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msgross · 12-30-2008, 10:00 AM

Found this guy on the Internet, gave him a call and ordered a 67 SWB ($35) for my 68 K-10 model that i'm gonna do. He has crewcabs too! Only charges $6 for shipping and is in PA. He said that the short bed is tubbed but that's ok to me...

http://www.freewebs.com/rmrresin/nf125.htm

woodridge · 12-30-2008, 10:03 AM

Cool! Now we can do custom models of our trucks.

**special-K** · 12-30-2008, 10:14 AM

That`s a cool resource.I knew there were people making custom resin castings.There`s a member here who does it.He`s been in the diecast sticky and showed some of his work.

msgross · 12-30-2008, 10:17 AM

Maybe I can afford to finish the model since my truck will drag out for another few years!

*ksjh1316* · 12-30-2008, 11:09 AM

I would love to find someone who made a GMC model to build

thirdstreettito · 12-30-2008, 12:03 PM

Cool site!

How do you put together a resin model? I have put together already painted diecast ones, but I have no idea about the resin ones. Anybody have a link?

msgross · 12-30-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Cool site!

How do you put together a resin model? I have put together already painted diecast ones, but I have no idea about the resin ones. Anybody have a link?

yep..

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...+a+resin+model

msgross · 12-30-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksjh1316

I would love to find someone who made a GMC model to build

There are a few GMC models out there... I have a tow truck one that i'll sell you... It's put together (not by me) and would have the grille that you need.

**special-K** · 12-30-2008, 07:19 PM

These are called "phantoms" or conversions.You buy existing kits for donors to build what could have been but never was offered.In more recent issue kits by AMT there`s a long Chevy Fleetside and a short GMC Fenderside.There are phantom GMC Wideside tailgates to use on the Chevy Fleetside bed and Chevy Stepside tailgates made to use on GMC Fenderside beds.So,you can build a Chevy or GMC long wide bed or short narrow bed.That`s where the phantom short wide bed comes in.The grilles are interchangable and all these are 69-72 style.There are vintage kits for 67/68 and yes,phantom casts are made.If all this seems too complicated you can always just get a real truck and swap parts.But,those teeny paint jars will drive you crazy.........

msgross · 12-30-2008, 07:32 PM

It's hard to find models at all anymore.. Wally world stopped selling them I know..

mind using your "forum staff" skills and fixing my typo in the thread title? Thanks...

67ChevyRedneck · 12-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

It's hard to find models at all anymore.. Wally world stopped selling them I know..

That really sucked when that happened too... there went my cheap supply for kits and paint. The hobbytownUSA closed here last month, all that's left that I know of, other than EBAY and the 'net is Hobby Lobby, and the majority of their kits are $15-$16+

I'd like to see a pic of the 67 w/ 6' bed kit, I'd like to see the quality of the kit before I spend $41...

msgross · 12-30-2008, 08:17 PM

I'll post a pic... might be two weeks before I get it.

I know Michaels has some models, but not a lot.

LONGHAIR · 12-30-2008, 08:24 PM

Typo fixed

msgross · 12-30-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Typo fixed

thanks... I noticed it after I posted, then I could only change the title of the first post...

**FleetsidePaul** · 12-31-2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I'll post a pic... might be two weeks before I get it.

I know Michaels has some models, but not a lot.

Yeah the last time I went in to Michaels they had cut their stock down to about a third of what they had, plus it was a bunch of pre-painted junk, no selection at all.....bummer.

rod86 · 12-31-2008, 05:40 AM

hmm verry interesting, certanly look like theyre good quality..

70GMCer · 12-31-2008, 08:43 AM

Michaels in my area have a fair selection of kits, but the prices have went through the roof. They are asking $18 & up for a regular AMT kit. Also the A.C. Moore craft stores carry model kits. They're prices are lower.

With the resin kits, keep in mine that most of the time they come with pin holes in the casting. That can be a real pain to repair. Always ask the maker if the casting is clean & straight.

**special-K** · 12-31-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

It's hard to find models at all anymore.. Wally world stopped selling them I know..

mind using your "forum staff" skills and fixing my typo in the thread title? Thanks...

Got the rest of them fixed,except one of my posts and maybe one of yours could use some tweeking.Happy New Year!

I know no one will like looking at this mess.I just set the body on the rame for kicks.The frame is from a`78 Stepside kit by Monogram.They were my least favorite company and just had to use the goofy 1/24th scale when all the good companies made 1/25:

That box it`s sitting on is the latest version of a shortbed out there and it was form 20 years ago.But,resin guys are making short frames.

rambler · 12-31-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

Maybe I can afford to finish the model since my truck will drag out for another few years!

I'm in the same boat... LOL

Pyrotechnic · 12-31-2008, 03:39 PM

Nice! I wanna get that 73-79 crew cab. Then find a nice 1/25 RC car or truck to cannibalize and put that body on it.

msgross · 01-09-2009, 07:19 PM

I got my model today...

very nice piece, no steering wheel but that's not that big of a deal I guess...

I kinda wanted a regular hood but didn't ask I guess, the bed is tubbed a little but this is the only 6ft bed that i've found out there...

