2doors3pedals Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I've always had a fondness for the Falcon Rancheros but was disappointed with the latest AMT reissue - Chevy engine, ill fitting wheels and the simplified chassis had to go. Over the past few months I have fitted a Revell 68 Mustang chassis (extended 5/8 inches at the rear, used a nice resin cast 6, and adapted Tamya Lotus 7 wheels. The Mustang chassis had the right wheel base, width, and fender well details but required a lot of cutting and filing around the firewall. The single exhaust is bent solder and the gas tank is from an old Revell 55 Chevy. I've never looked under a real Ranchero so the added structure and gas tank shape and size is my best guess. The paint is an original 60 Ford Belmont blue under clear coat and lots of polishing. I think I have overdone this one but I'm happy with the result. Comments welcome. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks great. The under the hood detail makes my day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 You don't see these very often. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks great, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Nice little truck. Love the 6 banger too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 very nice Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Beautiful looking Ranchero. Looking at all of the work you did on the chassis and engine you did what AMT failed to do when they designed this kit. The one I built would make a good curbside model compared to this. Your efforts to duplicate a realistic looking Ranchero really paid off on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Neat build. The kit looks a lot better with the Ford inline 6 than the big block Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Nice paint job !! 😀👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2doors3pedals Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Thank you all for your kind words. Glad you liked it. And I agree - a Falcon has to have a six and a stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Beautiful car and model. I love how far you took this kit; just outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 All of your effort shines through. Great looking build of a lackluster kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Wow, nice job! Your extra work really paid off here - unibody looks about right. I really like seeing one done as a stock 6 cylinder. For what it's worth, the gas tank on the Ranchero is actually hung by straps under the bed - it doesn't recess up as much as yours does, but most people won't know that. Edited February 12, 2021 by RancheroSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Nice work. You really have done an exemplary job building this truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I love it! My 1:1 was a 1960 with a '66 200 six in it. It had the original three on the tree with overdrive. Fun little truck to drive. I plan on building a better model of it with the same chassis you used. Nice to know about six cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill lanfear Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Well done! Paint, color choice, detail work, fabrications.....very nice over all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kromolly Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Very nice build. I love that you kept it a purebred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Huge improvement on that kit! Not overdone - just well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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