The Daycab

[Bigrigger]

Hey guys! I got a King Hauler kit over Christmas, and finally worked up the nerve to chop off the sleeper. It went off without a hitch and I sanded it down! I'm stoked! Now I just need to work up the nerve to turn on my homicidal camera!:D Well, we'll see about the pic's, this occasion is definetly worth it!:D I need some tips on a removable back panel for it!:D

Thanks guys!:D

Oh, and Freddy, it's going to be black!:D

Trucker out.

[Bigrigger]

Alright, here are the pics!
I used a normal saw for this cut, nothing fancy!:D Rear of the cab is a little scratched up, but hey, this ain't no show truck!:D:D All I need now is a radio, a receiver, a battery, and some black paint!:D:D:D

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1050678.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1050680.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1050681.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1050682.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1050683.jpg

Thanks for taking a look!:D

[hitachi]

that truck with the frame lenght it has now looks really good:)
just cutting the sleeper off really improved the looks
keep up the good work

[Stepside]

Great start on the daycab! When I built one, I too was looking for a solution to get access to the battery and turn the truck on... I didn't want to chop and hinge the hood, so I looked around at what I had... and I used the rear door from the sleeper. I cut it in half and glued it back together... a lil sanding and body work and you're good. I got this idea from Ed.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/triaxle25.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/triaxle26.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/triaxle28.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w28/hotrod075/triaxle51.jpg


what are the plans w/ this rig???

[Espeefan]

That's a pretty cool idea, Rod. I wonder how it would work if you moved the latches down lower, and the rear window up higher. You would have to chop and section the rear wall to relocate the latches, but I think that might work out even better. Any thoughts on that?

Trucker, congrats on cutting up a perfectly good cab. Now it's even better looking then before. Don't worry about those scratches. A little glazing putty, with some sanding, and no one will even know.

[Stuff]

ha nice!

[FreddyGearDrive]

Lookin good so far!You got a lot done in a short time. Nice!
FGD

[russisloud]

kool, the day cabs do look soo much better

[Dreamweaver]

Coming right along Trucker.. Looking good.

-Mike

[Bigrigger]

Thanks a bunch guys!

Rod, that is exacly what I was thinking, minus the window.:D

Nate that idea sounds good too!

And this truck is gonna be a all-purpose hauler/ prime mover. It will have a taller ride height! Any suggestions on this? I'd like a heavy-duty bumper on it, and maybe a headache rack. Maybe go 6x6 eventually. Might even paint the grille and wheels!

I'll go pick up some styrene, paint, electronics, and... what kind of putty? Oh man! I'm getting all kinds of adrenaline from the thought of more truck building!!!:D
More to come tomorrow!!!:D:D:D
Trucker out!:D

[ihbuilder]

trucker , just incase you couldn't find it :p Here's a link for filler choices :D http://173.201.47.108/showthread.php?t=609 great start ;)

IHSteve

[Bigrigger]

Thanks Steveo!:D I'm on an adrenaline rush right now! WHOOOO!:D

[RAIDERS]

looking good trucker...

[Cossett]

Hi Trucker, I didn't know a King Hauler could look as good as a daycab I'm starting to like them now mighty fine job mate, if your looking for a "heavy-duty bumper" or bull bar have a look at Tim's KW T650 & C510 might help and keep the pic's coming please :D

Cheers Tracy

[Bigrigger]

Thanks RAIDERS and Cossett! And thanks for the tip Cossett, but I mean like one of these:

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/2001-IHC-BRUSH-TRUCK-5.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/brookhave_refurb.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/t2b-exh_frces_may_09_003.jpg

Not with the roll cage, though. Hopefully more pics soon!:D

[ihbuilder]

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/2001-IHC-BRUSH-TRUCK-5.jpg

now thats my style service truck ;):D

[Bigrigger]

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/2001-IHC-BRUSH-TRUCK-5.jpg

now thats my style service truck ;):D

Heck yeah!:D Only, would have it painted black!:D

[ihbuilder]

Heck yeah!:D Only, would have it painted black!:D

jade green ;)

[steamer]

The last truck is a Canadian truck. MLVW [ Military Light Vehicle Wheeled ]
It's the next generation from mine.
.http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=726

Rob

[Rogue]

Great start on the daycab! When I built one, I too was looking for a solution to get access to the battery and turn the truck on... I didn't want to chop and hinge the hood, so I looked around at what I had... and I used the rear door from the sleeper. I cut it in half and glued it back together... a lil sanding and body work and you're good. I got this idea from Ed.




