Easy 'N' Inexpensive
Ways To Enhance C in C Chevrolet C Series trucks
Steps for enhancing Chevrolet C Series trucks
Clean all parts thoroughly before assembling with your favorite adhesive
Apply Microscale Micro Mask to any parts you do want painted (such as the grille and possibly the wheel centers)
Paint primer color
Pre-drill holes for attaching mirrors made from music wire and styrene strip
Paint final color
Highlight details with paint, paint pen or markers
Mud flaps from Evergreen styrene strips (0.03 X 0.03 and 0.01 X 0.156)
Use Microscale Kristal Klear for windows
Scratch build or kitbash beds for additional variety
Decal license plates (optional)
Attach the mirrors you made from music wire and styrene strip
Selective weathering with powdered Tempera paints
Challenges
Assembling cast pewter kits are usually not a problem, but painting and detailing them can often be a challenge. I generally create sub assemblies consisting of the chassis and wheels, the cab and the bed. These sub assemblies are painted prior to final assembly.
Do not apply heat from a heat gun to accelerate the drying of the paint. The heated metal can explode and completely destroy the model!
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