jeffp60 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) Not competition quality but, the BEST KIT I have ever had and the best quality job I have ever done. Everything fit PERFECTLY. Again, I'm looking for honest critiques and suggestions. No one ever got better by being told it's great ! Edited June 2, 2023 by jeffp60 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Nice Bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satterwhite78 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Definitely the weathering on the frame and drive train catches my attention and the best that I've seen of late but confused by the pristine body undercarriage and rest of build. A "break" perhaps before completion? It looks fantastic as presented but......I think it can go to the next level with what you have done for the chassis. The weathering you've done on the chassis is that good! and I don't believe anyone on this forum will dispute that fact! One suggestion.....a before and after build, a comparison of two different perspectives of a great kit you enjoyed building and one I think is going to get a lot of views! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, satterwhite78 said: Definitely the weathering on the frame and drive train catches my attention and the best that I've seen of late but confused by the pristine body undercarriage and rest of build. A "break" perhaps before completion? It looks fantastic as presented but......I think it can go to the next level with what you have done for the chassis. The weathering you've done on the chassis is that good! and I don't believe anyone on this forum will dispute that fact! One suggestion.....a before and after build, a comparison of two different perspectives of a great kit you enjoyed building and one I think is going to get a lot of views! I agree with this assessment. The undercarriage looks incredible - just like ten winters of snow and salt in New York. The top looks great, but looks like it's ready for Barrett Jackson. BTW; I personally wish I had your skills either with the topside, or the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 Thanks all. Yep I took pics before I "rusted up" the underside. Making up some more steel wool and vinegar and a little more black wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Your weathering is incredible. I've never been able to weather like that and I admire the work that went into it. Very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Thanks Dave. I did model trains for a while. I made "mud" for ditches,etc and it turns out kinda red(wish I remember the recipe) plus the steel wool/ vinegar mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Schwartz Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I'm not a big fan of these types of vehicles, but you did a super job. The only thing that doesn't look so good to me is the plug wires. I prefer something like these... That's a Morgan Automotive Detail pre-wired distributor. It's just thin electrical wire, but IMO it looks quite realistic. There are half dozen or so outfits that make and sell pre-wired distributors...I think these look the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 You've got a head scratcher there Jeff. With the dirty chassis and clean body. You say finished. Maybe not? Good work on both (separately). LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 You're correct Dan. I ran out of rust wash,so I took the pics . I just gave it a black wash coat. I'll post the results with rust coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 Sydney, I'm working on my wire skills. I like to make my own stuff, it's just a matter of laying properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 That is a beautiful build! I love those old Broncos, and am inspired to dig mine out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 43 minutes ago, ncbuckeye67 said: That is a beautiful build! I love those old Broncos, and am inspired to dig mine out. Thanks Jeff, me too. I wish they made the original scout.i had a 68 pickup and I loved it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 19 hours ago, jeffp60 said: Thanks Jeff, me too. I wish they made the original scout.i had a 68 pickup and I loved it. There are a couple kits of the Scout out there. Both are AMT. A hardtop and the removable (soft?) top with removable doors (SS2?) But no pickups that I know of, except maybe for a resin casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, ncbuckeye67 said: There are a couple kits of the Scout out there. Both are AMT. A hardtop and the removable (soft?) top with removable doors (SS2?) But no pickups that I know of, except maybe for a resin casting. They are scout 2. As far as I know no one makes any car I owned as a kid, although I could cut/sand/modify.but I'm no where near that ability. 67 tempest, 69 gto convertable, 65 impala convertible, 67 scout, 67 Buick special wagon(I'm not even sure it existed,reg always flagged and the over rode it) it didn't have roof windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Revell made a 65 Impala convertible (several variations of the 65 & 66). AMT released a Scout in 2004 (?) under the "Hot Trucks" series (this is a "2" as well)? I would look at resin casters for some on your list. You could always pick up the crappy MPC/AMT 67 GTO, and sand the emblems off. I know MCW has a photoetch set for the GTO, but not sure about any Tempest badging. I have the lowrider and stock 65 Impala, not sure if I have the convertible (probably wouldn't part with it if I did though). I also have the Foose version. Making a convertible is the easiest modification possible. All you would need is a boot cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 If I did try to convert impala or 69 gto I would not do boot cover. Just make folded down top (try to anyway ). I've seen old built 65s but not a kit. Every one I have found is a scout 2. Think mine was 800b very close to old bronco but more "bulby" front fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Very nice Bronco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Your Bronco turned out really nice. Nice color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffp60 Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 7 hours ago, Zippi said: Your Bronco turned out really nice. Nice color combo. Thanks. It about matches the box but I really did as I remembered how most looked.hence the white grill,no hubcaps or roll bar. Probably should have done bumpers white as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Very well done all round. It looks like the owner took it to Maaco for a quickie paint job.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Now ya' got it Bro'. Looks fine. Excellent recovery. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLarry Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 What did you use for the seat inserts? Decals? The build is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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