I'm going to try and re-engineer that old Scout kit.

[Dann Tier]

I always wondered how this kit looked...….it actually looks better than I expected from AMT.  Looks TERRIFIC so far!!

[dino246gt]

I've started making some of the "stuff" for under the hood, the kit has nothing for that.

I hollowed out the underside of the air intake, then added a bottom.

I drilled out a battery (kit does have one, I like this one more) and added details

Also added a radiator, but I had to cut the rad wall because the kit rad was molded in, now I have a separate rad.

I scratch built a heater.

So here are some of the parts I intend to add under the hood to fill it out a bit better. (again though my stuff is NOT totally accurate, I just like the look)

 

 

Edited August 6, 2018 by dino246gt
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[RAT-T]

GREAT DETAIL WORK DENNIS

[Goose1957]

WoW! I bow to your Scout modeling!  You and the other contributors to this thread have inspired me and gave me new ideas to build a new version of my beloved Scout. I hope Round2 re-releases the standard Scout model after the SS version comes out soon. Keep up the great work, I'll be watching this thread.

Jeff

[dino246gt]

Not much progress on my Scout, it's just such nice weather, I feel bad sitting inside!

But I managed to dirty up the tires!

They were looking too new, and now they're maybe too dirty, but I'll tone them down eventually.

I don't want to dirty up the whole build, so the tires look wrong all dirty on a clean undercarriage.

[THORDOOR220]

A light black wash would probably do the trick, and then just a little sanding on the tread. Though I'm sure you have your methods figured out

[Tom Geiger]

Love the accessories!  Wonderful work!

[dino246gt]

Here's the kit grill still on the tree.

And opened up.

Dechromed and primed. I've glued the interior tub to the body, removed the lower body trim and added the cut line of the front fenders down to form rocker panel lines.

I foiled the side marker lights, front turn signals and Scout ll emblems, just to prevent paint from hiding the details. I'll remove that and put fresh foil then clear red and orange for the lenses.

Edited August 16, 2018 by dino246gt
added more info

[Scalper]

that grill looks way better now.. with is did that to mine

[dino246gt]

Here's that grill with some larger headlight lenses, foil and paint.

I've mixed some Tamiya racing white with khaki green nail polish for the body color.

[Goose1957]

Wow, that's looking nice! Cant wait to see it finished.

Jeff

[THORDOOR220]

Forgot to ask earlier, what did you use to make the lines on the master cylinder?

Looking great so far

[Jordan White]

Before you go any further with the grille, you should flatten out the top of it (since you're trying to make the kit more accurate) since it's too rounded.

Edited August 17, 2018 by Jordan White

[crazyjim]

Excellent work.

[dino246gt]

I know, well I do now! ha ha, that the front needs to be flatter but it's too late and I've hinged the hood with that grill hiding the hinge, so it won't be made more accurate.

I'm just not a real sticker for accuracy, just trying to make it look "cool" AND have fun doing what I enjoy most, which can be summed up as cutting, chopping and creating.

I've only built one model totally "out of box" and it was difficult for me to restrain from flocking and seat belts or wires,  hoses and cables!

Following instructions just takes the fun out of it for me!

[dino246gt]

 

On 8/16/2018 at 5:12 PM, THORDOOR220 said:

Forgot to ask earlier, what did you use to make the lines on the master cylinder?

Looking great so far

For my master cylinder, I used guitar strings, which I use for a lot of brake and fuel lines. They are straight and keep their shape when bent with pliers, as opposed to wire on a spool.

[THORDOOR220]

On 8/18/2018 at 7:22 AM, dino246gt said:

 

For my master cylinder, I used guitar strings, which I use for a lot of brake and fuel lines. They are straight and keep their shape when bent with pliers, as opposed to wire on a spool.

Good idea. Just so happens I need to replace the strings on most of my guitars anyways, so I'll have a stash to try with shortly. They look a lot better than the doorbell wire I've been using

[Modelbuilder Mark]

This is soo sharp, and so much progress in such a short time. Very nice work.

[dino246gt]

I mixed Tamiya Racing White with khaki nail polish and air brushed it.

I foiled the Scout ll and the marker lights and parking lights before primer or paint.

I'll remove the foil from the lights and re-foil so those little ribs are still crisp before I drop clear red and clear orange acrylic paints for lenses.

[RAT-T]

THAT LOOKS GREAT

[Classicgas]

Awesome work.

[ThatMustangGuy]

On 8/26/2018 at 8:08 AM, Classicgas said:

Awesome work.

It truely is...

[dino246gt]

This kit has all the glass in one piece, because I removed the roof, I had to cut the windshield and vent windows out, which turned out okay. I easily could've made my own as they're flat, but why not at least TRY to use up the kit's stuff, right? I'm working on painting the rubber around the "glass", it takes me a few tries at that! (not there yet)

I made some basic pedals, kit ones are molded on the floor, at least these are hanging, but they can't be seen once a seat is in, still fun and easy to do!

I detailed the dash, not accurate but looks cool enough to me. Made a turn signal from guitar string and styrene rod.

Edited August 28, 2018 by dino246gt
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[dino246gt]

So I made up some inner door panels, somewhat representative of the actual ones, but as usual, I take liberty with my builds, it's easier that way! LOL

First I cut thin styrene sheet into the size that fit.

I added some thin trim strips about 60% from the top.

I made 2 piece arm rests.

I cut cranks from a spare '62 Catalina interior and mounted them on thin slices of styrene rod. I made up some 2 piece door pulls as well.

After a bit of foil, I brushed painted them in Tamiya "German Grey" and did the arm rests in "Nato Black"

[dino246gt]

I'm trying to make that bench seat that Tom Geiger showed on page 1 of this thread.

Thank you for that tip Tom, I do have 2 of the Chevy pickup kits, 2 that won't have original seats!