Dinky Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) As a huge monster truck fan this box took my attention every now and then.... I made a small start with it, just to get myself going again The Box The contents Edited August 31, 2015 by Dinky
REDNECK7109 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 had no luck with this kit at all. In mine the molds were wrong and the roll cage was kinda "bent" like warped.... here's mine
REDNECK7109 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 you can kinda see how the cage was bent/warped in this pic
Dinky Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks for sharing, yours is really bad twisted. I hope mine is better but already noticed that my rear body parts (don't know the exact name) is bent. We will see what I can make of it, the quality looks little bit disappointing so far.
REDNECK7109 Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 The problem is they put alot of parts in such a small box and the roll cage should be at least 6 pieces not 2 . It wouldn't very all jacked up if it was smaller pieces that had to be built up.... your definitely gonna need some putty on the axles to cause mine had huge gaps about the thickness of a dime Sorry for the disappointing news by the way :-\ I really look forward to seeing you doing something great with it
Dinky Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 LOL no worries, I will try to make something nice of it. :-) Thanks for the info!
crazyrichard Posted May 11, 2014 Posted May 11, 2014 ooh yes thats really gorgeous dinky !!! and with your skills this will become eye candy again !!
Dinky Posted May 11, 2014 Author Posted May 11, 2014 Hey Rich, thanks man. Yes for sure, thats the plan! Still don't know what colors i'm going to use, must say the US flag body looks very nice so might go for the original version.
Dinky Posted August 21, 2014 Author Posted August 21, 2014 Yeah ha, finally some progress on this hobby Body is in first layer of primer and some parts are painted. Back of the cab is painted in first layer of color, this have to go in before I can start with the assembly of the chassis / cage
Dinky Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 After a long break I proceed with this Ford again.I painted the body and added the decals but I had big issues to get them on nicely, they where cracking and ripping. Decided to fill the holes and cracks with paint and after that I clearcoated them.Must say the result is a lot better than I expected it to be :-) Test setup, looking cool :-)Time to start with the chassis soon.
GrumpyGrowly Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 Bigfoot approuves of Bigfoot truck. And so do I. Great paint job, nice work with the cracks. Jonathan
gatorincebu Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Nice save on the decals! You did a fine job on the painting. Be Well Gator
Dinky Posted August 4, 2015 Author Posted August 4, 2015 Slowly making progress Roll cage and driver compartment are as good as ready!The engine is in with radiator and gearbox, all the chrome has been removed and replaced with Alclad Aluminum. The front shocks are mountedAnother test fit after the body mounts have been glued on.
mustang1989 Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 Looks like you made it past the warpage issue fine Arno! Great work on the whole thing!
Dinky Posted August 5, 2015 Author Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks Joe, I had some issues getting the engine in correctly. Because of that I made changes in lot of things but its now in without pressure and its not twisting the chassis.Im very happy with the result
dieseldawg142 Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) ...... Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142
Dinky Posted August 6, 2015 Author Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks Dan!The chassis is now 98% ready I started making a shelf for in the showcase with a small dirt ramp, when dry it will get some highlights and a stripe
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