1970 Ford F250

[Jim H.]

 

This one was a longtime work in progress, and it feels food to say that I am pretty impressed with the way it turned out.

I am 26, and I started modeling in late 2017. I think this build was a milestone for me in terms of patience and how it impacts the final product. I love this hobby.

I rent an apartment in the Boston area, and I commandeered a space in the shared basement to put a 6 ft. table, along with a few shelves, and build my plastic. I haven't been building much lately since it is summer time, so finally finishing this feels especially nice.

I ordered the Fireball F250 upgrade kit and I was not disappointed. Chassis assembly was a breeze and the detail on the parts is pretty astonishing. Moebius created a great kit, and Joseph allowed us to build the truck on the box.

I wish I took more shots during assembly, but it tried to get a shot of the accurate tranny on the finished truck.

 

[Jim H.]

[mikemodeler]

That is an awesome job, I have yet to start on my Fireball conversion but this might  get me going!

 

[bill lanfear]

Excellent work Jim!  Love the conversion and weathering work right down to the bent pipes!  Great engine detail and overall build!!

[stitchdup]

Very nicely built, I really like that you have the slight bends in the rack crossbars, it adds to the authenticity and would have looked out of place without it

[Darbo]

Fantastic build!

[Matt T.]

Great job, Jim! With the right backdrop, you could fool folks with this build. That’s how realistic and well done it is. Love it. 

[TarheelRick]

Foe someone that just came into the hobby two years ago you have progressed very well.  That is an excellent build; especially like the weathering and the overall well-used look.  Two thumbs up.

[espo]

Great looking well used work truck. I like the bow in the overhead rack. Just the right amount of ageing and the same for the dirty tire treads. 

Edited August 12, 2019 by espo

[Jim B]

Excellent job.  Definitely looks the part.

[Classicgas]

Wow that's stunning.

[LouO]

Very nice!

[ChrisR]

Awesome!

[1930fordpickup]

Nice work

[Atmobil]

Very impressive looking truck, your skills are way beyond beginner now

[stavanzer]

I'm 56. I grew up seeing (and driving) trucks that look like this one. You have done an excellent job capturing the 'essence' of the subject. Great Job!

[crazyjim]

You hit the weathering perfectly.

[Hotrod 97]

Excellent work, Jim! The weathering looks perfect!

[leafsprings]

That is one heavy duty looking highboy! Great choice on using the Fireball conversion!

[Ron Hamilton]

Excellent execution!!!

[Hmann68]

Superb work!! Absolutely realistic!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice work! It looks great! The weathering is spot on!

[PappyD340]

Very nice build!!

[carrucha]

Nice build.  Very realistic weathering.  Good job on the details.

[disabled modeler]

Jim....  WOW....very nicely done stunning work...!