International Scale Modeller

So I've decided to build this as my entry into the 80s GB.

A MPC 1/25th scale 1984 GMC Pickup , which will soon be hacked and scratch built into a vehicle worthy of the Mad Max deserts and dangers. Since the original and Second Mad Max films came out in the 80s I felt it was both cool and appropriate since I love the Mad Max Universe.

Moldings on this kit aren't too bad, engine has some fair detail which I'll try to exemplify with some wiring and a scratch built massive intake.




Tires actually look really good and meaty, just with a typical mold seam in the center that can be cleaned up easily


I'll also be attempting to hand make weapons for the truck like a harpoon launcher or machine guns, I've never done it before but I'm excited to try

I'll be starting work on it very soon so I'm sure the next update won't be too far away

Cheers!

Cool idea.
Be careful with this build, we don’t need another hero

Yes Kaleb! Ace idea!

Mad max, sprue warrior....

Gary30 wrote: Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:07 am Yes Kaleb! Ace idea!

Mad max, sprue warrior....

That's great "Sprue Warrior"

Go for it and remember everything works when you do this so throw anything at it you never know it might stick

You can tell spring is here in the Midwest USA because my allergies are on absolute overdrive. It's okay though I'm persevering through the watery eyes and clog nasel as best I can

This is the first time I've ever deviated from armor so it's been am interesting build so far.



Pretty much have finished the 5.7L 350 engine, that's what I assume it is since it looks like just like the 350 that was in one of my pick up trucks on the farm.

Also have started on the frame and undercarriage suspension.

Cheers

Nice start on the beast, just imagine theres a gun on it some where and you will be fine . My entry is in limbo right now as im awaiting the kit to arrive

Hawkmoon wrote: Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:21 pm Nice start on the beast, just imagine theres a gun on it some where and you will be fine . My entry is in limbo right now as im awaiting the kit to arrive

I'm excited to see what you've decided to build hawk, I'm sure it's going to be killer

Gotten some more done on the truck, almost ready for primer on the actual truck bits and bobs






Still working on some scratchbuilt stuff and then that'll be primed as well

Cheers

Loving the start and the direction, Kaleb!

barryf1fan wrote: Wed Mar 11, 2020 2:49 am Loving the start and the direction, Kaleb!

Thank ya Barry! Definitely enjoying it as a change of pace from the usual from me

All looking good and nice work. Putting some color on her will transform it.

Update on the Mad Max Mobile

Cab and bed has been painted in a Matt black

Engine has been painted up and installed along with the rest of the running gear

Still have plenty to do, more detail painting and some little bits and bobs

Some good progress being made. I like what you have done with the engine.

All looking good and nice work

Looks Kaleb absolutely the Dogs Dangles.
Did you know Mad Max's name was Max Rockatansky?
Shame this figure is 1/24
https://www.hiroboy.com/124_Mad_Max_Roa ... 11353.html
Loving it chap.
DW

Donkeywalloper wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 12:54 pm Looks Kaleb absolutely the Dogs Dangles.
Did you know Mad Max's name was Max Rockatansky?
Shame this figure is 1/24
https://www.hiroboy.com/124_Mad_Max_Roa ... 11353.html
Loving it chap.
DW

Yessir I did, and hell the M2 Browning I'm using I'm not even sure what scale it is I would consider picking up a figure for this build but I'm such crap at painting figures

digger303 wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:58 am Some good progress being made. I like what you have done with the engine.

Thank ya much! I think it'll look even better once weathered and grimed up

Hawkmoon wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:29 am All looking good and nice work

Appreciate it hawk

Update on the mad max mobile.

Have the body on the frame now, and am starting my weathering as I keep putting little bits and bobs on it as I do. I got to use the Ultimate clay washes I purchased for the first time and I really like them. Makes a great layer of thick dust on the build!



Cheers

Man!! This is looking great! Can't wait to see how you finish it up.
Keep the updates coming!

barryf1fan wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:19 am

Man!! This is looking great! Can't wait to see how you finish it up.
Keep the updates coming!

She's certainly coming along, albeit slowly, appreciate you looking on the progress!

Looking nice and sweaty, great work and looking good

Hawkmoon wrote: Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:13 am Looking nice and sweaty, great work and looking good

Thank ya much Hawk

Looking good Kaleb. I am a massive 'Mad Max' fan, always have been since I watched the first movie and seeing your build is kind of inspiring me to do something similar in the near future myself! Hmmm, interesting, so much scope for parts bashing and adding bits to the basic vehicle - I like it! Already looking around the 'net for a donor kit!

Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next update.

Kev

Update

Still been very inactive the past few weeks and I apologise to all

Have gotten some little stuff done on the truck, the hood has been painted chrome with a rough finish to simulate how the war boys would have in the fourth film, the wood log bumper has been put on as well as the grill and a chopped up rear bumper. Still working on the layer of dust to make it more realistic as well. Still plenty to get done. Cheers

KalebB wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:07 am Update

Still been very inactive the past few weeks and I apologise to all

Have gotten some little stuff done on the truck, the hood has been painted chrome with a rough finish to simulate how the war boys would have in the fourth film, the wood log bumper has been put on as well as the grill and a chopped up rear bumper. Still working on the layer of dust to make it more realistic as well. Still plenty to get done. Cheers

Tyre's outside the body line....cops will get ya for that

digger303 wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:22 am

KalebB wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:07 am Update

Still been very inactive the past few weeks and I apologise to all

Have gotten some little stuff done on the truck, the hood has been painted chrome with a rough finish to simulate how the war boys would have in the fourth film, the wood log bumper has been put on as well as the grill and a chopped up rear bumper. Still working on the layer of dust to make it more realistic as well. Still plenty to get done. Cheers

Tyre's outside the body line....cops will get ya for that

ironically in my neck of the woods I think just about everyone runs tires way outside the body line, good thing the law around here don't mind too much

KalebB wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:25 am

digger303 wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:22 am

KalebB wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:07 am Update

Still been very inactive the past few weeks and I apologise to all

Have gotten some little stuff done on the truck, the hood has been painted chrome with a rough finish to simulate how the war boys would have in the fourth film, the wood log bumper has been put on as well as the grill and a chopped up rear bumper. Still working on the layer of dust to make it more realistic as well. Still plenty to get done. Cheers

Tyre's outside the body line....cops will get ya for that

ironically in my neck of the woods I think just about everyone runs tires way outside the body line, good thing the law around here don't mind too much

All looking good and nice work.

Thank you hawk

AirCadet424 wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 2:07 pm Looking good Kaleb. I am a massive 'Mad Max' fan, always have been since I watched the first movie and seeing your build is kind of inspiring me to do something similar in the near future myself! Hmmm, interesting, so much scope for parts bashing and adding bits to the basic vehicle - I like it! Already looking around the 'net for a donor kit!

Keep up the good work, looking forward to your next update.

Kev

You definitely should do one! It's been honestly a lot of fun, I'm normally only an armor Modeller and I only like working on real trucks, but this has been fun. I may do a muscle car to go with this at some point