Chuck Most Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) I know some of you have seen the first two versions of this, but I built this seven long years ago, so I'll post the original pics too because we've gotten quite few new people during that time, and it might be a refresher for people who liked the model the first time around. Please, don't ask me where I got these parts, I don't remember at this point. The model was basically just a fun way of getting rid of cast-off spare parts. Here's the completed model, as it appeared in the summer of 2010... About a year later, after a little "transport damage" had happened, and after I'd gotten a little bored, I did this... I replaced the front wheels and tires, as well as the air cleaner. I also made up a sling for the wrecker boom. After all of that, some wide whites were spray-bombed onto the rear tires, so that they'd kinda/sorta match the new fronts. And that's where the model stood until last weekend, when it underwent a few other changes, and a general cleanup. This time around, I added some cab clearance lights, as well as some front turn signals from an AMT Ford L-Series. I replaced the air cleaner yet again... I think I nabbed it from the Moebius Comet. Finally, I swapped the headers side-for-side so they'd face down instead of up. And after seven years of faithful service, the rag gas cap was replaced with an actual gas cap. A fresh coat of Testors dull clear was then slathered over the entire mess. I guess some projects are never really done. Edited May 15, 2017 by Chuck Most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10camaross Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Luv it! Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Reminds me if something fro Vegas Rat Rods. Super cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Battista Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Pretty Cool Wrecker...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Love it. Nice job refreshing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 That's pretty cool looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Looks great. So every time you get bored you can just drag this onto the bench and have at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Very cool indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Very cool project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 IAnd that's where the model stood until last weekend, when it underwent a few other changes, and a general cleanup. Heh-heh, general cleanup. I've got no problem looking at this again.Hey Chuck, did you ever do a tutorial on your rusting? It's always spot on and I suspect some of it may be simpler than I think it is. I'd love to know your technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownlow Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Heh-heh, general cleanup. I've got no problem looking at this again. Hey Chuck, did you ever do a tutorial on your rusting? It's always spot on and I suspect some of it may be simpler than I think it is. I'd love to know your technique. I never did, I'd just recommend watching one of Dr. Cranky's tutorials on YouTube. He explains it better than I can, and what I'm doing pretty much isn't any different from what he does. He just does it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 That is quite good, my friend....I'm really digging your work....Awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGL Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Looks good, everything looks just right on this rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It still "shines!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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