ReduitRetro Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Hello again fellow modelers! I've once again reached back into my old builds and decided to feature this one. This is the original issue kit of Fords F-150 Lightning "muscle truck" that was bought and built in the mid '90's and is another survivor in my collection. The particular kit in my opinion when it was released absolutely nailed the look of the real truck, with the only exception being the wheels and tires (both of which were severely undersized). And although I built this some time ago, I finally got tired of the kits wheels and tires spoiling the look for me. So I went to my spare parts box a couple years ago and found a nice set of custom wheels with performance rubber. While I was at it, I added four wheel disk brakes with painted brake calipers, and corrected the trucks stance by raising the rear slightly for a more aggressive "rake" than what the kit offered stock. Other than those "improvements" the truck is box stock. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look, and any and all comments are greatly appreciated. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Great looking truck. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 That's a good looking Ford pickup right there. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Beautiful build! I've always loved this version of the Lightning way more than the newer step-side. I also couldn't agree more about the wheels & tires, but AMT did so well on their truck kits in the 90's with everything else in the kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Awesome buildup of this kit. It's always sucked that Ertl screwed the pooch on the wheels but a nice set of aftermarket five spikes are hard to beat. If this were lowered and had solid spokes it could be a scale doppelganger for a red Lightning that used to run around my area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Great looking Muscle Truck. Like the smooth red paint and clean looking body trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Great work. It sure looks the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Looks very sharp with the wheel swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Very sharp indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Nice work! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah H. Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Finish looks great, and the engine bay is very well detailed. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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