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This one was fun to do. It consisted of blending the Revell KW kit with the AMT KW kit to get a fairly accurate Movin' On (second season) build. Wheels are AMT WF 22" Alcoa's and engine is an AMT Cummins 855 cu. in turbo straight 6. Rear suspension is an aftermarket Awslowe resin Torsion Bar and paint is 1974 Ford Ivy Glo from Scalefinishes. Big thanks to Force for offering his reference photos and information to make Sonny's KW become reality.
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1965 Chevy C 80 with gravel trailer
leafsprings replied to leafsprings's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Thanks for all the positive comments! Always liked the medium heavy class of truck, glad I purchased this one about 20 years ago, they are very hard to find today. Big thanks to Mr. Drennon for having the insight to create this cab. It was painted period Chevy truck colors Light Green with Fawn interior. 409 is from a '62 Bel Air kit, 5 speed and auxiliary trans from a KW. Front wheels on C 80 are modified ALF, rear wheels are standard ALF. Mirrors are scratch made from various kits. Next medium heavy I would like to do is the Dan Models (Cip) same era Ford F 700 or 850 as a tractor or dump. -
59 Dodge PU 4x4
leafsprings replied to BobbyG's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Excellent subject matter, this build really shows the character of these older generation of trucks. Very nice detail work all the way around, keeping close to the 50's theme. -
It's out and available now. Great box art, rivals the original issue!
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Rubber Duck Mack help
leafsprings replied to Twokidsnosleep's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Great foresight Hakan, it seems there was indeed a short time window to purchase all the pieces necessary to do a very close Rubber Duck movie truck. -
Autocar Fuel Tanker is Done.
leafsprings replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
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2023 BRGB Movin' On Kenworth
leafsprings replied to leafsprings's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Fruehauf almost complete. Still waiting on front license plates to complete the KW, there was a screw up on the order. -
Rubber Duck Mack help
leafsprings replied to Twokidsnosleep's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Well, you are the market group Ertl was catering too. Love to here Force's details of the short cuts taken by big plastic to cash in on movie fads. -
1960s GMC Cabover
leafsprings replied to 1st 700 Quad's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
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Great box stock build!
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Autocar U-7144 is done
leafsprings replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Where can I purchase this Tamiya 1/35 scale kit?? Fantastic work from start to end! -
2023 BRGB Movin' On Kenworth
leafsprings replied to leafsprings's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Working on a 40' Fruehauf which seems to be the most common trailer in the series. Budd wheels will replace the AMT cast spokes. Will be under glass soon. -
74 Ford F100
leafsprings replied to bill lanfear's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Fantastic build Bill! Excellent detail work! It has all the right realistic touches for a mid 70's Ford, the correct period paint combo, galvanized front fender aprons and popular cyclone mags and dual exhaust! -
An everydayFord day cab tractor
leafsprings replied to BIGTRUCK's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Lot of us like to cut out a big dog house in those Louisville's for a Cummins 350 or CAT 3406 upgrade! -
History of Revell's Squarebody Pickup kits
leafsprings replied to kalbert's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
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AMT Dump Trailer
leafsprings replied to OldTrucker's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Clean build! Great choice on the 2 axle conversion! -
CIP Ford N950
leafsprings replied to RoninUtah's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Great job! NIce details.Thanks for building this one, I believe it is the first one I've seen on the forum. The Louisville ( L series) is a great donor, it was actually the predecessor to the N series ( 1963-1969). Was available with Cummins, Detroit and CAT diesels.