my 49

[daveblev]

the yellow truck is a 1:1 i owned a few years ago. the rest are pictures of a replica i'm starting. hopefully more to come! thanks everyone for help getting these posted!

dave

[bpletcher55]

DAVE THIS TRUCK KIT IS ONE OF MY FAV,S .

[daveblev]

blair,

this body style has always been my favorite. i had always wanted a real one, and finally got one. then, because of circumstances, had to sell it. someday, i'll own another, but until then, i'll tinker with the kits.

your builds, along with dr cranky have inspired me to do the weathered, beaten version. especially your diorama. it is awesome. hope mine will look as good when it's finished.

thanks for looking...dave

[daveblev]

update on pictures...progress

thanks for looking...suggestions or comments welcomed!

dave

[crazyrichard]

nice nice , love the dents

[daveblev]

thanks!

derick---kitchen table resins-he had one left, was lucky to get it

richard--about the same dents as the original! but i didn't know styrene was hard to dent and make it look realistic. much easier to dent the real thing!

[daveblev]

a few more pictures...the salting, and, after applying the yellow/cream final coat. this truck came from the factory in k.c. in sheridan blue(dark, almost black), was purchased by a caterpillar dealer in the area, and painted caterpillar yellow. it was used as the shop/service truck for several years. years later,(after alot of fading) i purchased it. the color of the 1:25 is now very close to the color of the 1:1 that i owned.

[1930fordpickup]

Cool !

[daveblev]

thanks!

[daveblev]

not going too fast on this, but, what's the hurry anyway? here's a few more

comments please...

thanks for looking

dave

Edited April 9, 2013 by daveblev

[ryanm]

That looks really good ive done one myself i love this kit nice works

[daveblev]

thanks ryan. i've enjoyed this build alot so far. i have much more to do(haven't even started the interior). but the the original truck is 60+ years old, so i guess no big rush. just havin fun!

dave

[greymack]

Very nice weathering job

[Jantrix]

If I could recommend hitting that with some 70% isopropyl alcohol on a toothbrush. It will feather out all those rough edges and tool marks and give it a more authentic look. Then get out some washes.

[daveblev]

thanks george!

rob, thanks for that suggestion. i'm still working on the paint(or lack of). got the running boards painted and washed, and some streaks of darker yellow. i'll post more pictures in a few days. i'll definitely do the alcohol/and toothbrush procedure.

thanks again-dave