67ChevyRedneck · 01-09-2009, 08:27 PM

Wow, it even has the 67/68 trim. It looks to be well done (except the stupid frame which has ALWAYS sucked on EVERY kit I've ever seen for these trucks!)

Thanks for the PM

I'll be buying one of these babys soon!

Edit: Does it come with window glass?

And... it kinda sucks it's a big window, but that's OK!

msgross · 01-09-2009, 08:30 PM

yep, it has buddy buckets (middle seat is too skinny), trim and a "custom" label under the window...

I'll be placing it on a blazer frame to get a K-10 like mine.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-09-2009, 08:55 PM

just giving this a bump 'cause I posted my edit when you posted your response...

but, did the kit come with window glass?

msgross · 01-09-2009, 09:03 PM

no glass, wheels or steering wheel (I have an email to him on that), The floor is smooth unlike the other bed I found online...

you have to purchase a basic 72 model for all the other pieces...

12-30-2008, 10:00 AM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Found this guy on the Internet, gave him a call and ordered a 67 SWB ($35) for my 68 K-10 model that i'm gonna do. He has crewcabs too! Only charges $6 for shipping and is in PA. He said that the short bed is tubbed but that's ok to me... http://www.freewebs.com/rmrresin/nf125.htm Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 01-09-2009 at 07:21 PM.

12-30-2008, 10:03 AM	#2
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Cool! Now we can do custom models of our trucks. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 10:03 AM.

12-30-2008, 10:14 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks That`s a cool resource.I knew there were people making custom resin castings.There`s a member here who does it.He`s been in the diecast sticky and showed some of his work. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 10:33 AM.

12-30-2008, 10:17 AM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Maybe I can afford to finish the model since my truck will drag out for another few years! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 10:04 AM.

12-30-2008, 11:09 AM	#5
ksjh1316 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 1,599	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks I would love to find someone who made a GMC model to build Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 10:04 AM.

12-30-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Cool site! How do you put together a resin model? I have put together already painted diecast ones, but I have no idea about the resin ones. Anybody have a link? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 10:05 AM.

12-30-2008, 07:19 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks These are called "phantoms" or conversions.You buy existing kits for donors to build what could have been but never was offered.In more recent issue kits by AMT there`s a long Chevy Fleetside and a short GMC Fenderside.There are phantom GMC Wideside tailgates to use on the Chevy Fleetside bed and Chevy Stepside tailgates made to use on GMC Fenderside beds.So,you can build a Chevy or GMC long wide bed or short narrow bed.That`s where the phantom short wide bed comes in.The grilles are interchangable and all these are 69-72 style.There are vintage kits for 67/68 and yes,phantom casts are made.If all this seems too complicated you can always just get a real truck and swap parts.But,those teeny paint jars will drive you crazy......... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-20-2009 at 04:12 PM.

12-30-2008, 07:32 PM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Resin Models - found someone to fix my error It's hard to find models at all anymore.. Wally world stopped selling them I know.. mind using your "forum staff" skills and fixing my typo in the thread title? Thanks... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 10:07 AM.

12-30-2008, 08:17 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks I'll post a pic... might be two weeks before I get it. I know Michaels has some models, but not a lot. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by special-K; 12-31-2008 at 10:09 AM.

12-30-2008, 08:24 PM	#13
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Typo fixed

12-31-2008, 05:40 AM	#16
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks hmm verry interesting, certanly look like theyre good quality.. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

12-31-2008, 08:43 AM	#17
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Michaels in my area have a fair selection of kits, but the prices have went through the roof. They are asking $18 & up for a regular AMT kit. Also the A.C. Moore craft stores carry model kits. They're prices are lower. With the resin kits, keep in mine that most of the time they come with pin holes in the casting. That can be a real pain to repair. Always ask the maker if the casting is clean & straight. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

12-31-2008, 03:39 PM	#20
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Nice! I wanna get that 73-79 crew cab. Then find a nice 1/25 RC car or truck to cannibalize and put that body on it. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

01-09-2009, 07:19 PM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks I got my model today... very nice piece, no steering wheel but that's not that big of a deal I guess... I kinda wanted a regular hood but didn't ask I guess, the bed is tubbed a little but this is the only 6ft bed that i've found out there... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-09-2009, 08:27 PM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks Wow, it even has the 67/68 trim. It looks to be well done (except the stupid frame which has ALWAYS sucked on EVERY kit I've ever seen for these trucks!) Thanks for the PM I'll be buying one of these babys soon! Edit: Does it come with window glass? And... it kinda sucks it's a big window, but that's OK! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-09-2009 at 08:30 PM.



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01-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks yep, it has buddy buckets (middle seat is too skinny), trim and a "custom" label under the window... I'll be placing it on a blazer frame to get a K-10 like mine. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 01-09-2009 at 08:31 PM.

01-09-2009, 08:55 PM	#24
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks just giving this a bump 'cause I posted my edit when you posted your response... but, did the kit come with window glass? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Resin Models - found someone making our trucks no glass, wheels or steering wheel (I have an email to him on that), The floor is smooth unlike the other bed I found online... you have to purchase a basic 72 model for all the other pieces... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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