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kenworth 08-24-2010 09:58 PM

My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
This is what i started out with.
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_0455.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_1604.jpg
This was the next stage when i got the custom bug.
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_1207.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_1564.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_1873.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_1949.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_2534.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_2536.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...IMG_2530-1.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...2656-1-1-1.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_2755.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_2758.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_2757.jpg
When i got it to the point at which i needed to put alittle detail on it i found these pictures and got some idea from.
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...009/fl102c.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...-03-detail.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3037.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3036.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3035.jpg
http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3038.jpg
The guys that know this truck i know want to see paint on it trust me i really want to do that too but i want to get it 100% just right so i am not quite there yet.

Espeefan 09-06-2010 09:47 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Absolutely beautiful styrene work. Very cool to see you join us. I remember your thread from Scale 4x4. Your Aeromax and trailer are going to be awesome once you get it all painted up! It looks great right now, even in it's raw state!

kenworth 09-06-2010 10:57 PM

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I tried to fix the trailer fenders and it did not go well so i made these instead. Looking at what i had left from the old pieces i decided to use some of the old fenders and made new ones. I also made some new mud flaps but still kept with the flame look on the truck.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3074.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3073.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3070.jpg

Thorsteenster 09-06-2010 11:23 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Dude that is freaking awesome work on the styrene flames!
I've seen a lot of great styrene work, but that'll stick around a little better in the old noggen.
Goes great with the truck too, can't wait to see it painted.

TINY-TRUCKER 09-07-2010 09:25 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
hi very nice work on the trailer looking good on the aeromax as well, do you have any color`s in mind for the truck n trailer ?? keep up the good work
cheers paul
tiny trucker

Stylin n profilin 09-07-2010 10:16 PM

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:D:cool:Just awesome!!You are a master of styrene..:eek::eek:

kenworth 09-21-2010 10:57 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Here is some pictures of me trying to work on my inner photographer. I was trying to get a real life look while i was running my nitro car on this side road. Tell me what everyone thinks and yes no paint but i think that is going to happen real soon maybe.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3297.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3294.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3277.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3286.jpg

Losiassociated 09-22-2010 05:15 AM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
I keep telling you this this is awesome!
I wish this thing would get a color or two on it geezzzz!
Very Very Very nice though.

nenard 09-22-2010 12:33 PM

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The flame work is wicked. Any ideas as to color? Ive been watchin this one from the start. Very nice!!

derailed 09-22-2010 02:47 PM

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hehe
you did the same thing as me
flames
i did some to a custom peterbilt that i'm doing for a guy in VA
only thing, i made a flame grill too
lol

glenn

IDontKnow 09-22-2010 09:08 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Yep, I agree needs colour.
When I first saw it I thought it was all painted white!
Like the side doors on the trailer too.

kenworth 09-23-2010 08:03 AM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
I got some primer now just trying to find the nice day out to go outside to start testing to make sure it does not go bad on the paint.

Bigrigger 09-23-2010 11:31 PM

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Would you finish this thing already?! Just kidding!:) Looks good!:D

kenworth 10-13-2010 10:27 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Ok i will warn everyone don't fall over or have an outer body experience or something but i have the truck and trailer 95% covered in primer. Unfortunately the color i wanted i can not get it in a spray can from any nissan dealer or automotive detail shop. The dealers only have it in a touch up pen and that is really not going to cut it. So i have to go back to the drawing board for the color choice. Brain cells are realy working and the weather is really cooperating. I am trying to get at least a rolling chassis done with color before the winter since i am doing this outside. If i can get the whole truck done before the new england winter i will go play the lottery lol.


http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3320.jpg


http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3319.jpg


http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3318.jpg


http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3323.jpg


http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3322.jpg


http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3324.jpg

This is the only piece that needs primer aswell alittle touch up on some other things.

MACK Daddy 10-13-2010 10:39 PM

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Ahhhhh, I have seen this over at scale.....Good to see you still addding to it


Nice !

Alfy

Espeefan 10-13-2010 11:43 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Awesome! What color where you trying to get from Nissan? Maybe we could help you find something similar. Tamiya probably has something really close. Only thing is you'll end up paying for it too. Lots of surface to cover there!

nenard 10-14-2010 02:10 AM

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Been watching this on a forum or 2. Very nice build. Its like a Orange County Chopper built. Put it all together and then break it down for paint. Should be sweet when is done. Any palns for lighting?

Losiassociated 10-14-2010 02:54 AM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Hey bud give me a call.
Greg

kenworth 10-14-2010 08:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Espeefan (Post 8582)
Awesome! What color where you trying to get from Nissan? Maybe we could help you find something similar. Tamiya probably has something really close. Only thing is you'll end up paying for it too. Lots of surface to cover there!

