M.U.S.C.L.E Hauler
#1
Posted 10 December 2007 - 07:28 PM
The Rig was in great shape.
I started off by using nail polish remover to remove the North American logo off,This way it remains smooth.
I forgot to take pics of this stage.
Then I took it apart,Which was really easy everything pretty much snaps off.I desided to use High Heat White spray paint.
This gives it a nice natural feel to it,as opposed to the shiny look.Here are some pics with it still apart.
#2
Posted 10 December 2007 - 07:32 PM
Now I only need the Decal.This is where I need help so if someone can help me with this stage that would be Awesome!!
as soon as this one is done I have another idea for a Hauler no one has seen yet.
#4
Posted 11 December 2007 - 06:44 AM
Check their websites.
#5
Posted 11 December 2007 - 07:36 AM
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#6
Posted 11 December 2007 - 04:34 PM
Thanks a bunch Nate .Should have this bad boy wraped up by the end of the week.
#7
Posted 12 December 2007 - 08:41 AM
Your custom looks SHAWEET and w/ Nate's decal...looks like you will be rollin' soon...ok, bad play on words I know.
Good Luck!
TGB
#8
Posted 13 December 2007 - 10:08 AM
And this is an image of the actual condictions of my next-to-be custom Muscle Hiway Hauler!
One thing.....Have you painted all the truck or only the container?
Edited by Skorpjone, 13 December 2007 - 10:15 AM.
#9
Posted 13 December 2007 - 10:56 AM
I think if someone does do this, make sure to note in bold type that it is a custom, and if it sells for big $$$ it's only right to cut Nate in on a little of it, since he re-created the logo for you guys.I think you should pop one of these on Ebay!!! You might be surprised w/ the interest/$ it might generate. Those Hot Wheel collectors are fanatics!
Your custom looks SHAWEET and w/ Nate's decal...looks like you will be rollin' soon...ok, bad play on words I know.
Good Luck!
TGB
Just my two cents.
#10
Posted 13 December 2007 - 11:00 AM
I think if someone does do this, make sure to note in bold type that it is a custom, and if it sells for big $$$ it's only right to cut Nate in on a little of it, since he re-created the logo for you guys.I think you should pop one of these on Ebay!!! You might be surprised w/ the interest/$ it might generate. Those Hot Wheel collectors are fanatics!
Your custom looks SHAWEET and w/ Nate's decal...looks like you will be rollin' soon...ok, bad play on words I know.
Good Luck!
TGB
Just my two cents.
I always give a set or couple of figures to whoever helped me by loaning the toy or making the packaging. I know I gave Nate a SRT set and I am recently hookin' him up w/ several custom Tortles for TOTALLY HELPING ME OUT A TON on my website!!!
Nate is PRICELESS!!!
I know Enio is a stand up guy and he will do something for Nate for helping him w/ the sticker graphic! That is just the kind of guy he is!
TGB
TGB
#11
Posted 13 December 2007 - 12:28 PM
maybe, I was to ask the logo....but I've created a new logo....I thnk that this level of light blue is most similar to the original one......what do you think about this?
And this is an image of the actual condictions of my next-to-be custom Muscle Hiway Hauler!
One thing.....Have you painted all the truck or only the container?
Is (or was that, i should say) that the Masters of the Universe Hiway Hauler? I was under the impression that one was fairly in-demand all on its own. I already have one myself, but it's sad to see it all dead and smeary.
Are there any of these things that are just like dirt-common? If i could pick one up for a few bucks i think i'd be interested in making the M.U.S.C.L.E. Hauler myself, but i'm always adverse to destroying a nice or in-demand toy in the process.
#12
Posted 14 December 2007 - 12:57 AM
#13
Posted 14 December 2007 - 09:49 AM
no, it is a North american van lines hiway hauler, just like the one of meatcutta78.....I've paid it a few dollars (4 or 5, I don't remember....) from USA and I've only disassemble it to paint it in a beter way.....I've deleted a grat part of the Northamerican van lines logo on the two sides with a fine sand paper......result seems to be good.....today in the afternoon, I'll take a first hand of flat gray primer........
Whew. Blurred out like that, the logo is like the exact same shape as the Masters of the Universe one.
#14
Posted 15 December 2007 - 12:02 AM
#16
Posted 19 December 2007 - 11:47 AM
On the other hand, I think you also missed a few other angles. The Millions of Unusual... text is too widely spaced, and the "MUSCLE" text, although closer than mine, still isn't quite right.
So, inspired by your improvements, I went back and tweaked mine a bit. Check it out below. I think the MUSCLE text is well-proportioned and the angles are better. Also, I noticed that the left-top part of the "M" is cut in a weird way on the Hauler, as is the right-top side of the "E", so I adjusted the logo to match.
By the way, the colors are so highly saturated because when you print it, it darkens the image a little bit. When it's printed, the colors should look authentic.
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#17
Posted 20 December 2007 - 02:04 AM
#18
Posted 20 December 2007 - 05:59 AM
But I point out that the logo I've printed and posted on my last message is your logo!
Oh! I knew that.
For the color, just play with the brightness/contrast or hue/saturation. Different printers print color differently, so of course, it might not have the same exact color on your printer. If you look on Veers' site, he got his custom Hauler to look pretty close. Maybe a bit more green in the blue is needed?
#20
Posted 10 January 2008 - 10:36 AM
#21
Posted 10 January 2008 - 10:41 AM
I'm still on the lookout for old Hiway Haulers at flea markets and such, i wanna make one of these.
#23
Posted 04 February 2008 - 09:45 AM
#24
Posted 04 February 2008 - 11:03 AM
That custom case is fantastic! How did you go about chopping up the CD cases and then sticking them together?
Simply I've used a cutter, and then a few little pieces of a telephone card, which i've colored with a black pen.....I've attached these little pieces in order to block off the hauler on the centre of the base and to block off the trasparent plastic case!!!! As soon as possible I'll post a better quality photo!
#25
Posted 04 February 2008 - 04:56 PM
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