Revell Ford Ranger OOB

[Simon]

Hi all, been away for a while but recently got my act together and completed a couple of models.

This is apparently a Ford Ranger stepside/flareside: there seems to be some doubt online, but I think this model, based on the F-150 series, was marketed as a Ranger before the smaller Ranger series was introduced. I could be wrong and am happy to be corrected!

Built straight from the box, engine bay sealed shut as the kit lacks a firewall/bulkhead and really, I generally display my models with the bonnet/hood closed anyway. My first attempt at sealing decals underneath the lacquer coat, which worked OK apart from where the decals are not 100% flat to the body. I'm not sure if the dark red interior colour is totally realistic, but I liked it so there it is.  Thanks for looking.

 

[espo]

Another great build. I like how you photograph your builds, it really adds to the realism. I think Ford called their beds Style Sides and most others such as GM called them Step Sides. The Red interior would not have been uncommon with the colors used.

[Jonathan]

That really looks great!  I'm glad you shared.

[Dann Tier]

Congrats.....it looks pretty darn real!!, the pics look great as well!!

[av405]

This is one of the best buildups of this model that I've seen. Well done!

[slusher]

Super nice build!!!

[Simon]

This is one of the best buildups of this model that I've seen. Well done!

Thanks for being so kind guys, the more I look at the photos the more faults I see. But hey, I do this for fun, and this truck was enough fun. The kit is not perfect, but it really appeals to me -  partly because my favourite Matchbox car when I was a little kid was a tiny blue version of this same vehicle.

Espo said...

"Another great build. I like how you photograph your builds, it really adds to the realism. I think Ford called their beds Style Sides and most others such as GM called them Step Sides. The Red interior would not have been uncommon with the colors used."

Thanks David, great info on the model naming and colouring. I got the 'Flareside' idea from my little Matchbox toy from years ago, I don't know if that was ever a real model name. As for the photography, I am no expert! Lying on my belly with my iPhone is the entire secret of my method!