magicmustang Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) Am in the process of gathering parts to start a project to replicate a model of Bigfoot monster truck #1 (first car crush). Have an AMT Firestone 1978 Ford 4x4 truck kit for the body, interior, engine and frame. Have a set of 1/25th scale monster truck suspension parts and a set of 1/32nd monster wheels and tires (that scale out to 48 inchers in 1/25th scale) on the way. Need a scan of the early AMT Bigfoot decals (1984 or 1989 release) if anyone can help. Wish me luck. Edited January 15, 2023 by magicmustang 3
Mike C. Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 Sweet! I loved the look of the original Bigfoot.
jjsipes Posted January 11, 2023 Posted January 11, 2023 I have thought about getting another of the original kits to build one as I had one when I was a kid, didn't turn out to well. Prices are high on them now. Guess I will just enjoy the Mega Construx Bigfoot that he got for Christmas. Will look forward to seeing your build though. Here is what my son got for Christmas if anyone is interested. 2
magicmustang Posted January 11, 2023 Author Posted January 11, 2023 1 hour ago, jjsipes said: Here is what my son got for Christmas if anyone is interested. Love it. Here's what my 4 yr old Grandson got "me" for Christmas.
magicmustang Posted January 15, 2023 Author Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) Got some work started. Chassis, wheels and tires and engine done. Some body work, not sure how I will hinge the front end yet. Am liking the "48 inch" tires and ride height. Still need a scan of the AMT Bigfoot 1 decals (1984 edition). Got one, thanks. Edited January 29, 2023 by magicmustang 4
Stingray wes Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Have always wanted to get one of these kits. Will be following along!
crowe-t Posted January 29, 2023 Posted January 29, 2023 (edited) Great job so far! Are the suspension parts from an AMT 4x4 or Bigfoot kit? Edited January 29, 2023 by crowe-t 1
magicmustang Posted January 29, 2023 Author Posted January 29, 2023 6 hours ago, crowe-t said: Great job so far! Are the suspension parts from an AMT 4x4 or Bigfoot kit? The suspension parts are from the current AMT USA-1 Chevy monster truck, they are the same as was in the original Bigfoot 4x4x4. The fender flares, roll bar and rear bumper from the Bigfoot kit are also in the USA-1 kit.
crowe-t Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 On 1/29/2023 at 7:38 AM, magicmustang said: The suspension parts are from the current AMT USA-1 Chevy monster truck, they are the same as was in the original Bigfoot 4x4x4. The fender flares, roll bar and rear bumper from the Bigfoot kit are also in the USA-1 kit. The USA-1 kit has 2 roll bars? The chrome one and the one from the original Bigfoot kit? What are you doing for the front bumper?
magicmustang Posted February 5, 2023 Author Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, crowe-t said: The USA-1 kit has 2 roll bars? The chrome one and the one from the original Bigfoot kit? What are you doing for the front bumper? Yes, the USA-1 has both roll bars. Although the extra non chrome one is not complete. I am chroming the extra rear bumper from the USA-1 kit and putting it on the front and using the chrome stock Firestone pickup rear bumper on the rear. Pic is of the parts tree in the USA-1 kit with the Bigfoot 1 parts on it as well as the USA-1 wheel backs.
crowe-t Posted February 5, 2023 Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) Which roll bar are you going too use? Bigfoot 1 did have a roll bar that looks like the chrome roll bar in the USA-1 kit at some point. Edited February 5, 2023 by crowe-t
magicmustang Posted February 5, 2023 Author Posted February 5, 2023 The one in the pic from of the first car crush that was on the tree of spare parts from the USA-1 kit.
MurfTwice Posted February 11, 2023 Posted February 11, 2023 Looking great so far. I may have to steal this idea and build one with the 1/32 wheels. I have five sets of Bigfoot decals if you still need one. They look like two different styles so tell which ones ya need by number and I’ll send them to you. One set says Powered by Ford 640, the other just says 460 powered and the trucks that go on the bed are different.
magicmustang Posted February 12, 2023 Author Posted February 12, 2023 19 minutes ago, MurfTwice said: Looking great so far. I may have to steal this idea and build one with the 1/32 wheels. I have five sets of Bigfoot decals if you still need one. They look like two different styles so tell which ones ya need by number and I’ll send them to you. One set says Powered by Ford 640, the other just says 460 powered and the trucks that go on the bed are different. PM sent.
magicmustang Posted February 14, 2023 Author Posted February 14, 2023 Got it painted. Now to polishing and then BMF. 3
magicmustang Posted February 22, 2023 Author Posted February 22, 2023 Paint polished and BMF applied. Decals next and then final assembly.
magicmustang Posted February 24, 2023 Author Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Decals applied and most final parts added. Still digging in my spare parts box for some accurate outside review mirrors. Calling it done. Moved to Under Glass. Edited February 25, 2023 by magicmustang 2
Rocketman Posted September 4, 2024 Posted September 4, 2024 (edited) Looks great. I built mine back in '84 from the Bigfoot AMT kit Edited September 4, 2024 by Rocketman 2
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