abelaxe

February 23

Cottage Grove, OR scale model show

February 23

Hey guys its been a while since I have posted on here....This is a new project Ive been working on. Hope you all like it. This is probably my most favorite kit.

February 22

9 hours ago, Zippi said:

I started this one a while back and stopped on the build. Just couldn't get motivated on it but it's back up on the bench with a second chance. The business end is getting a Blown Ford 429 engine from the Iceman. I'm using the chassis from the AMT 66 Nova Pro Street kit. I had to modify the front suspension and the rear of the chassis. Shock towers have been cut off mid way down to except this Big ole honkin engine.

Looking good buddy.

July 3, 2019

This looks bitchin! I love it!

July 3, 2019

The truck looks amazing!! Awesome job!!

March 28, 2019

On 3/24/2019 at 8:35 AM, U_ser_ID said:

Thanks for your service abelaxe. It will be a little while as I want to build a couple practice models to freshen up my building "skills" before I attempt this one. I'm just about done with my 64 Imp low rider. Going to customize a 77(?) Chevy truck that has a plow. Not building this one as it's, going to lower it. If I'm happy with these two then I might jump over to the 55. If I feel I'm not ready I'll build another practice kit.

Thank you for your service as well.

March 22, 2019

Looking forward to following this build...I also Served in the Air Force from 1983-1987. I was stationed at McConnell AFB. I worked on KC-135 tankers.

March 21, 2019

When I got back into the hobby about 5 years ago, this was the first kit I built........Not sure if it was the fact that I had not built a model in like 35 years or if it was just a crappy kit....Maybe both...LOL

March 15, 2019

Amazing weathering and detail!

March 15, 2019

WOW! Another beautiful build!

March 12, 2019

WOW...Beautiful build!! I love it!

March 11, 2019

On 2/10/2015 at 1:50 PM, Revstew said:

So here is pretty much where she is at so far. Got a second coat of paint and first coat of clear laid down.

Underside of the bed. The center section still needs to be cut out for the frame clearances.

shaved firewall and underside of the cab floor

Cab and bed got some clear.

Then added some lace work to the roof of the cab. The lace is HOK pearl white over the same HOK green that I used on the frame and suspension.

While waiting for the clear and lace to dry I got the frame and components primed and painted.

Went and added some matching HOK pearl white to the bed sides as well. Here is the first time the painted body and painted chassis met for a mock up and I am very happy with the way the accent green of the frame and suspension goes with the body color.

Parts are now laid out and hoping to get going on assembly. Taking my time will be the biggest challenge I think. This is where my fat impatient fingers can be my worst enemy.

Well that is all I got for now. Please continue to let me know your thoughts. I appreciate the input.