2doors3pedals Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Hi guys. Here's my version of a backdated Jeep Gladiator. I started with the Revell '80 Honcho kit and a Model Car Ranch resin grill conversion. I removed the kit rear window louvers, side marker lights, emblems, gas filler tail lights and wheel lip trim. The interior was largely scratch built by reforming the dash and adding a photo reduced instrument cluster, heater controls, speaker grill and seat upholstery patern. The steering wheel was modified and scratch built door and window regulators were added. Outside the front bumper was filed to a more accurate shape and the hubcaps are the centers of the full wheel covers found in the Mountain Goat kit. The grill emblem was made from a mold taken from the hub cap centers, but it's a little oversize. Finally, the back bumper is a Rookie Resin 3d item (really nice!) with a home made hitch ball. Paint is Ace Hardware spray cans with the clear coat sanded and polished. This one took a lot of time but I like the results. Thanks for looking. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I like the results and I like the color! Revell should issue a modified version of this truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 That is a really great looking Jeep Dave. I always liked the older style grill and you did a fabulous job of back dating this kit.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I like the original Honcho kit, but this is a definite improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Great job back dating this build. The color looks like what you would have seen on a good basic work truck and the trim as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Great looking Jeep P/U! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 This sure looks nice. Much better than mine is turning out. I wish Revell would backdate the grille and tool up some stock wheels. Throw in the camper shell that already exists, and you'd have an all new truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Great conversion, I wonder why Revell didn't go with this version, I find it much more of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) love the stock built & paint, well done......mine is not as shiny...but does have a Colorado plate like your... Edited June 18, 2022 by thatz4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 4:15 AM, espo said: Great job back dating this build. The color looks like what you would have seen on a good basic work truck and the trim as well. x 2: Excellent,Dave - I like this one very much (had the red Matchbox die-cast back in the day) ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 I really like your stock Gladiator Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2doors3pedals Posted June 22, 2022 Author Share Posted June 22, 2022 Thank you all for your encouraging words. Wouldn't it be great if Moebius kitted this subject with some Wagoneer versions too? I think they would be good sellers. I'm glad you guys enjoyed the Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Great looking Gladiator, Dave. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Nice work, looks like about the right amount of shine for that era. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Cool build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Good build! Agree with others, wish this truck was available as a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Nice. Brings me back to when my dad and my uncle first started to bring me out big game (buck) hunting with them. My uncle had the same Jeep with a small block Chevy engine and way more patina. No winch but I don't ever remember that thing getting stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 very nice job, looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Pretty clean looking build. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustavo Reis Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Nice job. I remembered the Daktari TV series Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 That looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2doors3pedals Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 Thanks, I'm glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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