AMT Mack R685 + Peerless Logging Trailer
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Started with the engine first. Monochrome paint job and generous use of some oil stain effect and my new airbrush give it a worn, industrial look
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Rolling chassis complete. I used Tamiya putty mixed with acrylic paint to achieve the mud effect.
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No nonsense interior, complete with mud stained carpet.
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Completed tractor with the accessories from the logging trailer kit already installed.
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Custom decals, made just on my inkjet printer at home. Took more iterations than I care to admit to get the background color to match.
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Feeling very satisfied with my color scheme choice at this point
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Some carefully cut masking tape placed on the windshield before airbrushing givens a nice effect.
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Logs of various sizes, so kindly donated by some dead tree by my apartment.
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A few sprigs from the thyme plant in my window were used here and there for forest debris details.
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Kommentit
39 30 June 2019, 20:56
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Thanks guys, I'm really happy with how it turned out. Had a lot of fun with this one.
1 July 2019, 16:18
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I am not a truck fan at all but this one here looks great. In my opinion the perfect amount of weathering 👍
29 April 2021, 08:39
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Insanely good! Love the superb detail. I just started the rig just for practice. What type of paper is used for printing your custom decals?
2 September 2022, 03:32
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Thanks Jarrett! You can find waterslide decal paper on Amazon pretty easily, and I've found that a fair number of hobby stores carry it as well. They make it in both clear and white. I don't remember the brand I used here, not the cheapest, but certainly not the most expensive. More important than the quality of the paper is the quality of the sealant - I've had good luck recently with Liquid Decal Film from Microscale.
2 September 2022, 11:12
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Jarrett, you can get photo etch, for this kit. Pretty sure that it's Detail Master, but I could be wrong?
3 September 2022, 05:45
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Bozzer's right - Mack Truck Photo Etch (Detail Master DM 2562, 1:25)
Just the grille and logos, but still a nice touch. Too bad CTM doesn't make a set for this kit
3 September 2022, 13:05
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Brandon, I shipped myself a set over to the UK, because I liked them so much! The R model, is my favourite Mack series
3 September 2022, 20:41