erichevy Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 This will be my first thread and first project. I thought I would document and share my progress. It will probably move slow since I have limited "spare" time. I started building models around age 5 or 6 I'm guessing (1978-ish). I was always obsessed with cars so it seemed natural. The last model I built had to be in the late 80's. I was always the kind of builder that just built it straight out of the box... maybe paint the engine and chassis and that's about it. I never attempted to scratch build or modify or anything like that. This build will be a learning experience to say the least. This idea recently came about because I have a 1:1 '86 GMC Crew Cab and a '79 GMC Service truck. I have had the '79 Service truck for years and use it regularly. As a family, we often need to take 2 different vehicles when we go to our property or the local Home Depot since there is no room in the single cab for passengers. I purchased the Crew Cab with the idea of swapping my service bed over and make room for the entire family. It will be another year I think before I begin the 1:1 project, so I thought I'd build a scale replica of my vision.... It just might give me inspiration or spark different ideas. This is what I have so far for the build.... The other pics are of my 1:1 project(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichevy Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 No turning back now! The hardest part is to get started sometimes.... Took measurements off my real truck. It's nice to have a full size reference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Keeping an eye on this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichevy Posted April 19, 2023 Author Share Posted April 19, 2023 Still need to work on connecting the 2 cabs and adding some roof/rear door material. Got the bed assembled today. Starting to look like a truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichevy Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) Had to do some work on the cab corners. They are pretty bad out of the box. I glued the 2 cabs together finally. I still need to work on building the front of the rear door window frames, then it'll be ready for some filler and primer. Edited April 21, 2023 by erichevy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I did a similar crew cab on a mid-70's Dodge a few years ago. I had a lot of difficulty getting the roof to look right. I ended up adding a sheet of styrene on top of the roof and sanding it to shape. Good luck with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noname Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 This is a neat project. I would be pretty tempted to weather it like the 1:1 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichevy Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/4/2023 at 2:18 PM, noname said: This is a neat project. I would be pretty tempted to weather it like the 1:1 as well. I think I'm already pushing my limits on skill level, lol. We shall see how it ends up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Cool project!😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 This project looks like what I would call a "skill stretcher". A build that helps you find out what you're capable of. You seem to have a great start on this, I can't wait to see more. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 Great idea, it is shaping up nicely! Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erichevy Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share Posted September 8, 2023 Very slow going... Since I'm in Michigan, indoor activities (like model building) take place during the cold months. When it's warm here, I need to take advantage and get outdoor projects done. Anyway.... This is as far as I got with the door frames so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Looking good! Nice work so far. I have several rebuilder square bodys. Someday I'll have to try my hand at a crew cab. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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