restoman Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 This started as a Little Red Express truck. I picked up a resin short box, tailgate and grill on Ebay last year. The box needed a LOT of work to render it workable, but it was all the I could find at the time, so... The mirrors are leftovers from the Fuzz Buster Volare, pinned in place. The air breather is a resin copy I made, with some BMF on the lid. Rims are Nascar units and the tires are those awful chunky things that I seem to have to many of. Found a use for 4 of them... I hogged out the molded-in headlights and used some clear Bondic lenses. The center of the grill was opened up. The grill itself was air brushed with Molotow, then cleared with Future for an anodized aluminum look. Detailing the black on the grill was an exercise in frustration: the Tamiya tape kept pulling the Future away from the Molotow. Lots and lots of touch-ups were needed. The antenna slid down into the fender, and wasn't noticed till after the pics were taken. Sprayed in Testors root beer and a shot of over-thinned automotive clear. Putting it all together was fun... it's one of those kits that just never seemed to fit properly, no matter what. The chassis plate had a definite curve to it. I thought I had cured it, but it's slowly arching down again. But, it's done and in its' display cabinet, and overall, I'm happy with it. Comments always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 I think it turned out nice! I like the color. I've been in the market for one of those beds for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Real nice work . An inspiration to me to get my Dodge done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 That is free king cool? nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellyfatdude Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Looking really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Great looking Dodge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDak1 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 My favorite year Dodge pickup, you did a great job on it. I'd drive it like I stole it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 nice Dodge, color is great.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 What an outstanding D-100 ! I especially admire your work on that blob-of-a-Chrysler B/RB engine --- a little work makes them presentable . I can't tell by the (excellent) photos : what transmission did you employ ? Keep up the great work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, 1972coronet said: What an outstanding D-100 ! I especially admire your work on that blob-of-a-Chrysler B/RB engine --- a little work makes them presentable . I can't tell by the (excellent) photos : what transmission did you employ ? Keep up the great work ! Thanks! Yeah, the engine is kind of ... vague? Not much detail there. I used the kit transmission to match the pedals and floor shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Nice looking D-100! I like the '72 grille! Years ago, I bought an LRE and an eight foot bed that was missing the tail lights. The plan was to build a short bed. But, I never got around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Very nice truck! To those who it may interest: If you use the older grilles, the hood should have DODGE letters on it. The older releases have this. This in no way diminishes this build, it is just a detail that may interest some. I really like the truck, by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoman Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Repstock said: Very nice truck! To those who it may interest: If you use the older grilles, the hood should have DODGE letters on it. The older releases have this. This in no way diminishes this build, it is just a detail that may interest some. I really like the truck, by the way! Yup. I tried to cast some Dodge letters off an old grill I had, but I couldn't get them to work the way I wanted. I was hoping no one noticed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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