'77 GMC Flatbed

[Jay's Customs]

This is the Revell '77 GMC wrecker. It's not very detailed and it comes with a molded-in engine, nothing too hard to fix though.

I painted the cab Tremclad rattle-can automotive high-gloss aluminum. I'll be going for a clean look with some lift, wooden flatbed, and single-stack.

The shorter piece of wood is to leave some room for the stack.

The chassis. I used the Dremel to cut out the molded-in engine. I used scrap plastic to make motor-mounts and I also made my own exhaust out of the parts tree.

This is the engine I will be using. It was lying around so I built it and I'm planning on putting it in. It is the Chrysler 440 Magnum from the '68 Charger kit.

Keep in mind I'm only 12, so I can't really buy styrene, a good air brush,... etc.

That said, it doesn't mean that you should keep your comments and criticisms.

Jay

 

[GTJUNIOR]

Considering your age, this is looking really good. Keep at it. I  wasn't anywhere near your level when I was your age. 

[dieseldawg142]

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Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142

[mikemodeler]

Nice start, keep at it and the builds get better. 

 

[Jay's Customs]

Thanks everyone!

[JTalmage]

I like the idea so far. And your engine details look better than mine did when I was 12 lol

[Jay's Customs]

Got some progress done on the flatbed.

Here's a mock up to show the lift I decided to make. I just had to make the pins stick out of their mounting points. I also decided to make it 4WD, which was actually my previous plan. So I found a scrap piece of plastic that looked sort of like a Dana 60 and I modified it a little to look better.

Sorry about the blurry pic.

I painted the dash board chrome-silver and the interior tub flat black.

I will add detail to both of these pieces to make them more realistic. I'm still not sure what kind of bumper I want to make (I used the original bumper on an other build.) So any ideas will be considered. I was actually thinking of making a simple straight-tube bumper, but I'd also like something a bit more aggressive and mean looking. Please leave your comments, ideas and criticisms.

Jay

P.S. I know that I don't have the front driveshaft and transfer case on in these pics.

[Jay's Customs]

Worked on it some more. I used the transmission shifter from the '68 Charger and the original wrecker shifter as a transfer case shifter. I painted the knobs gloss red, but the flash makes them look orange.

The dash was painted silver at first, but I painted the top of it flat black and the area around the gages semi-gloss black. The semi-gloss black didn't stick very well to the dials, making them look like decals, but they aren't. I then touched it up with gloss red and a tooth pick.

I blacked out the grill and made the headlights look more realistic by brushing gray over top of the chrome.

Then I made the tail light panel.

Thanks for looking.

Jay

[Jay's Customs]

More progress done on it. I completed the interior and added a few accessories.

Thanks for looking

Jay

[wayne swayze]

You're doing very well with this ! I started building when I was 12 and I still love building model cars. Your models get better and better as you build more.

[Jay's Customs]

You're doing very well with this ! I started building when I was 12 and I still love building model cars. Your models get better and better as you build more.

Thanks, and yeah, they do get better.

[KWT]

Looking good... Can't wait to see more.

[Jay's Customs]

Got some progress done on the truck. Got the transfer case and front driveshaft in and I put on the tail lights. I also got a decent front bumper and push bar.

Thanks for looking.

Jay

P.S. I know I will have to repaint certain places on the body.

[Jay's Customs]

I worked on the stack a little and added a few more details.

[Jay's Customs]

I worked on it some more and added a few details to make it a little more unique.

I added a winch and tow hooks to get a more aggressive and trail-ready look out of the bumper.I also added the 440 decals from the '68 Charger and painted the diff cover red.Here are two pics of the front axle. One with a light and one without.Feedback appreciated! Thanks for looking!

Jay

[Davewilly]

looks pretty good

[MrBuick]

Really like it. What kind of wood did you use for the bed material?

[Jay's Customs]

Really like it. What kind of wood did you use for the bed material?

Thanks. I just used ordinary crafting popsicle sticks that I bought at the arts and crafts store.

[Belugawrx]

Nice work so far Jeremy !

Nice keeping the headlights straight up 

Cheers,.... I mean....  raise your Wookie cup

[gatorincebu]

 

   Jeremy,

            You did a real fine job on this project ! There is nothing wrong with your model building skills. And the fancy tools etc will come later on.

Just keep on building. This is a hobby you can keep going back to over the years. As evidenced by so many of the older guys on the Forum. Me included.

I for one would like to see you build a semi tractor. I know you would do a fone job on it.

 

 

     Be Well

      Gator

[Jay's Customs]

 

   Jeremy,

            You did a real fine job on this project ! There is nothing wrong with your model building skills. And the fancy tools etc will come later on.

Just keep on building. This is a hobby you can keep going back to over the years. As evidenced by so many of the older guys on the Forum. Me included.

I for one would like to see you build a semi tractor. I know you would do a fone job on it.

 

 

     Be Well

      Gator

Thanks Gator! And it's true, because I got a mini professional airbrush this Christmas! I might actually buy a semi pretty soon, because you're very right. I probably would do a nice job on it. Thanks again Gator, and everyone else too!

Jay

[exesivefire]

Really good job, I started about your age too, I learned a lot of things along the way and still learn more to this day. Please keep sharing. 

[Jay's Customs]

Really good job, I started about your age too, I learned a lot of things along the way and still learn more to this day. Please keep sharing. 

Thanks, and I will keep posting!

 

[1930fordpickup]

This takes me back to when many trucks roamed the streets  of my town looking close to this. They are still around just newer trucks. 

Fine job on this. 

[Jay's Customs]

Thanks guys!

"What happened?!?" is probably the question on everyone's lips right now:

The answer is this: I took the engine back out because I decided to wire it and the engine bay for detail.

Still need to detail other things, but I'm making steady progress.

Thanks for looking!

Jay