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Wrecked Wrecker Model

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This has to be the most custom work I've ever done on a model. Besides the cab, frame, front end, and engine; everything was either hand made or taken off other kits.

The original truck can be found here- [link]

I started out with a 65 chevy step side kit, then chopped the roof a lot. It wasn't that easy, I ended up cutting the roof into like 6 different pieces, then added filler and sanded to make it fit good. The back end was completely custom made out of plastic sheets that I cut and fitted together to mimic the original truck. The tow boom was had made out of things I had lying around. The wheels and side mirrors are from a snaptite fire truck kit. The fuel lines running to the carbs are paperclips and a bunch of other stuff made up the rest of the engine. The front bumper is a piece of wood and the rubber stoppers are erasers I cut in half. The decals are pictures I took from the original truck and scaled down and glued on.

There are a few things I still want to add, but I'll add them when I find them.
Image size
1280x857px 367.23 KB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D3000
Shutter Speed
10/400 second
Aperture
F/5.3
Focal Length
44 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Jun 14, 2011, 1:10:15 AM
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devEboo's avatar
Allow me to repeat myself. This is a masterpiece of commitment, time, sweat, patience and passion. And I love it. She's a beauty. Thanks for sharing. Cheers. Nod  +fav :happybounce: