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1940 Ice Cream Truck
Nosferatu replied to Nosferatu's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thanks for the nice comments! It was a fun build. Dave -
1940 Ice Cream Truck
Nosferatu posted a topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
This started out as a 1940 delivery but I used the rear body for another build. After studying ice cream trucks I removed the roof. I also scratch built the box out of tubing and sheet plastic. I worked on the logo for a few hours and came up with Brain Freeze with the pink brain ice cream cone. This needed to be a hot rod ice cream truck so I used some wheels from the parts box along with the sidepipes and engine. I found the ice cream cone steering wheel from the Ice Cream Truck model and scratch built the Milk bottle shifter and bell. I also needed to come up with a color scheme and the typical white wasn’t in the cards. I remembered all the farms growing up and the Holstein cow colors so I used that pattern. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. Dave -
Absolutely perfect! Nice work! Dave
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Thanks for your comments! Dave
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I got this at the Desert Scale Classic model show in Phoenix this year. Its a snap together so there is no engine. I didnt like the tail light set up so I scratch built a new pair. This is the first "out of the box" build I've done in about 16 years. Normally I do customs, but being a Mustang GT convertible owner I couldn't resist. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. Dave
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Ford Mustang Trio: Convertible -64, Fastback -65 and Hardtop -66
Nosferatu replied to Greasefinger's topic in Model Cars
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Thanks for the nice comments. Dave
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I had an urge to build something that crawls thru the sand. I started with Tom Daniel’s Ice Tee. I like this body style and thought it would make a great dune-type buggy. I rounded the cab to a C cab and cleaned up some of the angles on the body. I then cut out the body where the engine would go and put in some styrene. I found an airplane cockpit glass and carved it for the fuel tank (not shown). I also scratched built all the suspension including winding the front springs. The rear springs came from an old computer CPU. I will be using a Corvair 6 cylinder for the power train. I found these giant tires on a toy I got from a thrift shop. The front tires and wheels came from a mini bike with a larger scale but I thought they looked good on the vehicle. The seat section of the interior came from the Lincoln Futura. I made a hinged rear gate. Inside the back I put a tool box, fire extinguisher, a shovel and a cooler. The dash is from a Corvair. I found a winch for the front and used a fine picture hanging wire for the cable. Also added Diamond plating in the interior. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. Dave.
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I found these at the Goodwill in Prescott Valley yesterday. With senior discount I paid $8.25. The Porsche is still in the plastic bags. Dave
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You can definitely save this one. As the others stated, strip it and start from there. Gather reference pics and lots of putty. Also if you get into a jam there is this forum with many many years of model building experience at your fingertips. I was able to save this Lincoln. From this - To this!
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This was a great show! I always look forward to attending this one. Dave
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Beautiful work and fantastic detail! Dave
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I started with the Ford F100 kit with trailer. This is a really nice kit with lots of chrome. I was originally going to build it all stock but that didn’t last long. I ended up shortening the bed, chassis and the trailer. I also altered the trailer. I am going to two tone it burnt orange and silver. I couldn’t just have an empty trailer so I decided to build a trike for it. I’m not sure where the trike body came from but I think it’s some toy I got many years ago. It was originally a car. I narrowed it and cut off the front, then I built a frame. I used a shortened fork from the Tiki trike and a scratch built seat frame along with some wheels and tires from the parts box. I’m keeping the Honda 4 engine. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. Dave
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Two Ford Trucks
Nosferatu replied to noname's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Very nice weathering! Both trucks have the perfect look. I especially like the leaves in the bed of the plow truck, nice detail! Dave -
Nice work Pat! I like all the angles and the wheels. Keep up the nice work! Dave
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1940 Ford Ice Cream Truck
Nosferatu replied to Nosferatu's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thanks for all your kind comments! I still haven't made up my mind on the color but I like all your suggestions. Dave -
1941 Willy's Pickup
Nosferatu replied to Zippi's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
That is looking great!! love that color! Dave -
I remember the old Good Humor ice cream trucks from my childhood and thought they were cool looking. After studying a few pics I started this one. It came from a 1940 Ford delivery that I used the rear delivery body part for another build. I had the cab and the chassis left and it fit the bill perfectly. I extended the cab slightly and scratch built the box from sheet styrene and tubing. Then I removed the cab roof but left the windshield frame. I'm not sure about the color yet. I know the usual color is white but I need it to be different. I think I'm going with the wheels in the last picture. Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. All constructive criticism welcome. More to come. Dave
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Excellent work! The detail is amazing. Dave
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The Pig Rig - Finished!
Nosferatu replied to Nosferatu's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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Thanks for the reviews! Dave
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Has anyone ever dealt with ST Supply? Are they reputable? I see they have a nice assortment of truck tires and wheels. https://stsupplyco.com/ Thanks, Dave