optimus prime transformers

[1985 kenworth]

here are the rear fenders finished with the detail work incuding the ridge that follows the lines of the fender

[Goose19]

I may just have to send some of my stuff to your body shop, looks awesome!

[tbtrucking104customs]

nice man. What kind of puddy you using? trying to figure what I should use

[1985 kenworth]

here are the rear doors for the transformers reefer trailer.i wanted the small square angled tile look for the rear doors that you normally see on the trailers so i used evergreen styrene to get that look now i just need to chrome them

[1985 kenworth]

not sure whether to use bare metal foil or go for that chroming paint i saw in another section on here.there is a shop close to me that does it apparently its a 3 step process and they can chrome anything from wood to plastic to metal etc

[1985 kenworth]

here is the new reefer unit to replace the tamiya one on the trailer.this is a better replica of the actual unit on the transformers trailer,it appears darker but its the lighting and the picture is inside but it actually matches the blue on my trailer..its a slow process but i want this replica to mirror the actual truck and trailer..hope you like

[buzzy16]

The trucks looking great, can't wait to see the finished product.

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

there is a shop close to me that does it apparently its a 3 step process and they can chrome anything from wood to plastic to metal etc

who are these people you speak of? I could put them to work for a week solid I would say send them atest piece, see how it turns out. if it works, chrome'em!

this trailer is coming along nicely, when can we see the truck?

[1985 kenworth]

Hey loaded heavy yea the third part he has a trailer that carries his weapons.they show it a few times very briefly but if you google it they have photos of it.it looks like its a utility brand stainless reefer trailer.and goose i think someone on here posted a link on here somewhere about this chroming process and the video shows it being applied by a spray bottle
They put a coating on something and add something then they spray a solution and as it runs on and spreads it chromes whatever they are doing and its mirror chrome.its unbelievable and there is a place near me that does it and apparently they can do anodized chrome colours too.i went on the website and they have a video of the process.....wow.i will try to find it again and post it here or at least the name of it.i am thinking of doing it if its not too expensive

[Goose19]

Originally Posted by 1985 kenworth

Hey loaded heavy yea the third part he has a trailer that carries his weapons.they show it a few times very briefly but if you google it they have photos of it.it looks like its a utility brand stainless reefer trailer.and goose i think someone on here posted a link on here somewhere about this chroming process and the video shows it being applied by a spray bottle
They put a coating on something and add something then they spray a solution and as it runs on and spreads it chromes whatever they are doing and its mirror chrome.its unbelievable and there is a place near me that does it and apparently they can do anodized chrome colours too.i went on the website and they have a video of the process.....wow.i will try to find it again and post it here or at least the name of it.i am thinking of doing it if its not too expensive

right on. i have some of the chrome paint here, ive used it, but really cant be bothered to get all the equipment needed for my airbrush to be able to do it myself.....that and my lack of patience LOL

whats the name of the shop?

[1985 kenworth]

finally got the trailer to where i like it i will be posting pics shortlyand hopefully in the next few weeks will have the paint on the optimus cab still waiting for 2 more goodies to come in the mail..i am still building this guys and gals.thank you for your patience

[civic83]

can't wait to see it Dwayne, it will be a head turner for sure! have to get it and my G1 prime together for some photos

[BRICKNICK]

The suspense is killing me LOL.....I'm sure it'll be worth it Dwayne.

[kaptain Jack]

Bring it over when its done,we'll run it through the neighborhood!

[1985 kenworth]

just abit of a teaser to show everyone i figured out how to get the ribbed look on my transformers trailer and keep it simple and light

[1985 kenworth]

absolutely jack i will take you up on that invitationand bricknick thanks for the kind words and i am excited as all of you too it has been a loooooong slow process but being a trucker with the hours i work its tough sometimes .shawn ...absolutely we will need to get pictures with your truck also..if the weather holds up this year i will bring it to the burlington santa claus parade this year...if we are doing it again..there will be 2 surprises with this one.....

[Mama Sue]

I like surprises. Just remember Clifford is just around the corner.

[1985 kenworth]

trust me i know ...it should be ready by then ..just getting the last of my parts for it

[1985 kenworth]

[1985 kenworth]

here is optimus about 3 weeks ago dry fitting parts before the paint