Ford F-250

[dave]

Here's something I've been working on in between other models and what have you...

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one more

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yet another

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one more .

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Last one for know.

[JrSyko]

Looks insane like always!

See ya in the dirt!

[rdc]

dave, that is so tight!

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[dave]

Thanks guys .
I was think of doing this one with a quorter elliptical rear end , but i can't make up my mind ?
Any thoughts ?

[John_Bitting]

My thought is you need a new alignment cam for the passenger side.. Too much Camber. :-)

[JrSyko]

I'd say do quarter eliptics as it will match the "retro" looking truck theme you got going. It could be like the classic model or something.

See ya in the dirt!

[dave]

Funny John ...... :-) Wait till you see the Bronco.......

I like that idea , so it will be done. Thanks for the vote...

[evan_clanin]

these models or off the hook man, can u explain the process of building them, and the secrets, how u get the cages built and so on, how do u get the custom pieces?

evan

[dave]

Thank you .......Lots of Beer !!! Just kidding !!
Most if not all the Off road stuff is hand made, I'll take some pix's and explain how to do some of the stuff i do.

Thanks Dave

[evan_clanin]

that would be cool to see man

evan

[elcaprerunner]

That is way cool! My buddy did a Silverado with a 4-link and centered pivot points and coilovers all the way around, but he didn't do a cage though, he was going to but his cat got on the mantle where it was and knocked it over and broke everything.

DIRT'S FOR RACING, PRERUNNERS ARE FOR GETTING THERE!

[rdc]

I dont know how you do it but i thought that to do the cage and everythign tublular you could use the tubes that hold that parts on when you buy the kit. like the tubes where you pull the individual parts off of. i dotn know about the shocks, but it sure is crazy.

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[dave]

Here's a few pictures of some stuff to give a little better idea . The pictures I wanted to show you I left at home Dooh !!
First picture is of Chevy fenders the cab was an extra cab and I had to cut it done to make a standard cad.

[dave]

Bondo is your best friend.

[dave]

Here's some cage work. Nothing crazy.

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The cage.

[Kritter]

Damn Dave you need to get out and build a real one now! Looks bitchen

Kris
"I was thinking the exact same thing about you..."

[dave]

LOL....... Thanks Kritter ...

Here's what i use for the cages and stuff.

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more .

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This is what the rear end will look like That will come with the model kit I'm working on. It still needs to be cleaned up (sanded) .

[dave]

Ok here's some fender stuff.
For Ford Rangers. The stuff I use you can find in the Biotech field. They are used to for scales when you need to measure out every little amounts of stuff.

[dave]

Here's the start .

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more of the fenders.

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then cut out the shape.

[TRDshaunTRD]

thats really cool dave!

"Those who risk nothing, are nothing."

[dave]

After you glue it on you can clean up the fender and maybe do a little bit more shaping to get the look your looking for.
The Ranger in the picture is Davis Motorsports Ranger. Update on that truck is the place i was getting my tires from ( Japan ) the company is having major problems from what i was told . I have now made and mold of my own style of trie that i will be using for that truck so work is on again .. sorry for taking so Damn long on that model guys :-(

[elcaprerunner]

On that one of your Chevy, (in the background) where did you get that picture of the R&D Motorsports TT?

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[dave]

Thats the Penchansky Brothers 8 truck. Thats what the model was made after.

[Steve_HKmtrsprts]

Awesome work Dave. I cant wait to see your kits.

[evan_clanin]

how r u getting the bends in the plastic for the cages and special peices, or u just rigging every thing and learnign as u go?

i wana be like austin when i grow up, he gets all the chicks

[havahockey]

He ordered a special bender from JD Squared thats has 1/8" dies :)

Then he talked to Lincoln to have a special TIG welder made.

Race-Dezert Anonymous - Step #1:
"Hello, my name is Jason. And I'm a Race-Dezertaholic."

[evan_clanin]

wow man i gota get me one of those, maby throw a weed wacker engine in and some servos, and off to the back yard for some mini offroad

i wana be like austin when i grow up, he gets all the chicks

[dave]

Nope all the bends are done by hand or I should say fingers. I try'd to use stuff to help me bens stuff up but for me it took to long and was a pain in the ........... I found it easier just to do it free fingers. lol

[DMSRACE]

Dave, looks BITCHIN'!!!!! Can't wait to get it....


Kevin

Racer

To live life half throttle would be a waste....

