Chuck Most

They aren't out yet, but once they're available you should be able to order them through Auto World.

Love it. Not Revell's finest effort, but in the right hands it makes for a pretty convincing little replica. Whenever it is, it won't be soon enough if you ask me! Quite a few versions of this I want to build, and that number doubles when you count the resin Wagoneer conversions I want to build as well....

It's a Ford. The graphics on it are vinyl- the paint job on the dump box and wheels look like it was done with a roller.

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.

Just a few I spotted on a Sunday drive last week.

There's already a guy working on quite a few beds (and other items) for these kits. So there's hope if anybody wants a standard Styleside bed for one of these.

I'd say keep the '66 chassis- there's no real need to replace it with the '65 component. I'm sure some will say the '65 chassis is better just because it has more separate parts, but the '66 just looks better to me. There isn't anything wrong with the '66 kit's 427, but if you wanted an engine with better block and head detail you could always borrow the appropriate bits from a Revell Thunderbolt/Fairlane, as others have mentioned.

Check out the Ertl IH Paystar/Transtar Conventional kits- they have something that looks like a good match, though you'd need to cut it out of the IH dash.

Even though I like the look of the newer front end better, that's a top notch conversion all around. Correcting the cargo doors makes a big difference with that model.

Always nice to see another Michiganite- the correct term for us. The whole Michiganian vs. Michigander thing is just silly.

Thing is, Bon Scott (who, of course, Brian Johnson replaced upon Scott's death) wasn't even AC/DC's original vocalist- he replaced the original vocalist, Dave Evans. In fact, it was Evans' son who was the one going on and on about the end of AC/DC after Malcolm Young's health issues earlier this year. But, yeah, AC/DC is a prime example of how well a band can weather lineup changes. I mean- they've been through more drummers than spinal tap, and at least a couple of bass players. Despite that, you know exactly what you're getting when you hear AC/DC is putting out a new record.

Very cool! Nobody'd be expecting that old girl to be packing ARDUN heads.

It's held up pretty well- not only in terms of the model itself, but the style in which it's built. Very nice!

Nice! I have more than enough Hudsons myself, but I still need to do one in NASCAR livery.

Watch out for characters like that at shows too- this has been a few years ago, but a buddy examined what he at first thought was a Herb Deeks 1-1/2 ton cab and chassis for the AMT '50 Chevy kit. Upon closer inspection, it was a fake- and a very poorly done fake at that. My friend asked the guy about its origins and the seller got evasive. Obviously my friend bought nothing from this vendor and told others at the show to do likewise. I'm sure behavior like this is more prevalent online than at shows these days, but still, be warned either way. If a deal seems too good to be true or the product you see in front of you doesn't measure up to the quality of the caster who allegedly produced it, walk away- and don't be shy letting people know about that vendor and his shady practices.

It is- what John pointed out in his post is correct, pretty much blow-by-blow as far as the historical content. I can't vouch for all the commentary on its reliability and problems, but I don't have a lot of first hand knowledge in that regard, but what he posted was pretty much the the history of these engines- 6 or 8 cylinders. You and I may have had similar isolated cases- I've never been too impressed by any of the SBCs I've owed, and I agree 100% that seeing another one in a street rod is about as exciting as drying paint at this point.

Now I want to build another White Freighliner dual drive... in the color scheme you used in your rendering!

This was done as a CBP here- http://offroadmodels.proboards.com/thread/1475/build-memory-great-friend-larry?page=9#page=1 This is the American SATCO (Aoshima) kit, treated to a lift, a solid front axle conversion, and clearanced wheel openings to accomodate the Mickey Thompsons from the Revell Wrangler Rubicon kit. Those tires fit the Aoshima wheels just fine, by the way. Paint is Ford Grabber Green, though you might be hard pressed to know since this one's been slinging a little mud.

Nice way to welcome yourself back! I'm hoping it won't be another 50 years before we get to see the next one.

Thanks for that link, Aaron! I can see that being pretty useful.

Thanks guys! It's the old Monogram snap kit, so it's a bit simplified here and there, but it's a pretty good basis for a fun project. Yes, it's a 720- had a little keyboard dyslexia when I typed the thread title, I guess!

This is the Revell (former Monogram) reissue, it's box stock, but has a few modifications, as I did not want to have the front brush guards or roll bar. I bent the diff skid plate upward so it would meet the frame. I might add a tool box and tow hitch at some point.

I didn't find one on the list (didn't think I would) but might there happen to be a source for a Cummins V8-185, or something that could be modified to stand in for one? I'd like to build a Lindberg Dodge as an L-700 with diesel power, and I'm pretty sure there's no Perkins 354 (the other available diesel) in scale. I'd go so far as to scratchbuild one if I absolutely had to, but I can't find any physical measurements for either engine, so if I could start with something in the ballpark I'd be happy.

That's exactly why I haven't looked for replacement tanks yet, or started making my own. Ten seconds after they're installed on the model, the AWOL kit tanks will magically fall from the ceiling over the workbench, if the past is any indication.

Thanks guys! R&R used to cast one- with Ray gone they obviously aren't being done anymore but you still might be able to track one down.