Rbray47 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I built this from the Deserter kit when it was released. The dumb toolbox engraving on the bed was filled in with Evercoat. The kit has an 84 grill, but not an 84 bumper, so I filled in the bumper's lights and painted it with a Molotow (unfortunately, that was my first experience with Molotow and I handled it too much, making it dull) Paint is Krylon camo colors Khaki and Dark Brown, with Krylon acrylic clear. You can see what those paints look like without clear in the interior. The clear really darkened it up. The engine is from the newest tool amt 57 Chevy kit, which is a 427/TH400. The 2wd front suspension is actually from a 91 Firebird. Not correct or detailed, but it works. Rims are AMC rallies from a Gremlin kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 i love these old squarebodies. looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Looks sharp..I have something like that in mind w/ a couple of mine, thinking of using the AMT Chevy van 2wd suspension. Edited May 21, 2020 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Great looking Chevy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 here's one I built a few years ago, the paint isn't as shiny as yours.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 That is nice, like the colors. ZForce Modelworkx has the correct bumper available in 3D resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I like how you redid the front end. The stance looks the way they were set at that time. The wheels look much like the Chev/GMC Rally' wheels also. Great idea for the front suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) Very nice. The colors look just right. My uncle has a '87 in about the same color scheme but reversed with the brown on top. Edited May 22, 2020 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I like it, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 You’re not kidding about the clear. What a difference between the interior and the body. But, the result is very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Outstanding build. Really like the kit-bashing you did to get this finished ride. Also your color separation is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nazz Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Nicely done! Those wheels look great. I really like the colors you chose and the tires are perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Very nice build Randy! The color combo is superb and the details on the big block engine are top notch. Well done sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Very nice truck. I like the stance, wheel choice and engine compartment detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyfever2009 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 nice build heres one i built and one im working on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 4:48 PM, Nazz said: Nicely done! Those wheels look great. I really like the colors you chose and the tires are perfect. Indeed! I also like the stance! Looks just right for this truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Very sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 That's a great looking truck, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 The paint scheme on that truck looks awesome... I remember my dad having one of these back in the day... Almost the same paint colors, too.... I used to have an old photo of it... You brought back a fond memory... I'm gonna have to find it... Excellent job on the whole project... These were customized a lot back then... Today, as well... Just don't seem to see them as much... Awesome... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Excellent work. The stance and the wheels are perfect for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Hi Randy, I really like this. I have a similar project in my head for the same kit, maybe a bit more of a “pro touring” look for mine, not sure yet. This definitely gives me inspiration to start that build. I love the old square bodies as 2 wheel drive, and low. Very well done, love the colour choice too. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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