Same way i did my first daycab, 'cept i got my idea from myself.:p

This was clear back in '05
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/King-Rick/ebay108.jpg

[Bigrigger]

The last truck is a Canadian truck. MLVW [ Military Light Vehicle Wheeled ]
It's the next generation from mine.
.http://rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=726

Rob

Really? Okay. It looks like a M35A2 to me. A deuce-and-a-half. Guess not.;) Your truck is awesome though!:D

Same way i did my first daycab, 'cept i got my idea from myself.:p

This was clear back in '05
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i178/King-Rick/ebay108.jpg

That's what I was thinking! And, it's probably what I'm gonna do! What did you use to cut the middle section out?:D

[Rogue]

That's what I was thinking! And, it's probably what I'm gonna do! What did you use to cut the middle section out?:D

Score and snap method that i use on all flat pieces i need to cut.

[Bigrigger]

Ok, thanks Rogue!:D

[Bigrigger]

I'll start on the back wall tomorrow, I've got all the parts I need! Can you guys show me pics of the scratch and glue technique. Or, since I'm glueing it, can you show me some pics of glueing styrene?:D Thanks for all your help guys!:D

[fhhhstix]

I will see if I can do a quick video in the morning.:cool:

Travis

[Bigrigger]

Thanks fhhhstix!!! Your videos are the best!!:D

[fhhhstix]

Sorry man wasn't able to get it done I had some stuff that poped up to take care of. :(

Travis

[Bigrigger]

No problem fhhhstix! I guess I'll do it tomorrow, or wing it!:cool:

[fhhhstix]

Well her is a short video see if it helps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF-PQLSuwco

Travis

[doodlebug]

Thank's Travis, Later Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

[Bigrigger]

Well, spent the day watching the Super Bowl, and I don't think I can manage it tonight. There's always next year!!!:cool::D

[Bigrigger]

Hey, sorry I didn't thank you earlier Travis!:D That video was awesome!!! Thanks for taking the time to do it!:D I got a new camera, and I'll post some pic's once I get something done!:D

[fhhhstix]

No problem I am glad I could help.

Travis

[Dreamweaver]

Hey Travis, bet your glad that you don't always have to work while hugging a camcorder...:D:D

That is a pretty neat idea putting the bondene in the squeeze bottle. I use a paint brush my self, I feel I can control the amount and placement that way. but I can see where this would be useful.

-Mike

Trucker here is a link to find the Bondene. It is made by Plastruct and there website is a bit of a joke to find stuff.

Plastruct Bondene (http://www.plastruct.com/Pages/OnlineProductDetail.lasso?-op=%27eq%27&CCode=BOND-2)

And this is their Weldene. The Weldene is strictly for bonding styrene and give you a few more seconds of manipulation time. Plus it is completely non-toxic.

Weldene (http://www.plastruct.com/Pages/OnlineProductDetail.lasso?-op=%27eq%27&CCode=WELD-2)

The Weldene will bond styrene to styrene, while the Bondene will bond most plastics to them selves.

And this is Plastic Weld Cement. This will bond Styrene, Acrylic, Butyrite together or to each other. I use this stuff the most. HOWEVER this stuff works fast so you have to have the pieces where they are supposed to be.

Plastic Weld Cement (http://www.plastruct.com/Pages/OnlineProductDetail.lasso?-op=%27eq%27&CCode=PPC-2)

These all work by chemically melting a small layer of the plastic and "Welding" them together. CA glues just glue the pieces together. While you can get this bond apart, you will usually end up destroying the pieces, where with the glues, ya can just pull them apart clean them up a bit and go again.

Now it makes perfect since that if you can pull them apart as with the glue, then they will eventually fall apart right!

