just_a_doodz Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Sup guys....I put my Chevelle Street Fighter on hold waiting for stuff to finish it. So here is a new one to work on.I picked this up at a lil hole in the wall hobby store.I didnt know it was a snap kit till it was too late...lol.BUT Im soooo glad I got it because I LOVE this body style.ANYWAY....here are the pics.ALSO...If anyone could help me scale the size of the wheels Im planning on using Id appreciate it.The chrome t's pictured for reference are 23" to scale.I plan on adding a rollpan to front/rear and filling in the holes for mirrors and light bar and such.Thanks for looking guys. Once again thanks for looking and Im thinking of using the interior from AMTs Cadillac truck in beige and black with the exterior being Testors one coat Lacquer Orange.Later. Link to Chevelle build: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13262 Edited April 10, 2009 by just_a_doodz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 those wheels would scale out to 26-28 inches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_a_doodz Posted September 4, 2008 Author Share Posted September 4, 2008 those wheels would scale out to 26-28 inches... LOL...I expected 30" plus.BUT I may call them 26" and put the decals from the "Donk" kits on it.The chassis for this kit is very basic as is to be expected for a curbside kit.Anyone have examples of a kit like this built with a driveline and chassis done up?Ive been searching google and yahoo and cant find good pics.on a 1:1.let me know if you guys have any.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Try the AMT 84 GMC Pickup kit, it should have more or less the same running gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon7665 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Try the AMT 84 GMC Pickup kit, it should have more or less the same running gear. Yep '73-88(1Ton and Above) Pickups were the same, 73-91 Fullsize Blazer's/Jimmy's and Suburbans were also the same running gear wise.... The only real difference, would be that the GMC is 4wd instead of 2wd, but you can actually use a frontend from AMT's kits of the Next Generation Bodystyle (88-98), as GM basically used the same parts on the Fullsize Trucks/SUV's, when they were only the 2wd models(Except in 96/97 GM went from the 5 on 5Lug to 6Lug Wheels Standard on the 2wd Half-Ton Models).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_a_doodz Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 These are the newer wheels Im going to use because the look similar to the pegasus Ts that will be on the Chevelle Im building which will have a matching paint job. Once again guys thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_a_doodz Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) Hevent done a WHOLE LOT....but Ive been busy.Here are three new pics.Thanks for looking. Not sure about the cowl hood idea?Im going to be shaving everything off it and molding in the tailgate. Edited November 17, 2008 by just_a_doodz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 very sweet truck. glad to not see it raised high enough to give you nose bleeds on big offroad tires lol. also like the use of the yota frame (got the same frame sittin here waitin to go under a LRE ) are you gonna open up the hood or leave it molded shut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modellpularn Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Looks cool! I think those wheels are supposed to be for 1/18 scale cars. I bought a bunch of wheel sets from an ebayer a couple of years ago, and they were very large. I measured them, and they came to about 26 scale inches in 1/25. They came in a blueish package. I've sold all my sets, except for one, that I'll use for a 1/20 scale old MPC 'Vette. Fits perfect on that one! The cowl scoop looks a bit narrow. Where did you get it, what kit? Widen it, and it might work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_a_doodz Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 very sweet truck. glad to not see it raised high enough to give you nose bleeds on big offroad tires lol. also like the use of the yota frame (got the same frame sittin here waitin to go under a LRE ) are you gonna open up the hood or leave it molded shut? Im probably going to leave it closed....if I dont Ive got an extra 454 from the chevelle kit to use. Looks cool! I think those wheels are supposed to be for 1/18 scale cars. I bought a bunch of wheel sets from an ebayer a couple of years ago, and they were very large. I measured them, and they came to about 26 scale inches in 1/25. They came in a blueish package. I've sold all my sets, except for one, that I'll use for a 1/20 scale old MPC 'Vette. Fits perfect on that one! The cowl scoop looks a bit narrow. Where did you get it, what kit? Widen it, and it might work.... Yeah I think they are for 1/18 also.I got them at the flea market and because I didnt have a model there for reference couldnt really tell.The scoop is resin it was given to me by a friend that quit modeling.If I use it Im going to cut a hole in the hood and sink it a little.Im thinking more and more of not using it.Thanks for looking guys.Later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsdropshop1 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_a_doodz Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 (edited) New pics.....And I know you guys are like...."what updates?"Im starting to shave all the stuff off the passenger side.And I got the seat trimmed down a bit. Inspiration pics.... Thanks for looking....Im NOT going to use the cowl hood.Im still not sure about color. Edited November 29, 2008 by just_a_doodz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_a_doodz Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 Little bit of work Ive done on this. Thanks for looking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Nice color. looks really good. Now it looks short with those Big wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_a_doodz Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Finished pictures....not perfect but good enough for my shelf....thanks for looking guys!! Im going to re-detail the grill as soon as I get morw waterbased Paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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