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bobbo · 01-03-2010, 09:47 AM

And where did you find it?

72 CustomCamper · 01-03-2010, 11:49 PM

I'll have to load pics tomorrow, camera batteries died. It's an older AMT kit. I've heard that they are going to reissue that kit in 2010...

Chuck

**special-K** · 01-04-2010, 07:09 AM

I didn`t build this.I saved it because I was impressed with the realism.Nothing scratch-built or custom about the truck itself,other than swapped parts.But,look at that thang,wouldya?

At the other end of the spectrum,here`s one who`s realism struck me,also.

foosed · 01-04-2010, 07:53 PM

Those are cool specialk. Ok, i got my '72 fleetside model today, and i have a few questions. By using the method of drilling new axle holes, could i achieve a drop this low?

Also, where would i find scale 18's and 20's that look like foose legend wheels (with tires)?

Sorry for the huge pics

EDIT...
huff huff,hold on huff huff.....I just got back...huff....from way over at the other side of your post so I could fix it for you.

You have to hit "enter" between text and photos.You also have to between pictures.Each thing needs to be on it`s own line.K

EDIT II...
I guess they`re still dang huge,but it`s better,anyway.

72 CustomCamper · 01-04-2010, 09:35 PM

You can find scale 19's that look alot loke those in the "Wheels 56 chevy" kit. I have a set like those I'm using on a model I'm building for a friend...

Chuck

72 CustomCamper · 01-04-2010, 11:40 PM

Here ya go Tim.

foosed · 01-05-2010, 10:14 AM

Thanks for helping me with the edit special-k

foosed · 01-05-2010, 10:27 AM

Also now that im thinking of it, i believe andy4639 had a wood bed in the back of one of his die-cast, can you tell me how you did it?

texasfunk · 01-06-2010, 03:42 PM

heres a frame i building for my shortbed, its rough right now, but its going to have adjustable suspension

foosed · 01-07-2010, 12:32 PM

That is really cool! Lots of travel there.

QKENUF4U · 01-08-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Also, you can not strip resin parts of paint as easy as plastic. Trevor

sure ya can... painted my nova body and resin L-88 hood but it was the wrong brown.. threw them both in my PURPLE POWER and took the paint off in a couple hours...

this is the almost finished product..reproducing my brothers 69 nova ss 427 4 speed car.... coming out very well....

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-22-2010, 10:11 PM

Ok, I finally found a truly custom model that a friend and I built about 2 years ago.

This car started life as 2 kits. An MPC Blackbird Trans Am and a Revell 35th Anniv. Camaro. My friend did the work on the rear of the car while I did the work on the front.

PanelDeland · 01-23-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foosed

Also now that im thinking of it, i believe andy4639 had a wood bed in the back of one of his die-cast, can you tell me how you did it?

Here's a tutorial on how to do one in a plastic model.The site is a good resource for how-to's on lots of plastic models.I guess most could be applied if doing Die-Cast also.

http://www.briansmodelcars.com/tutorials/tutorial/74

foosed · 01-28-2010, 08:36 PM

Thanks a lot for refering me to this site! I signed up for an accont there and will be using the same screen name as I am here.

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-28-2010, 08:54 PM

Foosed, if you are a member of that site, take my advice. Do not abuse the I Need This section. I was permanently banned from that site for asking for parts too often. Just figured I would give ya the heads up so you don't end up like me.

foosed · 01-28-2010, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the heads up Scootin

Scootin 81 C20 · 01-28-2010, 09:31 PM

No prob. If Hemi is still a member there, he's a great guy and good friend.

texasfunk · 01-29-2010, 02:55 PM

heres some things i been working on..

ghettoluxury · 02-04-2010, 10:04 AM

a few works in progress

my dirty EXT

and pinky

suville · 02-04-2010, 12:59 PM

Ya'll might find this helpful.
http://www.rocketfin.com/model_car_links.html

xJoey Dubsx · 02-04-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasfunk

heres a frame i building for my shortbed, its rough right now, but its going to have adjustable suspension

Where did you find the little air bags?

texasfunk · 02-07-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xJoey Dubsx

Where did you find the little air bags?

theyre scratch built using small o-rings and rivets

74 C-30 · 02-16-2010, 04:46 PM

wow theres alot of talent in this thread! I wish a had the patience of you guys. whats a good start for a 73- 80 pickup model? i might try this stuff out

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-07-2010, 04:53 PM

can i see some pics of the 73-74 blue chevy blazer

Stepsideride · 03-12-2010, 03:14 AM

Man this thread brings back memories.... I used to get so far into detail I would make the engines run using the square slot car motors,also fixed up fan belts and pulleys using old car stereo tuner string wheels and some rubber bands, and made all lights work using the small flat leds.

