Moebius Ford 4x4

[Brutalform]

As soon as I saw this truck, I knew it would be a future build. Disappointed that it won’t look like the box art, with the truck sitting too low, and having small tires. After buying aftermarket wheels, tires, and resin leaf springs, it becomes a more expensive build than I anticipated. 

[Brutalform]

There is a lot of plastic in this kit. I used up an whole can of Tamiya maroon painting it. Decided to go with a black rubber floor, and tan interior trim. I plan on clearing it in a few more days. 

[Brutalform]

No extra details like the ignition system and battery cables. Just wanted to do it out of the box. After the air cleaner “390” decal, and the Fram oil filter decal, this engine is done.

[Oldmopars]

I love where you are going with this. I too wish it was true to the box art and was a F250-F350. I would like to have the heavier springs, wheels, tires etc.

I had a 1972 F250 that I would like to replicate, but I'm with you on the cost, hard to justify.

Anyway, I will sit back and enjoy the great work you are doing on this one.

[bill lanfear]

Very nice clean build!  I like the 3/4 ton wheels/tires.  Your color choices are well executed as well!

[cobraman]

I like where your headed. I hope you have better luck with the windshield than I did.

[mikemodeler]

Fireball Modelworks is developing a 4x4 conversion kit for this model that will have correct pieces to accurately depict a F250/350. I can't wait as his stuff is so darned good and I am sure it will be worth the wait.

[Brutalform]

4 hours ago, cobraman said:

I like where your headed. I hope you have better luck with the windshield than I did.

What problems did you run into?

[Brutalform]

1 hour ago, mikemodeler said:

Fireball Modelworks is developing a 4x4 conversion kit for this model that will have correct pieces to accurately depict a F250/350. I can't wait as his stuff is so darned good and I am sure it will be worth the wait.

I just bought a bunch of Holley carbs from him. Joseph is the best!! 

I bought my leafs from BNL resins. After cutting the blocks (monster truck) off right to the leaf spring, I still have to go a bit more, as the truck will still sit too high. 

BNL parts look great, and they really don’t seem like it will be too complicated to get it to sit right.

Once it’s all set, it’s time to build some longer shock absorbers.

Edited September 25, 2018 by Brutalform
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[Brutalform]

Thanks Scott and Bill for the positive replies.

[1930fordpickup]

This is looking good. 

[cobraman]

13 hours ago, Brutalform said:

What problems did you run into?

The roof of my cab seemed to have a slight warp to it. Seems others have had the same problem as well.

[Brutalform]

2 hours ago, cobraman said:

The roof of my cab seemed to have a slight warp to it. Seems others have had the same problem as well.

I test fitted my windshield, and after a couple tries, I got it in. Maybe I got one of the better cabs? I didn’t need to modify it, it slipped in pretty easy.

[Brutalform]

I finally got the body parts cleared, sanded, and polished. Got the resin springs sanded, cut, so the height looks good. I lucked out with the windshield problems Ray encountered. A few complaints about this kit....NO  cab lights!!  And the hood decals (pic) will be from another Ford truck, as will a set of cab lights. The supplied decals for the hood are ridiculously too big. They will however look decent on the tailgate. I think Moebius missed the mark on this one, with the wheels, tires, suspension, cab lights, decals. It is a nice kit, but maybe some different box art representing the actual kit inside. Just a quick mock up to check ride height. It’s not going to be a correct 3/4 truck. I used the kit supplied axles. Just wanted it to look like the box. Maybe when Fireball comes out with the conversion, I’ll build another. Undecided. Shock absorbers will be scratch built using two sizes of aluminum tubing. 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Brutalform

[Brutalform]

On 9/24/2018 at 10:17 PM, mikemodeler said:

Fireball Modelworks is developing a 4x4 conversion kit for this model that will have correct pieces to accurately depict a F250/350. I can't wait as his stuff is so darned good and I am sure it will be worth the wait.

I probably should have waited for this...

[mikemodeler]

34 minutes ago, Brutalform said:

I finally got the body parts cleared, sanded, and polished. Got the resin springs sanded, cut, so the height looks good. I lucked out with the windshield problems Ray encountered. A few complaints about this kit....NO  cab lights!!  And the hood decals (pic) will be from another Ford truck, as will a set of cab lights. The supplied decals for the hood are ridiculously too big. They will however look decent on the tailgate. I think Moebius missed the mark on this one, with the wheels, tires, suspension, cab lights, decals. It is a nice kit, but maybe some different box art representing the actual kit inside. Just a quick mock up to check ride height. It’s not going to be a correct 3/4 truck. I used the kit supplied axles. Just wanted it to look like the box. Maybe when Fireball comes out with the conversion, I’ll build another. Undecided. Shock absorbers will be scratch built using two sizes of aluminum tubing. 

Looks great! I think the Fireball Modelworks kit will include all the parts to convert some of the other Moebius kits to a proper 4x4 in F250/350 livery. Could probably also use it on the AMT Firestone F150 to convert it as well.

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Nice work!

[landman]

On 9/24/2018 at 11:21 PM, Brutalform said:

I just bought a bunch of Holley carbs from him. Joseph is the best!! 

I bought my leafs from BNL resins. After cutting the blocks (monster truck) off right to the leaf spring, I still have to go a bit more, as the truck will still sit too high. 

BNL parts look great, and they really don’t seem like it will be too complicated to get it to sit right.

Once it’s all set, it’s time to build some longer shock absorbers.

Tom, I think that is the point of the BNL springs. The user can cut to suit. I think it is simpler and easier than adding. I did the same thing with this one. Yours is a great looking truck well done.

[dino246gt]

Hey Tom your truck is looking excellent, but I think the front tires sit a bit too far back in the wheel opening, not?

I was disappointed in Mobius for the misleading box art as well.

Nothing much wrong with the kit, and it says F100 right on the box top, it's just that showing an image of something different is a tactic that I thought was way in the past. I'm sure Mobius will correct that box in the next issue, maybe the decals too.

And Pat, the Chevy looks awesome!

 

Edited October 3, 2018 by dino246gt

[Brutalform]

Pat... that Chevrolet looks fantastic. Very clean build. 

Dennis.. there is room in the front and rear springs to glue it right. The springs are  sitting loose on the axles. I could tap it and it would move too far forward as well. It still has to be disassembled, and the springs washed before priming. Yea, the completed truck looks like a regular ole pick up... lol. But that’s what we modelers do... improve. 

I still might replace the rear bumper as well. It kind of looks generic to me. 

Thanks for the replies. 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Brutalform

[Brutalform]

Progress on the Ford. Got the chassis, and driveline together. Did some decals, and foil. Working on the cab, then should be fully assembled soon.

[espo]

Great looking conversion. I like the color choice also, with the interior color they make each other stand out.    

[mikemodeler]

Outstanding details and excellent execution! That paint and interior look spot on!

[chris chabre]

i keep threatening to get my hands on an old Ford 4wd 3/4 or one ton and just keep it stock and drive it...Ive never owned anything stock but they look so good

 

anyways, Model looks awesome, i was just on BNLs website the other day. Where did you get the wheels and tires?

[Brutalform]

Thanks for the compliment. I bought them from Scenes Unlimited.