Chirps Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. I’m a slow builder, trying to fit time at the bench in with everything else. I’m finally calling this one done. It’s a Monogram 1955 Ford Harley Davidson panel combined with the Moebius F350 plow truck. The game plan was to make a Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversion. While not 100% accurate, it certainly looks the part. The frame had to be shortened, frame horns added for the front bumper, but the rest went together surprisingly well. Decals are from the Atlantis fuel truck and a fe other kits This one was fun. Onto the next! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Great drive train concept and the paint and body finish are very realistic looking for a rig that has been in service here in the mid-west. Like the light rusting of the body in all the right places. Did you use the Moebius engine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 Just now, espo said: Great drive train concept and the paint and body finish are very realistic looking for a rig that has been in service here in the mid-west. Like the light rusting of the body in all the right places. Did you use the Moebius engine? I did. I know it should've been a straight six or a Y-Block, but really it was more about the "look" than anything else. We'll pretend it got an engine swap at some point! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) Looks great. really well done. Edited July 23, 2023 by Jim B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 36 minutes ago, Jim B said: Looks great. really well sone. Thanks for comment - it's much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Beautiful work! I love the weathering and the rust! Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Love it! I’m a big fan of the Marmon Harringtons, and this one definitely looks the part. Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Great Build. You nailed the Look with the whole package. The weathering is perfect, as is the stance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Nice conversion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 looks real, well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 As you said,may not be an accurate representation of a MH conversion, but dare I say I think it looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 3:37 PM, Jim B said: Looks great. really well sone. Thank you! It’s much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Chuck Most said: As you said,may not be an accurate representation of a MH conversion, but dare I say I think it looks better. Thanks Chuck! The real thing is a bit ungainly in my opinion. The Napco ones are even a bit worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/22/2023 at 11:08 AM, thatz4u said: looks real, well done Thank you! 13 hours ago, Chuck Most said: As you said,may not be an accurate representation of a MH conversion, but dare I say I think it looks better. On 7/22/2023 at 10:55 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: Nice conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 Thank you! It was easier than you’d think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 6:53 PM, Nosferatu said: Beautiful work! I love the weathering and the rust! Dave Thanks Dave! The service truck is always the last to see any “service.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 On 7/22/2023 at 10:55 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: Nice conversion. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 My kind of build. Great job on the weathering, it looks so right. Great build. In this hobby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 very nicely done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 18 hours ago, happy grumpy said: My kind of build. Great job on the weathering, it looks so right. Great build. In this hobby Thank you sir! I always love following your builds as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chirps Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 14 hours ago, KWT said: very nicely done Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I'm diggin this old 55 Ford Service truck. My father in-law used to own a Sinclair station back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Very nice job. It really has the "look-and-feel" of the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Great job on the conversion! We rarely see one of these panels designed for off road use. Looks like Red's Sinclair purchased an ex U.S. Army surplus vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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