BigTallDad Posted May 8, 2015 Share 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ790 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Looks great! I have thought about building my old Dakota, but it looks like you already did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Nicely done, Ray. Looks like a baby Ram... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 9, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Nice job. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Very sharp Dakota Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 That's cool....Most of the time, it's hard to find a model of your daily runner....Great job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted May 9, 2015 Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looks good! Those snap kits are nice for a quick, easy build! Great work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 great job on the Dakota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 nice job looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Real nice build ! You did a fine job on it. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Good looking Dakota! Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 15, 2015 Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 That's a rather handsome model there Ray. Might be place for this kit in my stash after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Very nice build of of your 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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