spencer1984 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Pepe the Little Mule, built from Revell's '80 Ford Bronco. The base kit is really close, but needed a lot of little details changed including a reshaped grille guard, relocated sideview mirrors, bench seat, custom roll bar with 6x driving lights, dual gas cans, and a rolled rear pan. I used tires from a couple of diecast cars mounted on rims from HoppersBazaar, and the sidepipes were from an AMT Camaro. The door decals were from a recent Slixx set. A full writeup of what went into this build is available here, any comments/criticisms are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Nice job on that Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Wow looks great, nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 SO COOL!!!!! That one is on my list to build....love movie cars! Did not know Slixx did the decal....what set??? Only thing I see missing is the 'MULE' on the hood!!!! I bought some N scale train mules that I will modify to a kicking one.....then Moto chrome pen paint it. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Another one of your very well done movie models. I really enjoyed your website and your other movie models - some very obscure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Nice work on this Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDak1 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 They told you I had a car? They were talking about my mule, pepe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 Thanks, guys! 34 minutes ago, Dave Van said: SO COOL!!!!! That one is on my list to build....love movie cars! Did not know Slixx did the decal....what set??? Only thing I see missing is the 'MULE' on the hood!!!! I bought some N scale train mules that I will modify to a kicking one.....then Moto chrome pen paint it. Thx Good catch! I haven't found a mule figure that I really liked as a starting point yet, so at the moment I'm just leaving it off. If I do, or if I get inspired to carve one myself, I'll be updating this build. As for the decals, they're on the "Gasser Mini Sheet #36," available here: http://www.slixx.com/8060.htm?id=5505 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Bill I could spend a day on your website. As always terrific work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Always look forward to your builds... just when I couldn't think of any more movie cars...Here is one more... Nice one too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Awesome. The little mule is my all time favourite ford bronco and in my opinion it is one of the best movie car jumps of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Very nice build, Bill! I like the movie but I definitely like your model more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) Oh man great build.I Loved that truck and wanted it so bad when I was a kid.After all the movie came out in 84.And it was a great movie.By the way,is It fire proof? "Ok Pepe let's lose them.I can't hurt my favorite pig..This guys crazier than I'am.You see that river,you mean the one without the bridge??Ahhhhhh." Edited January 18, 2019 by NYLIBUD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) UPDATE! I finally got around to making the hood ornament, so now Pepe is truly and properly finished. It started out as a set of N scale horses, which I Frankensteined together to get the overall shape then added the ears, tail, and muzzle. The left front leg is a piece of wire that goes into the body and down through the hood as a mount. The whole thing was smoothed off with superglue and putty, and painted with Molotow Liquid Chrome  Edited June 25, 2019 by spencer1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 ? Perfect!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 The perfect Finishing touch to the Little Mule. I just watched the movie last night and was inspired to get down my Bronco kit. Your Tips will help me build it, Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thanks, guys - looking forward to seeing your build, Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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