Dyno Davo Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 This is a nice kit and went together quite well. I used Tamiya Pearl White for the shiny bits and vinyl white for the interior and trim. I made new decals for the interior and laid them over BMF to get the chrome piping effect. For the roof and tray cover I glued thin solder on and then gently buffed it with a nail buff tool to get the shine. The pick-up sides are done in gold BMF Hope you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nailed it dude. Very nice! Are those the kit springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Davo Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nailed it dude. Very nice! Are those the kit springs? Hi, no forgot to mention the springs are scratch built over black plastic inserts. Thanks for commenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That looks great. You've really captured the look of a kit that we don't often see built up. I remember a lot of folks were critical of this kit when the new version was released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer50707 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nice build of this kit, I saw the original at a car show, as a youth, over 50 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nicely detailed Dave, and the paint looks great too, top job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stray Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hi, no forgot to mention the springs are scratch built over black plastic inserts. Thanks for commenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Wow. Perfect. I always wanted to build this one but know I couldnt do it justice like you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Nice ! Probably the best example of this kit built that I recall seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Super build. Really clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Fantastic build Dave.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Awesome build, very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I have The Rodders Journal Ala Kart poster framed on my model room wall. Just a couple of days ago I told a friend that someday I will built an Ala Kart model. He said you hardly ever see one built. You did a spectacular job. It looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Super job on a super 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnz Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 very nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impalow Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 man i love that truck... outstanding job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmaracing Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Looks awesome. Great job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Nice work, looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Stunning rendition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodaSaurus Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Really neat model, afraid I used mine as a parts source. Interesting your use of solder. You say you buffed it up. Whenever I have tried this it normally dulls down again within a few hrs. Do you use old style lead/tin or a new type? Thanks, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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