ghoodii Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I built this one about a year ago when I started building again after a 20 year absence from the hobby....( sometimes that being a responsible adult, working two jobs and raising two kids just gets in the way) I used a Round 2 reissue and built it straight out of the box..... Added details include plumbing and wiring the engine and chassis, A/C lines to the rooftop unit, antennas and some cab clutter (I had to trim some of the interior tub out to fit over the air cleaner, so the "folders, paperwork and roll of towels" hides the hole between the seats), I used BMF on mirrors and made spot mirrors by using a hole punch and .040 plastic. Painted with Testors Model Masters Laquers, most of the chrome was striped and entire truck was weathered with ink wash, artist pastels and acrylics. The landscape load is 1/4" bass wood to make a bundle of landscape timbers and the potted plants are railroad foliage planted in brown clay stuffed in sewing thimbles painted terracotta (gotta love the fabric?sewing section at Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Like the potted plants, great idea. This is a very nice build, by the way, welcome back to the madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great looking truck. Love the load. Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinac359 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Nice. Cool load. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towman1271 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I myself am just getting back into the fun! GREAT JOB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Sharp build..really like that kind of truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Very nice. Still a few of these in my area used by landscapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3522 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 thats cool nice detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raykreations Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Nice to see I'm not the only one perusing the sewing section at Walmart - GREAT idea for the thimbles!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signguy2108 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good looking working truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck 13 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Sweet build,love the slight weathering and wear,potted plant just gives it that extra touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Fantastic build ! ! ! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghoodii Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 You are only limited to your imagination!!!! Love the sewing section and check out the jewelry sections at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. Great source for chain, loops, and hooks....also some "rhinestones" make great lights.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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