Dennis Lacy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 This project was inspired by an illustration found on the backside of the original AMT Trophy Series instructions for the 1934 Ford Pickup. On this back page is a section of model customizing hints by George Barris. I wanted the model to have a 60's retro "Box Art" feel to it so a minimalistic approach was taken and it is not necessarilly accurate to any particular racing class or period in time. Like the illustration, the top is not chopped, the bed is not shortened and the chassis is simply right out of the box. The blown Pontiac engine is a combination of the block/trans from an AMT '36 Coupe and the heads, intake, front cover, blower assembly, valve covers and headers from AMT's Competition Parts Pack Pontiac engine. For a little extra detail a Parts by Parks pre-wired distributor was used with a scratched coil. The front and rear wheels came from a 60's issue AMT '32 Vicky, the front tires are new AMT pad-printed wide whites and the M&H slicks are from AMT's new Slicks Parts Pack. Several of the '34 Pickups custom accesories were used including the grill, firewall, bucket seats and bed cover. The molded lump of a taillight was also sawed off and replaced with a seperate chrome housing from a Revell '37 Pickup and a custom lense from the Ala Kart. The body & frame are finished in Testors 1-coat Mythical Maroon, the engine in Tamiya Gold with aluminum metallizer & black wash, the suspension in good old shiny black and the windshield & rear window were tinted with a red Sharpie marker. And lastly a fun parting shot. My newly finished '34 Drag Truck with the '32 Vicky I finished late last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Very nicely done - period feel, with some contemporary touches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Great looking retro model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Beautiful and I like them both. Excellent work, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Pretty neat build and SHINY :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I would say over all you captured the look and feel of a 60's rod truck . Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Wow! We are back in the 60's. What a great idea and great look. You picked two great kits to do this with. I want to see more, keep them comming. Edited April 8, 2012 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 That's a nice pair- I especially like how the truck sits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogdor Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Beautiful job on that truck. Looks perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Very nice clean build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Daddy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 fantastic job on both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) Glad to see it finished Dennis, it looks great! I'll reply more you-know-where! Edited March 30, 2012 by Draggon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Couple of nice build ups you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Followed this build over at T.R.A.K. Gorgeous time machine Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Perfect classic pickup rod! Great finish and detail work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Really like both of your builds...very well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 WOW, nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Sweetness ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 that looks sweet. i like the paint color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwit Pushin Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Love this build with its keen detail and period-correct features. My creative juices are flowing,....sorry, just drooled a little 'creative juice' on my shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) both are looking fantastic! Edited March 31, 2012 by Dominik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Cool little hot rod pickup truck. Definitely has a 1960's hotrod feel. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 both are real cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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