mikemodeler

Nice start and awesome work on stretching the bed and frame. That sliding rotator should be cool when done. Are you still planning on a second steer axle? You might want to check with Joseph at Fireball Modelworks for help with the decals. He used to produce some but I think he may have stopped doing them, it's worth an email.

It will be interesting to see the Bronco kit and how Revell does the wheel flares. If the body has been changed, then the flares and panels I bought from Olsen Brothers might not be needed to convert the first issue Bronco kit. The Honcho will probably sell okay with the snowmobile, despite it being a very simple kit. Might pick one up, still haven't built the one from 15 years ago so maybe not. The High Roller makes some sense only if one wants some big mud tires, hopefully Revell pays attention and doesn't flub up the tires like they did in the old Mad Mudder Blazer kit. Sure would like to see some modern era pick ups or a new offering of 67-72 GM and Dodge pickups, I think they would be great sellers!

I haven't seen any 1:1 trucks with that type of two axle single wheel set up on the road, but that doesn't mean you can't have one in scale. I think I have some resin conversion pieces in my stash that replace the kit two wheel opening with a single opening. I will check and if memory serves me right, I may have an extra pair if you are interested John.

That is looking great, I am really liking this build and thinking I may have to take the plunge and buy one. Where did you find this kit and how much was it?

I only have a handful of older, OOP kits in my stash and pretty much know that they won't be reissued. They sit, waiting to be built, because that is why I got them in the first place. The boxes are open and ready to be built, but have a couple dozen WIPs in front of them and if you add in my modelers ADD, it might be awhile before they get done!

Count me in ! I want one (or two) of these and if someone had some bodies to put on the back that would make it sweeter! I think a Holmes 500 wrecker bed would look perfect back there as would a dump bed or flat bed.

The weather here in NC can be somewhat unpredictable as well. A week ago yesterday we had a cold front move thru and our dew point dropped to about 50 degrees, which is unheard of here in July/August, and a week later it was back to 70 degrees. We learn to deal with the heat and humidity, a small price to pay for rarely having to shovel snow. I would rather have a longer fall and spring than the long cold winters I grew up with in Northern Illinois. After 12 years here, I think I have adapted to this climate and could not envision going back to the cold and snow of the north. Some of my friends think I am crazy for living here where they think it is "hotter than Hades" and I think they are crazy for living where I think it's way too cold for a human!

These are on clearance at Hobby Lobby, picked one up for $17.99 the other day. Probably will use it for a donor for it's driveline, might slam the body as a 2wd curbside.

Always loved this body style 2002, worked at a BMW dealer in the early 80's and missed out on a couple of these that were in great shape. Will have to pick one up and build it the way I would have back in the day! Thanks for sharing.

Like that look and the color choice is perfect for a custom!

If they are kits that are currently available, I agree that $10 is fair. If you are valuing them for insurance purposes, I would use retail pricing from one of the online sellers as that is easily available and most likely what an insurance company would do in the event of a loss. Just because a kit is opened should not decrease it's insured value, so I would value all complete kits the same and discount the ones missing parts.

Well, something tells me that this will be relisted at a lower price. Anyone who knows this kit knows it can be had much cheaper a bunch of other places, what this guy is hoping is some unknowing person decides they NEED this and will pay the price for it. eBay isn't interested in weeding out sellers like this, they collect fees and that is what makes them happy!

I have the 44 foot version, what are you going to use as your tow rig? I have a resin med duty cab that I need to build first to use as my hauler.

Yep, most definitely different set ups! I believe the frames were completely different part numbers back then and GM probably had 10 different ones based on wheelbase and 2 or 4 wd system In converting one of the AMT 60 Chevy pickups, I cheated and used the chassis out of the 84 GMC as it was almost a perfect set up, I am guessing that I won't get as lucky when it comes to the Suburban and somehow wonder if someone will create a resin chassis and drive train for it?

Same here! I have found using the 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby on the 1/24 display case they sell costs me about $5 per model to store/display when done. The outside of the cases get dirty, but the models themselves stay clean. Building a "clean" room might be extreme to display your models, buying display cases would be much easier and cheaper.

Al, If you go to the truck section, I think some of the early builds of this kit when it first came out a couple of years ago referenced issues with ill fitting hoods. I have not opened newer issues of the kit to see if the problem is still there, but would hope that they had fixed it if they knew about it. Have you contacted Moebius about the issue? I know when the kits were first being brought to market there was a lot of discussion about problems with the kits but I thought much of that had been fixed.

Great tutorial and as mentioned, practice, practice, practice! Good paint jobs are all in the prep and using patience to achieve top results. I also noticed that your assembly of the exterior mirrors was incorrect. Not a huge thing, and Lord knows that those mirrors are near impossible to get to look right, but if you are going for accuracy, study pictures or the instructions and again, practice! You will get better with each model, we all did. Asking for help and feedback shows us you are trying, and that, along with having fun, is what this hobby is all about!

I was thinking the 345 from the Scout kit too, just wasn't sure what would look right for a transmission? At least I have a use for that Scout kit that I have pirated some pieces out of.......If this beauty gets cast!

This admission coming from the likes of Bill Geary tells you that model building isn't easy! If someone of Bill's caliber tells you "Slow Down!" then you know we all fall victim of wanting to get a model done faster than we should.

Detail painting will really bring your models to life and look more realistic. As mentioned, doing a wash on the front grille, picking out details in the engine compartment and interior, and depicting chrome trim will make a huge difference. It takes time and practice, most of us have to remind ourselves to slow down and use patience. Overall, your car looks good, a little bit of detailing and it will look great!

The only problem with storing completed models in there is that you can't see them. I like the idea of using them to store painted bodies awaiting completion but use my 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby to buy the clear plastic stackable display cases found in the model aisle.

Thanks Charles. I wonder if the recently reissued Louisville Hauler would work? That has a longer frame but is a single axle and I don't think the engine is close to being correct but might be a better start, no?

Looks fantastic Charles, sure hope he can cast it for you. What truck are you suggesting to use for the chassis?

Always like a cleanly built Camaro and you have two of my favorite ones, done very nicely!