I called to two nissan dealers and a few detailers. It called volcanic orange. It is off of the 2005 years of nissan but i just remember that cheverlet has something like it. Yes i am dreading having to buy the paint necessary to cover this. It took me around 8 can of primer and i might need one more ouch.

tc1cat 10-14-2010 09:07 AM

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Very impressive build so far. Enjoy the styrene work. I do have 1 concern about your paint. Using a dark primer under orange paint will either cause you to use lots of orange paint to get it the right shade or you will not like the end results with only 2 or 3 coats. I had a paint manufacturer tell me to under coat or prime yellow, red, and orange with a white primer to get a truer/brighter final color. I have switched to using white primer for about all colors except browns and black. It really does make a difference. I am not knocking your build just trying to help a fellow mini-trucker get the truck he has envisioned in his mind become a reality.

Lynn

Stuff 10-14-2010 11:36 AM

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very impressive!! it has come along way man!

kenworth 10-14-2010 11:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuff (Post 8615)
very impressive!! it has come along way man!

I know this thing has come a long way and alot of work and choices later so it is coming to an end soon. I told myself i would not start another until i finish this.

Diesel Demond 10-14-2010 08:10 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
that is gonna be one great looking truck when its finished! great detail and those flames look perfect.

540-MAN 01-02-2011 02:29 AM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Wow this looks awesome there's no way i would of thought of anything like this.

kenworth 03-18-2011 10:06 PM

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Well the winter broke and i got some much needed painting in. So far i have a rolling chassis on the truck. I ended up going with this metalic satin gold for the frame and a gloss burgendy for the body, box, fenders and other odd parts.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3978.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3980.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3981.jpg

rcman 03-19-2011 10:29 AM

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wow truly awesome build! love the styrene work! frame looks good gold too! cant wait to see the body painted

Heavy Metal 03-19-2011 10:35 AM

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Cool truck KW. :cool: Gonna be watching this one.

I just got into these 1:14 trucks 3 or 4 months ago and have been tinkering with converting my Aeromax to a Sterling dump truck. Since that time I find myself looking at every truck going up and down I95 on east coast U.S. I usually see 5 or 6 Sterling day cabs everyday (everything from dumps, box trailers to boom trucks)...and maybe an Aeromax day cab or two...but I have yet to see an Aeromax (or a Sterling) with a sleeper (let alone extended). Maybe I need to be looking on an East/West highway. LOL. :D:rolleyes: Anybody see these things with full aero package and sleeper like Tamiya sells 'em on a regular basis or are they as rare as I think in the U.S.?

Joe

Dreamweaver 03-19-2011 08:02 PM

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Lookin good..

doodlebug 03-19-2011 11:30 PM

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Hey Joe, All of the Sterling's that I've seen in Utah, have been vocational truck's; dump,
tractor, or water truck. Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.

kenworth 03-20-2011 08:34 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Well here is my first coat on most of the truck. The trailer i have plans on getting top flites monokote metalic gold self adhesive sheet for the sides. Yes i know i am cheeting by not painting the side but i am painting in a bit of an untraditional place. Plus i think if it works that should give it a good look.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3983.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3984.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3985.jpg

Well i think i got the 3D look on the flames and i am only on the first coat.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3989.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3988.jpg

russisloud 03-20-2011 11:04 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
wow, that alot of truck to paint

mmman67 03-21-2011 03:33 AM

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Are you adding any other colors ? Chrome ? Alum parts ? etc to this truck & trailer. great job on the work you have done very impressive.

Mike

kenworth 03-21-2011 07:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by russisloud (Post 22764)
wow, that alot of truck to paint

I know this is alot of truck to paint but it is coming along ok. Even i can not wait till it is done too.

kenworth 03-21-2011 07:42 AM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mmman67 (Post 22815)
Are you adding any other colors ? Chrome ? Alum parts ? etc to this truck & trailer. great job on the work you have done very impressive.

Mike

Of course but i think it is the tuff choice of what to do that is not over power and over kill that can accent the two colors just right. I am going to paint the stacks with alclad paint and maybe the front bumper a flat or satin metal color. I have some little detail ideas. The wings and antenas i am going to do the same and paint it with alclad too. I am all about the detail.

Mikemike 03-22-2011 02:03 PM

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Looking good and alot of detail

mototodo 03-30-2011 04:10 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
I'm glad to see you're still working on this. It's looking great. I look forward to seeing your color selections.

kenworth 05-09-2011 10:54 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
Working on painting more coats on everything i got real ahead myself and test fitted most of the parts anchored to the frame.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3990.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3991.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3992.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3995.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3996.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3997.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_3998.jpg

The trailer is morphing again. I yank off all the doors took off all the primer to add more detail to them. I just could not stick with the fenders that i had on it so i am going to rebuild them to match the truck.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_4006.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_4004.jpg

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_4003.jpg

Papabaer 05-10-2011 05:54 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
The flames look fantastic - but for me the truck need a contrast to the red colour

kenworth 06-07-2011 08:06 PM

Re: My ford aeromax and trailer.
 
I made a fifthwheel cover before but misplaced it so i made another.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_4011.jpg

This is what i got so far redoing the trailer fenders to match the truck.

http://i553.photobucket.com/albums/j...9/IMG_4019.jpg

Azorean 06-08-2011 07:42 AM

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WOW, really amazing... Great Truck!


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