Plowboy Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 This is a restoration I did five or so years ago. Most of the work was done on the front end. I opened the grille and header panel, replaced the molded in headlights, separated the grille and bumper and added a splash pan. The hood emblems, door scripts and filler neck were removed. I replaced the glue blob kit engine with one from a '57 Thunderbird. But, I kept the original three carb setup. The headers are from a '56 Fairlane. I added a few details under hood to liven it up a bit. The paint is Tamiya Medium Green (I think) with a coat of Testors Dull Cote and a coat of wax. I actually had the paint polished. But, it just didn't look "right". Wheels are Pegasus. Tires are Revell Good Year SCS's with painted whitewalls. Thanx for checking it out! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Like the style of this one Roger. Super clean, smooth and crisp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Very Cool ! I am noticing the F100's kits are on their way back to the hobby tables. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Very nice look and very well done!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Great looking restoration. I'm not normally much for the flat finish on most models but this looks just right here. Nice engine detailing, and the interior looks well done from what I can see also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Nicely done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeE Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Great build of great looking truck. Headlights look fantastic, how'd you do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 19 hours ago, DukeE said: Great build of great looking truck. Headlights look fantastic, how'd you do that? Thanx! I just drilled out the molded in headlights, made new reflectors and added the lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 This looks terrific. I really like flat paint on pretty much everything. This has a great look that I really like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Pretty nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I really like this truck! Great paint job, nice stance and a cool wheel/tire combo! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouO Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Nice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Wow this one looks perfect nice stance and simple clean great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Super sharp classic Roger!! Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Excellent build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggie427 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Everything about this truck is beautifully tied together. Another beauty Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Nicely done. I don't know if it's the fine, clean building style or you camera setting, but that right there is a superb model.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Here's one that I did a few years back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorne Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Curious to know how the rear glass fit?? I purchased vacuum formed glass from eBay (2 sets, in case a thumb print full of glue got on one) and didn't fit the resin body all that great. I used clear packaging from an item I purchased!! It was the right "gauge" and very pliable. Getting the shape and bend was a challenge. Not great but,.... Anyways your build is very cool, wheels rock that truck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben269 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Nice job! this looks awesome. love the flat paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Another nice model from your bench Rodger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 8:04 AM, James2 said: Nicely done. I don't know if it's the fine, clean building style or you camera setting, but that right there is a superb model.... Thanx James! I don't have a camera any longer. I take my photos with a little 7" Samsung tablet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 17 hours ago, Lorne said: Curious to know how the rear glass fit?? I purchased vacuum formed glass from eBay (2 sets, in case a thumb print full of glue got on one) and didn't fit the resin body all that great. It fit as close to perfect as one could ask for as it's from the kit. The problem with vacuum formed glass is that it's always bigger than the kit piece and it usually has what I refer to as stretch marks. Your issue was probably compounded by having a thicker resin body also. I ran into that with a resin '61 Falcon. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I love what you did to this pickup, cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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