AK-mounty, finished
Status: New built
Date: 18-Jan-2010
Comments: 42
This has been a project that has taken almost a year to complete. I finally have it finished. I owe it all to the builder, Forrest Scott of Bruiser Builder.com for the build. I bought a new half built mountaineer off ebay and then sent it to bruiser builder. for chrome and paint. The entire chassis was chrome plated and fully ball raced, even the tranny. It was then put together using cap head titanium fasteners. The body was painted box art and the details were then added. The details are amazing from the emblems all the way to the tailgate latches. They were done with several different unknown techniques to give depth and a shadow look to add to the realism. Even the grill was chrome plated and then painted to make sure the grill had the proper chrome trim. the driver figure was detailed using a hyper detailed head, Albert. thanks for taking a look. Let me know what you think. mark.
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
A few Quick shots of my vintage
Comments
backtomyroots.
Absolutely Stunning ! Definitely one of my favourites .
tamiya_mike
What I want to know is how much does he charge? You can message me with the info if you like.
3SPD REKR
This is truly a museum piece - congratulations. When the snow and ice go away - I'll go mud bogging with you - the Mountaineer and my Wrecker. Don't want you to get stuck without a tow - ;_)
slimmy
Lol, thanks for the offer REKR, but i dont think this one will be seeing any action. Shelf space only, for mounty. Ok, every one wants to know the price tag. 1,245.00 USD. That was for all the chrome, bearings, fasteners, paint, labor and shipping. Right now my bruiser is getting the same treatment. Then my blazer and after that a hilux. I'm going for the ultimate 3-speed collection.
pininy
so nice... wish i have one of these ....
stickerbod
Thats one spotless looking Mounty, can understand you not running it
Tobbe70
Wonderful - a masterpiece! Congratulations
Dante77
Very, very nice! Piece of art!
BeetleLover
Fantastic looks Amazing!!! Inspired me to go to town on my Mounty!
dr.roberts
Fantastic truck, the chrome chassis is really amazing!
yellowscott
What a great job, this looks fantastic!!!
TIMECMDR
Superb looking Mounty, one of the best I have seen. Top stuff between you and Scott
Henk4Focus
Bling a ling Mark! Reminds me of US showtruck of the 80's. Really came out nice. Well done.
53HRA
Stunner!
slimmy
Thanks guy's for all the love. I am surprised that forrest didn't get fed up with how picky i was about the details. But after paying the bill, he didn't seem to mind me sending him the next one.
rally fan
Very nice Mountaineer. It looks so clean. Absolutely perfect. Great job Mark
Crash Cramer
I think that is one of the best and cleanest looking Mountys here on TC. Very nice and makes me want to track one down since it is my favorite of the classic 3 speeds. @James, I thought you were after the first 100, this is model 111, so you should send me your Mounty.
steerfromtherear
Very very nice, and a fair price for the workmanship i think. My fave lookin 3speed to.
amigamad
Very nice looks stunning.
chewball
So pretty! Great job!
Edmund
A fantastic finish! Definitely an inspiration for all my projects.
Powerbruiser
Thats a stunning mounty! You need sunnglases to look into the chrome!
Perfectly done!
Naxman
Very impressive Mark! The Mounty looks amazing! This truck is one of my all time Tamiya favorites!
def4x4
Awesome.....this is really a museum piece, if you have finished those other three 3 speeds you need to build a safe to protectid all those amezing trucks! Looking forward somewhere in the future to see all those four 3 speeds next together!
GreenMan
What a beauty, nothing alse to say
Wyoming
I've spent most of my life covering up or removing Chrome and other bling from my stuff but that is just personal tastes and I totally respect the amount time and effort that goes into building up a perfect model and it will sure be a dazzling display model
Fernado Alonso
This one is almost over the top but I love it!!!
I love it!!
Cheers Alex
slimmy
Hey guy's, I sure wish you all could see this thing in person. Last night i sat it on a TV stand next to my bed, so that when ever I woke up it was right in front of me. And of course I ran my night light. I think I might need a tamiya 12 step program. Def4x4 I to cant wait to see all 4 of these sitting next to each other. It is going to happen. 3 are already in the works. And the last one is sitting in japper7's trade room. thanks again guy's for all the great comments, you all rock!
mymonsterbeetleisbroken
Much respect, it looks great
mongoose1983
The body work is really outstanding. What a beautiful Mountaineer!
rad22rad Alloys
Top Mounty Mark, really like all the work on the detailing. I just love these old 3 speeds and for me the Mounty is the nicest of the lot. This is definately one of the nicest ones on TC. Enjoy it Mate it's a Beauty !!!!!!!
TamOR
4 eternity ! Congrat's to your work Love it!
jeffy
A real beauty Mark don't let your mental brother near it or it'll end up in a lake.....Upside down
slimmy
Thanks, jeffy. It just so happens he liked it so much, I let him keep it on his shelf for now. I have so many and my bruiser will be done very soon.
SCORCHER KID
missed this slimmy first time round....glad i've caught it now...superb mate..outstanding..!!!
Ram318
Wow that is one sharp truck!! I'm Speechless
Dante77
Hi Mark, I keep coming back looking at this amazing build! Please tell, are these original or repro decals? Thanks Christian
slimmy
dante, The decals are original tamiya. You can tell this by the chrome decals under the door. the repro's are just silver.
JB86BruiserBoy
Until now I thought I was the only one obsessed with looking at my completed 3 speeds at night when I go to bed or wake up. But I realize now after seeing your project and reading your comments...I am not alone!!! My projects are not near as nice as this one. I will soon be adding them to my new showroom. By the way beautiful truck!!
Toykid
Wow, your collections has really grown lately, this thing is awesome. I can't believe I missed it when you first posted it.
visa_king
this build is just incredible!
Sad Sammy
It'll be a dream come true if I could make mine look anywhere near as good as this one! Absolutely stunning.
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