Just Jim Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 This is a kit bash between an MPC Datsun Scavenger Monster Truck and an AMT Gremlin X. I used the truck chassis to create a Gremlin Monster Truck. Now I’m attempting to build the truck on the Gremlin chassis. Since this was kind of a throwaway project, I decided to try my hand at weathering. Comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Looking good, I've found weathering to be a nice break from the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Did a quick mock-up to see how well the body fits my newly stretched chassis. Truck bed is going to sit a little higher than it should but shouldn't be that noticeable Finished the front clip. No rust just dirty since this part would be fiberglass Engine Installed Drivetrain Installed So far so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Black Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Looking good.. Grimdat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Spaulding Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Looking good so far, good job on the weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nice work so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 Sharing what I got done this weekend. My first time rusting a model. Still have a fair amount of detailing to do on the cab but I’m happy with the initial result. Thanks to all the MCM members out there for their inspiration and encouragement and the Youtuber’s for showing the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Looks good! You avoided the rookie mistake of over doing it! Good eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Looks good to me, I'm interested to see how this works out. On 1/25/2021 at 5:37 PM, Tom Geiger said: You avoided the rookie mistake of over doing it! Good eye! Speaking as someone who's owned a few and seen many others over the years, is it possible to overdo the rust on a 1970s Datsun?.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Okay, got the front clip and cab on the frame. Tried my hand at weathering the windows (shout out to Dr. Cranky for the excellent YouTube video). Would have turned out great except I forgot to mask the inside of the window when spraying the dull clear coat.? Thus, it's hard to see the wiper marks especially in the pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jim Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Uploading these last few pictures to the WIP thread. Once I have the wrecker stuff in the bed I will post a few pictures in the under glass thread. Keeping the truck bed sides steady long enough to dry was a real challenge for me. In hindsight, it would have been smarter to build some braces to square it up and then place it on the chassis to dry. Well, I’ll know for next time. This was a large undertaking for me with lots of firsts. In the end I think it turned out okay. Definitely not great but not too bad either. As always, thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 My Buddy’s dad had one of these trucks. One day myself and six friends were in my Chevy Belair when it broke down. He went and got his dad’s truck and we piled in...all 7 of us. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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