Brent Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Built this back in 2007. Entered it into The Western Canadian Regional contest and took Best truck over all. It found its way into the Great Scale Modeling 2007 Magazine. My daughter and I were both at the contest. She took home best Junior model with her Herbie the Love bug VW beetle. We were across the fold in the magazine. One of those moments you will always cherish and never forget. This build was inspired by the rear tires on the sprayer. Had them sitting around, had no clue where they came from. Accidentally found that they fit a big rig rim perfectly. Found a toy monster truck and used those tires for the front tires. Scratch built sprayer. Plumbed and wired everything I could. First time ever weathering a model. Went for the dusty look. Edited June 3, 2015 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Great job Brent, on a very unique vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Wow! That is impressive! I keep looking at it and I see more each time. I see these on the road from time to time, yours looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Excellent job. Looks like something that would spray liquid fertilizer or insecticides; but not manure. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 now that is cool! the build and the story are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 An excellent build there Brent, and great choice in modeling subject as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very impressive build Brent, well done mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very nice. I have one of the in 1/64. I need to put this build on a 1/16 Loadstar On my bucket list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I've gotta say, it's quite good....Awesome that you guys were both picked to be featured in the mag....I had just received my copy, just last month.....I'll have to revisit that page.....Awesome....And what a model..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Great job! Congrats! What a cool story too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Excellent build. Very unique subject but well done...wow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 That things wild man! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Fantastic fabrication and detailing as well as very subtle but realistic weathering. It deserves all it got. A pleasure to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Excellent build!! I have always wanted to build one of those. I see them all of the time around here. You really captured this truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very nice build and I really dig the realistic "field dust" weathering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 turned out great! ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrjeffrey Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 wow, sick looking little truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Brent, a really ingenious idea and a perfect execution make a unique model. I never saw something similar. One of the best models shown here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Posts like this are the reason I stop by here all through the day .. beautiful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Wow guys, thank you so much. Projects like these are why I love the hobby so much. Come up with an idea and then do your best to make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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