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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Feb 18, 2009 8:03:51 GMT -5
Here's a few in-progress shots.   The topper is from a MPC 1980s Ford bronco.....the side windows i cut out from apiece of sheet stock and gave it a rough opening.....   Second stage of putty   Decided to open the doors on this project.... Building this to replicate my 1:1, been on the mind for some time now and decided it was time to start it....... |
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Feb 18, 2009 8:48:03 GMT -5
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 18, 2009 21:37:06 GMT -5
Looks good MJ.
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Feb 18, 2009 23:02:49 GMT -5
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Feb 20, 2009 12:05:43 GMT -5
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Post by willysurvive on Feb 20, 2009 12:07:12 GMT -5
Nice lookin Blazer Mike.
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Post by kaqbot on Feb 20, 2009 14:34:29 GMT -5
cool i had 1 of those/a real one
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Feb 22, 2009 23:32:27 GMT -5
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Post by willysurvive on Feb 23, 2009 1:21:27 GMT -5
I really like that grill Mike. Looks good.
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Feb 25, 2009 13:36:01 GMT -5
Have the interior installed, carpeted the back (hard to get a pic of right now) need to do some touch up painting yet thru out.........plus some detail painting under the hood......... Filled the front bumpers turn signals still need to sand them, Did a trade a week ago and waiting on a unbuilt kit to come in cause i need the exhaust off of it.........(thinkt he post office lost it tho) so i may need to locate another one, or just scratch build the exhaust.......Still need to make drive shafts for it. Locate two sqaure headlights, and detail paint the turn signals and side marker lights........... The hood still needs to be water sanded to smooth it out some more......... Next will be the hard part i will be making the topper side window trim from scratch so this will take some time............. Well hope you like, its gona be another one off off my bench fairly soon.........not alot time to work on it right now but i have been squeezing some time in here and there.........      |
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Post by willysurvive on Feb 26, 2009 11:30:24 GMT -5
Coming along nicely there Mike.
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Post by The Mad Modeller on Feb 26, 2009 22:03:07 GMT -5
Very nice Blazer MJ. She is looking more like a real ride.
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Feb 27, 2009 8:59:01 GMT -5
Thanks Guys!! appreciate the nice comments . Hopeing to have it done this weekend......
still a few things to do yet........and the chrome bumper is ready for primer again, then i hope paint, then some alclad ll.........
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Post by fireguy14 on Feb 27, 2009 9:46:59 GMT -5
Very nice job MJ! I had started a similar project years ago, combining an original Snaptite Rescue Blazer with a SodBuster pickup cab. Didn't get real far with it, in fact the 2 body halves still aren't together. But you may have just inspired me to get back to it! One question for ya, how are you doing the tailgate? The one I have has a recessed area, and the 82 I am wanting to replicate had an aluminum panel across the back, with the CHEVROLET letters on it. Can't wait to see more!
Dave
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Mar 1, 2009 11:38:12 GMT -5
Well did manage to get alot done, but for some reason it faught me! so for now its int he display cabinet, still needs a battery, front bumper (which i cant get straightened out ACK!)......will have to strip it and start over, gona have to do it adifferent way.......... exhaust is done,even added a receiver hitch after the pics were taken. Still need to locate some stock 72 blazer wheel covers so i can cut off the lock hub detail, which iw ill be doing soon... The i just waxed up i fiqured this way its only sitting here and not on any tables some where........ Also started the 88 Chevy Suburban last night and have a chassis all set up for it now..........      |
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 1, 2009 18:24:42 GMT -5
Not sure how I missed this one. First off, thanks for all of the in-progress pics. That is one of my favorite parts of your posts. I've said it before, but for someone like me, I would have no idea how much work goes into a build like this if I didn't see it "in-progress". Secondly, that thing looks great! You always do nice work Mike.
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Post by scalemodelrestoration on Mar 1, 2009 21:38:44 GMT -5
Not sure how I missed this one. First off, thanks for all of the in-progress pics. That is one of my favorite parts of your posts. I've said it before, but for someone like me, I would have no idea how much work goes into a build like this if I didn't see it "in-progress". Secondly, that thing looks great! You always do nice work Mike. Thanks Nacho! I would have trouble believing ,myself as well! so it is nice to share in progress pics....... even if its minor ( that's a hint to all the lurkers LOL  Again thank you everyone! for your comments |
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Post by willysurvive on Mar 2, 2009 0:28:49 GMT -5
This turned out really great Mike. I'm very impressed especially since you did the in-progress pics and I saw what you started out with. Nice job.
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Post by kaseykahne9 on Mar 4, 2009 23:34:39 GMT -5
looks good I really like the WIP of it so far, like the opening doors.
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