Bigfoot #1 Monster truck with 48" tires

[magicmustang]

Well I'm calling this done. A kitbashed build of the original Bigfoot #1 with 48" tires and wheels. Body, interior, engine (blower, carbs and headers are from the parts box) and frame are from the AMT Firestone 1978 Ford 4x4 kit. Suspension, wheel flares, roll bar and front bumper are parts from the AMT USA-1 monster truck kit. Wheels and tires are from an AMT 1/32nd monster truck that scale out to about 48" in 1/25th scale. Paint is Testors rattle can Star-Spangled Blue Lacquer. The BMF was a chore. Decals were provided by a member of the forum. Build post in the WIP section. Let me know what you think about it.

Edited February 26, 2023 by magicmustang

[Mattilacken]

Turned out great! Good job

[vincen47]

Excellent. I like the old school original look of it. 

[slusher]

Very sharp!

[Zippi]

Nicely done on the Big Foot Monster truck.  Like Victor said, I like the old school stuff as well.

[magicmustang]

Added a winch to the front bumper. Took it out of my Deserter truck kit. 

Edited March 4, 2023 by magicmustang

[MurfTwice]

Looks great. I’m now looking for 1/32 wheels and tires for my ‘76 grilled Bigfoot. 
 

[Ulf]

I really like your build.
From the days when a Monster Truck could be tasteful. Bob Chandler was our hero back then.

[Sledsel]

Great job on the conversion to Bigfoot 1

[spencer1984]

Glad this got bumped, I missed it before. Awesome job on the build!

[Goose1957]

Just coming back to this build because I found this diecast truck and realistic tires that would work well for any of the eary monster trucks that used 48" tires instead of the usual 66" terra tires more common on monster trucks. I found it at Tractor Supply for $7.99 and change. That's cheaper than most aftermarket tires out there. The rims aren't really usable, but I can find something that will work with them. 

I loved your early Bigfoot build and thought about doing the Bigfoot Ranger and the Shuttle, both of which used 48" tires, like in the prototype photo. Also, USA-1 was originally dark blue and had 48" tires to start.

Jeff

[Sledsel]

Looks great! Bigfoot 1 is my favorite!