[dave]

It don't have the cab-cage done yet . But this what i have come up with so far.It don't look like much now , however it should after it's all painted and done.

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Another shot.

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top shot.

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one more after this one.

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last one ..

[Bryan_D]

Your twisted!!!! If I were to try something like that I would crack the first time it didnt go correctly. Thats amazing, do you have a site with all of your models? You should if not like a showcase of what a badass you are. Amazing!!

[evan_clanin]

dido, i want to try doing this but i dont have the patience

i wana be like austin when i grow up, he gets all the chicks

[John_Bitting]

The new project looks even better in person. I was at Modelmans house earlier today. Good stuff. I own one of his chevy models so I know the quality and detail is absolutely amazing.

[fishd00d]

I see how it is John...come all the way down here and dont even stop by my place....I see....

:)

Go Big Or Go Home
United Jumping Truck Society

[John_Bitting]

Cool, I am glad you figured it out. I did not know how to tell you. :-)

[elcaprerunner]

Dave is there a shop where you get the models (truck bodies etc.) and the materials or do ya make it yourself or do ya just got the madd hook-ups? I live in Hemet/Covina and if there is anyway I can get the stuff you get I would love to have it. Is there a place where I can get all that stuff like the roll cage material and that "bondo" stuff and the bodies and whatever else you use? Do you cut stuff out or what's the deal man??!!

DIRT'S FOR RACING, PRERUNNERS ARE FOR GETTING THERE!

[AllwaysRcn]

Don't worry Fish, he didn't stay very long. (j/k John).

I also got to see them in person today and it is truely amazing how detailed Dave's models are.

[fishd00d]

Awww so you were down here too???? Man oh man all these people....I really see how it is!

lol :)

Go Big Or Go Home
United Jumping Truck Society

[dave]

Well all the stuff I use you can get @ any Hobby shop.You really have to look at things in a whole different way....... I have used jello cups as fenders and a lot of other stuff like that...
All the kits i use are the same ones you can buy......

[dave]

Heres Johns model.

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back shot.

[John_Bitting]

That is what it did look like at one time. Until the fatal "at speed" incident. No one was hurt.

Actually the movers decided to put a heavy box on the box I had my model in.. Crunch. Dave is going to rebuild it and finish my bronco model and start on a new model for me of whatever play truck I decide to buy, or maybe a 4 seater, I am looking at those too, Dave could make his first 4 seater model. That would be bitchin.

[dave]

Damn Movers !!!! I'm starting to wonder how many of the models I have made for people over the years are still around ??? Rob Maccachren still has his. Ragland ????
I have heard that this model had a bad crash ... I don't know how bad it was but I did hear it doesn't have a front end on it anymore.....

[dave]

try that again.

[dave]

Got a little bit more done on the Big Ford . It still needs a cage and a lot of paint and a few other little
things. But you get the idea.

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last one.

[michael_loomis]

DAVE YOU ARE THE BOMBDIGGITY!!!!

[dave]

Yahoo ! I got the cage done !! Now add some paint and a few details and this one is done . Then I can get back tsome of the other projects I NEED to finish.
Over the next next few weeks I will be posting pictures of finished models . The next one on it's way to being done is the Davis Ranger( I KNOW IT'S ABOUT TIME ) should be done by X-Mas, then the chenowth of Matt Nelson . I also a Ford F-150 prerunner , a class 9 car for Trey , A 5 unlimited , Robby Gordons TT as well as a prerunner Chevy and 3 other models one Ranger , a TT and a 5-1600.....
I think thats all ? Any way .

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[JrSyko]

Just out of curiosity, how much do you charge for one of those things and is this your full time profession or do you just do this on the side?

See ya in the dirt!

[dave]

No This is just for all the people who like this kind of sfuff. My real job pays more.
Well after 30 hours I finished this beast. I think I know way they take so long to finish , It's all the damn
painting !!! well any way it's done so here you go.

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[evan_clanin]

damn yo, off the hook

i wana be like austin when i grow up, he gets all the chicks

[tkr]

incredible work as always Dave!!!


Matt Nelson
Team Kwik Racing

[KitRacer]

It looks great Dave hope to see you and the truck at the next Gnarly Racing meeting

[Junior]

Off the hook? I still think that the Protruck you did for my racing team is the best ever. You have done models that represent more radical trucks, but the Protruck you did for us is identical to the race truck, bar for bar.

Incredible work Bro.


Junior
EJR Racing Trophy Truck #44
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