Chuck Most Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Years ago I stumbled upon some photos of 4x4 pickups and even front wheel drive cars converted for use as seaplane tugs. I've never seen a model of such a contraption built, so I went for it. Basic kit is the Moebius 1966 F100, with the chassis behind the cab cut away. The kit V8 and manual transmission were replaced with a 240 straight six and automatic transmission, the wheels were modified to accept MPC snow tires, and the side trim was removed for a base model look. I carried that into the interior by removing the horn button ring and making a flat instrument cluster with a gauge decal from a Revell Bronco. The seaplane platform is made up of various plastic strip and Hasegawa Subaru 360 wheels and tires. Various parts box castoffs fill out the rest. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nunes Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Now THIS is unique! Never knew that something like this existed. Pretty neat idea. Well done! 👍 Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlwheels Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlwheels Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just now, rlwheels said: Now all you need is one of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlwheels Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Now all you need is one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 That's pretty cool. Never seen anything like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlwheels Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Jim B, I was raised less than 100 miles from you. 10418 Ste Rte 812 in Lewis County. Small world heah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Unique, never saw anything like that in all my years. Cool model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Like the unusual subject. Realistic looking finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 weird but very nice, well done Chuck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 That’s an interesting purpose-built vehicle, for sure. An incredibly unique model. I like the “Tawas” markings. Going for a Lake Huron vibe? Makes it even more unique and cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Now THAT'S DIFFERENT! I'd like to have a look underneath that truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Very cool and very unique! Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 That's the coolest thing I've seen all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Unique and great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Very cool project, Chuck, and well executed. Very original. I love it. I once saw a contraption similar to this using an early 70s Tornado and thought it would be a cool project. Glad to see someone having done it. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 9:19 PM, rlwheels said: Whoa! You can't drop a bomb like that and walk away. Need more info. Who makes this kit? Is it available? I never knew this existed, but I certainly want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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