Bullybeef Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) So in memory of the very first model that I built all the way back in 1979, I found a mostly complete blazer snap kit. It’s in pretty good condition, the only missing parts are the taillight lenses. I also from the same person bought a new in box 1979 step side pickup the MPC Mule Skinner. I’ll be using the drive train to turn the snapper detail up a notch or two, this should be a fairly straight forward build as it will be a curb side ( the hood does not open) I’ll be starting another thread on the step side pickup build. Edited January 22, 2021 by Bullybeef Title change incorrect year
Captain Spaulding Posted January 22, 2021 Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) This should be an interesting build looking forward to the progress. Edited January 22, 2021 by Captain Spaulding
slusher Posted January 23, 2021 Posted January 23, 2021 I always thought the Chevy Blazer looked good. Fro 75 until they went away. Look forward to watching your build..
NOBLNG Posted January 24, 2021 Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Those look like nice projects Bil. I like the Blazers. I have the older amt Crew Chief kit that I hope to get back to someday. Edited January 24, 2021 by NOBLNG
Bullybeef Posted January 24, 2021 Author Posted January 24, 2021 Well so far this one is taking a bit of time, wheel and tire choices are a bit light ( mostly due to my affliction for hot rods haha) I picked up a foose F100 kit to steal the frame and drivetrain for my step side project, so I stuck the completed frame under the blazer for a quick mock-up. wheel and tire sizes work for the look that I’m going for, so with that I’m off to my lhs to see what they have in tuner wheels and tires. and I think the last two pictures will look better for a colour choice than black!
Bullybeef Posted March 10, 2021 Author Posted March 10, 2021 Well I’m back in action, the move is complete and the hobby area is set up(ish) Took advantage of the Michael’s 30% coupon and snagged the revell Escalade for 25.00, did some measuring and decided to stuff this in the blazer( I have a second one now as well) hence the yellow body lol) and here we go, marked the areas for deletion and started trimming, got the front section fitting pretty nicely and now working on the rear. im going to attempt to use the Escalade interior as well.
David G. Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 I like where you're going with this one. David G.
Painted Black Posted March 10, 2021 Posted March 10, 2021 I'm watching as well, not much modeling going on here with spring starting to tease....
Bullybeef Posted March 10, 2021 Author Posted March 10, 2021 Working on the rear section of the chassis pan today, once I get the trimming right I’ll be able to mate the front snd rear sections together, then move to the interior. thanks for watching and as always “all” comments are welcome.
Bullybeef Posted March 10, 2021 Author Posted March 10, 2021 Well all the cuts required to fit the chassis pan are done. Nothing is glued at this point with the exception of the seat halves. I may for simplicity’s sake just use the blazer interior tub with the seats from the esky, Would you go with 4 buckets or keep it traditional and go buckets and bench?
Tabbysdaddy Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Seems more practical to use the bench, plus it's a nice bench. 1
Bullybeef Posted March 11, 2021 Author Posted March 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Tabbysdaddy said: Seems more practical to use the bench, plus it's a nice bench. I think the quad buckets gives it an upscale look, but I’ll try to make the bench work. and in other news Bam
David G. Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Nice stance. I agree on keeping the bench. David G.
NOBLNG Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 No buckets unless you have some sort of a console between them.?
Bullybeef Posted March 11, 2021 Author Posted March 11, 2021 4 hours ago, David G. said: Nice stance. I agree on keeping the bench. David G. Thank you, considering it still 24 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: No buckets unless you have some sort of a console between them.? A console you say?
Tom Geiger Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bullybeef said: Thank you, considering it still A console you say? Yea, a full length one with multiple cup holders
Painted Black Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 24 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: Yea, a full length one with multiple cup holders And a USB port
Bullybeef Posted March 11, 2021 Author Posted March 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: Yea, a full length one with multiple cup holders 9 minutes ago, Painted Black said: And a USB port Would you settle for a stack of subs and an overhead console tv lol
Mattilacken Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 Cool build! Love the blazers have one my self a ‘90
Bullybeef Posted March 11, 2021 Author Posted March 11, 2021 Well after many nips n cuts and filing, I’m calling this a success story. more work is needed of course, I need to decide on interior colours that will accent the two tone paint that I will be going with (see above). The chassis still needs a couple of tweaks, have to add some length to the rear rails and fix the mess I made of the spare tire. but overall I’m darn stoked on this project.
NOBLNG Posted March 11, 2021 Posted March 11, 2021 18 minutes ago, Bullybeef said: Party time interior lol Woo Hoo! All you need now is a big cooler and a DD.?
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