BigTallDad Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Years ago I had a Dakota and I finally got around to build a model of it. I started with a Lindberg snap kit, and I was very surprised at the quality, and level of detail. Although everything on the chassis is molded in (ala AMT) the details are crisp and plentiful The wheels are attached to the sprue in the center of the rim (which is covered by the tire) therefore there are no little nicks on the edge of the rim. The tires do not have the customary ridge in the center of the tread pattern. I've never seen tires/rims treated in this fashion, and I was amazed that they were in a snap-kit! Perhaps the other model makers can learn from this. Here are some shots of the completed model. Remember, this is a curbside kit, so there are no engine pictures. The tonneau cover is scratch-built (does not come in the kit).
KJ790 Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Looks great! I have thought about building my old Dakota, but it looks like you already did!
Chuck Most Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 I hate it... ... because it isn't something I built. VERY nicely done. The majority of the Lindberg snap kits from the '90s were pretty good- basically equal to the AMT/Ertl Snap Fast Plus kits.
kilrathy10 Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 That's cool....Most of the time, it's hard to find a model of your daily runner....Great job....
426-Hemi Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 NICELY Done Dakota!!!! I'd LOVE to try one of these BUT "open" the hood and find some V-8 to stuff in it, with a full detailed frame.... I think it could be done pretty easily. And I have to say, it does look like a Baby Ram....... the fellow that said that had a dang good point!
Sixties Sam Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 Looks good! Those snap kits are nice for a quick, easy build! Great work! Sam
gatorincebu Posted May 11, 2015 Posted May 11, 2015 Real nice build ! You did a fine job on it. Be Well Gator
Ron Hamilton Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Looking at that one, I'm glad I kept my Dakota kit. Excellent build of a subject you do not see too often.
Lunajammer Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 That's a rather handsome model there Ray. Might be place for this kit in my stash after all.
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