dino246gt Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 Here's my bench seat as per instructions from Tom Geiger, thank you Tom! It's the perfect look for my Scout, as it's more of a farm implement than a cruiser!
Goose1957 Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 That bench seat looks great. I was thinking of a bench seat for the 6 cylinder version I'm planning to build and saw the photo Tom had posted. Thanks for the tips and ideas guys. I have a couple of spare seats form the Blazer kits I can use. Now, I just wish some talented modeler would master an earlier grill with the vertical openings and have them cast in resin for sale. I need to make one for my version of a 73 model with the AMC 6 cylinder I'm building. Jeff
ThatMustangGuy Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 On 8/29/2018 at 2:57 PM, dino246gt said: Here's my bench seat as per instructions from Tom Geiger, thank you Tom! It's the perfect look for my Scout, as it's more of a farm implement than a cruiser! Expand That looks awesome!
Chuckyg1 Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 There's a wonderful amount of scratch built detailing on this model. That dash is awesome.
dino246gt Posted September 17, 2018 Author Posted September 17, 2018 Just made up a dual exhaust for this one, looks simple enough, but it's made from lots of little pieces of "other kit" exhaust bends and pipe, each drilled and pinned then puttied and sanded.
dino246gt Posted September 18, 2018 Author Posted September 18, 2018 Here's how those pipes look out the back. I extended the frame so the bumper would stick out a bit. This is the first picture with the frame glued to the interior tub/body. Tires are not on yet, and there's still a lot to do, but finally I can see the overall look.
THORDOOR220 Posted September 29, 2018 Posted September 29, 2018 Those tires look huge on that thing. I bet it would be loads of fun to play in the mud with. Good job 1
dino246gt Posted October 2, 2018 Author Posted October 2, 2018 I extended the front frame rails and added a bumper. 1
Goose1957 Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 This is really lookng good. Keep up the good work. Jeff
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 Significant improvement over the kinda toylike parts that are in the box. Love your color choice for it too. 1
mikemodeler Posted October 2, 2018 Posted October 2, 2018 That is looking very nice. The color choice and details are spot on! 1
dino246gt Posted October 5, 2018 Author Posted October 5, 2018 I started adding things underhood. Still need to scratch build (SB) a hood latch, throttle linkage, and a few other small goodies. Then I can clean up all the errant paint and add a bit of "grime": 2
THORDOOR220 Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 I was just looking at my last build again, thinking "wow, this thing really does look good." Then I came back to this post, and realized I have a lot of improvement to make. That's amazing, even incomplete. How did you get all the little wires to cooperate?
dino246gt Posted October 7, 2018 Author Posted October 7, 2018 Michael, I install those little wires before assembly, then try to keep them out of the way during test fits, but finally once I actually marry the chassis to the body, they get tucked into wherever I wanted them to go. They are tiny and do require paint touch ups once things are together, so when I finally have all the stuff together, I go in an touch up everything, it's not easy for me to keep things neat and clean during assembly. This hasn't been done yet to my Scout. I'm building this not as a factory original, but one that maybe was once discarded, discovered and rescued, using available parts, as so many of the real ones were saved.
dino246gt Posted October 9, 2018 Author Posted October 9, 2018 Scout almost finished, outdoor lighting makes it look better. 1
Goose1957 Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Man, that looks good. Makes me wanna go four wheelin. Jeff
W-409 Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 That turned out very nice! Probably the best version that I've seen built from this kit. I think it's cool to see these simple kits that don't have so many parts being modified into something better and more detailed. You did amazing job with this Scout. Especially the engine bay looks really nice, but your upgrades all over really make it stand out from the rest of the Scouts that I've seen built. I'm not a huge fan of Off Roads, but this is one of those cars that I've wanted to build. And seeing yours makes me want to build one even more. 1
Tom Geiger Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 Scout looks great! I hadn't looked in since I left the idea for the bench seat, so I'm pleased to see you used it, and executed it so well! 1
Chariots of Fire Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 That is really a nice do-over! Well done! You said you had trouble with the windshield rubber. I found success using a black magic marker. Just a few swipes around the perimeter and it is nice and straight with no paint buildup.
gotnitro? Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 Now that's a good looking mud slinger , love all your added details
dino246gt Posted December 18, 2018 Author Posted December 18, 2018 Thanks everyone, especially Tom for the bench seat idea, I really like it AND I'm using it again for a phantom '50 Suburban "Woody" I'm working on now, for the second row seat.
dino246gt Posted October 24, 2023 Author Posted October 24, 2023 Here's that Phantom Woodie. I chopped the top, not the wood, grafted the '50 Chev pickup front, made it into a 2 door and re-worked the wood to incorporate the Chevy rear fenders. Interior will have to be scratch built! BUT I love doing this stuff! Cheers!
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