2002p51 Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Wasn't sure if I should post this here (for all finished models) or under NASCAR, or Trucks, so if you moderator types feel the need to move it, so be it. Anyway, here it is in all it's glory. (Well, okay, not so much) Obviously the cab and frame are from the AMT, Ford C-600, City Delivery kit. Most everything behind the cab is scratch built from Evergreen .015" sheet and assorted sizes of square strip and rod. I also replaced the kit mirror brackets with my own made from .047" Evergreen rod. I have 4 or 5 reference pictures of the real truck and, just like race cars, there are minor differences in all of them so this model is somewhat of a compromise in that it doesn't duplicate any specific one of them exactly. I built the car over 30 years ago and it's just a place holder until I can finish another with the later "Purolator" graphics that will match the truck. Colors are all Testors Model Master, Guards Red and Classic White on the cab and tire rack and Flat Insignia Red on the bed. I originally painted the bed in the Guards Red and the gloss just looked wrong for a working truck like this so I overshot it with the flat and I like it much better that way. (My wife thinks I should weather it up a little and add some dust and road grime!) The Wood Brothers graphic on the side is a photo from the web resized and printed on gloss photo paper. The deck is made from the diamond plate floor from a Galaxie trailer kit. I had no photos of the back so the taillight arrangement and storage slot for the ramps, etc. is a total guess. Sometimes you have no choice. The license plate is a correct Virginia truck plate for 1971, again made from a photo resized and printed on photo paper. The ramps are also from the Galaxie trailer kit. They were supposed to slide into that slot in the back for storage and they did before everything was put together in final assembly. Now only one fits in there at a time. Oooops. This is only a "shelf model" built for the fun of it so there's no chassis or engine detail. Everything under there was just painted flat back overall. Same with the interior, just kit parts and no details. The paint job is a "20 footer". It looks good from a scale 20 feet away but get in close and there are all kinds of problems. (And no doubt, some of you will pick 'em out right away!) But anyway, this thing was a lot of fun to build and I'm happy with the way it turned out. So, let 'er rip, comments, critique, criticism, rip it, praise it, ignore it, whatever!
Michael in Illinois Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Looks fantastic, I want to do the same but for Sox & Martin. Still looking for the correct Dodge cab.
TooOld Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 I think you did an awesome job on this and you shouldn't worry about the accuracy of minor details ! As an old Wood Brother's fan I'd be proud to have that on my shelf !
afx Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 I really like it Drew. Maybe some period correct spare tires on top of the truck is all I would change. I think resin copies are available.
2002p51 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Posted February 6, 2014 I really like it Drew. Maybe some period correct spare tires on top of the truck is all I would change. I think resin copies are available. Those are "period correct" enough for me.
afx Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Those are "period correct" enough for me. And that's all that matters!
Rdkingjay Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Would love to see it on my shelf! Great scratch building on the bed.
o-man Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 I couldn't build it so I have no criticisms. I think its pretty sweet!
2002p51 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Posted February 6, 2014 I couldn't build it so I have no criticisms. Don't be so sure you couldn't, Oscar. Working with Evergreen is pretty easy, give it a try.
slusher Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Excellent build Drew. I would not weather it at all...
2002p51 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Posted February 6, 2014 Excellent build Drew. I would not weather it at all... Well, I probably won't 'cause I'm calling it done, but one of the photos I have of the real truck it must have just arrived back at the shop 'cause it looks pretty dirty.
1930fordpickup Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 This is just fantastic drew . Wood Brothers anything is cool.
bbowser Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 This is sweet Drew, great job! I'm thinking of doing something similar with the newly reissued ramp truck hauler.
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