Drago

Thanks Matt for your info. I´m starting to believe this Ford transporter truck has never existed. It is very odd that a search on google did not bring any information besides this Entex model and a miniature from Exoto (which is very different) I´m intended to contact Exoto asking about its model. Any chances to get a truly answer? I mean…if they made a model based on a hypothetic version, will they say “yes, we made a model that does not exist” ??? LOL It´s hard do believe on this.... In another hand, if this truck has a 1:1 counterparty, maybe Exoto could help a lot if they have some research material and be able to share if us. But again, I'm tending to believe that the only trucks that Porsche have used as racing support were from Mercedes Benz (very strange, considering that they were from one of your most rival brands, isn´t it?). LOL

Hello guys. I found this 1/32 kit and was wondering if this truck has already been produced for real. I tried Google but without success. Does anybody know about it or have good pictures of it? Or maybe it was just a phantom model that this plastic company has decided to launch at that time? Any thoughts are welcome.

What about this? http://www.scaleproduction.de/product_info.php?info=p1600_-michael-k--rider-.html

Nice work. Is this kit from AMT or Aoshima? Congrats

Nice work so far! Congrats!

I buy another one

Looks amazing!!!

I agree. And by considering this, I think you should consider decrease the width of the front wheels as well. Congrats for the build. Very nice so far!

I believe that only Hobby Design models could help you. I´m working on a VW's project: one MKII Golf GTI and another MKV Golf GTI, both will use BBS wheels, but the first one will go with 18" and the seconde one will go with 19". Same model for both! The only bad thing about it is that they dont come with tires. This is the 19" on the MKV with Pegasus tires: Another thing to mention is that they are not so good. Poor quality in terms of casting. Flash and mold lines.

Just looking and learning.... Outstanding man!

Hi guys... I´m going to use the AMT '32 Ford Coupe kit. As you may know, the kit is no fully correct in some parts... Where (aftermarket resin companies or even in another donnor kits) I can find the correct items to replicate Milner´s '32 Ford Coupe from the movie? I´m meaning: - Wheels & Tires (original ones with with E-78 series tires?) - Man-A-Fre intake manifold, a quartet of Rochester 2G two-barrel carbs, and no name valve cover Thanks again people!

That´s why I love this forum! Jim B, Fat Brian and Platerpants, thanks for the repply. Fat brian, Thank you very much for the info. What about these other kits?

Guys, to make this famous truck from the 3rd movie, which kit is more indicated? Long Hauler or US Conventional Truck Optimus Prime Thanks guys! ;-)

One of the best F100 that I ever seen!!!! I loved... ...the paint ...the stance ...the engine bay area ...the wheels ...the graphics Loved all! Congrats!

George53, thanks for the input! ;-) Joker.. you are right.. I had not noticed that.. shame on me. Thanks for the advice and for the tip of '70 Imapla's rims.. Is the same I need for this project!!!! (BTW, very nice model...) So, I guess I must go with R&R... Thanks guys!.

Guys, I would like to know from the experts here, what is the difference between the resin bodies from Jimmy Flintstone '59 Ford Country Sedan Wagon #125 and R&R 1959 FORD 2 DR. WAGON in terms of quality and accuracy. Ok, the R&R comes complete and cost around 48 bucks. In another hand, we get JF´s body only, but the price is $19. Considering I will need a Revell '59 Galaxie as donnor, what do you suggest me? That´s the project: Thanks fellas!

Thats the boring thing about working with resin.... otherwise, is a lot of fun!!!! I mean most of them...

Body, Frame, & Suspension Body sectioned 4 inches, and rear quarter panels extended 14 inches Custom band-built steel roof and windshield pillars Extended and reshaped hood, grille, and wheel wells Rolled rear pan and smothered remote control doors 10 gauge box-section perimeter frame, stiffened by a round tube center section 14 body mount locations to insure rigidity Front & rear twin A-arm Viper suspension moved inboard 10 inches to accommodate body Koni coilovers, 500 lb. front and 400 lb. rear springs, NASCAR style rack & pinion steering Custom billet hood and trunk hinges all stainless fasteners Mercedes E320 headlights 18" front and 20" rear Boyd wheels PPG Deep Moss Green and Spanish Olive Green paint InteriorViper seats and gauges Custom steel dash and aluminum console Olive green leather and suede upholstery Carbon fiber accents Premium sound system with trunk mounted amplifier Engine Viper V-10 @ 488 cubic inches; 480 horsepower 500 lb./ft. of torque Performance: "Viper-ish" Additional Improvements By Current Owner [*]Custom Boyd steering wheel to match wheels [*]New extended tilt steering column [*]Changed rear gear from 3.08 to 3.45 [*]Custom side mirrors painted body color [*]Re-routed radiator fill and relocated valve stems for convenience [*]New remote system for doors, windows, and trunk [*]New front tires and battery [*]Repaired or improved gas sender, a/c, & stereo

I´m intended to build F-32, by Foose and for this project, I bought the V12 engine from Replicas & Miniatures Company of Maryland (as a matter of fact, it is from Rich´s Resin). 12 bucks, worth every penny! Call Norm... he is an excelent guy and it´s always nice to do business with him! (replmincomd@aol.com)

I'm going to follow this topic for sure!!!

I also have this transkit resin and my intention is to replicate the real car. I would suggest you make the chassis by scratchbuilding it, but reading your message, I would say trust on the "father of the child" and use the '53 Ford. Unlike everyone, I love this car. I just do not like the black cover inside the wheels.

Espo, U R wellcome! Junkman... it is so truth BTW, we also have our "carretera", but it is called "Stock Car".

Just one...The left one, was dedicated to Kart´s shop-school driving and is a very popular Chevrolet truck from the 70s until 90s. The right one was dedicated to the main Hollywood Racing Team and this one is a Ford truck. On foreground, the Hollywood Chevrolet Opala 4.100cc (6 cil in line) Brazil nowadays suffers with a huge lack of information from the past. There was no concern with the historical record at that time. Shame on them :-(

Hi guys. Allow me introduce you to this authentic Brazilian racer! Yes, this is 70´s Ford Maverick from Ford Brazil. He ran in the former category "Division 3" of Brazilian auto racing. There was then a great Brazilian racing team that worked on several categories of racing with several types of cars (and motorcycles). The main sponsorship was "Hollywood" cigarette (tobaco industry… no news…). The most famous car at that time was a Chevrolet Opala (derived from the Opel Reckord). This Opala has won all the championships they participated. Finding no more competitors in Brazil, the team decided to venture into other championships and one was from Argentina. However, early on the Chevrolet Opala did not achieve good results, the team decided to acquire and prepare a Ford Maverick. They took the car to Argentina and there hired a well-known mechanic called Orestes Berta This car was super prepared for that time. Was so popular that soon it was called Berta-Hollywood Maverick, with V8 302 600hp and four 48IDA Weber carburetors. The Maverick-Berta ran for only two years, in the hands of Tite Catapani in 74, and Luiz Pereira Bueno in the following year. In his brief resume, evidence gained great importance as the Interlagos 500KM - with a lead of eight laps over the second place, the best of them in an average of almost 200 km/h (124 mph). Through the processes of exchange of owners over the decades, the mythical lost engine, which was replaced by a 351 Windsor. Currently, he belongs to the private collection of Paul Trevisan, and was fully restored.

Pretty nice model. I also have this kit but I must tell you: is very very dificult to find some good pics and reference for this model. BTW, Do you have any? I do appreciate some help if possible!!! TKS and congrats.