seeing this finished. Beautiful work mate! ๐๐ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted April 21, 2021 I managed to grab an hour or two to do a bit of detailing to a few bits and pieces. While Iโm not adverse to the lashings of chrome in the kit Iโve decided to dilute it a bit so itโs a little more in keeping with the look Im trying to achieve.ย ย ย ย I started by colour coding the mirrors to the same Voodoo blue as the body.ย ย ย ย Adding a bit of the โTransparentโ Black to the visor the same as the stripe on the sides.ย ย ย Thenย Blacked out the Mirror arms and centre of the chrome trims that run along the bottom edge of the cab. ย Itโs the little details that can make a big difference overall. Just hope itโs a good difference once it all gets bolted up.ย 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 22, 2021 It IS the little Details!!ย That should look great.ย Mine involves less Chrome stripping, because the 1970's.... Just the Air Cleaners, really.ย Yours will fit your theme beautifully! ๐๐ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 22, 2021 Some chrome is nice but it can really be to much some times. RE: Knight Hauler lower half. Good choice and I love the Voodoo Blue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted April 23, 2021 Thanks @Tamiya Fan 1, I was consideringย colour coding the fuel tanks initially but then the tool boxes might have looked a bit odd without them being fully painted too. And to think that the Voodoo blue only really came about because of the previous hiccup with the paint and having to strip back and start again. Kinda worked out well in the end. ย Still slow and steady cab trims now fitted along the lower edge... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 23, 2021 Sounds like a happy mistake! I'm really loving the Voodoo Blue... Might use it myself on a future Build. ๐ย Your work on the Trim is BRILLIANT!! The Truck has nice lines, but you really brought it to another level. ๐๐๐ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 24, 2021 That's a nice touch with the strip, looks good. Your more of a painter than you think. What I did on my Knight Hauler, (to much chrome) was to leave the tanks chrome, paint there straps, painted the bottom rail body color, and the little rear tool boxes flat black. That breaks it up so it doesn't look like "Mr. T's" necklace on the lower half. (in Chrome) Your doing nice work on the look. Can't wait to see it done. Question and it may be above. How long did you wait before re-mask and re-paint between colors, dry time? I have issues with tape marking the paint it is protecting. leaves like a coating that is in the paint? (ย Permanent) Keep it up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 24, 2021 I agree. You are quite a Painter!! ๐๐๐๐๐๐ย On mine, I'm borrowing something from RC Aircraft. ๐ฒย The Air Cleaners on Cletus Snow's Kenworth are black, but with Chrome Straps. Since it's nearly impossible to strip the Chrome from everything BUT the Straps...ย I'm simply Stripping all of the Air Cleaners, then for the Straps - stick on strips of MonoKote Chrome! It's a super thin, shiny Chrome, self adhesive Covering for Balsa Wood Airplanes. Very easy to apply, and a Heat Gun makes it lay perfectly flat and smooth. It will even conform around tiny Details with Heat applied!! ๐๐ย It's something for you to consider, if you just need subtle Chrome accents. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted April 25, 2021 In hind sight @Tamiya Fan 1ย I think actually filling the holes where that chrome trim goes and leaving it off completely would have been better and give it a more modern feel. But to late for that. I hadnโt really allowed for the width of the trim when I added the Metallic black but not to worry now as Iโm still pretty chuffed with it. I tend to leave a coat for a minimum of 4 days before masking and adding another colour. But the tape on the inside had been on for weeks and left some residue that came off easily with a wipe of some isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth.ย 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 26, 2021 I think the trim will look good, no worries.ย The tape marking I get seems to chemically reacted with the paint and looks filmy. I have used Wd-40ย and wax to make it better but not a 100%. Never liked spray painting. I do it because, well I have to but not easy for me some times. (impatient) Will get a good look eventually though.ย Thanks for the tips. I will try isopropylย alcohol next time. Do you think that would hurt Tamiyaย TS lacquer paint?ย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted April 26, 2021 Hummm, without seeing the tape marks my guess is the paint hasnโt cured properly? And is that with using Tamiya masking tape?ย ย A hairdryer is a good friend between coats too especially if the weather is on the cooler side of warm. I donโt know if itโs just my imagination but the paint always seems to be a bit more glossy once itโs had 5-10 mins of a medium heat from the hairdryer on it. I donโt think the Isopropyl alcohol would affect the Tamiya paintย ย with a light touch. It can strip paint if left to soak for 10 minutes or more, but thatโs if itโs covered over or in a sealed container as it evaporates very quickly otherwise.ย ย I tend to use Dupli-colour most of the time on hard bodies as itโs more accessible,ย a wider choice of colours and more in a tin. ย 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted April 30, 2021 A little more towards finishing this evening in the way of fitting the aftermarket exhaust stacks, Iโve noticed that some KHโs are missing the top half of their stacks due to them being in two pieces so these nice shiny aluminum one piece ones should stay as they are meant to. Colour coded mirrors also fitted, and I had a few dramaโs getting the painted section on the visor right and on the side returns but is OK now. The visor isnโt screwed on yet as the lights arenโt in thereย yet. A job for tomorrow maybe in the daylight. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carmine A 2046 Posted April 30, 2021 HOLY $#@%&!!!ย That looks GREAT! ๐๐ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2929 Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Carmine A said: HOLY $#@%&!!!ย That looks GREAT! ๐๐ ^^^ what he said ย 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Fan 1 114 Posted April 30, 2021 VERY NICE! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted May 5, 2021 Well Ladies & Gents, without further ado may I presentย the finished article (for now at least!!) powered up,ย lit up,ย and feeling pretty chuffed with this one under my belt.ย ย ย ย What an experience this has been, itโs had its ups and downs but thankfully all came together better than I could have wished for in the end. I couldnโt get the smile off my face driving around the lounge, happy days ๐ 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2298 Posted May 5, 2021 wow, that's an impressive result! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10008 Posted May 5, 2021 Cheers @yogi-bearย ๐๐ป Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonboy1 2929 Posted May 5, 2021 that's really beautiful - gotta be the nicest one out there. Looking forward to seeing the matching trailer!! ย 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites