Michael Bloes Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 This is built from the Moebius truck kits. I had to buy three kits to get my configuration, which is: 1969 model year 302 small block and long-bed. I couldn't really figure out another way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bloes Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 Here's the chassis. The model doesn't have the air intake for the radiator opened up so I opened up mine and added some p/e radiator stuff in front for detail. The hubcaps are some resin jobs from ebay. I had to mill out the center of my wheels and then drop the hubcaps in. Wheel color is Tamiya "racing white". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bloes Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 My motor is recently rebuilt so I didn't really feel a need to weather it. My truck has power steering so I had to add another pulley for the p/s pump. My air cleaner and valve covers are from some resin / p/e kit for small block fords. I added the ribs to them myself using some micro styrene rod. Distributor is actually wired 1542 etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bloes Posted December 27, 2019 Author Share Posted December 27, 2019 My interior has had pretty much everything replaced. Dash is all handpainted and I added padding to the dash. I have a Ford logo in my horn button but it was too small for me so I just left it out on the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Dang. That is some excellent work! You should try some forced perspective photography, and make it look like the model is parked next to the real thing. I think your build is definitely good enough to pass for a twin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Excellent work, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Wow, what an amazing replica! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 What a great looking replica!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 That is one nice truck, and the model ain't bad either! LOL! It's nice having the 1:1 in the driveway for reference, you nailed it ! And for future reference, there are many here (myself included) who would engage you in trades for parts needed to complete a build. It is a great way to meet fellow modelers and keep you from buying a $30 kit for just one part, and something we all have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 That's fantastic! Did a great job shrinking your truck down. I've been tempted to get one of those kits, but I'm a '68 Chevy pickup owner, so have that to duplicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Stunning Recreation I must say, Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanm Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Really good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Nailed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I like them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Great looking replica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Great looking build. Hard to tell one from the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Cool replica. Nice work on the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 very nice replica... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Very nice model...looks great! To those who might build the Moebius pickup: That trim under the rear window is only there if the top is painted a different color. If painting the truck a single color, you should sand that trim off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeE Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Great build/paint/detailing. Nice honest truck. Fun. TY for showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Bloes Posted December 30, 2019 Author Share Posted December 30, 2019 First off, thanks everybody for the positive comments. 17 hours ago, Repstock said: Very nice model...looks great! To those who might build the Moebius pickup: That trim under the rear window is only there if the top is painted a different color. If painting the truck a single color, you should sand that trim off. You know, I knew this, and it just slipped through the cracks with everything else I was trying to do with this model. I mean, I even have my own truck for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Very nice build and really cool to see both 1:1 and 1:25 versions. Great to build a model of your own full scale vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Michael Bloes said: First off, thanks everybody for the positive comments. You know, I knew this, and it just slipped through the cracks with everything else I was trying to do with this model. I mean, I even have my own truck for reference. It's just a minor detail...the model still looks outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_65 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Awesome job Michael. The patina/weathering is spot on. Possibly my favorite Moebius 67-72 Ford pickup build yet. Definitely in the top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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