Gunslinger tribute build

[MonsterFan88]

And we're steadily rolling along as usual I will get some more progress done as I continue with this monster engine 👍😎

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Slowly getting better 💪 😀 

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Getting further along with this and as I near closer to the end I'm plagued by more ideas do any of the forum members remember these things 🎆🎉😊

[MonsterFan88]

I want to build a realistic truck that looks like those "monster" trucks hoping I can do that in the future 😜 😁 

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Here's a small update on this monster engine finally finished the hoses and lines just a few things left and I think we'll be done 👍 

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I'm trying not to make a mess of the engine so far I'm satisfied with the look of the chassis and engine together looking great 💯😎👍

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Looks like the engine will sit "in scale" about maybe 3 1/2 - 4" in comparison to the real truck I used the Raminator and 97 F-150 engine to build this monster engine I'm satisfied with the outcome ❤️ 👍😎

[Mattilacken]

Great progress so far! Engine looks great and chassis looks super nice! I do have the Bigfoot AMT kits that I have started

[MonsterFan88]

On 8/27/2025 at 6:59 AM, Mattilacken said:

Great progress so far! Engine looks great and chassis looks super nice! I do have the Bigfoot AMT kits that I have started

Thanks I forgot to mention that the engine will look like it's sitting higher on the model compared to the real truck, I have two other monster truck kits in the photos I've posted I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the destroyer II kit I plan on getting three other ninja turtle kits and I'll get started on those once they're all here👋😎👍 take care and see you on the next one 

[MonsterFan88]

Hey I'm back after a break with some small updates, I just did an entire "paint cycle" on the engine before it goes into the chassis so while that dries up I'm going to work on a few chassis pieces and then get started on the decals 🙂 🙏 hopefully all goes well with that...

[MonsterFan88]

Here is what I've done on the chassis might be a little bit unnoticeable I am now pretty much finished with the chassis minus the little white spots all over and the mounting of the engine and cab components and suspension 

[MonsterFan88]

So finally got the engine in the chassis and finished with the wiring of the engine now onto the cab, seat, switches, and suspension components still have to scratch build a radiator and gearbox we're getting close to the end of this one 😎😁👍

[MonsterFan88]

Small update here from the past few days I took a break usually I end up looking at reference photos and getting back to things, so here's what I've done, after I get these on the chassis it's transfer case time ☺️😁😎👍

[Mattilacken]

Nice work! 

[MonsterFan88]

On 9/28/2025 at 5:19 AM, Mattilacken said:

Nice work! 

Thanks I'm almost done with the chassis work now 

[MonsterFan88]

Here's the transfer case it's in the chassis now working on the shock absorbers and linkages I'm getting very close now 😁😎👍

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[Mattilacken]

Nice progress! That’s some fine scratch building for sure! And nice details with al the cables! 

[MonsterFan88]

Here's some more progress, after the linkage and suspension are done it's just the axles and cab to finish up then decal/body work and then Done!!!😁😎👍

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I'm trying to get the look of the coil over springs right here's the photo of the real thing and the absorber that I made 

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Here's my shock absorber project another coat of paint on the springs a few dabs of glue and these babies are done, I might wind some more wire and see if I can get a more detailed scale look for them 😉 👍

[MonsterFan88]

FINALLY!!! 😀 Got the coil overs glued had to shorten the springs and the bottoms of the shafts but here's what they look like now 

[MonsterFan88]

Just a small update here this was a big step and I'm pleased with the results 😉😎😁👍