atenzapower Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 After a yaer or two thingking to build this beauty,i ve dicided to build it. The box. The real car.
mredzadventure Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 What a cool kit I had one of these when I was a kid I Can't wait to see the finished product. I need to find one again.
Randy Kern Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 That's funny, I was just thinking about starting on mine sometime soon! I got this kit at a local die-cast vendor/swap meet for $5.00 a couple years ago, opened but untouched inside. Saw the real truck at the Pontiac Silverdome in '88. Really a blast to see it pull, and I think it even had a train whistle when he ran!
polandmob Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 where did you find that i been lookin for one two years now.everytime i look on ebay there not on there or they want to much.i will be wacthin this one
atenzapower Posted February 22, 2009 Author Posted February 22, 2009 I found this kit accidentally on an action site just here in the netherlands,i ve got it for 40 euro,s ,expensive i know ,but i want it ,and so it will be,and i ve got it. And i ve now already fun whit the kit.
Whitman80 Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 I LOVED Orange Blossom Special II as a kid! I live in Bowling Green, Ohio which the home of the NTPA World Championship and I remember watching that truck run down the track! What an awesome build!
curt raitz Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 I was watching this kit on eBay...just sold for $89.99 I also have been trying to find information on Truck Pullers...lots of pixurz out there of the trucks, but no detail pixurz of chassis, suspension, engines, etc. Just started a thread on this forum a couple days ago asking for help in this regard I plan on building a 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive truck...got a few '50 Ford and '51 Chevy truck models to play with, will be fun following your build
atenzapower Posted February 23, 2009 Author Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I found some movie sof the car in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3Zr0_VuaII...feature=related And an other photo Here i ve got more pics of the kit parts. More coming soon. Edited February 23, 2009 by atenzapower
crispy Posted February 23, 2009 Posted February 23, 2009 atenzapower, nice finds on the you-tube videos! Look forward to your build up. You got me itching to do mine now too! Chris
atenzapower Posted February 28, 2009 Author Posted February 28, 2009 I have a litle problem,The insturution says that the exaust must be chroom,but the pics of the real car are black,so is the front bumber. Doe anyone can tell me what is the best option.
atenzapower Posted February 28, 2009 Author Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) I did some work on this beauty. here are some pics. Edited February 28, 2009 by atenzapower
Clay Posted March 1, 2009 Posted March 1, 2009 I have a litle problem,The insturution says that the exaust must be chroom,but the pics of the real car are black,so is the front bumber. Doe anyone can tell me what is the best option. If you want to paint them, strip the chrome off them then paint. To strip it use Super Clean. Can be found in Wal-Mart in the automotive section. 5 Gallon jug. Also I have heard that Easy Off Oven Cleaner works good too. The yellow can I believe.
Joe Handley Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 IIRC hte exhause is actually Chrome, I'll bet they look black because of reflections off the fenders.
RodBurNeR Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 I look forward to seeing this one! I watched it pull when I was little and also built the model when I was a kid. I know mine was horrible, so I hope to see this one done.
atenzapower Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 (edited) Here are some pics of the interior. dechroomd some parts. the back tarp. And did some first time airbrushing the body. Edited March 8, 2009 by atenzapower
atenzapower Posted April 13, 2009 Author Posted April 13, 2009 Finaly i have some time to work on this kit.got some trouble whit the orange painting,but its done. Next problem are de decals,i am not that good decaler,and those are very old. On the cabin its not nice but its stuck now. I had also problems whit the decal on the side .its tear apart,but the wheelfender is coming over,I wont see t. the dryfit. Sorry guys i do the best i can on this one.
Helipilot16 Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Finaly i have some time to work on this kit.got some trouble whit the orange painting,but its done. Next problem are de decals,i am not that good decaler,and those are very old. On the cabin its not nice but its stuck now. I had also problems whit the decal on the side .its tear apart,but the wheelfender is coming over,I wont see t. Sorry guys i do the best i can on this one. You best is plenty excellent. Great job!
FujimiLover Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 Some kit's you can't help no matter how good you are. Nice job!
atenzapower Posted November 8, 2009 Author Posted November 8, 2009 Hallo Guys, i am still alive. I wash to busy with work ,also on the saterday. And evry time I want to work on this one,it didnt feel good.And now i found the time and the mood the finish this one. and i have in February n model show. Here are some pics for you gus. I hope to finish this one soon.
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