Cool Hand Posted March 12 Posted March 12 (edited) Like I need to start another build. But DDA collectibles continue to manufacture new kits of Australian cars. This time around the newest release is a ute 😁 So as always with my builds it starts with the stance. Out of the box mock to see where its at. And get an overall feel for the kit and its design. Good to see in this kit that the bumpers are chromed from the factory. Edited March 12 by Cool Hand 7
Cool Hand Posted March 12 Author Posted March 12 Quick coat of surfacer, new wheels and a rough mock up to check the lowered stance. 6
Cool Hand Posted March 13 Author Posted March 13 3 hours ago, Darbo said: Far out, that first mock-up looks great Yeah its okay I guess if your into the factory stock 4x4 farm ute style 🤣 I grew up around street machine style, so it will always be an influence with my Aussie car builds 😉 1 hour ago, falcon wagon said: Very nice I like it Thanks Carl, its something different. 2
Cool Hand Posted March 13 Author Posted March 13 Bit of planning before the body prep. Not interested in using the stock inline 6 cylinder. Seems to be a decent base to build off and add some extra details, so I will build it anyway to see if I can get it looking decent. Going to do and engine swap with the one from the DDA XW Custom Slammed sedan kit. DDA identify it as a cross ram injected coyote engine, so I assume something like this 🤷♂️ 6
Cool Hand Posted March 14 Author Posted March 14 Whilst prep'n the body done a few mods. Filled in the mounting holes for the sill mould trim. Hole punched a 5mm disc out of 1mm styrene sheet for a flush mount fuel cap. Shaved the door locks And again with 1mm styrene sheet filled in the spare wheel access panel/door to create a smoothed out roll pan. 9
STU111 Posted March 14 Posted March 14 That first mock up shows the body to be quite nicely proportioned, still waiting for mine to arrive. I like what you’re doing with yours, I’ll be following your progress. 👍🏻 1
Steve H Posted March 15 Posted March 15 Yes sir! You know I’ll be following along Luke. Nice engine swap, and lowwwwwwwwww… Excellent stuff. 1
1930fordpickup Posted March 16 Posted March 16 This is very cool. So I guess they didnt include an aftermarket cross flow head we here they make in Australia for the straight 6. That Coyote is bad azz. 1
TarheelRick Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Going to be one cool Ute, and that Coyote should make it move right along. 1
STU111 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 My XY Falcon ute kit arrived today. I’m pretty happy with what l found in the box. Body shape is pretty accurate to my eyes.
Cool Hand Posted March 29 Author Posted March 29 (edited) Appreciate all the comments, thank you. On 3/16/2025 at 11:41 AM, 1930fordpickup said: So I guess they didnt include an aftermarket cross flow head we here they make in Australia for the straight 6. Nah, 221ci with the stock version kit. Im pretty sure when they release the custom version of the XY ute kits, one will have a supercharged Barra. On 3/18/2025 at 1:54 AM, carsntrucks4you said: Got mine today Hope to see a build thread. On 3/18/2025 at 8:57 PM, STU111 said: My XY Falcon ute kit arrived today. I’m pretty happy with what l found in the box. The design and assembly of the bed is a bit different. Not my favourite DDA kit ive built, but its a Aussie ute so I can get past my grievances 😄 Edited March 29 by Cool Hand
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