Jantrix Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Like last year, I accomplished one model. And like I did last year, I'm going to include photos of everything I accomplished on the homestead, as you guys seemed to enjoy it. AMT Chevy 3100 pickup. Lots of modifications and scratch built parts. Inspired by a real vehicle. Engine is the 409 from the AMT '57 Chevy. I hope you like it. Edited December 22, 2020 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 And this is everything I accomplished outside of the hobby room. First I repurposed an old delapidated deck into a shade shelter for the dogs. In the summer they have a pretty long stretch with no shade, so this was a good addition and use for that old deck. That's Gomez on the left and Tish on the right. I installed a gate into the south pasture. I built a goat pen and cattle stalls into the barm. I engineered a sliding door for the goats from scrap aluminum rails from work. My wife and I did a solid garden this year and installed new windows in the house. We added two galloway/angus heifers to the farm, raised and harvested three turkeys, six chickens and two geese.This place is a whole lot of work that really cuts into the hobby room time, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I love your truck and enjoyed watching you build it. And nothing like working on the 1:1 diorama.. you do have to be a diehard to install windows in the snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I also remember your build on the truck and like how it turned out. I also think you picked the wrong time of the year to have the housr open to put in new windowsbut sometimes you have to do these things when you can. Your animals have great looking living quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 21 hours ago, Tom Geiger said: I love your truck and enjoyed watching you build it. And nothing like working on the 1:1 diorama.. you do have to be a diehard to install windows in the snow! 16 hours ago, espo said: I also remember your build on the truck and like how it turned out. I also think you picked the wrong time of the year to have the housr open to put in new windowsbut sometimes you have to do these things when you can. Your animals have great looking living quarters. Thanks guys. The windows were done in the fall, we'd just gotten some early snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Truck is cool. Every year I say I'm going to do a garden like yours, always wind up doing it the ole traditional way...maybe 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Fantastic looking truck! I remember when you posted the truck that gave you the build idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 16 hours ago, slusher said: Fantastic looking truck! I remember when you posted the truck that gave you the build idea. Yeah, this one. It sure made an impression. I made sure to include key details that really jumped out at me. Thanks for the ataboys guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 (edited) It may be only one, but it's a really fine model full of enticing details. And I always enjoy your posts about your homesteading adventures! All the best to you and yours for a happy, healthy and fulfilling 2021. Edited December 26, 2020 by Bernard Kron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 On 12/26/2020 at 4:11 PM, Bernard Kron said: It may be only one, but it's a really fine model full of enticing details. And I always enjoy your posts about your homesteading adventures! All the best to you and yours for a happy, healthy and fulfilling 2021. Back atacha Bernard. By the way, I finally tracked down the owner of the real vehicle via instagram. He was really surprised by my efforts. Real nice guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 The headlight lashes make me chuckle. Pretty convincing all the way around and nothing below your usual high quality work. One of a kind. Wish I had your goat barn, but I don't envy maintaining all that fencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 18 hours ago, Lunajammer said: The headlight lashes make me chuckle. Pretty convincing all the way around and nothing below your usual high quality work. One of a kind. Wish I had your goat barn, but I don't envy maintaining all that fencing. Thanks Mike. This coming spring fencing is the big chore. We are fencing in the south pasture with woven wire and barbed wire so that the goats have the same grazing/browsing as the heifers. It will drastically change the farm, as the animals are in pens right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 As much as I love the model, I like the homestead even more! Cheers to living the dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, BeakDoc said: As much as I love the model, I like the homestead even more! Cheers to living the dream! Thanks Chris. It really is a great life out here. It's so much nicer than dealing with the 'burbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Love this build so much, @Jantrix. A faithful homage, with more than enough personalization to make her fully your own. Exquisite rust/paint effects and metal detailing, and your tailgate art is particularly impressive. Looks like you spraybombed a real tailgate then shrunk it down. Phenomenal work. My only criticism is there's not enough room in the back for Gomez and Tish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Thanks very much Stef. It was a real fun build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Hey Rob, your farm beats the heck out of Tampa...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 hours ago, thatz4u said: Hey Rob, your farm beats the heck out of Tampa...? Al, truer words have never been said. It was such a gamble coming to Idaho (of all places), but it has all worked out so well for my family and I. My wife and I both had no issues keeping our jobs though the pandemic, same with my sons, who are doing well. I have a one year old grandaughter. Life is good. I just wish I could get more models in the done column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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