Lindberg Dodge L-700

[geezerman35]

I made a big deal over how utterly crappy the 40 Ford was that is included in all of these Dodge kits. And I still maintain that.
I'm taking a small diversion and tackling the Dodge flatbed.
A lot of DPMCC guys went apesh*t and were gobbling these kits off the shelf like there wqould be no others. I am aware of only 1 that actually jumped in and built it. I think it was Don Silverstone, I'll have to check. He ended up with a beautiful model. He is also an expert modeler.

But I think anyone heading to build this kit better have their sh*t together.

Ok, the castings look really good. There are an awfull lot of little pieces, brackets, pullys, etc. that look quite similar. The problem with this kit is figuring out what is what and where it goes. There are no numbers on the sprues to help identify these parts. There are no corresponding #'s on the exploded views ( which are very small) only sequence #'s to tell you what order to attach these parts. The directions are very general.
This should turn out to be a great looking model, like Don's. But, I'm just say'in. It ain't gonna be easy.

[moparmarc68]

I agree Clay, Don's build of this was excellent and I'm sure you will be just fine building it. As for the instructions, I have heard the same thing, they are terrible and hard to follow so good luck.

[geezerman35]

It does get a little easier as you get familiar with the parts and the truck.
I have the engine assembled and most of the carriage on the cab section.
I still haven't identified the alternator.

[jamesdabear338]

the truck it self is crap the parts are so thin and dont line up right the car it self is a repop of a repop

[kevinlaroe]

I quit building mine for a while, I have plenty of fun kits to build. My original intentions was to turn this into a flat bed car hauler, but I think I will use a ford 300 instead.

public.fotki.com/KevinLaRoe/trucks-1/dodge-700l/

Kevin

[geezerman35]

Hang tough, Kevin.
It DOES make a good looking model Just takes a little extra patience.
(Nice line up of Willys waiting to be hauled somewhere).

[moparmarc68]

I agree with Clay, hang in there, you will get it.

[Rick Schmidt]

he aint the only one thats actually buildin it. I am workin on mine. Its actually farther along now just needs some touchup and the glass and engine put in.

[geezerman35]

Way to go, Rick. They do come out nice with some TLC.

[moparmarc68]

Looking good Rick, you should have done a WIP on it.