traditional Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) During the winter, my brother visits here to use my weather-proof paint booth. Larry has been working steadily for 3 months on a 1/25 1957 Jeep pickup. With a ton of reference, he started the project using only a Speccast cab from a toy coin bank with no opening features. After cutting open the doors (rotary tool) he soon realized that the cab had inaccurate proportions and required noticable modification to the fenders, roof, cowl, entire back panel and the complete windshield area. Using mostly brass, he fabricated the entire chassis rails and crossmembers (including steering, shocks,and spring main leaves), pickup box and rear gate, floor, engine compartment (firewall, fender wells, radiator, etc.), grill, hood, bumper, wheel rims and back hubs, windshield and vent window frames. Using Styrene stock, he scratch built the complete 'Super Hurricane 226' 6 cyl. side valve engine, brake drums, differential carriers, transmission/transfer case, interior dash, heater, door panels, and seat (upholstered in actual leather with wire piping). There are many further fine details such as fuel line, brake lines and hoses, wiring, mirrors, door handles and cranks, and the list goes on. The finished model is now painted to represent factory correct Glenwood Green (basecoat/clearcoat) and features steering, opening doors, tailgate, glove box door, opened cowl vent, and pivoting vent windows. When all is said and done, the only purchased and unaltered items are the headlights and tires. Though it is a fairly small truck, its uniqueness, weight, durability, proportion, overall stance, and myriad of detail both surprised and impressed me. Edited February 3, 2016 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFMgarage Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 HOLY MOLY! What craftsmanship! That's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 That is massively impressive! ... and it looks good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Yep,Amazing 'bout coveres it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Wow! Incredible craftsmanship and scratch building skills here! Magnificent model!Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 WOW ! That is indeed amazing ! You and your brother have some major talent building models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Words cannot describe....stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Holy Cow!!!!!! That is absolutely amazing! Superb Tour De Force of model building!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsheehy Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Amazing craftsmanship. In a class way above my pay grade! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Amazing, simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Impressive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Tell Larry his work is as nice as yours Cliff! GREAT stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Wow! Incredible craftsmanship and scratch building skills here! Magnificent model!SamMy thoughts exactly. Both of you keep coming up with beautiful and unique models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 This thing is incredible!! Craftsmanship at its best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKustom Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 wonderful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Amazing! You guys just keep stepping up your game, and this one will be hard to top. (Not like it needs to be topped) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I can only join in on what the others are saying. A truly amazing looking model and I have a hard time imagining how much work has gone in to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I struggle to clean up a regular styrene kit to look presentable and along comes a scratchbuilt brass piece of art! That is one awesome, well detailed replica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Wow! Incredible craftsmanship and scratch building skills here! Magnificent model!That about says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Simply Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Very inspiring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I want one! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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