GMC General Coca Cola Flat Bed Post Auction Use

[Model Builders Mafia]

Wow this one is finally done. I can definitely see why people in the 70s who tried to build these kits quit the hobby, yikes. Anyway, this is the AMT Coca-Cola GMC General. I started this project with a totally different thing in mind, but ended up cutting the chassis down to a single axle and adding the flatbed on the back. The final idea behind the kit was basically a maintenance truck in the Coca-Cola Fleet was sold off at auction, and a small company bought it to use for everyday needs. They never bothered to try to remove the Coca-Cola markings or clean up the truck in any way, just put it right to work.

The one thing that did work out on this truck was I finally got to try to make my own tarp, and I'm quite happy with the way it came out. Basically, it's just a medical paper towel with Modge Podge and water put over a wooden crate and let dry and then painted with Vallejo paints and Tamiya panel line colors

[Rockford]

Nice concept and the weathering looks great. Well done. 

[Model Builders Mafia]

24 minutes ago, Rockford said:

Nice concept and the weathering looks great. Well done. 

Thank you

 

[BK9300]

Another terrific build, and all the ‘trademark’ details inside the cab!  Looks great.

[AJ48085]

Great build.  Turned out great!

[grodudulle77]

Nice looking GMC !!👍😀