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[Steve H.]

Is still one of my all-time favorite builds. Built back in 2003, it was one of those projects that everything just fell together. Narrowed 32 frame, Lil' Coffin rear tires, Corvette GS engine, along with odd parts from several other kits.



The metal finish was inspired by primer... when I saw the body primered, I thought it might be cool to see if I could replicate a metal body... Flat black base scuffed up, airbrushed with Alclad Steel and Stainless Steel. Interestingly, the finish looks better now after several years of wear and tear. Some of the Alclad has rubbed off, revealing hints of the black base.



The engine was yanked from my completed Corvette Grand Sport... My race car friend Bill has never forgiven me for that!



rust holes, weld beads, bent license plate, tail light duct taped on...

[MonoPed]

That truck is soo cool!!

[BIGTRUCK]

Hey thats sharp...the weld bead looks cool...theres nothing not to like on that build...awesome work Steve

[mhadman]

This truck is on my top favorite list of all time..

Steve was nice enough to send me pics of this build awhile ago on request...Perfect build.

[cruz]

Very tastefully done, but I agree with your friend about the engine :roll: But I guess sometimes a man's gotta do what he's gotta do 8)

[Harry P.]

Nice model, to be sure...but I have a question about your backdrop in the first photo. What is that? The bricks look very realistic. Is it a photo of an actual brick wall?

[Steve H.]

Great build overall, loved the engine and duct taped tail light. What kit is the engine from?

Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport.

[mr moto]

I love the "beaded" top chop. Now that's classy!!

[Irvin Arter Jr.]

Great job. Love it

[ismaelg]

The engine was yanked from my completed Corvette Grand Sport... My race car friend Bill has never forgiven me for that!

Make that 2 of us.... :cry:

Nice metal finish. I also like the weld bead.

[RodBurNeR]

AWESOME! Irv, i am so glad you built this! I have wondered why i never see any bare metal bodies and you did this one just right with them rust holes! I want this!!!!! :shock: sell? lol

[Steve H.]

Nice model, to be sure...but I have a question about your backdrop in the first photo. What is that? The bricks look very realistic. Is it a photo of an actual brick wall?

The brick is printed and embossed paper from the dollhouse section of my LHS.

AWESOME! Irv, i am so glad you built this! I have wondered why i never see any bare metal bodies and you did this one just right with them rust holes! I want this!!!!! :shock: sell? lol

Ummm... Steve H, not Irv... I only go by Irv when I'm gardening (now, where'd I put that darn rake?!?!)... and sorry, its not for sale, but you get the pics for free

[RodBurNeR]

[quote name='Steve H.'][quote name='harrypri']Nice model, to be sure...but I have a question about your backdrop in the first photo. What is that? The bricks look very realistic. Is it a photo of an actual brick wall?[/quote]

The brick is printed and embossed paper from the dollhouse section of my LHS.

[quote name='awbcrazy']AWESOME! Irv, i am so glad you built this! I have wondered why i never see any bare metal bodies and you did this one just right with them rust holes! I want this!!!!! :shock: sell? lol[/quote]

Ummm... Steve H, not Irv... I only go by Irv when I'm gardening (now, where'd I put that darn rake?!?!)... and sorry, its not for sale, but you get the pics for free [/quote]


sorry about that, i saw Irv's name and typed it in lol...yikes!
that is ok it's not for sale, but it's a nice enough model and spot on for my likes that i would offer. enjoy, it's really a cool model!

[Len Geisler]

Man, I Love that truck!!!
Awesome....