These are the way to go for sure, and for ever..

And they are not any more expensive than the CA glues.

-Mike

[Bigrigger]

Thanks for the tips Mike.

[bucshott]

Great start on the daycab trucker! good to see you have made it to cut and chop side of building a custom truck.

[Bigrigger]

Thanks bucshott! That means a lot coming from you! Maybe one day I'll mod the cab itself!:D

[Bigrigger]

Well! I think it's about time for an update! It's certainly been a while!
So, lets get going!

It's raining here, and I'm really happy because of it! And I also have a 4-day weekend!:D So I took over the table again, and started working on the cab!

Here's the Hobby table! (Backup hobby table)
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000028.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000029.jpg

Caution! Styrene setting! :D
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000031.jpg

The pieces to hold on the rear panel.
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000030.jpg

Here's what I used to weld them!
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000032.jpg

Here's the truck!
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000033.jpg

The new battery, just came! And this connector fits!;):o
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000036.jpg

Close up.
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000037.jpg

Dualie wants to know what all the noise is.:D
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000035.jpg

Thanks guys! More to come soon!:D

[Roadmasters]

Im alittle confused at how your going to attach that back pannel flush. Whats ur xbox live username?

[Bigrigger]

Im alittle confused at how your going to attach that back pannel flush. Whats ur xbox live username?

I'm going to make the back panel for the sleeper less wide, then pop it in. Basically what Rogue did on his daycab. There's a pic a few posts up.

And those aren't Xbox 360 games, they're old Xbox games! Although, my dad's gonna get one soon. I'm a PS3 guy, so if you have one send me your user! :D
Otherwise hang on for a few days. It'll be fun to play online with another builder, what games are good?:D

[Roadmasters]

I'm going to make the back panel for the sleeper less wide, then pop it in. Basically what Rogue did on his daycab. There's a pic a few posts up.

And those aren't Xbox 360 games, they're old Xbox games! Although, my dad's gonna get one soon. I'm a PS3 guy, so if you have one send me your user! :D
Otherwise hang on for a few days. It'll be fun to play online with another builder, what games are good?:D

yea, but the way your making tabbing will make it so it cant sit flush with the back if it is what it looks like

MW2, Black ops, Forza Motorsports series

[Bigrigger]

Really?:eek: I hope I'm doing it right! Oh, and those smaller pieces are just to hold it up, maybe that's why it looks funny?:confused:

Ok, I saw Forza, I had it on the old Xbox. I heard MW2 was better than Black Ops, but those are pretty much THE games.:D

[Roadmasters]

yea, i thought they were glued there lol. Make shure you are using a square and or ruler (metal) when you are cutting.

They bolth have their strong points, mw2 has better detailing/graphics but black ops has better small maps (mw2 maps are all big) than mw2.

[Bigrigger]

yea, i thought they were glued there lol. Make shure you are using a square and or ruler (metal) when you are cutting.

They bolth have their strong points, mw2 has better detailing/graphics but black ops has better small maps (mw2 maps are all big) than mw2.

LOL I was using a square. I need a ruler, I guess. I know it looks off. This was my first time cutting styrene. I need the right tools for the job. A square should only have a ledge on one side right?:D

[Roadmasters]

yea

[rcman]

looking really good so far!

[Bigrigger]

Thanks rcman! I hope to do more soon! :D I got a ruler so now cuts will be straight! :D

[Bigrigger]

Here's an update:

Cut down the size of the panel braces with a dremel, to make room for the piece holding the rear panel together.
BEFORE
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000041.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000042.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000043.jpg

AFTER
On side sanded:
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000044.jpg

Both sides sanded:
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000047.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000046.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000045.jpg

Chopped the rear panel, and will fill it soon(HOW?!).
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000048.jpg

Believe me, it's an extremely tight fit.
http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000052.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000051.jpg

More to come soon! What are my options for filling that gap?
Thanks guys!:D

[Roadmasters]

cut a strip of styrene that is the right width, then make a backer plate for the back of the whole part to stiffen it up

[Zimms Customs]

This is looking good so far. The best thing when I cut pieces off of a cab that I have found to use is upholstery thread. It is very strong and will cut right through the pieces and you can work it right where you want it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDFoKaRAhc

[Bigrigger]

Thanks guys! Should I use some filler with it? I know you're all about the filler Arioch.:D If so, what kind should I use?
Thanks for the video Matt, I would never have expected that!:D
And, I guess for a less tight fit, I sand the edges right? More to come soon, the weekend if not sooner.

