RandyB. Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) I have been building model cars for almost fifty years and this is the first truck I have ever done. I figured it would be something different for a change....kind of refreshing so to speak. Anyway, I picked this truck up on sale at Hobby Lobby the last time I was in the U.S. I was impressed at how well it fit together. I had seen other completed models of this truck and the builders all complained about it sitting up too high front and back. I didn't have to modify the back but I did make some adjustments to the front suspension to bring the front end down a bit to a more realistic height and center the front wheels within the wheelwells which was also an issue with this kit. Here are the finished pics. Please check them out see what you think and thanks for taking the time to view them. Edited November 1, 2012 by RandyB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Three more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 You did a bang-up job on this one. I built this truck a number of years ago and never got it to sit right. You did super tho. love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Looks very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Very clean build. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaleauto Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Very good. Clean and neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Oh yeah. Clean, neat and SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Randy, excellent work, perfect match to the box art. You should build pick ups also. You always do excellent work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWag Workshop Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Very detailed build! This one is my current project, I am also building OOB for the most part. What is your technique for the hubs, it's been driving me crazy trying to paint the word Chevolet in red. -Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Very detailed build! This one is my current project, I am also building OOB for the most part. What is your technique for the hubs, it's been driving me crazy trying to paint the word Chevolet in red. -Steven Thanks guys for all of the great comments on the truck! Steven...I just used a fine paint brush, magnifying glass and I made sure I didn't drink too much coffee prior to painting to reduce the shakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 clean job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWag Workshop Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks guys for all of the great comments on the truck! Steven...I just used a fine paint brush, magnifying glass and I made sure I didn't drink too much coffee prior to painting to reduce the shakes! Thank You for the reply, I am on my 3rd attempt, but refuse to give up :-) I think I may need a stronger magnifier. -Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Nice job on a stock build. I found the same issue centering the front wheels on this kit. You ned to build the Revell '50 Ford pickup now, it is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyB. Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thank You for the reply, I am on my 3rd attempt, but refuse to give up :-) I think I may need a stronger magnifier. -Steven I think that is the attitude of a better modeler. Sooner or later you will get it Steven. Good luck with it.Thanks Ron and Danno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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