gasser59 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) Shhhh...this is for my daughter and her family for Christmas, no body blow it. Their last name is Montree so I came up with this idea of building them a truck with a Christmas tree in the bed after seeing a loose rendering on some wrapping paper. The truck needs a bit more weathering before a coat of clear flat. Once done, I plan on giving the whole thing a dusting of snow. A ways to go but I think you'll get the idea from the pictures. Stay tuned. This will need to built in the next week or so. Edited December 11, 2019 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Brad ....AKA My Big Brother! that is off the Charts Awesome love it so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Oh man....this is gonna be VERY cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren D Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Looks like you have a great start. Love the wreath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Florie Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Good luck Brad. Looks good so far and here's hoping it gets done on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Oh I'm a sucker for family connections and gift models! Great concept and build. You must share the reactions when you show them! Here's mine, done some 30 years ago... sitting in my wife's Christmas Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 ?? That's cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thanks fellas. More work continues today now that the two Christmas parties of the weekend are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 I like this build. Besides being a great looking pickup the back ground story as to why the build in the first place is the best of all. Time is getting short and please let us know how everyone enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 A bit more progress while the kids were away on a hayride. A few more things to button up and then to add the fake snow. Not sure just how its going to turn out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 2 hours ago, gasser59 said: Not sure just how its going to turn out though. It's coming out great! Remember, it doesn't have to be show quality to be a family gift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 This looks great Brad. And so does your's Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 The finish looks perfect. I can't remember any vehicle painted red at that time that didn't oxidize just like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) On 12/16/2019 at 12:21 PM, Tom Geiger said: It's coming out great! Remember, it doesn't have to be show quality to be a family gift! Thanks so much Tom. I'm such a perfectionist, it matters to me. I'm hoping she'll have this for many years and is proud to display every Christmas season. On 12/16/2019 at 12:29 PM, ewetwo said: This looks great Brad. And so does your's Tom. Thanks so much David. All that's left is the snow. On 12/16/2019 at 12:31 PM, espo said: The finish looks perfect. I can't remember any vehicle painted red at that time that didn't oxidize just like this. I'm happy with the finish but might add it bit more dirtying up before applying the snow. Thanks David. Edited December 19, 2019 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 I'm calling this done and just in time. With the exception of pulling a few stands of something out of the tree because I think a few scale spiders moved in. Thanks for following along fellas. Merry Christmas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 This turned out way cool! The snow effects add a lot to it. Good turn out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLMFAA1 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Very nice job and great gift idea, just have to add my two cents: side windows and windshield wiper clean area on windshield. Happy Holidays greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) If I had to do it over, I would have made side windows, the kit didn't come with any and I didn't think it would be a big deal. Once the snow was added, now it is a big deal. I would also have cut out a windshield wiper pattern of masking tape for the window and removed after the snow. I would also have added a few foot prints on the driver's side running board. Next time. Edited December 23, 2019 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Reminds me of a Hallmark ornament. You should put a hook on the roof and hang it on the tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) I forgot to add everyone's response to this gift and how it is boxed up since you really can't pick it up by the cab for fear of knocking the snow off. Everyone loved it and had lots of questions. My daughter and son-in-law Dave gave me a hug and thanked me profusely. Dave took pictures of it and sent to his parents since they of course have the same last name. I built a cradle for the truck and found the appropriate sized box with a drop down lid. The truck is lifted and positioned with the cradle, then slid out from underneath when in the right display spot. This should last for years. Merry Christmas everyone!! Edited December 20, 2020 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Looks fantastic, Brad! It turned out great; the pics with the "snow" even look chilly! Most excellent, indeed. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Excellent look very real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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