budleh Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 not sure what to do with this kit. my son picked it up at a flea market in Neb while he was on vacation. anyone got any ideas?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadkill2525 Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Beach Boys style surf truck, I'll try to find the album with the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 chop it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
455 Rocket Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 chop it I'd second that! Add a Flat head and plain jane steel wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Maybe finish the project I started. I was using a Revell Willys as the frame and engine donor, just got sidetracked (short attention span model builder ) and haven't done much since the mockup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Pie Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 not sure what to do with this kit. my son picked it up at a flea market in Neb while he was on vacation. anyone got any ideas?????? Wat kit is that? the AMT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrodder Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I say, paint the body red, woodgrain the sides in a light tan, keep the Kesley Hayes wheels or go painted steel wheels with beauty rings and small hubcaps and wide whitewalls. That is a super nice Mono woody kit. ratrodder doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrodder Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Maybe finish the project I started. I was using a Revell Willys as the frame and engine donor, just got sidetracked (short attention span model builder ) and haven't done much since the mockup. Steve, I'm building one like that using the AMTor old MPC woody body. It's my rat rod woody. ratrodder doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I was going to build the current AMT reissue as a "Wooden Utility Truck" (basically a "WUT")but screwed it up and I'm going to start again when Revell's 30 comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budleh Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 I was going to build the current AMT reissue as a "Wooden Utility Truck" (basically a "WUT")but screwed it up and I'm going to start again when Revell's 30 comes out. its a 1975 monagram and i shouldn't have opened it but my son(12yrs old) thinks it would be a cool hotrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H. Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 its a 1975 monagram and i shouldn't have opened it but my son(12yrs old) thinks it would be a cool hotrod 1975? So what... Kits are meant to be built! Whatever you decide to build, its better than sitting in a box! Ratrodder... got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrodder Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 1975? So what... Kits are meant to be built! Whatever you decide to build, its better than sitting in a box! Ratrodder... got any pics? No, I don't have any pics but should have soon. I built one and sold it in Louisville Ky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 You can also try buying these adhesived back wood panels and replace the ones in the kit. They are a nice alternative to doing something a bit different......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I was going to build the current AMT reissue as a "Wooden Utility Truck" (basically a "WUT")but screwed it up and I'm going to start again when Revell's 30 comes out. Great minds think alike I guess. Didn't Jairus do a rendering of this type of truck as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrol52 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Look around on the internet at specialty wood shops. They have sheets of thin veneer wood that can be used for the paneling. The place I found had these packs that were exotic wood, northern american wood, ect. I bought a pack for like $20, which contained about 20 sheets of assorted woods in 12" x 8" sheets with a thickness of about 1/16" or less. As for the body, I would do a chop with more out of the front than the back. I would probably build a flathead with several carbs or blower and possibly Ardun (flathead-hemi) heads. It is just my opinion, but I would also try to get the tires close to inside the fender on the rear. I would also probably get some whitewall tires. It is the makings of a cool project. Most importantly, don't give up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Look around on the internet at specialty wood shops. They have sheets of thin veneer wood that can be used for the paneling. The place I found had these packs that were exotic wood, northern american wood, ect. I bought a pack for like $20, which contained about 20 sheets of assorted woods in 12" x 8" sheets with a thickness of about 1/16" or less. As for the body, I would do a chop with more out of the front than the back. I would probably build a flathead with several carbs or blower and possibly Ardun (flathead-hemi) heads. It is just my opinion, but I would also try to get the tires close to inside the fender on the rear. I would also probably get some whitewall tires. It is the makings of a cool project. Most importantly, don't give up on it. That's a good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Great minds think alike I guess. Didn't Jairus do a rendering of this type of truck as well? Didn't know he did one, wonder if that's where I got the idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 FYI- Another good source for thin wood to use would be a local cigar shop. Ask if they have any of the divider or seperator sheets. They go in between the layers of cigars in the wooden cases. They will probibly give you a bag full for free. They usually just throw them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budleh Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 update guys, what you think not sure what to do with this kit. my son picked it up at a flea market in Neb while he was on vacation. anyone got any ideas?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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