Oldmopars Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Well, I am new here, been lurking and reading, but thought I would post up a project I am working on. I have been out of the model building hoody for a lot of years, did it a lot when I was under 16, then took it up again while I was in the Air Force in my 20-30's, then have been a way from it again. Now in my late 40's I am getting back to it. So, this is my second project, first was a C600 Ford. I wanted to do a work truck, something with no chrome. So, I found this NIB Ford Snow Plow. I love the old Fords and felt it was a good one to build. Most all of the chrome was stripped, I wanted to use different wheels(and still might), but stripped the ones it came with and chose to go with the UPS truck style paint on the wheels. (body color with silver paint edge) I stripped the grill and mounted it before I painted the cab/hood. I will detail it soon by adding black in the holes. I am doing some light weathering, but nothing deep or heavy, just making it look like a used but cared for DOT snow plow. So, here is the current progress, hope to add more soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmcdriver Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Nice start, good looking truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Looking nice. Some spokes would work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi Scott,Nice looking build you got going on there. looking forward to seeing progress/ finished product. keep us posted ...Where abouts in Washington are you from...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 I am in Graham, its not too far from Puyallup/Tacoma area. Near Ft Lewis/McChord. Are you in Washington? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick my mixer Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Yes Scott, I live about 30 miles N.E. of Arlington up in the mountains. FYI there is a model show in Puyallup in May sometime In case you are interested....It is at the Elks Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Welcome to the group Scott.. Look forward to seeing your build done & hopefully many more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share Posted April 2, 2017 Well still working on it. I got the interior finished, the windows are taped in in the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 That is looking real good. I like your paint detailing on the dash. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Thank you, I spent longer on the dash of this truck than I ever have on any model before. Of course I am spending way more time on this than I have in the past. It is therapeutic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 I am also working on resin casting some wheels from the American La France fire truck kit to put on this one. They are 5 hole steelies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 looks terrific so far, and i agree, dash/interior look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 This is looking real nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) I have been working on fixing the wheel issue, the painted Alcoa wheels look bad. Here is what I have so far. I do have some more that do not have bubbles in them, but I did not get pictures of them. I now have a new respect for people that do rain casting of truck parts/kits. What a pain. Edited April 9, 2017 by Oldmopars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpeterbilt Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Looking Great!! The 5 holes are a better choice, but for what it is worth I'm impressed with what you have done with the 10 hole wheels. They actually look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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