mikemodeler

Not sure where in NC the OP lives, but there is a show in August in Clemmons at an older hotel. The room is packed but the host club does a great job of fitting everyone in. There are several shows in SC- Spartanburg and Simpsonville- and they both have become good sized shows because the members have found great locations. The Spartanburg show is in mid January at a Marriott Hotel and they have a ton of space. Don't know what it costs but because it is an off time of the year for events, they may get a deal on the room as a result. The Simpsonville show in May is held at a city rec center and again, it may be the timing of the event but it's a great location that accommodates a large crowd. Don't give up trying to find an event space, I am sure you will find one. Check with your park districts to see what they have for space and when they typically have off season deals. Compare that to when other shows are being held within an 100 mile radius and plan accordingly. You might find a hotel with a large ballroom or small convention center that would host your event and offer discounts on hotel rooms for those that travel to the show. It will take a ton of promoting and the right time of the year for the show to be successful but it can be done. Keep us posted on any developments!

The interior as you mention is a sad representation of what it should be. It would be nice to see a long bed version of the kit.

I have that Monster Truck kit (minus the axles and tires) here somewhere, probably have that front brush guard. I will check tonight and see if I can find it.

I'd rather they pour money into a series of pickups to replace the poor offerings we have of the last of the squarebodies (81-91). If the could find the top to the Pulldozer Blazer they could create a stock 73-80 Blazer using the axles and engine from the recent reissue 76 step side pickup.

Thanks for sharing, I love this show but unfortunately had to be out of town on a work assignment and missed it.

Heard some talk that the 85 Blazer is getting closer to reality. There were some test shots seen and it looks beautiful. Fingers crossed, I might be ordering a case of them.

I believe the towing museum is in Chattanooga TN, where many wreckers are made.

I'm with Zoom Zoom on this. While the finished product does somewhat resemble the 1:1, it's a far cry from being a true replica. More time spent refining the finish on the model would yield a better result; I see a rough pebble grain finish and a coat of clear would only exacerbate the flaws. Might want to work on that aspect of the printing.

Have you checked out ST Supply ? Paul took over the Scenes Unlimited line and has some great truck tire options. https://stsupplyco.com/collections/scenes-unlimited

Iceman Collections has this grille https://icemancollections.com/products/1-25-1970-chevy-grille The current issue of the AMT 72 pickup is easily available, have you looking into it for parts? I might have some NOS Modelhaus parts for the original kits/promos, send me a PM of what you are looking for and I will check.

If you are up for some scratchbuilding, that could be done with some Evergreen or Plastruct sheet goods. Another option is to modify the camper in the recent 65 El Camino.

Tom, Your masters are fantastic (I have a few resin castings of your work!) and I will have to grab this latest work, by chance have you considered doing a short bed version of this Ford bed? I personally would love to have a few if they ever became available.

That is killer! You have quickly mastered the weathered/patina look and this one is awesome. Nice work buddy!

The target market with this particular kit is not us adult builders, it is the young kid who thinks the truck is cool or who has a relative that drives one and wants a replica. That said, haven't compared the earlier kit with this one to see if it could be kit bashed.

Outstanding, incredible details and paint!