Green Globe First Build

[TRUCKMAKER]

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!

[toniolillo]

I like very much the paint colour

[The Wurst]

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?





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.


Time for the fifth wheel and mudflaps.



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!



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!

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by TRUCKMAKER

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!

Hi Truckmaker. I do plan on doing the stretched frame. And of course the bling!!

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by toniolillo

I like very much the paint colour

Thanks Toniolillo. I'll have to think about adding stripes.

[up9018]

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)



Don't forget to gloss coat the whole thing before you assemble the body.

Do you plan on putting a future stretch in it?

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by up9018

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)



Don't forget to gloss coat the whole thing before you assemble the body.

Do you plan on putting a future stretch in it?

Thanks for the suggestion Up9018. I hadn't thought of that. I will consider for sure.
Gloss coat.... hmmmm..... that is a good idea. I wasn't going to but I probably should.
Yep there is a stretch planned in the future. I have read that the King Hauler frame will work nicely to make the stretch.

[janderson]

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

[fhhhstix]

I am fond of the green myself.



As for covering the hole in the top I painted a snap cap white and put it on to look like a GPS receiver.

[Greener]

I like the green cant wait to see it finished

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by janderson

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

Thanks Joe for sharing it always helps to see what others are doing with some of the details. I haven't worked with any body modifications yet but am looking forward to doing some in the future.

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

I am fond of the green myself.



As for covering the hole in the top I painted a snap cap white and put it on to look like a GPS receiver.

Hey Travis. That looks like that may be the same color green as the Green Globe!!
That is a great idea with the GPS receiver. I may try that for mine. What is a snap cap?

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by Greener

I like the green cant wait to see it finished

Thanks Greener. I feel the same way!!!

[fhhhstix]

Originally Posted by The Wurst

Hey Travis. That looks like that may be the same color green as the Green Globe!!
That is a great idea with the GPS receiver. I may try that for mine. What is a snap cap?

http://www.pro-dec.com/

[BRICKNICK]

Originally Posted by The Wurst

Thanks for the suggestion Up9018. I hadn't thought of that. I will consider for sure.
Gloss coat.... hmmmm..... that is a good idea. I wasn't going to but I probably should.
Yep there is a stretch planned in the future. I have read that the King Hauler frame will work nicely to make the stretch.

The king hauler frame makes the perfect length frame for a globe liner with that custom large car working truck look. I have one n I love the length.

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by fhhhstix

http://www.pro-dec.com/

Thanks Travis. Now I know.

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by BRICKNICK

The king hauler frame makes the perfect length frame for a globe liner with that custom large car working truck look. I have one n I love the length.

That is exactly the look I am hoping for. Now I just need to find me a set of King frame channels.

[up9018]

Do you want to drill your own channels?

[The Wurst]

Originally Posted by up9018

Do you want to drill your own channels?

For now I was thinking of trying to locate a stock pair of KH rails already drilled and ready to bolt up. I haven't asked yet on the forum but I would think there would be some around since a lot of guys upgrade to a stretched KH frame.

[1985 kenworth]

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