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Post by Nacho Z on Jan 31, 2009 19:08:21 GMT -5
This is being built for a friend at work. It will replicate his father's pickup. He bought the kit or someone bought it for him. Anyhow, he doesn't build models and knew that I did. He gave it to me and said to build it when I get a chance. Well, that was well over a year ago  . I only have his memory to go from, no pics. He says that his Dad's pickup was basically the same as the box art pickup. This will not be a detailed build, mostly OOB. May do a little wiring and plumbing.....we'll see.  All of the parts have flash and ejector pin marks. I will sand off the flash and fill the major ejector pin marks.   |
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Post by willysurvive on Jan 31, 2009 19:46:25 GMT -5
Here's something a little different from you John. I always liked these old Chevy pick-ups. Looks like it'll be a cool build. Make sure you keep us updated.
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 1, 2009 20:31:20 GMT -5
Just a quick update on this one. I found out today that my friend's birthday is in a month. I am going to try and have this done for him. It should be a surprise to him seeing that I've had this model for well over a year. If it all goes well I will have a lot of up-date pics in the next month. As I said in the first post I only have his memory to go on and he isn't much help...lol. I am having the most trouble with the interior info. Does anyone know if the exterior is blue the interior was_____? If I can't get a definite answer I am going with blue and white for interior colors. If anyone knows of web sites with good reference pics, let me know. Thanks guys!
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 1, 2009 21:00:52 GMT -5
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Post by roadhawg on Mar 2, 2009 6:22:10 GMT -5
I owned a 72 Chevy pickup, and just like those pics above, the interior was the same shade of blue as the body (mine didn't have any white on it, just solid medium blue). Just use the same paint, but coat the seats and dash with Semi-gloss, and the floor with Dullcote.
Looking forward to seeing it finished. Do any resin casters make a short box for that kit?
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 2, 2009 7:45:49 GMT -5
Thanks Bobby and Tommy! I did find one web site that has some very good pics. I'm kind of between a rock and a hard place with my friend. I want this to be a surprise but yet I would like to ask him some more questions about the interior. I might try to see if his wife could find out anything.
Tommy, I am not sure about the resin casters. This is really not my area of interest so I know zero about what's out there.
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 2, 2009 7:45:55 GMT -5
I can fix you up with what ever color Detail Master flocking you need for the carpet John. Just say the word! ;D
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Post by kaseykahne9 on Mar 6, 2009 23:20:47 GMT -5
can't wait 2 C it. I liked that color combo on those trucks.
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 16, 2009 4:29:26 GMT -5
Time for a quick update. It's funny how you make plans to get a project done and the world conspires against you to make it nearly impossible.  The chassis is just about done. Maybe a little more detail painting and drilling out the exhaust tips. It is a pain in the backside painting the molded in parts.  The body has been prepped and primed. After I had it all primed I found that I had white primer. Would have much rather used white. The pics you see are primer and the final coat of white. Not too worried about the masking because there is upper and lower trim that will get BMF. Hopefully this will give me a nice straight separation.   I have most of the engine detail painted. I am debating about how much, if any, detailing to do considering my time constraints. The dash is not completely finished. I have a little more detail painting to do.  |
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Post by fireguy14 on Mar 16, 2009 7:58:28 GMT -5
This one is looking great!
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Post by roadhawg on Mar 16, 2009 8:14:45 GMT -5
Lookin' fantastic so far...that dash looks real!
Concerning engine detailing...most people make a big deal over plug wires, but I think adding heater hoses makes the biggest difference in appearance.
Keep posting progress pics!!!
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 16, 2009 9:58:03 GMT -5
Lookin good John. Nice to see it's coming along.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 17, 2009 22:14:40 GMT -5
Looking good. I'm impressed you do know how to paint. LOL
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Post by 62ss on Mar 18, 2009 17:06:02 GMT -5
Looking good John! I've owned three of these trucks in 1:1 scale. It's always been my favorite body style. Keep up the great work.  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 24, 2009 4:26:29 GMT -5
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Post by fireguy14 on Mar 24, 2009 4:35:07 GMT -5
The truck is looking terrific John!