01-03-2010, 09:47 AM	#76
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01-03-2010, 11:49 PM	#77
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Custom Models I'll have to load pics tomorrow, camera batteries died. It's an older AMT kit. I've heard that they are going to reissue that kit in 2010... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-04-2010, 07:09 AM	#78
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Custom Models I didn`t build this.I saved it because I was impressed with the realism.Nothing scratch-built or custom about the truck itself,other than swapped parts.But,look at that thang,wouldya? At the other end of the spectrum,here`s one who`s realism struck me,also. __________________ "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; 01-04-2010 at 07:12 AM.

01-04-2010, 07:53 PM	#79
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Custom Models Those are cool specialk. Ok, i got my '72 fleetside model today, and i have a few questions. By using the method of drilling new axle holes, could i achieve a drop this low? Also, where would i find scale 18's and 20's that look like foose legend wheels (with tires)? Sorry for the huge pics EDIT... huff huff,hold on huff huff.....I just got back...huff....from way over at the other side of your post so I could fix it for you. You have to hit "enter" between text and photos.You also have to between pictures.Each thing needs to be on it`s own line.K EDIT II... I guess they`re still dang huge,but it`s better,anyway. __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver) Last edited by special-K; 01-05-2010 at 05:33 AM.

01-04-2010, 09:35 PM	#80
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Custom Models You can find scale 19's that look alot loke those in the "Wheels 56 chevy" kit. I have a set like those I'm using on a model I'm building for a friend... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-04-2010, 11:40 PM	#81
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: Custom Models Here ya go Tim. __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-05-2010, 10:14 AM	#82
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Custom Models Thanks for helping me with the edit special-k __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

01-05-2010, 10:27 AM	#83
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Custom Models Also now that im thinking of it, i believe andy4639 had a wood bed in the back of one of his die-cast, can you tell me how you did it? __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

01-06-2010, 03:42 PM	#84
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Custom Models heres a frame i building for my shortbed, its rough right now, but its going to have adjustable suspension Attached Images __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

01-07-2010, 12:32 PM	#85
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Custom Models That is really cool! Lots of travel there. __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

01-22-2010, 10:11 PM	#87
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Custom Models Ok, I finally found a truly custom model that a friend and I built about 2 years ago. This car started life as 2 kits. An MPC Blackbird Trans Am and a Revell 35th Anniv. Camaro. My friend did the work on the rear of the car while I did the work on the front. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy. Last edited by Scootin 81 C20; 01-22-2010 at 10:15 PM.

01-28-2010, 08:36 PM	#89
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Custom Models Thanks a lot for refering me to this site! I signed up for an accont there and will be using the same screen name as I am here. __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

01-28-2010, 08:54 PM	#90
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Custom Models Foosed, if you are a member of that site, take my advice. Do not abuse the I Need This section. I was permanently banned from that site for asking for parts too often. Just figured I would give ya the heads up so you don't end up like me. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

01-28-2010, 09:28 PM	#91
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Custom Models Thanks for the heads up Scootin __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

01-28-2010, 09:31 PM	#92
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Custom Models No prob. If Hemi is still a member there, he's a great guy and good friend. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.



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01-29-2010, 02:55 PM	#93
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Custom Models heres some things i been working on.. __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra CCSB, 6.0 swap 2000 Chevy C3500 Crew Cab shortbed dually 1999 Chevy c2500 Crew Cab shortbed 1982 El Camino 350/350 1979 K5 2wd blazer bagged/bodied 1986 Monte Carlo SS 1991 Chevy CK SWB-67 clip and tailgate, bagged 350/700r4 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2014 Chevy Silverado ccsb

02-04-2010, 10:04 AM	#94
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Custom Models a few works in progress my dirty EXT and pinky __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71 Last edited by ghettoluxury; 02-04-2010 at 10:06 AM.

02-04-2010, 12:59 PM	#95
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Custom Models *Ya'll might find this helpful.* http://www.rocketfin.com/model_car_links.html

02-16-2010, 04:46 PM	#98
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: Custom Models wow theres alot of talent in this thread! I wish a had the patience of you guys. whats a good start for a 73- 80 pickup model? i might try this stuff out __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

03-07-2010, 04:53 PM	#99
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Custom Models can i see some pics of the 73-74 blue chevy blazer

03-12-2010, 03:14 AM	#100
Stepsideride Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Posts: 129	Re: Custom Models Man this thread brings back memories.... I used to get so far into detail I would make the engines run using the square slot car motors,also fixed up fan belts and pulleys using old car stereo tuner string wheels and some rubber bands, and made all lights work using the small flat leds.

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