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Post by webby Wed 28 Feb 2018, 9:33 am

MPC, a reissue I assume. Old kit, the underside parts are pretty crude, ditto most of the accessories.
Perfect painting weather today, so the Chevette, the Olds Aurora, the Suburban roof and this all got their moment in the sun and under the rattle can.

The red is straight from the can, about 2 hrs old. Very happy so far. Interior is Tamiya Deck Tan.
I've added the indicator stalk, column shifter, and pedals as well as the ign key bump on the column. Under the bonnet, parts bin raided for the extractors (headers), ditto for the 4 bbl carb & air cleaner. Plumbing and wiring to come. Pics of the engine later on.

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Post by RetiredMike Wed 28 Feb 2018, 2:02 pm

Very nice paintwork, both inside and out. MPC "Deserter" Pickup 1705482731
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Post by dublin boy Wed 28 Feb 2018, 11:34 pm

Nice.
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Post by harron68 Fri 02 Mar 2018, 3:49 pm

Paint does look good. Keep us posted.

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Post by TimJ Sat 03 Mar 2018, 10:54 pm

Nice looking interior and paint.
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Post by KatsZenJammer Sun 04 Mar 2018, 5:22 pm

Great start! Both the body and interior look very nice.
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Post by webby Wed 07 Mar 2018, 10:25 am

Body is the BMF/ Molotov shop, once the chrome has dried I'll get back to it.
The chassis is progressing nicely. Exhaust is next, and I hope to have it done by this weekend.
Weather has been wet, wet, wet. So I'm glad I had the paint fest a week ago!

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Post by Guest Wed 07 Mar 2018, 12:30 pm

You are correct webby, it is a repop. One of the versions was the Fall Guy truck from the TV series, staring Lee Majors.

Looking good. Alway nice to see when a builder takes the time to add in the plug wires.

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Post by webby Wed 14 Mar 2018, 9:50 am

Today's update. Cab on and the exhaust finished. I'm waiting on better weather for a repaint on the tray. Some under bonnet touch ups, booster & heater hoses and we're done there. I should have the front bumper, brush guard and winch on soon.

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Post by GaryDainton Wed 14 Mar 2018, 11:58 am

MPC "Deserter" Pickup 1705482731 looks great Chris
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Post by Guest Wed 14 Mar 2018, 6:46 pm

Looking good Chris.

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Post by Mr Hirakawa Thu 15 Mar 2018, 1:21 pm

Great stuff.
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Post by midnightprowler Fri 16 Mar 2018, 1:36 pm

Awesome.
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Post by webby Wed 21 Mar 2018, 9:19 am

Repainted the tray yesterday, not happy with it so back to the sanding pond. Again.
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Post by Guest Wed 21 Mar 2018, 2:56 pm

Oh man I feel your pain. I have had too much experience with stripping shells.

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Post by kpnuts Wed 21 Mar 2018, 5:20 pm

Looking good mate

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Post by KatsZenJammer Sat 24 Mar 2018, 4:55 pm

Excellent work! MPC "Deserter" Pickup 1705482731
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Post by disabled modeler Sun 01 Apr 2018, 12:44 pm

WOW..! Stunning work..! The paint is beautiful...interior is very very nicely done too...shes going to be a real beauty. I have the same kit but want to make mine a long bed Chevy one.

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Post by harron68 Mon 02 Apr 2018, 6:08 pm

Fine work. Ilike the engine compartment and especially the battery paint.

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Post by webby Mon 16 Apr 2018, 10:41 pm

Nearly there! Mirrors, decals and some hoses to come. Hopefully done before Friday. Sorry about the lousy pic, better ones to come.

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Post by RetiredMike Tue 17 Apr 2018, 2:34 pm

Coming along nicely. MPC "Deserter" Pickup 1705482731
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Post by GaryDainton Wed 18 Apr 2018, 6:37 pm

Looking great Chris.
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