"KISS" theme truck
 

Well I got started yesterday on the cutting and chopping on my truck i've been wanting to do for a very long time.:D
Now I know it isn't very pretty right now, but I wanted to show what I did so far. I extended the windows on the sleeper roof, and i'm planning on following the roof for the shape of the sides where the cab meets the sleeper.
Now you all know kiss is definitely different, and I want this truck to be as different.
Here we go...

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0196.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0195.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0194.jpg

The paint job I have planned is very cool and unique...it's a secret for right now, and when it comes time for paint, I will share everything.:D
I also have very different ideas for the rock and roll truck.
Now to get busy on the styrene work.

Thanx for looking, Big John

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This should be interesting! I can't wait to see what you have planned!

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I'm a big KISS fan. I can't wait to see more. Looks like you have a King Hauler cab with a Knight Hauler sleeper.

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Are you going for a high top Pete with the wind deflector? Or the high top freightliner? Or just a custom non specific truck?

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Already I can see the truck is going to be as unique as the band it honors....I may not now what the paint surprise is but I bet I know what the wheels will look like....lol.
Nice work john,
Can't wait to see this build progress!

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I was just wondering about that also....

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Opps... ment to do this in 1 post (monitors - please doc my post count by 1)..... (reminder to self --- don't use the tab key in here)

So I was just wondering the same thing --- How do you do platform tires(shoes)? cant wait to see this... Thanks for sharing

Jeff

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Look forward to seeing this build ,should be interesting build.:D:cool:

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Thanx pumptech, hope I can do it justice.:rolleyes:
Thanx Supermario...BTW, I couldn't find the wheels at rc damper. Could you help me please? Thank you.
Well I wanted to base this on a pete, but with a twist...like I said, different.;)
You are right, I had an extra knight and king bodies, and decided to make them a couple.:D
Interesting...yes, I will tell one thing I want to do. Instead of regular exhaust, i'm thinking side pipes.:eek:

Thank you all, Big John

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what would be cool is seeing all four band members on the truck but you got to put animal on the hood every body likes animal.

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Autocar, I had the same idea.;) I forgot to mention, i'm having a matching trailer. I think I can free hand the faces on the trailer because i'm replacing the sides with styrene for a smooth look. I use to draw all the band members faces as a kid...aaah, the good ol' days.
Now i'm kinda:o, what do you mean by "animal"? Gene???

Big John

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I got one side of the styrene roughly put in.:p Tomorrow I will do the other side, dremel to a rough shape, and then start the bondo work. I will post more pic's.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0197.jpg

Thanx for looking and feedback, Big John

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i am also a big kiss fan so i will be watching this one "lets rock and roll and party everyday"

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Hey big John, I wasn't sure if you had heard of rcdamper before. There is no website, I found it on eBay. All stuff comes from hong kong. This guy has over 90 various items for tamiya semi trucks alone! The seller name is - Rcdamper
The store name is - Bargain RC&TOYS Store.
I stumbled across it by searching tamiya king hauler parts one day on eBay.ca. I'm in Canada and used the .ca site , not sure if that matters.
If you still have any trouble, send me your email and I'll send you the direct link to the wheels

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John, to save you some time and trouble here's what to do......go to eBay, in the search box type tamiya tractor truck, on page 2 of items list ( about 3/4 the way down ) you will see the rears. The word rcdamper and a yellow star are a part of the picture, you won't miss it. The fronts are on page 3 near the bottom.
That should do it! ....while on his page, check out his estore... Lots of cool stuff!

Mario

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I hear you buddy.:D The critics said kiss wouldn't last more than a year, and here it is I believe 37 years later...hmmm:rolleyes::rolleyes: lol.

Big John

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Thank you Mario, I will do that.:)

Big John

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Well I can't keep this a secret, this will be the style of the paint. It look's very complex, but it's as simple as 1, 2, 3.
All you do is get a container deep enough for what you are going to paint, fill with water to submurge your body. Then spray 2-3 or 4 colors, swirl, don't blend dip your body, pull it out, and the water will run off, the paint will stick, and presto, the swirl paint job is done. Add whatever details you want, and clear.:D I couldn't help myself.:eek::p:):D:rolleyes:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...s_van_big1.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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37 year's already! Wow!
Please take picture's when you do the paint job.
Cheer's, Neil.

