Chuck Most Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I started this back in 2011 or 2012 when the Moebius kits first came out. It sat around 95% finished until today. Why'd it take that long? No real reason other than I just wasn't "feeling it". Base kit is the '71 Ranger XLT, with the engine and transmission from the Model King '69 Custom. The trim was removed and the '69 seat and door panels were used, to make the truck more closely resemble a base, no frills kind of truck. It has Plastruct ladders, an old VCG Resins saddle toolbox, and a ladder rack made from Evergreen strip. I believe the hubcaps are old MBP Detail Products resin pieces. The distressed door graphics are the TV repair markings from a '90s reissue of the Revell '56 F100. All of the paint and weathering was done over a decade ago, except for the rust streaking on the bed sides, which was done with Vallejo acrylics, and the tailgate lettering. If I did it today it would no doubt look better, but it's nice to have an example of how far you've come to keep you in check, right? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Great looking Ford. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckyg1 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Nice! The weathering is perfect.Don't know how a fella's gonna see out that windshield though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Very cool build and fantastic weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct728(Bob) Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Nice weathering effects and love the rack, spare and toolbox, neat work there! Nice job on the engine bay too. Need to see some photos of the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 I love it. It looks real. Good Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 That's awesome! Your weathering is always so realistic, I think I need a tetanus shot now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Great job on the rust and weathering. Really looks like it's been sitting somewhere rusting. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Another excellent build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Besides the usual body and paint decay I like the bed rack. Very realistic looking and recall seeing spare tires mounted like this in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Good looking work truck, Chuck. I dig the weathering, early example though it may be. Very effective. It's a skill I really need to develop, and I admire the work of those who do it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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