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Mar 24, 2009 6:18:28 GMT -5
Very nice John. Did you dry-brush the Chevrolet lettering on the tail gate? It looks great. ;D
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Post by roadhawg on Mar 24, 2009 8:05:24 GMT -5
Very nice John. Did you dry-brush the Chevrolet lettering on the tail gate? It looks great. ;D I agree! I used to letter REAL truck tailgates that didn't look THAT good! |
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 24, 2009 20:28:05 GMT -5
Whoa nice work John. Lookin good.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 24, 2009 22:48:20 GMT -5
Very nice John. Great detail work.
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 31, 2009 5:05:05 GMT -5
Once again, a little more progress on the pickup. I think I will get it done in time. I'll call the dash done. I tried to pick out the guage face details but the engraving is so soft I could not do a good job. I looked around for some decals to put in them but was wasting too much time and never did find any.  I think the grill turned out o.k. Started out using The Detailer black but ended up using a flat black wash. Maybe my The Detailer is old or bad but it just didn't cover very well, even with two coats. Too bad AMT has to have the attachment points right on the bumper. They are thick too!  The cab has most of the BMF on. Also most of the detail painting is done. Just a little more to go.  The box was done until it fell apart! It just doesn't fit together well and therefore there wasn't a full glueing surface and it popped apart.  Mocked up.  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 31, 2009 7:16:34 GMT -5
A quick kudos to Gary K. He spotted that I have the steering wheel on upside down. I knew the correct way and STILL put it on upside down  |
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 31, 2009 10:15:43 GMT -5
That looks awesome John. I remember riding in trucks just like this one when I was just a pup. Of course they weren't as nice and I distinctly remember being able to see the road when I looked down from the passenger seat.  |
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Post by roadhawg on Mar 31, 2009 13:48:50 GMT -5
I think the grill turned out o.k. Started out using The Detailer black but ended up using a flat black wash. Maybe my The Detailer is old or bad but it just didn't cover very well, even with two coats. "The Detailer" is garbage, IMHO! Even if it covers ok, it's still too glossy. You did the right thing with a black wash. The truck is lookin' great!!! |
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Mar 31, 2009 18:48:17 GMT -5
Looking good John. Nice work on an otherwise crappy kit.
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Post by 62ss on Mar 31, 2009 19:15:08 GMT -5
Looking really good John. Great color combo and your BMF looks flawless!.
Cant wait to see this done.
Ed
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Post by Nacho Z on Apr 1, 2009 18:38:35 GMT -5
 HOLY CRAP!! Did anyone notice anything missing in all of the pics that I have posted on this build?? I FORGOT THE DAGNAB HOOD  What an idiot! Stupid, stupid, stupid.... I have less than 48 hours to have this done. Thank goodness for dehydrators.
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Post by z24dude on Apr 1, 2009 23:47:31 GMT -5
Hey Nacho, what about the tailgate? I don't see it either!! ;D
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Post by willysurvive on Apr 2, 2009 2:20:04 GMT -5
Jeez that sucks John. I never really noticed. From now on when you get ready to paint just call me and I'll say "Hey John, don't forget the hood". Problem solved. You're welcome. |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Apr 2, 2009 7:01:40 GMT -5
You big RUMMY!
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. I only have his memory to go from, no pics. He says that his Dad's pickup was basically the same as the box art pickup. This will not be a detailed build, mostly OOB. May do a little wiring and plumbing.....we'll see.
The chassis is just about done. Maybe a little more detail painting and drilling out the exhaust tips. It is a pain in the backside painting the molded in parts.
HOLY CRAP!! Did anyone notice anything missing in all of the pics that I have posted on this build?? I FORGOT THE DAGNAB HOOD 
What an idiot! Stupid, stupid, stupid.... I have less than 48 hours to have this done. Thank goodness for dehydrators.
