kilrathy10 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) I finally got this baby to where I can show it here.....I want to build a Moebius 53'er for it, but I'll have to do that later.....I have other projects that need my attention.....I reworked this thing to produce a pretty believable model; if you will, that is....After some cutting, sanding, and some paint, I think it turned out all right.....However, that's just me.....You be the judge.... I even had time to add some paint and subtle weathering to the trailer.....The excavator I had done some time ago, actually, but is the same as the one that came with the toy.....I can't believe I got a truck, trailer, and load for less than $60...... I'd also like to extend a special "Thank You" for Tim Ahlborn's Fotki page for reference.....He's done some amazing things with this toy......I was so impressed, I've already started another one......This is a great shelf model, now.....I really like it..... The toy, before..... The toy, after..... Edited February 15, 2017 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Excellent. Glad to see you take on the project with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Great transformation JT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Looks Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Wow! You work quickly. Looks ace.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Very cool! I've got one of these set aside for a rework project, but I think I'm more intrigued by what I can do with the trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Looks great J.T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 nice job man, that turned out really good. where did you get the idea for the color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 As usual, outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 JT, Nice work on the transformation ! You can't tell it was a toy . Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Thanks, Guys.....I'm glad y'all like it....These kinds of things are just too much fun....I highly recommend doing something like this to get out of a slump, for sure.....No real expectations at all, as it's just for the shelf.....Only to see how much better you can make it look.....And something I don't already have......Only took about a week and a half to get it to this point.....ALL of it fun work..... Very cool! I've got one of these set aside for a rework project, but I think I'm more intrigued by what I can do with the trailer. I'm with you, Chuck....The trailer was what sealed the deal....I figured if the truck wasn't very good, I'd at least have the trailer to mess with.....Turns out, the whole thing is worth the money, for sure...... Edited February 18, 2017 by kilrathy10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Sweet Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 This came out way cool, J"T" I've already broke open my penny jars, althought I haven't quite got enough to buy one yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 dude that is killer,I'm partial to blue so its even sweeter, great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Very nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 That looks great JT, lots of possibilities with this toy. Where did you pick it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 That looks great JT, lots of possibilities with this toy. Where did you pick it up?Thanks, Bud......I got mine from 3000toys.com.....They have some seriously awesome stuff.....You gotta check 'em out...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purepmd Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 "Detoyed" is right! Major difference! So glad i got one. I would have let this opportunity go by, if it were not for this model. Awesome eye for potential you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Very cool conversion.....................the lowboy looks great, as does the rest! NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just checked it out on 3000toys.com. Very cool............I have an excavator that has been converted from one of those, but this is the first lowboy of this version I have seen. VERY cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas Parchas Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Nice and clean build! A new truck and low boy trailer were missing from the hobby, finaly a toy company offered these two and the good news are that both has a lot of potensial to build fine scale models.Weldone JT!Kostas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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