57 GMC, smaller scale.

[randyc]

This might should be in diecast, but it is a finished model.  57 GMC Matchbox with basic paint detailing.  I thought it came out pretty well. Painted the wheels and whitewalls.  That made the biggest difference.  The whitewalls were applied by holding the brush lightly to the tire and spinning the tire.   Going to try this on a 1/2* next with wheel in a drill.  There is a before picture to show the difference from start to finish.  Might should have painted the grille and bumper white to look more like a work truck.  The grille and bumper are MM chrome silver paint.  I love a good matchbox/Hotwheel casting.   They can be improved greatly with a little paint.  I could take this one a little further still.

[DumpyDan]

Looks good, others have put die cast hear

[randyc]

Thanks.  I like the challenge of detailing a Matchbox car.  It's a fun break and can be a quick little deal that gives good results.

[oldcarfan]

Looks good! Now if only AMT will tool up some parts to turn their Chevy into a GMC!

[bbowser]

I've always been amazed at how well detailed Matchbox cars are for being "toys".  I can't tell you how many of those I destroyed as a kid.  Neat truck!

[randyc]

I've always been amazed at how well detailed Matchbox cars are for being "toys".  I can't tell you how many of those I destroyed as a kid.  Neat truck!

Not always, but some are.  And I like playing with paint detailing on them.  Can make a huge difference in how they look on the shelf.  I did a bunch of these when I was waiting to get my workbench set back up aftre a divorce and move.  Easy to do without a lot of space or materials.  Good for testing paints and tricks on as well. I learned about striping tires with this one.