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I definitley will, I did this method on a few of our son's model cars, and it turned very nice, plus you don't have to worry about runs drips or sags.:eek:

Big John

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im assuming your using enamel not acrylic then? then i see what your saying the colors will kinda float on the top of the water..hmmm not a bad little trick i'll wait to see some step by step pics so i get it right!! Sounds pretty cool though... You know those decals would fit that sleeper pretty well ;) just sayin. you could always get the decal sheets and print your own or have them made to like a vynal wrap in the size you want.. Little more pricey but worth it. look at Russ's toy hauler!!!

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This might sound very unmasculine, but my fiancee showed me that paint trick, she does it on her nails, she made me watch the YouTube video of it being done where she learned how to do it.

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Yes, i'll be using dupli-color. When I did the model cars, I used testors model paint. And it just so happens our daughter and her husband lives in Greenwood, In., and they are really close to a mall that has a lot of kiss merchindise. So when the wife and get up there, i'll see what I can find.
And yes, the paint floats.

I did not know about the YouTube video, and never thought of nails:rolleyes:

Big John

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Hey Big John, have you seen "Detroit Rock City"? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165710/
Got a big kick out of it, and true to life, LOL!

Cheer's, Neil.

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Neil, not only have I seen it, I OWN A COPY!!!:p:D:) It is a hilarious movie.
I love the scene where thier in the basement "pretending to be kiss", that brings back memories of in my basement playing kiss tunes on the drums.;)

Big John

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I just wanted to show the sytrene work before I start to bondo:p I rounded everything I could to help with sanding the body work. I'm on this like ugly on an ape.:D:p:eek:

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0199.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0198.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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Time to watch it again:D:D:D:D:D

Cheer's, Neil.

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Yes sir Neil, I might pull it out tomorrow and watch it again.:)
And remember, ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE AND PARTY EVERYDAY!!!:D

Big John

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:D:D:D:D:D

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Man i can't wait to see how this turns out,i to this day still love KISS:D:D

I actually did at one time in 1/25th scale did a KISS racing team set, if i remember where i put them i will post pics of them soon. Probally gonna have to fix some things on them i bet.

Mike

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Thank you Mike, I would love to see the kiss racing team:) and not to much damage I hope.:(

Big John

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Well I got the first layer of bondo on, and it isn't pretty.:p So I figured while it was sitting up, i'd take pic's.

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0203.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0202.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0201.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0200.jpg

I don't know why, but the pic's makes the bondo look a lot thicker than it really is.:confused:

Thanx for looking, Big John

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Well boy's and girl's, I got the first round of sanding done, whew:p
Now it's starting to take shape.;)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0204.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0208.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0207.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0206.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/u...4/100_0205.jpg

Thanx for looking, Big John

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Looks good man, I bet you were nice and dusty when you were finished :D:D

J.D.

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LOL!!! You have no idea.:eek::eek: Tomorrow if the rain is out of here, i'm putting a coat of primer to see where I stand.:)

Thank you J.D., Big John

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sorry Glorydays been so bizzy I haven't had time to get on the board‚ but anyway yes I do meen Gene and I hope that paintjob turns out for ya.

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No problem buddy..;) Now the main paint, i've done before, but it's all of the graphics i'm wanted to do. I don't have any places around me to get vinyl done, but our daughter and her husband live right across the street from a mall that has places like that. The only set back is they are three hours from us...but i'm dedicated to this project.:D:p;)

Big John

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The bondo/sand job came out great!! Did you get it primmed today?? It was sunny up here all day! I wash i had been home to get some things painted that have been waiting all winter....

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No Aaron I didn't, it was only 60 degrees and I didn't want to take a chance of the primer (dirty word) wrinkling.:p But soon I hope.

Big John

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That thing is gonna be real beefy and I think it was a great idea to combine a King cab and a Knight sleeper/roof. Quite unique!