Green Globe First Build
Here is my first build. The plan is to go basic at first and build on it from there as I have time.
The Globe arrived this past April. And the fun began.:D http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psye4hqcig.jpg Thank you Tower Hobbies. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcojjxqa.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8zx2wwrk.jpg Time to take over the dining room table. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8nturo2i.jpg Setting up the work area. My wife will never miss just one muffin pan. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psdn9gess1.jpg Putting the muffin pan to good use. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psgobvj9it.jpg Getting the build started. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pswx8rsfvy.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psyj8nvvnh.jpg More pics coming soon! :D |
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Muffin pan.......Cool idea!
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I like the muffin pan idea too. I bought a fishing box because it has a lid, and I need that. It saved me more than once :eek: Keep the pics coming, always like to see new builds.
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I got the muffin pan idea from some of the guys here on the forum. It is really handy. It would be good if there was a lid that would contain the fasteners in case of a spill.
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I like the muffin pan idea,, I eneded up using small little tupperware containers,,
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Wow that is a beautiful truck. I don't think my first build will look like that! I do plan on making changes over time to the basic build. I need to figure out the best way to add stripe and graphics. Thanks 1strodeo for sharing!
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I like the green, and the second one the best!
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Look forward to seeing it done. Inspired to Get back to work on mine so I can get it done and post some pics.
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GREAT pics with ongoing updates!
Keep'em coming. -Terry |
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looking good!! green is good!
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I like that long green K100. A bit of a different shade that what is normally used. Is that the color you are looking at using? Would make your truck different and stand out. The color of your magnet tray is a cool shade too.
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Looks good, nice pictures. I like the first one but that's probably as much about the stretch as it is the color. You have a good idea about mixing it up a bit!
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I like very much the paint colour
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Primer then paint. I did all the spraying with aresol cans. I have read online that for a great paint job to use an airbrush. Anyone have experience on that topic?
http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pspgovikty.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pssflko2t2.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pszw3bvdmx.jpg While the paint dried I worked on getting the chassis powered and controller configured. It was a success. Ran good. Still a little too fast though.:eek: http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5jn9c1nq.jpg Time for the fifth wheel and mudflaps. http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psjgk4ht5i.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...psvq253mtc.jpg I had to get an idea how the new painted cab would look on the chassis. I am liking it. Not too fancy but I still am liking it. There is plenty of opportunity for customizing!:D http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pscsvlagwr.jpg http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/...pslighfekx.jpg And that is where I am up to now. I did get the 6T pinion gear in the mail yesterday along with an extra battery. Thanks for looking! |
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I like that color man!
If you want an simple alternative to adding stripes, mask the truck at the seam line above the door and paint the roof black. Go a bit further and mask the bottom at the seam line below the door, wrap the front and paint that black too. Will be just enough to set it off for a custom look without complicated striping. (Just a suggestion) https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/471/19...9837b6dc_n.jpg Don't forget to gloss coat the whole thing before you assemble the body. Do you plan on putting a future stretch in it? |
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Looking good that green pops, you are already past it but for next time the bump and hole on roof, fill it. Most radios are now 2.4hhz and have short or no antenna's. yours looks to be short. I always fill my antenna holes in before painting with bondo or plastic model putty.
Just keep that in mind on your next build or if you ever decide to repaint this one for some reason. example of one of my builds and filling it in. http://www.tamiyausa.com/articles/bu...e=article#body Keep the updates coming, Joe |
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I am fond of the green myself.
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...g/IM000659.jpg As for covering the hole in the top I painted a snap cap white and put it on to look like a GPS receiver. http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/100_1264.jpg |
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I like the green cant wait to see it finished
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That is a great idea with the GPS receiver. I may try that for mine. What is a snap cap? |
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Do you want to drill your own channels?
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I built my globe "Poseidon" on KH frame rails and painted mine in Metalflake Emerald Green colour .Some minds think.alike...love your ice colour and it will look awesone...be proud my friend,great job so far
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