DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) Back in the day we used to name our trucks. My 79 Ford was called "No Problem". My friend's Chevrolet was "The Skidder". I think that since that was over 20 years ago that I can safely use that name. So here is my version of the "Skidder" This began with the Moebius kit. The cab and hood were warped pretty bad, but it came out pretty good. It has a 6v-71 Detroit Diesel engine with twin turbos, Allison Transmission, Dana axels, and more than I can remember to list. A special thanks to mikemodeler for the tires! A special thanks also to Fat Brian who fixed me up with the winch bumper and roll bar, and bismarck for decals. Edited January 24, 2016 by DRIPTROIT 71
redneckrigger Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 That is absolutely stunning work! I love Detroits to begin with, and the rest of the build is superb as well. I like the subtle weathering as well, all around the truck. Can't say enough. Your workmanship is wonderful!
mikemodeler Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 That sure came out beautiful! Well executed and detailed.Can't imagine that truck without those tires, they make it that much better.
Maindrian Pace Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 It came out fantastic Brian, and with a scale backdrop, it would look real. And real serious!
Superpeterbilt Posted January 18, 2016 Posted January 18, 2016 Amazing work Brian! This is one tough machine.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Posted January 19, 2016 Tom: Thanks for the kind words. I'm a Detroit man too. I am trying to imagine what this thing would sound like coming down the road. Detroit + straight pipes + twin turbos + Swampers =??!!??!!!!. LOUD!!Mike (mikemodeler): Thanks so much! It wouldn't have been the same without your help.Mike (Maindrian Pace): Thanks for the compliment, it pales next to your 77 though.Terry: Thanks, and thanks for the encouragement along the way!Cliff: Thanks for the kind words!
gatorincebu Posted January 19, 2016 Posted January 19, 2016 Brian, You did an awesome job on this build. Like some others I love the Detroit dripper !! The whole truck looks spot on ! Be Well Gator
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 20, 2016 Author Posted January 20, 2016 Jeff, Chris, Gator, and Carl, Thanks for the kind compliments and encouragement!
mustang1989 Posted January 20, 2016 Posted January 20, 2016 ".............. he's winding up aaaaand looks like a curve ball and ......Whoa!!! You can say bye-bye folks! That ones outta tha park!!" This is definitely one of the best looking truck builds I've seen yet. Great job there Brian!!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Posted January 21, 2016 Joe: Thanks so much for the kind words! Considering the incredible Ford that you recently finished this is really a compliment. Thanks!!Chuck: Thanks! I really like your builds of this kit. The yellow and white one that you built is my favorite.
guitarsam326 Posted January 22, 2016 Posted January 22, 2016 Great lookin build Brian! Cant get over the Detroit (I'm partial as well!), it looks perfect under the hood!
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Posted January 22, 2016 Dave: Thanks for the encouragementSam: Thanks for the encouragement along the way too. I think that I'll try to take some snow pics of it tomorrow.
Rigzndiesel Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 This is a sweet truck! Beautifully done! I really like it!Jeff
mustang1989 Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Joe: Thanks so much for the kind words! Considering the incredible Ford that you recently finished this is really a compliment. Thanks!! Yours is all well deserved man. A good model build is a good model build.
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks; Jeff, Oscar and Stephen, and thanks again Joe!
bogger44 Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 That Ford is a beast! Love the Detroit under the hood. Nicely done!
V8 Trucker Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Beautiful remodeling, very well photographed, absolute madness !!!
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