Revell ‘65 stepside

[Ron2]

Pretty good kit. Some sprue tabs were huge. Directions not so great at times but easy enough to figure out. Trying to get this wrapped up. Still deciding on finishing paint touches.

 

[Ron2]

Pretty good kit. Some sprue tabs were huge. Directions not so great at times but easy enough to figure out. Trying to get this wrapped up. Still deciding on finishing paint touches.

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Going off script from the box. I opted to do a two tone yellow/black theme and am digging it. Added on a brake line and am thinking of adding some wiring. Had some trouble with the interior of the cab causing the exterior to separate on drivers side rear. I trimmed some of the interior but in the end had to putty the back corner. Need to pick up some more yellow to touch it up better.

 

[mjensen939]

Thanks for posting your pics! What yellow did you use? I had chosen yellow as well but had coverage issues over the ghost grey primer. I used Vallejo primer and Vallejo Model Air basic yellow.

 

[Ron2]

I use lacquer paints but for this I used testors enamel. Primed with Mr surfacer 1000 grey. I've not had much luck priming with water based and Hobby Lobby sells the primer for $10. I can usually prime 2-3 models with one can so I feel it's worth it.

 

[Ron2]

I use lacquer paints but for this I used testors enamel. Primed with Mr surfacer 1000 grey. I've not had much luck priming with water based and Hobby Lobby sells the primer for $10. I can usually prime 2-3 models with one can so I feel it's worth it.

The black is Ak lacquer and the truck bed is Vallejo acrylics. I mixed it up a bit I guess!

 

[TimM63]

Great color. I think the bed could use some chrome strips. It really adds to the overall look.

 

[Ron2]

Great color. I think the bed could use some chrome strips. It really adds to the overall look.

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What did you use for strips? I ordered some 1mm stainless rods to try to mimic the strips. Didn't think lead would be true enough.

 

[Ron2]

What did you use for strips? I ordered some 1mm stainless rods to try to mimic the strips. Didn't think lead would be true enough.

Oh and it looks great!

 

[TimM63]

What did you use for strips?

I used a chrome pen.

 

[Barrio Dog]

Thanks for posting your pics! What yellow did you use? I had chosen yellow as well but had coverage issues over the ghost grey primer. I used Vallejo primer and Vallejo Model Air basic yellow.

I hear that all yellow spray jobs benefit from a pink primer coat. Can anybody confirm that?

 

[mjensen939]

I hear that all yellow spray jobs benefit from a pink primer coat. Can anybody confirm that?

I did some investiGoogleing and it appears that pink is preferred for warmer colors or tone on the finished job whereas white is used to make it stand out bold and bright

 

[Ron2]

I did some investiGoogleing and it appears that pink is preferred for warmer colors or tone on the finished job whereas white is used to make it stand out bold and bright

I don't know about that but I had to do a touch up on this truck and had put 5-6 coats on, got frustrated so hit it with grey primer- big mistake. I also have a at6 I'm working on that I decided to paint Mr color yellow-orange and primed it with oxide red- thought it would bring out the orange. 6 coats later…I think anything yellow is getting white primer moving forward.

 

[Ron2]

Going off script from the box. I opted to do a two tone yellow/black theme and am digging it. Added on a brake line and am thinking of adding some wiring. Had some trouble with the interior of the cab causing the exterior to separate on drivers side rear. I trimmed some of the interior but in the end had to putty the back corner. Need to pick up some more yellow to touch it up better.

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I received my stainless rods last night and have added them. Unfortunately the touch up I needed to do has extended this project. Argh! Had to buy some more yellow and naturally it was not a perfect match- same brand, same color but it looks different. So… popping off the chrome and will tape and repaint. I was hoping to have my finished pics on Monday but maybe next Monday.

 

[Ron2]

I received my stainless rods last night and have added them. Unfortunately the touch up I needed to do has extended this project. Argh! Had to buy some more yellow and naturally it was not a perfect match- same brand, same color but it looks different. So… popping off the chrome and will tape and repaint. I was hoping to have my finished pics on Monday but maybe next Monday.

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Wrapped this up tonight.

 

[KINGSLUG]

Nice..
The bed came out great!

 

[Ron2]

Thank you.

 

[BarleyBop]

Wow, you could shave in that back bumper!
Like it.

 

[mjensen939]

Looks Great!

 

[Tommergun]

Fantastic! I love the colors you chose.

 

[TimM63]

The stainless steel rods for the bed is an interesting choice. I like how it turned out. Well done.

 

[Cameron38]

Stunning mate, what a great result
Cameron

 

[Ron2]

Thank you!