Johnny Mac Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hello everyone, it's been a while since I was modelling, but a welcome return has been this AMT Ford C 900. The truck is actually a Round 2 reissue which is beautifully moulded and packaged, really impressive. The only difficulty I found was getting the cab to sit correctly (it fouls the air filter) and the bumper has to be raised. The trailer is the earlier Matchbox / AMT mould. The 1957 Ford commercial catalogue shows this was the first year of production for the C900, so the mirrors, which were simpler on the early model had to be scratch built. The cars are AMT 1957 Fairlane's. Some weathering was applied as it seemed appropriate for a working vehicle. Thanks for looking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 very nice , love the older trucks and trailers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 First off, get ready for your post to be moved to the truck section. Second, that's a great looking combination! The Fairlanes are beautiful!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Nicely done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 looks real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Really awesome photos. Truck looks amazing. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Fine looking group! Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 All you need now, is a Revell 57 Custom sedan, and a Del Rio wagon on that trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, RichCostello said: All you need now, is a Revell 57 Custom sedan, and a Del Rio wagon on that trailer. That would be sweet! Maybe add a couple of the Flintstone trans-kits as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Toss in a '57 T-bird, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Great job, only item is door emblem with side marker, pretty close to real thing. greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Excellent build. Love the weathered look and those two Fairlanes are beautiful, one of my favorite Ford bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Very nice build on the truck and the cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Really, really well done...... I love the cab details. Just add a few more vehicles and it is ready to arrive at the dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 That is awesome. And I like your choice of cars to haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Very nicely done, just the right amount of subtle weathering. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Bucky said: Toss in a '57 T-bird, too. Oh yeah! That would the cherry on top of the sundae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Weathering, paint, assembly, all is perfect. Excellent work !??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Not to split hairs too much, but to make the truck a '57 you'd need to fill in the wiper motor access panels, add turn signals to the grille, change the door scripts, and backdate the engine. Kudos for adding the missing intake grille motif behind the door handles, a touch most builders don't bother with. Including me much of the time. That same basic cab was in production all the way up to 1990. The AMT kit is 1971-ish. That being said, the truck looks fantastic, and I love the weathering on it and the trailer. The '57s are great- I dig the contrast of the well-used tractor and trailer against the shiny new cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Very nice build! Excellent weathering!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Wow. Extremely nice, everything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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