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Post by wtsf150 on Dec 18, 2010 14:22:16 GMT -5
As if i needed another build going on now this is the Model King reissue of the AMT Ford Bronco being built for the Black Friday Build for the Outsiders Model Club on Facebook i'm adding about 10 scale inches of lift all scratchbuilt parts tire from So-Real Interco 44" Trxus with aluminum wheels from RPP Hobby shocks will be scratch built engine is from an older NASCAR model by Monogram the axle and breaks are from an AMT Nascar kit interior is basicly stock i will be adding seats from the Revell Escalde kit with some minor mods to remove the Caddy logo from them adding flocking as well will be adding adding a tube grill and maybe tube bumpers might keep the stock ones havent made my mind up yet. I hope to finish this one up in the next few days as well as my Green Jeep so i can jump back on my NNL East builds as allways thanks for looking and any and all comments are welcome Willie
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Post by wtsf150 on Dec 18, 2010 14:24:16 GMT -5
Heres a couple more pics again thanks for looking Willie
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Post by gray07 on Dec 18, 2010 18:05:14 GMT -5
Looking good
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Post by Big Ed on Dec 18, 2010 21:04:06 GMT -5
Hey Willie. Definitely lookin' slick my friend. Color combo is great. If you don't mind me askin', what axle you usin' in the rear?
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Post by wtsf150 on Dec 19, 2010 0:12:40 GMT -5
Thanks guys Larry the rear is a widened Ford 9 inch unti from one of the AMT NASCAR kits heres a pic after i widened it i still had to massage it a little after this Thanks Again, Willie
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Post by 01blueedge on Dec 19, 2010 11:09:27 GMT -5
lookin good so far
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Post by bogger44 on Dec 19, 2010 19:38:39 GMT -5
Looking real sharp so far Willie. What color is that on the body?...I'm really digging it. I've been cooking up a similar idea for my next 4wheeler build....same kit and even the same tires. I'll be eagerly watching, maybe even pick up an idea or two along the way.
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Post by Big Ed on Dec 19, 2010 20:37:29 GMT -5
Thanks Willie. I like that axle.
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Post by tooltas on Dec 23, 2010 23:55:29 GMT -5
thats going to be an bad bronco wene done ihave a bad one 80 to 86 bronco pro mod mud racer
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Post by wtsf150 on Jan 3, 2011 17:33:12 GMT -5
Well everyone shes DONE!!!! came out ok i guess for a "quick" build for me i still need to clear the hood and i might add some minor details later (break lines) here are some of the details: Rear suspension: scratch built springs, shocks, rear axle a Ford 9" from an older AMT NASCAR kit modified to make it wider Front suspension: scratch built coils and radius arm drop brakets,shocks,sway bar link extensions, scratch built steering stablizers and mounts Engine: 351 from a Monogram Thunderbird NASCAR kit with some detail added Detail Master dist. wires and coil, fuel line from Detail Master kit Transmission Transfer case from the Monogram High Roller Ford Interior: Seats from the Escalde kit with the Caddy emblem removed then painted with suede paint flocked with scratch built arm rest and door handels the rest is from the Bronco kit Body: paint id the Testors one coat laquer Root Beer color top was painted with camo tan scratch built square tube grill all emblems removed hole for spare tire filled in rear bumper is from the AMT 96 Ford truck front is from the Bronco kit Tires and wheels: the tires are the Interco Trxus from So-Real and the wheels are aluminum ones from RPP Hobby with photoetch centers Thanks for looking and like allways any and all comments good or bad are very welcome The pics could be better but i rushed them here they are This first pic is it with its bigger brother LOL
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Post by jeffs396 on Jan 3, 2011 21:04:58 GMT -5
Looks GREAT Willie!!!
I especially like the rims, RPP Hobby, huh? Are they meant for kits or RC rigs?
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Post by wtsf150 on Jan 3, 2011 21:40:06 GMT -5
Jeff these wheels were made to be a replacement set for the So-Real tires and thanks oh yeah this will be making the trip to NNL East also along with its bigger brother now i'm back full boar on the Jeeps which are priority over all builds now Willie
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Post by gray07 on Jan 4, 2011 0:25:51 GMT -5
Great looking ford
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Post by kolbenschmidt on Jan 4, 2011 12:07:04 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by Big Ed on Jan 4, 2011 20:56:11 GMT -5
Willie my friend, excellent, excellent job on the Bronco.
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