[ihbuilder]

trucker , do what R/M said and take your time on the joints ;) a good joint will not need much filler if any .

IHSteve

[Zimms Customs]

I use automotive Fiberglass filler. The kind that has fiberglass woven in it. After I knock that down, I use some glazing putty and then finish it off with some of the squadron white stuff. I am pleased with how well my Coronado is turning out and I used these three types of filler for it.

[Bigrigger]

trucker , do what R/M said and take your time on the joints ;) a good joint will not need much filler if any .

IHSteve

Thanks Steve, I know, go nice and slow.;) I think I need a crash-course in cutting styrene straight, it never comes out right!:o I've seen fffhstix do it with a ruler, but I guess my right hand pulls out the styrene from under the ruler, when I cut. I'm getting better though.:D

I use automotive Fiberglass filler. The kind that has fiberglass woven in it. After I knock that down, I use some glazing putty and then finish it off with some of the squadron white stuff. I am pleased with how well my Coronado is turning out and I used these three types of filler for it.

Jeez, that's a lot of putty! I bet that will look really smooth on your Coronado! Thanks for the tips Matt!:D

[skl1cent]

hey u did the same trick hahahhaha nice job bro :) are you using the mounts too? let me know if you need idea :) i figured it out I cut the little insert part from the sleeper :) let me know if you wanna look :)

[Dreamweaver]

Matt be careful with that squadron putty, the stuff really is crap. It shrinks and cracks, Not good stuff.

Just a hint.

~Mike~

[Roadmasters]

Matt be careful with that squadron putty, the stuff really is crap. It shrinks and cracks, Not good stuff.

Just a hint.

~Mike~

worst stuff ever made

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Squad puddy/Real Bondo or Bondo Glaze puddy/Tamiya puddy ALL 100% junk you will not be happy in a year or 2 when it shrinks and all you body work shows. Treat it like a real car fill that strip in with a strip of plastic sand it down then use Evercoat metal glaze puddy 'don't let the name throw you" or Evercoats all purpose glaze this stuff will never shrink it is made not to and is made to handle bitter cold and extrem hot.

Remember if it say Bondo in its name keeeeeeeep walking..

[Bigrigger]

hey u did the same trick hahahhaha nice job bro :) are you using the mounts too? let me know if you need idea :) i figured it out I cut the little insert part from the sleeper :) let me know if you wanna look :)

Thanks Silvio! I'd like too see those pics!:D

Matt be careful with that squadron putty, the stuff really is crap. It shrinks and cracks, Not good stuff.

Just a hint.

~Mike~

ROFL:D I just bought a tube of Squadron White Putty!:o

worst stuff ever made

Hehe....I know right...:o

Squad puddy/Real Bondo or Bondo Glaze puddy/Tamiya puddy ALL 100% junk you will not be happy in a year or 2 when it shrinks and all you body work shows. Treat it like a real car fill that strip in with a strip of plastic sand it down then use Evercoat metal glaze puddy 'don't let the name throw you" or Evercoats all purpose glaze this stuff will never shrink it is made not to and is made to handle bitter cold and extrem hot.

Remember if it say Bondo in its name keeeeeeeep walking..

Thanks TC, head to the LHS soon to pic up some Evercoat! Wait... would it be at a automotive store? Or a hardware store?:D


I really appreciate the suggestions guys!:D I'm excited to finish it!:D

Well, here's an update!:cool:
Cut out a piece of styrene, and used some of that glue to melt the plastic pieces together!:D

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000054.jpg

I picked a piece with a rivet that matches the others.:cool:

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000055.jpg

A few holes here and there, but that's what the putties for right?:D

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000056.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000057.jpg

That's it for now! Thanks for following this build guys!:D

Oh, and IT SNOWED HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 76 YEARS!!!

