mrm Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 This is the Revell kit, built to represent the real truck. Paint is Tamiya. Holes from front metal axel were filled. Coil overs were scratch built on all four corners. Fronts are not included in the kit. Engine was wired with Park's distributor, machined aluminum caps and scratch built fuel supply. Interior is flocked. Photoetched pedals and all the decals for the orange trim on the seats and doors was replaced with wire to replicate piping more fatefully. Hope you like it. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Superb build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thank you all for the comments. This is actually a very nice kit. It comes together very well and some areas that look like under-engineered at first end up making a very convincing model. I personally thought the model had a Japanese feel to it. Much lime a Fujimi kit. The other thing about it is that it is a treasure chest of parts. Most on here would gladly pay for a set of aftermarket wheels and tires, pretty much same price that you can get this whole kit for at Hobby Lobby with a coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Very nice work, one of my favorite kits. If you haven’t seen the episode of Overhauling where the team builds the truck, look it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Really beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: Very nice work, one of my favorite kits. If you haven’t seen the episode of Overhauling where the team builds the truck, look it up! 6 hours ago, ewetwo said: Really beautiful. Thank you both. Your comments are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 22 hours ago, mrm said: Thank you all for the comments. This is actually a very nice kit. It comes together very well and some areas that look like under-engineered at first end up making a very convincing model. I personally thought the model had a Japanese feel to it. Much lime a Fujimi kit. The other thing about it is that it is a treasure chest of parts. Most on here would gladly pay for a set of aftermarket wheels and tires, pretty much same price that you can get this whole kit for at Hobby Lobby with a coupon. That is why I have several of these kits- to steal parts from! I have used the 50% off coupon at Michael's to grab one and also the 40% off coupon at HL. Nice work on this, that paint job is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, mikemodeler said: That is why I have several of these kits- to steal parts from! I have used the 50% off coupon at Michael's to grab one and also the 40% off coupon at HL. That's what I do too. I drive past Hobby Lobby all the time so I'll swing in and check for kits. If I see something I want, I use the magic coupon. Last one was used on a second Porsche tractor for rat rod parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Beautiful and impressive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted November 13, 2019 Author Share Posted November 13, 2019 Thank you all. I’m really glad you all like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaBaBooey Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Very nice build. Some reason you dont see very many built as the replica. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Stunning work and the paint is exceptional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Great looking model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairfax Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 You've done so well, it's beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 mrm, this a masterpiece!!!! WOW!!! I was interested in this model but wanted to see if anyone did it. I’m not usually in the truck section but I’m glad i took a peek. Art Lastski did one for the NNL West. You and Art are perfectly done!!! And that paint!!!!!! Just outstanding!!!!! Bravo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I just had to look again and again at the pics of this truck. Several years ago a was elected to be a head judge at a IPMS event in the Bay Area. I would pick this truck as “ Best Automotive Subject” . It is that nice!! Great job. Just had to take another look at this beautiful truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Nice work Michael! One of the best builds I've seen of this kit! I still haven't bought one of these kits. I need to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 looks real, very well done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 Clean clean clean build, beautiful paint. Very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 2:42 PM, Tom Geiger said: That's what I do too. I drive past Hobby Lobby all the time so I'll swing in and check for kits. If I see something I want, I use the magic coupon. Last one was used on a second Porsche tractor for rat rod parts. I have 8 of them for the very same reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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