1971 Ford F100

[Chuck Most]

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?

[Jim B]

Great looking Ford.  Very well done.

[Chuckyg1]

Nice! The weathering is perfect.Don't know how a fella's gonna see out that windshield though. 

[1hobby1]

Very cool build and fantastic weathering.

[hct728(Bob)]

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

[stavanzer]

I love it. It looks real.

Good Show.

[ncbuckeye67]

That's awesome! Your weathering is always so realistic, I think I need a tetanus shot now.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Great job on the rust and weathering. Really looks like it's been sitting somewhere rusting. Nice work.

[PappyD340]

Another excellent build!

[espo]

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.   

[Bainford]

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. 

[spkgibsonfirebird]

Excellent build!

[slusher]

Great weathered For work truck!

[ChrisR]

Very realistic!