I'm seeing some wonderful stuff in this section (really nice paint jobs too). I thought I'd post my own. I actually worked on this last year. Maisto introduced a new model, a fleetside F-150. They usually sold the flareside model, but now they have the fleetside, with Harley Davidson versions as well.
I didn't really like the way the truck looked stock. Maisto almost always makes the wheels and tires too small for trucks in my opinion, so I thought I would lift it using parts from another cheap lifted truck.
Here's what the truck looked like after purchase:
Here's the finished result:
I don't have much experience with metals or welding or plastics, so the running boards, the roof rack, the light rack up front and the tonneau are all balsa wood (easy to cut and sand). The truck is just for show anyway. It does have working suspension.
I need to find better ways to paint, such as airbrushing. You'll notice the rough paint job on the truck, especially the bedwall. If anyone has good suggestions to painting, I'd like to hear it. Thanks.