happy grumpy Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I am not usually into die cast but I wanted to have a replica of my dad's pick up he had from 69 to 78. A plastic kit would be nice but let's face it, that's not coming anytime soon. So when I stumbled on First gear website and saw they offered a IH c1100, I couldn't pass this up. I disassembled it . re-painted it and scratch built the wooden dump box operated with a steel cable and hard as hell to turn handle, especially when you're a 16 years old weighing 120 pounds. The last photo is the real one , unfortunately , it is the only one I have. The blurry human form standing in front of the truck is me at 16. This truck brings me very fond memories of a simpler life and blessed innocence. as always, thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Hi Mario! Well, this is being true to the story. It looks the part! Bravo. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 super nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Great job. Really nice replica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Looks awesome!! I want to get one of these, too bad they are step side. My grandfather had a 65 C1100 that was an old state truck, fleet side, 4wd too. Said it would go through anything. Sorry to derail, it’s a great looking model. Tribute builds are always great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Great looking build. I like the realistic finishes and the story behind this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Super, Mario - these realistic-looking finishes is what we are expecting from you - looks great as always ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Very cool, love the story as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Mario: What scale, Please!🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 59 minutes ago, Chariots of Fire said: Mario: What scale, Please!🙂 I forgot to mention it but it's 1/25. It is curbside though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chariots of Fire Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Thank! It could be worked on for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Nice job Mario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 3/16/2022 at 2:20 PM, espo said: Great looking build. I like the realistic finishes and the story behind this. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McLaren Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Great job and memories, a most worthwhile project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toys4Don2 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Awesome looking replica with a great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 You did a great job on this. I’ve never reworked a die cast but seems like it would be a tougher medium to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Very nice work !! 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Very nice conversion, Mario. You did a great job replicating the old truck. Nice work on the weathering, and great memories too, I'm sure. Well done., 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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