insane 1st build

[126happy]

so the reefer build is more of a pain in the a$$ then I figured!! BUT... here are the pics of my 1st shot at it. I like it but, i not super happy with it yet! uugghhh lol
I quess this is the learning process..right. lol

oh yeah btw... the intake reefer holes will also have fluorescent orange plexiglass behind them and counter sunk to make the holes stand out even more.

here's the pics....

[plow jockey]

Looking good. Cant wait for the updates. Great job!

[FabOne]

The reefer looks great. Keep us all updated.

-Terry

[woodhog]

The truck and trailer looks awesome can't wait to see some paint on it

[126happy]

Got my iwata gun in so im gonna paint some parts to see how it come out. Im crossing my fingers!!!

[Gator]

Awesome job 126, keep the pictures coming.

[126happy]

so today was practice day.... I'm not really ready just yet to begin painting my build so I decided to paint my sons one rc corvette Z1 to practice to see how the colors look. well... that and I need the practice!! haha

ok ok I know yall wanna see my truck with some paint on it already but, hey, ive put to many hrs into this thing to F it up now with a piss poor paint job. lol

here are some Z1 practice pics.....

THIS IS THE PIN STRIPE COLOR BETWEEN THE BLACK AND BLUE PAINTS....






....NOW THIS IS MY FAVORITE COLOR!! THE SAME THAT WAS ON MY 08 GSXR 600....






ILL BE PUTTING ON THE BLACK METALLIC PAINT TOMORROW!

STAY TUNED....

[ozy operator]

Sweet this is going to be awesome..

[up9018]

Wow, that is going to be a great color combo.

Chris

[126happy]

well here is the finished PRACTICE paint job. I think did ok for my 1st attempt at painting 3 different colors!
I should of did some sanding between coats but the primer I used sucked also but I'm going up to specialist paints tomorrow get good primers.
so maybe Monday or Tuesday ill start painting the cab and fuel tank!! I might lose the orange pin stripe... I don't know.

HERES ARE SOME FINISHED Z1 PRACTICE PICS....

[Greener]

Lookin good

[chris1210]

very nice paint job, how many psi did you set for that mini airbrush gun?

[126happy]

Originally Posted by chris1210

very nice paint job, how many psi did you set for that mini airbrush gun?

thanks chris, I had it set at around 35 psi but I don't have a another regulator at the gun. in my research that is one major item that is recommended.

shaun

[Billy832]

I absolutely love the reefer! Gonna have to make one of those someday....come to think of it, someone should make those babies!

[126happy]

Originally Posted by Billy832

I absolutely love the reefer! Gonna have to make one of those someday....come to think of it, someone should make those babies!

thanks billy...
I might change the intake design a little and shorten the length a bit but once I get it right I might make a few extra ones.

shaun

[126happy]

don't really just yet to start painting but.... I'm close!! lol

I did get the custom headlight / turn signal setup built finally today and got the air intakes done.

HEREA THE PICS....

sry, didn't have time to mount them tonight.













still have to drill the hole to put in the turn signal 3mm led light that will light up the orange part of the headlight!!

[cabrover]

This is one bad a$$ build!! You can stop teasing us all and paint this awesome ride!! Cant wait everybody is on pins and needles waiting and watching this build!!

Tim

[Billy832]

Looking good Shaun! If you decide to make a few extras, let me know I'm in for one....

[126happy]

Originally Posted by Billy832

Looking good Shaun! If you decide to make a few extras, let me know I'm in for one....

ok billy832, let me get the bugs out of the design 1st and yeah id make you one.

shaun

[126happy]

OK YA'LL.... HERE IT GOES!!!.....

I got the monster torn down and yes... I'm gonna set up to paint finally!
I'm going to go slooow and do it right!! ive watch a million hrs of custom painting video for ideas and I think if I take my time, I can make it look even crazier!!

PICS OF HER TORN DOWN....