SteveB

You know, John... I'm finding myself spending more time examining your photos than I spent lookin' over the real truck that one time I had the chance! I have to compliment your photo skills, too. That makes a big difference at this scale. I especially like the way you handle paint finishes. Flats, semi-gloss, metallics. That goes a long way toward a convincing replica. Question about decals: Do you have a preferred decal manufacturer? I've only made custom decals twice, and got different brands each time. One was noticeably more opaque than the other over darker body colors. I remember one being Testors, but I didn't notice the opacity issue until I have disposed of all the left overs; so I couldn't tell which was which. Also, being new around here, I've got to ask if you're scratch building most everything we're seeing in these photos? I mean those coolers and radiator in the front of the chassis are unreal! I'm curious if you're able to pull parts from other kits, or if you're building most of your components as you go. Great work!

New member here: I happened across this site accidentally, and I'm quite impressed with this amazing build! I've been away from modeling for too many years, and am suddenly feeling the urge to return to this hobby. The level of craftsmanship and creativity on this particular build is truly inspiring! I've look around this forum some, and you guys are a very talented and creative bunch. Besides being an old modeler, I'm also a professional graphic artist and a 1:1 Bronco owner/enthusiast. I have a 77 Bronco that I have set up for hard-core rockcrawling. It's not pretty, but pretty capable. I've seen the full size "Big Oly" in person, and like the others in this post, would love to build a kit vintage Bronco. Out of curiosity, what is involved in petitioning a manufacturer to tool up a new kit? I know a guy in town with a concours restored 66 Bronco roadster that would make a great photo subject... Can't wait to see more photos on this build. Keep up the great work! Now where'd I store that big box of old model parts...