My First Truck Build

[thebat]

yes gardentrucking has them this trucks gonna look sick i love that shade of blue you picked for it.

[up9018]

Finally it is back together. Third time on the paint job is a charm. I stripped so much I actually made $200 in $1 bills

So far only upgrades are longer frame rails and a ton of RC4WD 3mm scale screws. I have a new front bumper mount from Integy on the way as I stripped a couple of holes in the plastic one. Otherwise parts are stock Tamiya for now anyway. I need to have it running by the April show in Newton.

Thanks for looking,
Chris

[BRICKNICK]

I used steves (ihbuilder) air cleaners with the rubber intake elbows from ric @pmd . Looksblike a set of pete or kw vortex air cleaners.

[up9018]

Not much of an update, floors are painted and in, seats are painted and in. Dash and steering wheel almost finished. Truck body is primed now, waiting for it to dry a couple of days before I can start laying down the white. For now, I'm researching electronics so I can get those on order.

Thanks,
Chris

[up9018]

Installed my front bumper mount from Integy today. That is a nice piece and will definately be on future builds.



I also test fit the cab. Had the white all done, but I need to do some work to the hood where I plugged the A/C holes. After the test fit I'm leaning toward leaving it all white vs. painting the fenders and cab/sleeper roof blue.

What do you think? (Kind of crappy cell phone picture)



Thanks,
Chris

[maxtaz]

Hey chris, sharp looking ride mate! Loving the blue chassis but then I am biased when it comes to colors "pop" like that. If you're guna stay with a white cab maybe match your chassis color with similar pinstripes? Its amazing how one well placed stripe can totally change the attitude of your ride. Great build mate keep up the awesome work...

Max

[Jakyat]

I agree with maxtaz. A little pinstripe to match the frame will really set off the white. Your build is looking great!! This is a build that I will be watching!!

[up9018]

I looked it over pretty hard and decided to stay with my origional plan. Hood sides were sanded so before i repainted them the fenders were painted blue. Couple of days worth of dry time and they can be masked and the hood finished up. Then on to the blue on the roof.

Thanks for the comments.
Chris

[thebat]

do you have an exact name of that shade of blue i like it alot and wan't to do a future build with it thanks.

[up9018]

Now with blue fenders. I also did some work to the hood, so a couple of days for the white to dry and then mask to blue the roof. Hopefully clear coating done by mid next week.



The blue is a Krylon Color Master Gloss Global Blue over white primer. I thought this would give me a tougher paint job, while the color is nice I won't use it again.

Chris

[thebat]

okay cool thanks why wouldnt' you use it again just curious and thanks again your trucks looking sick.

[up9018]

It was a real pain to get a quality paint job out of. It looks nice, but not quite what I want. I will say I started with the same color in the Dual Paint & Primer series, that really didn't work. Had to strip my frame twice, the third time I changed to the Color Master series and primed first, that worked much better.

[up9018]

The blue is now done, and I'm happy I stuck with my plan and did it. Couple of days of dry time so I can handle it and I will begin the detail painting.



Thanks,
Chris

[hammer]

Dude first truck I saw that in 10 4 magazine it is awsone ride.

TONY

[up9018]

Update, new grill and bumper from Russ are on. Wasn't sure about painting the black in the grill but went for it and glad I did. Air cleaners from IHB are great. A few tidbits from Evilbay to round up it's current state. Drive shaft arrives tomorrow and I and drive it around! Light kit coming soon.

A few more things to do as time progresses, but at least it is running.





Thanks,
Chris

[The Wurst]

Great looking truck! The paint scheme turned out great. Great attention to detail and really cool upgrades. Thanks for sharing!

[126happy]

yes sir... very well done... "2 thumbs up" on your build!!

[up9018]

Thanks guys. I have parts being collected for a winter upgrade. There is a lot you can do with these trucks to really make them your own creation.

Chris

[Gator]

Awesome work, the paint scheme really tops it- very inspiring build.

[PACT]

Whoop whoop! Looks good!
Cheers