'84 GMC

[Plowboy]

I actually built this model several years ago. I first had a set of the 44" Ground Hawgs and the Outlaws from a Monogram F-150 High Roller on it. They fit OK. But, they were a bit too big. Later, I put these tires on it with the chrome spoke wheels from a Monogram F-250. I liked the wheels. But, they were five lugs. While rifling through an AMT Dodge D-50, I came across these wheels. They were just what I was looking for! Well, except for no hub detail on the front wheels. I can take care of that later. I didn’t do a great deal of work on it as I just wanted a simple build. I did fill in the lines on the bed and the extra gas door. When I first built it, I thought I had filled in the wrong one as the gas tank is on the passenger side on the chassis! I opened the grille and added drip rails as they were almost gone. Later, I learned that I had done them incorrectly. They shouldn't run down the A pillars as I have them. They should end at the top. I made a set of bumper guards for the front bumper to cover the holes. The bucket seats in this kit are horrible. So, I cut the bench seat away from a Monogram '76 Chevy and modified it to fit. I added a column shifter to the steering column. After those modifications, it was just paint and assemble. The interior was done with Testors Fabric Tan. The body got Tamiya Pure White with a coat of TS-13.

Thanx for checking it out! 

 

[Mike C.]

That turned out really nice. I think I might have similar tires , the Aoshima ones .they look really nice. beautiful work. ?

[espo]

I like the lifted look. Nice clean looking paint and trim. 

[av405]

Beautiful truck!

[Can-Con]

Looks great Roger. It has a late '80s/early '90s vibe to it with those wheels and stance. Similar looking trucks were all over the place back then. ?

[happy grumpy]

Nice and clean build, I like the color, This would be after being washed after a ride in the mud.??

[crazyjim]

Awesome pick up.

[Erik Smith]

Nice looking model! I actually abhor these things in real life, but in model world? Bring it. 
 

The D-50 I had (1:1) had automatic hubs, so not visually different than the kit’s. They would sometimes engage on the Highway. 

[NOBLNG]

Beautiful! Nice clean build there Roger….now go get some mud on her!?

[cheyenne93]

Very nice ??!!

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very nice! I like it!!

[vincen47]

Really nice job. The opened grille looks great. Something that the kit should have in the first place. White can be a hard color to pull off - you did it very well.

[bisc63]

Nice build, as always! White can be tricky, and this one looks just right. Well done.

[larman]

Cool! Looks like most of the trucks running around where I grew up back then!

[Smoke Wagon]

Nicely done. Props for removing those recessed lines in the bed left over from the Fall Guy release. 

[Bills72sj]

Boy that is nice! I would like to have it in my display case.?

[Spottedlaurel]

Nice one Roger, looks very simple but effective. The wheel and tyre combo works really well.

[PappyD340]

Great looking Chevy P/U

[slusher]

Fantastic looking GMC!

[Classicgas]

Well done sir. 

[spencer1984]

Very clean work, that looks fantastic!

[Davewilly]

nice looking truck!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Matt T.]

Awesome! Looks just right. 

[Plowboy]

On 2/7/2022 at 5:47 PM, Erik Smith said:

Nice looking model! I actually abhor these things in real life, but in model world? Bring it. 
 

The D-50 I had (1:1) had automatic hubs, so not visually different than the kit’s. They would sometimes engage on the Highway. 

Yeah, I hated these trucks in the '80s. I worked in a local body shop and had to repair probably a dozen of them in the time I was there. Didn't take long to realize I had chosen the wrong career path!