Maindrian Pace Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 The parts box special, AKA junk model, is finished. The build thread goes over most of the specifics: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/92819-1977-ford-4x4-pickup/ This model was to serve a purpose, do something with a box of glue/paint bombed junk early issue Ford F-350 parts that has been staring at me forlornly for the last 20 years, and occasionally getting looked over as I wondered what to do with it. I also wanted to use up some way-cool aftermarket parts that I've had for at least as long, like the tires and billet aluminum stuff under the hood, use services like Chrome Tech for the rechroming of the bumpers and wheels, methods that I didn't know about in the past, like vacuforming the windshield and printing the decals and plates, use newer building techniques that I picked up after getting back into building after a near-20 year break, and applying a few tricks I learned here from other builders, like the expiration tags on the license plate from Joe Shaw or Bill Geary's trick of adding styrene strips around the inside of the windshield opening so the vacuformed glass practically snaps into place, spreading out to the edges for a nice flush fit all around. I started this project just before the Firestone kit was re-issued, which was a good thing because I was able to buy the 4x4 suspension and a decal sheet, for the gauges, from an ebay seller who parts new kits. Parts were sourced from too many kits to list, (or for me to remember). The last details added were the rear license plate lights. The sun hid behind the clouds today, so I took a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I followed your w.i.p. on this and the skill and build techniques and paint are amazing!,not a flaw that I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Turned out Great! I also followed along with the WIP.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wow. It turned out so nice! Very beautiful build sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've been following along with your build. Just fabulous ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Wow! Incredible! Stunning! That is one verrrrrry nice truck Mike! Followed that build and the end result is out of this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Beautifully done Mike ..... amazing considering you started off with box of junk parts.Maybe after Moebius has exhausted all versions of the fifth generation 67-72 F series will see a proper short and long bed 73-79 F series from them. Either that or someone will have to offer a resin cast standard bed before I build one. My prior attempts with a razor saw didn't work out as well as yours. -Steve Edited January 15, 2016 by SteveG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Truly an amazing build. A real inspiration to see this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Mike, if you call THAT aka Junk Model I'm Really looking forward to seeing what you think of as OK! That's NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Trucker Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Very nice color combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Beautiful work...WOW..! I like the earlier grilles much better on them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks very much guys. Ed, it's the junk model because of what it started off as. There is a certain satisfaction in bringing junk back from the brink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Looks great . I love the colors . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I've been wanting to see this one done. This thing looks incredible!! I hope to build a short bed of the one that I drove in high school. If it turns out half as good as this one, I will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I followed your w.i.p. on this and the skill and build techniques and paint are amazing!,not a flaw that I can see.Pretty much what I wanted to say. Inspiring workmanship and a beautiful result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 This model is absolutely stunning, especially in person! Gorgeous.What Mike is too humble to mention is that this model handily won our club's monthly contest (last night) by a huge margin of votes. (And there was some seriously stiff competition. It wasn't a cake-walk by any means.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Stunning outcome, considering what you started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Well done Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Very nice Ford Mike. I'd love to find one in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Very nicely done...! Great craftsmanship...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migace Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 looks like you can turn the key and take off, that is one nice ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 fantastic, awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 You have one super fine model there. Which will be a show stopper every time you bring it out. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 That is fantastic Mike. Paint looks a mile deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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