Gerald Haney Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Finished this one in December 2020. I used the Fireball Modelworks F250 conversion parts. I also used Fireball Wheels and Tires and cab lights. Weathered the body using the salt technique and frame and undercarriage with various pigments and washes. Saddle Rug front seat cover, Yosemite Sam floor mats, and a bandana from the rearview mirror. I added plug wires and a fuel line and filter. I named this one the Holler Matriarch, because when nobody else can get out of the holler she can get you to town to get the Bread and Milk! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Super! Just a great “good ole truck”! Very realistic and believable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 The "ageing " of the finish on this is one of the most realistic looking I've seen lately. The chassis conversion looks great. The seat covers are as seen in most older trucks that have lived a hard life like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Excellent build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Great job on the Ford, really like the weathering you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Wow! Great job! Nice weathering and dirt. Also nice work on all the detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyman Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Superior job on the weathering,looks like a real Michigan truck, looks so real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Man!, that is outstanding! Fantastic detailing.I’m really liking what I see of the models built with that Fireball conversion kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Superb truck, very realistic weathering effect! Look like the guy put a newly rebuilt 390 engine in this good old work horse, it will be good for another 50 years of hard work! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Wonderful work. I really like it. How did you do the seat cover? That’s a great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Super nice build, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 amazing weathering, nice truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Especially love the interior, very authentic Ky. clay and mud ground into the mats! Great exterior finish, just not rusty enough for a Ford of that vintage!😉 Under-hood is mighty clean, too! (I live in KY too, I know how dirty these things can get, quickly, in or out of the holler...) Well done model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Awesome build. I'm glad you posted this, I wasn't aware of the Fireball conversion but I will check that out. I'm a big fan of this vintage Ford 3/4 ton. I love what you did with this one, looks like so many old Fords on the road that will never die or succumb to a CAN-bus failure that renders it as useless as a brick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Wow! That could easily pass for real. The seat cover, is that a decal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 WOW, amazing job all around! But you know me, I love that weathering it's just the right amount. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Haney Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 Thanks everyone I appreciate all the comments. The seat was done using a image I found on google. I reduced it to scale and printed it out on a color printer, it was then cut to fit and white glued onto the kit seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Very nice. This is the best looking F250 conversion I have seen here, you got the front axle centered in the wheel opening. Makes a big difference. Weathering looks nice. You might want to get a bungee cord over that battery so it won't end up in the fan😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoTJ Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Wow! Great build! Loved those battery terminals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Fantastic build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Haney Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Doug 1061 said: Very nice. This is the best looking F250 conversion I have seen here, you got the front axle centered in the wheel opening. Makes a big difference. Weathering looks nice. You might want to get a bungee cord over that battery so it won't end up in the fan😁 so true on battery. I have done the bungee cord on the battery before. I never thought of it on this build. thanks for all the comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Gerald, another fine used ol pickup, keep up the great work....Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I like it!!! Excellent work! The weathering looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Beautiful work! Seeing that takes me back to days on the farm with my Granddad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skymnky721 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Awsome,,like to get a 1:1 of these.great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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