Revell ford lightning

[cazxr2]

Hi all I'm away to get this kit started. It's the revell ford lightning pick up, I got this kit a while ago,. It's for a Xmas present for my father in law. He is a huge motorbike fan.(Suzuki gsxR) as he used to ride one few years back. He has a fair few diecast bikes in all sizes. So I came up with an idea of putting a gsxR on the back of a pick up that way he could have that on his shelf too. Here's what I'm hoping it will look like(obviously not the same truck) his second name is jefcoate

I got diymirage to make the custom decals (Thank you very much) be also sent me an email to print off to see if the decals were the right size before he sent them

this is them just mocked up. Looks better than I could have imagined. I got the kit opened today

the parts are now primed and drying. Has anybody built this kit?? Is there amy flaws I should know about? And if u have built 1 feel free to post a pic up. That's all for just now. Thanks for looking craig

Edited October 9, 2010 by cazxr2

[Space Cowboy]

Wow what a great idea and a great gift..Keep the pics coming...

[cazxr2]

Got some work started on the engine today. Also got another proklject on the go a mini.(top secret tho) it's for our work compitition. Anyway got the block and a few other bits done

I know the fan is meant to be black. Just thought I'd add a bit of colour. Should hopfully get the engine finished by the weekend. Will get more pics up then.

[The Modeling Hermit]

You've got a good start on this one. Keep us posted.

[cazxr2]

Cheers for the replys.

Got bit more done today engine is complete next up is the interior.

hope u all like it so far. Looking forward to the interior.

[jhuntsman]

where did you get that scale motorcycle? thats pretty neat

[cazxr2]

where did you get that scale motorcycle? thats pretty neat

It came from hong kong. I ha e a couple I plan doing a similar build but using the s10 extreme and a ducati 996. Cheers

[cazxr2]

Hi all got a wee bit more done on this project. Had a bit of trouble with the bodykit. was alot of cutting and fileing to get it to fit. Also got the dash done and got the interior started, flocked the floor. Anyway here's the pic. Hope u like. Ps so far this is a real good challenging kit. And it's making me stop and use my head a few times.

Edited September 12, 2010 by cazxr2

[cazxr2]

Hi got the interior pretty much done, just needs gluing in. Looks better in real life,camera totaly picks up all the flaws. Anyway here's the pictures

cheers for looking

[MyBradKeselowski]

That is really looking good. I like the interior...

[rab_95]

Interior looks amazing , keep up the good work

[cazxr2]

Cheers Steve. And cheers Reece how's the mini coming?? Will try get some more done tomoro. Loving doing this kit. It's a bit of a challenge but that's what's making it good.

[TurboKitty]

I like what you've done so far, haven't seen this kit built very often. Looking forward to your updates!

[evilone]

Dave

NOS on a supercharged engine? The word BOOM comes to mind and the sight of pistons flying through the hood and peeping holes in your block are invisioned. Yha thats a bad mix .

Back on subject this should be a nice build bro i'm gonna watch this one Who knows i might go pick up one of these kits as soon as i see how yours turns out

[cazxr2]

Got a bit more done on this today. Got the chassis started well the frame anyway

I've done a bit more just haven't got the pics just now. Hands were covered in pAint will hopfully get more done tomoro.

Edited September 21, 2010 by cazxr2

[cazxr2]

Got most of the frame done. Exaust on, drive shaft on here's a couple of mock ups not sure which wheels to

go for.

these ones are pinched from the amt fast and furious mustang from Tokyo drift

this is to show ground clearance (not much at all)

and with the bike on the back.

just a wee pic of the frame

and with standard wheels. Was thinking if I use these ones I will paint the inner wheel blue with the outer chrome?!

Any advice or opions more than welcome as I can't decide???

Edited September 22, 2010 by cazxr2

[rab_95]

Looks good

[hammers]

looking very nice m8

Edited September 30, 2010 by hammers

[cazxr2]

Cheers Jon. Not done much to this week, just waiting for my paint to come, should be here tue,Wednesday. Then can get back on with the finishing up. Keep checking back new updates soon hopefully

[gray07]

Looks good, i will be following this build, oh my vote second set of wheels painted like you said

[cazxr2]

Body now has "lick of paint now" lol always wanted to say that. Just waiting for it too fully dry before addding the decals and clear. Painted the standard wheels black?? Unsure

Also tried with the chrome wheels. Still unsure?? Need to make my mind up soon lol.

Will be detailing under the hood soon and then decals. Whoop whoop then windows and lights. I can almost see the Finish line.

[cazxr2]

Decided on the chrome wheels. And the decals are on. And they looking sweet thanks again diymirage. Any comments as usual all welcome. Hoping to get this wrapped up soon. Here's a wee pic to keep anybody watchen

[Romell R]

Very nicely done I really enjoyed watchin this grow keep up the good work and keep it comming!

[cazxr2]

Very nicely done I really enjoyed watchin this grow keep up the good work and keep it comming!

Romell it's guys like u that inspire me to better myself with each build. Ur kind words are like all the inspiration I need to try new levels of building thtnks again friend!!

Ur such a good assit to the moddling world not only do u build some of the most amazing rides, but u also offer so much more. Ur always there if anybody is in need of help and u always have great things to say to the other modelers

Edited October 7, 2010 by cazxr2

[cazxr2]

That's it all wraped up lol Xmas prezzie wraped up. Haha anyway had alot of fun with this build. Thanks for watching and comments special thanks to diymirage for the decals they are sweet!!! Anyway here's the pics

Edited October 9, 2010 by cazxr2