Classic Truck
Bought from a local trading site way back in 2003. I remember taking 1/2 an hour of work just so I could watch the auction close. It was in pretty good original condition so I was just happy to sit it on the shelf as it was. Roll on 5 years to 2008 and I had plenty of spare time at home after having my tonsils out so I set about restoring it. Everything was cleaned and then reassembled using new screws wherever possible. Roll on another 2 years to present day and I have finally just finished the body. The shell, roll bar/spot lights, chrome grille etc are all new as are the decals. Really satisfying to have finally finished it.
Comments
neobrunox
Very nice your Blackfoot Congrats
djp780
That is stunning i love the blackfoot. Worth spending the time to get them right.
BeetleLover
Looks sharp John! Great looking model and one of my favourite runners ever. Think it was a Blackfoot I found on an auction site in 2004 that got me started collecting and soon after finding TC
Gazan
Very, very nice indeed. Lovely finish to the body. Good work.
berman
Stunning condition! like the mainland ad, 'Good things take time'
keven64
...that looks like it is still 1986.
Excellent !
JB86BruiserBoy
Looks Brand New, I really enjoyed those old Black Foot trucks, ran the heck out of them and they just kept going. I have one old King left I think I will have to make her look good again after seeing your nice restore.. Nice Job!!
f2g78
very good paint job
Type49rs
Hey Neil, it's funny that you should mention the 'good things take time' slogan as that was the title I was thinking about using for this.
Type49rs
Thanks for the comments guys. I'm really happy with the way the paint came up, especially after stuffing up the Midnight Pumpkin. It's straight off the can - no sanding and no polishing...... I really don't have the patience for that
berman
Haha you should've, it's gorgeous, well worth it in the end
Bluefoot
A classic beauty all right. The BF is what go me back into the hobby years ago. Must spend some time on one of mine....
mongoose1983
I love this one. I'm a fan of many Tamiya models, but I do believe my heart belongs to the Ford Blackfoot truck. It is so nice to see one correctly finished. Your truck looks awesome.
Type49rs
Thanks for the comments. It seems that the Blackfoot has a lot of sentimental value to a lot of people. I was never really into trucks myself back in the day but I can definitely see the attraction now.
RACECRAFTERS
Hey John, if ever you were to part with this truck, I want first and second option on it
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