59 Chevy Task Force

[Jürgen M.]

Hi everyone. Most of you will not know me yet. I'm normally at home in 'big rigs and heavy equipment'!

What I'm doing here?

To begin with, I'm a fan of the movie 'Convoy' and I've already built 7 rigs from the movie. Since my shelf has become quite full and there are no more trucks from the movie I really want to build I decided to build these two vehicles to fill up the shelf:

First one is this 59 Chevy Task Force 3100:

My question:

Does anyone here know if there's a kit in 1/25 scale I could use?

The box I would scratch build or print. I only need the pick-up truck.

If there's none on the market I'll have to design it myself. I was just hoping I wouldn't have to! 

This will be the second one:

This Chartreuse micro bus. As far as I can see, basically also a Chevy , quite similar to the Task Force but larger.

I'd be happy to get any information on potential kits of this one too.

Thanks in advance for any Infos.

Jürgen 

Edited September 27 by Jürgen M.

[stitchdup]

amt do a fleetside 57 cameo pick up with that cab. i'm not if sure if they do a stepside version  and thats not a 59, the 59 has twin headlights.

[Jürgen M.]

OK, thanks for that information. I'll have a look.

 

[Michael F]

Hallo Jürgen,

guckst Du hier/take a look at this:

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/chevrolet-6700-school-bus-1955-printable-body

Quite similar to the Convoy Bus 😉

[NOBLNG]

This kit should be close to what you need.

[Jürgen M.]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

This kit should be close to what you need.

Is there an amt kit-number to that? Looks really good!

[NOBLNG]

10 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said:

Is there an amt kit-number to that? Looks really good!

It is 6309. I know there are some issues with the windshield fit and I used the one from a Cameo kit. Here is a link to my build if you’re interested. https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/180397-‘57-chevy-stepside/

Edited September 27 by NOBLNG

[Jürgen M.]

Thanks! Nice build! 👍

[Jürgen M.]

OK, I got a kit that comes close but not the one shown here!

I would have gotten one but only on eBay from the US which means the shipping was more than the cost for the kit.

I got this 1955 Chevy Cameo kit:

Of course I have to make some adjustments.

The bed side walls will be turned around and rear fenders added. Also I'll make new wheels. The kit wheels are to slim and too small.

The fenders here are still not sanded but I think you can see what I'm getting at!

New rims:

Here the fenders are sanded but still look a bit rough. More work to do yet!

New grille:

 

The rear window will be partially painted to make it look like a flat window that doesn't bend around the b-pillar!

Edited yesterday at 04:41 PM by Jürgen M.

[Biggu]

Oh boy…. This is gonna be good !!!

[Jürgen M.]

The cab and other exterior parts are primered.

Hope to get the base coat on this evening!

The chassis and engine are completed!

Because of the bigger wheels I lifted the chassis by 3mms. Hope it's enough!

 

Edited 7 hours ago by Jürgen M.

[Oldriginal86]

FYI, the Cameo inner bed walls are the same as the step-side bed. No need to use the outer walls. Keep up the good work!

[Jürgen M.]

1 hour ago, Oldriginal86 said:

FYI, the Cameo inner bed walls are the same as the step-side bed. No need to use the outer walls. Keep up the good work!

Thanks but the inner walls would have to be modified. They're not angled at the top edge. I'll need that as an additional support for the box.

Therefore I'm using the turned around outer walls!

The bed itself won't be visible anyway cause of the box!

[Jürgen M.]

Base coat is on!

A few squirts came out at the end. Didn't notice the cup was already empty! 

But I'm not upset. Up on the shelf it won't matter!

 

Edited 5 hours ago by Jürgen M.