More to come soon!:D

Catch ya on the flip side.:cool:

[SonoranWraith]

You can also fill the holes with plastic. Cut thin slices, insert them, use your MEK to melt, harden, cut off excess, sand, then glaze and sand. :) And yes evercoat is an automotive filler.

[Zimms Customs]

I haven't had any problems with the Squadron. But then again I use it to fill minor scratches and other imperfections. I mainly use my fiberstrand for the big stuff and then the glazing putty.

Truck is looking good, let me know how you make out with the Squadron. (Maybe I should reword that, I can see the comments now).

[Roadmasters]

Dont forget to make a backer plate for that

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Very nice job filling in that strip that is the way to do it.. If you treat these body like a car you will get great results for sure..

[fhhhstix]

You are doing fine just take your time don't rush it and you will be happy with the results.

Travis

[RAIDERS]

Looking good trucker keep up the good work...

[Bigrigger]

Thanks guys, much appreciated!:D I filled in the gaps with the styrene, and I'm letting them dry. As for the putty, the owner of my LHS says Squadron does shrink and crack, and that especially on a truck like this, it's not a good way to go. Since then I filled in the cracks with tiny bits of styrene, and I'm wondering if I should go for another autobody glaze/putty. Winchester Auto recently moved in to my area (went to the grand opening and won bungy cords, a sun screen, and a folding chair :D) and they have a big can of Evercoat along with some other fillers. But for $40, and I'm not going to use it that much... So, they had smaller tubes, but no Evercoat ones. I think I saw like 3M and some other brands, can't remember them. So, are any other ones good? Does it matter as long as it's not Squadron?:D

Thanks for all the tips, suggestions, and pointers guys, it really helps!
More to come!:D

[Zimms Customs]

I use the 3M glazing putty I and it works well. I usually wet sand before I paint. This helps minimize scratches.

[Dreamweaver]

Any putty that is a "One part" putty, meaning you don't have to mix it with a catalyst WILL crack and shrink. The evercoat for $40 will keep forever as long as the cap is on tight, so it will not go to waste, eventually you will find a use for it.

Basically it boils down to this, if you want it done right, and so that in a year or more it still looks the same, then spend the $40 and get the good stuff, if you don't care what it looks like in a short time then go with the cheap stuff.

But keep in mind it don't matter who makes it, if it is a one part putty it WILL crack and shrink.

~Mike~

[ihbuilder]

yea like mike said :) I had a can of evercoat sitin over 20 years , funny I finally used it up on my 9370 dump build last year . find a auto paint supply , I don't remember it costing that much :confused: then my memory could be asleep yet :rolleyes::p

Steve

[Bigrigger]

Okay... I think I have it. So, my two courses of action for a non-cracking seal are, blow the $40 on the Evercoat, or use the small tube of cheaper filler. No 1-part fillers, 2-part.

Another question... what are the two parts?
Thanks for the info!:D

[Zimms Customs]

One of them is the filler itself and the 2nd part is the hardener. Just have to make sure you mix it correctly. I have about 10 years of auto body experience and it seems to be a science to mixing this stuff.

[ihbuilder]

is this a help :p:D

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/ihbuilder/PIC_0957.jpg

little tube is the cream hardener the big tube is the filler/glaze . now I only use 1 little tube / quart of filler / glaze . to much hardener in the mix will make it brittle .

[Zimms Customs]

Also, you mix in too much hardener and then it sets up really quick as well as being brittle.

[Dreamweaver]

One of them is the filler itself and the 2nd part is the hardener. Just have to make sure you mix it correctly. I have about 10 years of auto body experience and it seems to be a science to mixing this stuff.

Also, you mix in too much hardener and then it sets up really quick as well as being brittle.


YA NO CRAP.... A science is an understatement, I think I wasted more at first than I used trying to get it right.:eek::eek:

[Bigrigger]

So, filled in the big gaps, and I'm debating on what to do for filler...

