hd2500gmc Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) Heres is one I have been working on.... Comments welcome....... DSCN1121-vi.jpg DSCN1130-vi.jpg DSCN1128-vi.jpg Edited September 15, 2011 by hd2500gmc
jeffs396 Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Welcome the the best place for automotive modeling David!!! That crewcab looks great! Please tell us more about the transfer case and front differential and axles
hd2500gmc Posted September 15, 2011 Author Posted September 15, 2011 Sorry I should have started with..... New here my name is David I have been building for over 30 years on and off, took some time off for the kids... Now trying to get back in to it, this is my first in a few years! Thanks for looking......Heres a couple more pics..... DSCN1141-vi.jpg DSCN1072-vi.jpg DSCN1139-vi.jpg
hd2500gmc Posted September 15, 2011 Author Posted September 15, 2011 The transfer case, trans, axles and front diff came from the amt EXT Cadi.. The motor came from a Revell 69 Camaro...
Guest Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 That's a real nice looking Chevy! Are the wheels from the Caddi EXT? They really suit the truck. Nice work!
Dr. Cranky Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Clean, well built model, keep up the good work.
hd2500gmc Posted September 16, 2011 Author Posted September 16, 2011 Hey guys thanks for replies.......... The wheels came from a die cast I picked up Wal Mart a few years ago can't remember who made it.. Here is a link to most of the build..... http://public.fotki.com/hd2500gmc/my-first-album/
hd2500gmc Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 So did a little work on the mirrors........ this is what I was going for....... comments welcome.. DSCN1155-vi.jpg This is what I started with the mirror on the left ..... DSCN1157-vi.jpg this is what I ended with...... DSCN1180-vi.jpg DSCN1176-vi.jpg
hd2500gmc Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 And started the plow...... Here is the 1:1 DSCN1146-vi.jpg I have a long way to go... DSCN1218-vi.jpg DSCN1219-vi.jpg
tooltas Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) good old fisher v plow 7footer its a great truck I am from bangor maine before i moved to orlando fl . Edited September 19, 2011 by tooltas
hd2500gmc Posted September 26, 2011 Author Posted September 26, 2011 Did some work on the plow today......
Chuck Most Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I've been wondering when somebody was going to build an HD GM truck model. Liking what I see so far. good old fisher v plow 7footer its a great truck I am from bangor maine before i moved to orlando fl . Bangor Maine- isn't that where Stephen King lives?
Kit Basher Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Really, really nice work. Beautiful job on the truck, and the plow looks great! Is this your 1:1 truck?
hd2500gmc Posted October 1, 2011 Author Posted October 1, 2011 Thanks for comments... This is close to my truck but is missing the fender flares and its a Chevy not a GMC... But it does have the 8.1 engine and alison trans in it here is a pic of my truck... I may even try to build the Mallard camper in the back ground... Not sure about that one yet..
N~8~Ball Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Nice build Dave. It's pretty cool to see build ups of everyday vehicles, Especially one of my favorites, A full size GM quad cab truck . It's a bummer nobody cast the parts in resin to convert it to a GMC. My wifes step dad has a GMC 3500 dually in your 1;1 body style. Great job on the over all build !! I really like the plow. Nate
Ben Posted October 2, 2011 Posted October 2, 2011 Man, that is a sweet lookin truck!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is that a resin crew cab?
hotrod59f100 Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 i wish i had the skills to build a plow like that .i like to see 1.1 made up .
hd2500gmc Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks for the comments...... Hey Ben this is two Revell 99 Chevy ext cabs cut up and put back together, the rear door handles and 4 wheel drive are from AMT caddi ext and the engine is a big block from the parts bin made in to a 8.1, scratch built the rest......... Here are some progress pics on the plow set up....... P.S. Shane if I can do it any one can..... Just keep trying....
mikemodeler Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 That is coming along quite nicely. I would suggest that you consider resin casting that plow as there are members here who would probably buy one (or more!) or you may want to have one for your next project. I agree that it is a shame that no one has cast a resin crew cab in the current body style, I see many possibilities. Not sure if you are going to duplicate those plow lights but if not, Craig Hosfeld (mannyclub on this forum) casts some nice ones that I bought earlier this year. Clean castings and nice decals for the lights! Can't wait to see more of this one!
hd2500gmc Posted October 8, 2011 Author Posted October 8, 2011 Thanks for all the comments..... Hey Mike I have considered it with the truck and been in contact with one of the casters, but he was not sure how well it would do.... So I built it so he could see it finished. If he likes it I will build one more and send it to him.. I have not tried to cast myself so I don't know how it would turn out, and it is not exact I would need to build another before I could cast it...... Thanks for the suggestions I appreciate it..... Now on to the headlights I did build them let me know what you guys think... First the 1:1...... And here are the ones I made..... I still need to build the pump, motor and paint the blade and lift head yellow maybe tomorrow.....
Clay Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Where did you get that body? Did you make it or is it resin?
hd2500gmc Posted October 9, 2011 Author Posted October 9, 2011 I made it from two Revell 99 Chevy Silverado Ext cabs was able to make the crew cab and a regular cab.... Same with the frame and interior so I still have two kits to build which is nice..... The four wheel drive and rear door handles are from the AMT Cadillac Esclade EXT...
mikemodeler Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Looks very realistic there David! Those lights are near spot on replicas of the real thing. That looks like it is very close to being done and ready for the first snowfall! Hope you are successful in getting that crew cab body cast, I think it would sell!
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