1999 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning

[mrmike]

This is my SVT F-150 Lightning painted with Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red and shod with Pegasus 19" Chrome T's and low profile tires.

[whale392]

Looks good Mike. The 'T's go with the lines of the truck.

[TheCat]

Mike, This is an AWESOME looking truck. LOVE IT!!!

[Patrick2005]

very sweet truck you got there!. I'm building one of these and the bed is a total nightmare. The rear bumper was too wide to fit so I had to section it in 3 places. Ugh! But it should be worth it in the end.

[Clay]

Looks simply amazing Mike, Hopefully soon I get another and do this.

Edited April 7, 2011 by Clay

[W-409]

It looks like I have to buy this kit too... Nice Pickup, I like the bodylines of this one. Red paint fits nicely to that body and paintjob is simply amazing. Those stripes are great too. I'm not sure about those wheels, I think, they don't fit perfectly, but they are not the ugliest ones. Exellent build.

[mrmike]

Thanks guys! I'm pretty happy about how this one came out! The wheels are perfect considering that the stock wheels are a smaller diameter and look lost in the wheel wells.

Patrick, I had noticed that the rear bumper was a bit wider than the box, but I didn't think it would be worth the effort to try and shorten it. IIRC, the 1:1's are about the same. If I was going for a custom look on the truck, then having the bumper perfectly in-line with the bed and even molded into the bed would have been necessary.

[diymirage]

came out very nice

and i do like those rims

(though i feel any truck should have stamped steel rims, like a work horse)

my only "complaint" is, did you HAVE to paint a ford F-150 italian red ?

thats just adding fuel to the flames

now tell me honoustly, did you take it into the shower with you?

[Randy D]

WOW!!!!! That paint and those strips are just awesome!!

Randy

[mrmike]

my only "complaint" is, did you HAVE to paint a ford F-150 italian red ?

thats just adding fuel to the flames

now tell me honoustly, did you take it into the shower with you?

Yes, I did have to paint it Italian Red! It's the only red I have right now!

No, I did not take it into the shower with me, but I did hear a rumor take a certain modeler in Michigan takes all his model into the shower with him! ;) Care to comment on that, Eelco?

[diymirage]

Yes, I did have to paint it Italian Red! It's the only red I have right now!

No, I did not take it into the shower with me, but I did hear a rumor take a certain modeler in Michigan takes all his model into the shower with him! Care to comment on that, Eelco?

it looks more manly then taking a rubber ducky ?

but i confess, i DO take my models in the shower with me

it is the perfect place to wetsand the paintjob

there is a constant stream of nice warm water to keep the mesh from clogging up and clean up afterwards is a breeze

[mrmike]

So that will explain the rainbow appearance you have. All the paint particles that didn't wash off!

[bsoder]

Now that is the definition of a ticket magnet!!..beautiful job Mike...

[mrmike]

Thank you Brian! I'm sure it would draw the attention of the local Highway Patrol looking to increase the state's monetary fund!

[diymirage]

So that will explain the rainbow appearance you have. All the paint particles that didn't wash off!

but at least my kitchen table is clean

[cazxr2]

That's a sweet looking build I built one for my father in laws Xmas last year was a fun build hope u don't mind me posting a pic up here for u to see?

[diymirage]

That's a sweet looking build I built one for my father in laws Xmas last year was a fun build hope u don't mind me posting a pic up here for u to see?

i never get tired of seeing it

are those different rims then what i remember?

(also, shoot me a reply to my PM on what plates to use on Ambers ferari)