BEFORE

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000056.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000057.jpg

AFTER

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000069.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000074.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000071.jpg

Thanks guys!:D

[Bigrigger]

So, I think I'll go with the 3M (or similar) glazing putty, and a hardener. Does any hardener work with any putty, or do I have to buy a set? Thanks for all the help guys! :D

[td9clyde]

i ise the easy red glazing putty you can get at walmart 3m stuff in the automotive section no mixing involved to it and it is easy to sand too

[Bigrigger]

Does it last? I've heard from everyone that one-part putties crack and shrink.

[Stylin n profilin]

It dont last...Know from experience...plus takes hours to fully dry to sand it...The two part is the way to go....Paul set me straight on that...:D:D

[SonoranWraith]

Trucker, you can get evercoat on the bay for bout 30 bucks and you will have enough for practice and future builds. :)

[Bigrigger]

Well, here's what happened. I went to the auto shop place (Winchester Auto) to get a glaze and a hardener. So I picked out 3M bondo Glazing & Spot Putty, and like 3M bondo hardener, and took it up to the checkout. I explained my situation to the guy behind the counter, and he said this should work. Although, he told me that the putty I picked doesn't require a hardener. So, probably because I just wanted the truck to get finished, I bought the putty. It's not the super Evercoat glaze, but I'm going to try it. I applied it like it said, and it's drying as we speak. I hope it turns out okay, but I really have to try it before blowing 40 bucks on a pint of Evercoat. Even so, they are really small cracks, and it will probably be fine. Worst case scenario it cracks in a few months or something and I buy the Evercoat to re-do it. Actually, worst case scenario, it cracks in an hour and the force of the cracking breaks the world in half. :D So, if that happens, my bad. :D
But in all seriousness, I know this probably wasn't the best way to go... I remember you guys saying "No bondo!" and stuff, but I just want to see it for myself. It sounds stupid, but I need to see it to believe it.

Anyway! Here's a pic to keep you guys happy!:D

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000075.jpg

Thanks for the suggestions guys, we shall see how it goes. :)

[Bigrigger]

Well, got the sanding done tonight, dry then wet. For my first time I think it went well (Except for accidentally sanding down some rivets:(). Feels super smooth.

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000076.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000077.jpg

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/Bigrigger/P1000078.jpg

Well folks, it looks like it's time for some painting! :D
Stay tuned... :cool:

[Bigrigger]

A friend of mine is going to help me shoot this in his painting box sometime soon, so the paint should turn out better! And this time I won't forget the clear coat!:D

[Bigrigger]

Hey guys, how much will a little putty show up under the paint? Will a little be OK? Or should I go sand more? It's all pretty flush, just that bottom rivet area. Thanks!:D

[Bigrigger]

Should be painting any week now. Does Tamiya make a clear coat? Thanks guys!:D

[fhhhstix]

Yes and the part# is TS-13 http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss185/brokenb4/smilies/wavey.gif


Travis

[Bigrigger]

Thanks fhhhstix!:D I filled a little spot I missed last night. Sand it today, but it might not need it...:)

[Bigrigger]

Time for an update before a big wait.:( But it's for a very good cause!:D

So, truck is almost done, just fixing the rear panel, because someone can never sand straight with a dremel.:rolleyes: But I have bigger plans for this truck, as far as the cab. Hoping to get another one of Silvio's cabs. It'll be a W900B with no sleeper. I'm really excited!:D:D This cab will go on another truck, or maybe if I get a Knight, then I'll put the W900B cab on it and the KH cab on this one. So, maybe paint the cab, maybe not, but whatever happens we will have an awesome cab on this thing soon!:D

Until then-:cool:

[Darkrider]

Great first truck though man! I def learned a bit from reading this thread mostly when it comes to the filler materials. That trick of using the back panel of the sleeper to fill in the back of the cab is pretty cool!

[Bigrigger]

Great first truck though man! I def learned a bit from reading this thread mostly when it comes to the filler materials. That trick of using the back panel of the sleeper to fill in the back of the cab is pretty cool!

Thanks! This isn't my first truck though.:D It's here:
http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/showthread.php?t=1093

More to come in a few months!:D