DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Hello, I'm new to the forum. This is a 1/25 scale model of a Dodge Bighorn that I recently finished. It is a resin body from RMR. The chassis is from the Ertl 4300 IH. The wheels are from the Ertl 4200 IH. The Cummins engine is AMT from the parts box. Edited July 17, 2015 by DRIPTROIT 71
Harry P. Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Nice work. But I suggest a black wash on that grille to give it a lot more realism.
Kenny B Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Brian, nice build. I have to agree with Harry. A black wash will make it pop. Ken.
gatorincebu Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Real nice looking build. Did resin cab it come with a windshield? Be Well Gator
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 The kit comes with cab, hood, tanks, dash (had to be narrowed), and an assortment of panels that can be used for the interior (which worked quite well), but no glass. The cab was molded without window molding. I used round styrene to make window molding. For the front windshield, I then cut a channel behind the molding. I used clear lay film similar to the window glass in some model cars for the windows. It took several tries, but I cut a windshield to fit into the channel. It is somewhat of a snap-fit and is not glued.
gatorincebu Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 The kit comes with cab, hood, tanks, dash (had to be narrowed), and an assortment of panels that can be used for the interior (which worked quite well), but no glass. The cab was molded without window molding. I used round styrene to make window molding. For the front windshield, I then cut a channel behind the molding. I used clear lay film similar to the window glass in some model cars for the windows. It took several tries, but I cut a windshield to fit into the channel. It is somewhat of a snap-fit and is not glued. Brian, Thanks for that info! Be Well Gator
Mopar - D Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Brian welcome to the site. Awesome looking Big Horn. Do you have a trailer for it yet?
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Posted May 29, 2015 No trailer yet. I stopped building models about 10 years ago. I got rid of most of my kits, my models, and the cabinet that they were in. I just started building again last year and haven't made room for trailers yet. However, I hope to soon. Thanks for all the comments and encouragement!
kilrathy10 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 Excellent work, Man....Excellent work.....I think you'll fit in, here, quite nicely.....Welcome aboard....
EaglePassNative Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Very nice work on that Big Horn. It takes skills to work with resin like you did here, especially the windshield work.
72 Charger Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I love the Big Horn and yours looks just perfect. Although a wash on the grill will help a lot
guitarsam326 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 I cant get over the wheels on this thing! Was the 4200 the only truck with these wheels?
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Posted May 31, 2015 The original Transtar kit (4070A) had them also. You can see them on the red and white cabover that I built under the heading post your cabovers. Thanks for all the comments, and encouragement.
426-Hemi Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Who made the model of the Big Horn? (Thats ONE, I'd go a lookin' for as a model.....) NICE job! What ya use or did the kit have for a engine?
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