carlosmtg Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Well this is going to be more like a "On th Work bench / Under Glass" I know I should have done them separate but I got too involved in the build lol, this was my first kitbash other than a small engine or wheel swap. Enough talk here are the pics. I took these 2 kits a skill 1 Expedition adn a Skill 2 Lightning to create fords one off "Thunder" First thing was opening the hood of the expedition, cutting the engine bay out of the lightning and transplanting it to the expedition. Next for the interior tub mods, this took some thinking and doing so i could mount the chassis of the ligtning to the expedition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Now for some primer! More Progress We have paint! I went with duplicolor sealer primer then duplicolor satin black topped off with testors dull cote for that flat black look i was after, combined that with gloss black wheels and gray/black interior i think it looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 And now the final product, it had some challenges adn its not perfect by any means but im happy with the result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I like the idea! needs taller tires though. But other than that, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 yes i agree thats what came with the lightning kit they look too small on that one too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) yes i agree thats what came with the lightning kit they look too small on that one too ! X2 Looks cool . Edited August 20, 2014 by 1930fordpickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I love it. I remember when john colletti built this and I think he even had luggage made to match. I hope Tim Boyd chimes in as I think he was still with svt when this was done. Wonder where it is now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Super nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I like the idea! needs taller tires though. But other than that, I love it! X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Very nice!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 i like the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Sinister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Very cool! I've had a similar idea kicking around for a while, I just haven't figured out how I want to tackle the rear suspension on mine yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubaja Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I've done this SAME EXACT build! lol. Also had the same issues with the tires. Still haven't found something that works. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64043 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosmtg Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 I've done this SAME EXACT build! lol. Also had the same issues with the tires. Still haven't found something that works. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64043 Just looked at yours, Very nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubaja Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Actually, I did try Fujimi tires on the wheels. But they are still too small:/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanr Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 amazingggggg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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