andy1966 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 i bought this truck to use for spares as i have a collection of 1970s vintage remote contol trucks i used some of the parts from this to get another one working. i was going to throw away what was left of it but after looking at what was left i decided to give it a makeover as it was too good to throw away. i started by extending the cab and adding an aerofoil to the roof then added a bull bar to the front of it all hand made from balsa wood. i thought it might look better with lights on it as well so i got a set of coloured l.e.d christmas lights from a well known high street store and chopped out the amber blue red and clear bulbs i carved the roof light mounts from balsa wood and fixed them to the roof then drilled holes in the cab cab roof so i could fit the lights i did the same with the head lights and the spot lights in the bumper and the lower section off the bullbar i rewired the original on of switch on the truck so that the lights can be switched on and off.the mirror brackets are made from some large metal staples i found at work and the mirrors i made from balsa wood ive still got the exhausts to sort out then its time to paint it. all coments welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thats diferent what scale is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1966 Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 hi im not sure what scale it is i used it for spares and decided to remodel what was left rather than throw it away just needs painting now and see how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Amazing how the toy companies always want to exagerate the fifth wheel....Good little project you got goin', though...Have fun....That's why they call it a hobby... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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