76 Dodge long bed

[Oldmopars]

On 11/29/2018 at 6:40 PM, mikemodeler said:

Rumor has it, based on comments in another thread, that this kit will be making a comeback soon as a reissued MPC 2wd D100 1978 model.

That would be perfect. With the aftermarket, converting it to a 4x4 would be easy. However a slammed D100 might look good too. Multiple kits. 

[mikemodeler]

1 minute ago, Oldmopars said:

That would be perfect. With the aftermarket, converting it to a 4x4 would be easy. However a slammed D100 might look good too. Multiple kits. 

I am with on that! I have several versions swirling in my head!

[mchook]

Well, we moved into this temporary house a while ago  & I'm going nuts not being able to work on something. So I went to the garage & dug this out & a couple boxes of supplies so I'd have something to work on. I couldn't get to everything so I'm limited on what I can do. I did find some stuff to build the exhaust & do some more stuff under the hood. The glass had the DODGE decal on it & I was gonna try to take it off but if I screw it up I don't have another windshield, so it stays. Not much done, but I do feel better. I'm telling ya, this model thing is like an addiction! 

[bill lanfear]

That is coming along VERY nice!  Great work on that engine bay also!

[Rusty92]

A very nice example of what a built kit can be turned into. I enjoy the engine detail and the chassis detail also.

[slusher]

On February 23, 2019 at 9:46 AM, mchook said:

Well, we moved into this temporary house a while ago  & I'm going nuts not being able to work on something. So I went to the garage & dug this out & a couple boxes of supplies so I'd have something to work on. I couldn't get to everything so I'm limited on what I can do. I did find some stuff to build the exhaust & do some more stuff under the hood. The glass had the DODGE decal on it & I was gonna try to take it off but if I screw it up I don't have another windshield, so it stays. Not much done, but I do feel better. I'm telling ya, this model thing is like an addiction! 

Mark, what color and brand of blue did you use on the body and interior?...

[mchook]

15 hours ago, slusher said:

Mark, what color and brand of blue did you use on the body and interior?...

Hey Carl, this is a picture of what I used. I used it right out of the can, the interior is the same paint with a satin clear over it. Hope this helps.

[slusher]

5 hours ago, mchook said:

Hey Carl, this is a picture of what I used. I used it right out of the can, the interior is the same paint with a satin clear over it. Hope this helps.

Thank you...

[David G.]

Nice Rescue!

David G.

[disabled modeler]

Very nice save...!!!  I need a couple of those early grilles for some restorations I have.

[mchook]

Thanks a lot guys. I think I'm calling it done. I'll try to get some better pics later.

[CapSat 6]

Great looking Dodge there!!!

[59 Impala]

A real nice save.  I like seeing builds like this.  I made a short bed out of one of these trucks to replicate a truck that I owned.  Great work Mark.

Dan

[mk11]

On ‎2018‎-‎11‎-‎10 at 3:09 PM, mchook said:

I got most of the chassis done. I used the front & rear ends from a Ramcharger kit. The stance & fit looks o.k. to me.

That's a very inspiring build    

Nice to know that it's being reissued. This has the benefit of making a ready market for resin versions of the '79 LRE and mid-70s grills to supplement that '77/'78 option.

Mark, I've used masking tape to remove old decals before and a piece might work on that windshield decal.

 

 

mike

 

 

Edited March 7, 2019 by mk11