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1/2/2023

Ford F600 & Grain Bin scale model

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PictureFord F600 & grain auger
Here is my diorama of a replica of a memory of using a 1965 Ford F600 grain truck (with wood box) putting up seed wheat into a wooden grain bin.  This model is a combination of scratch building and kit bashing to create this scene.  To see how just the truck was built click here for pictures and full build video!

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The real truck and the model
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1965 Ford F600 grain truck
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Check out the gallery for a TON of pictures and close ups
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5/11/2022

1965 Ford F600 scale model

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1965 Ford F600The real Ford F600 on the farm (wooden box)
When I turn my attention to model building, a lot of my inspiration comes from the desire to replicate memories.  I like to try my best to put these memories into some tangible form.  In this case I wanted to replicate a truck that I have a lot of fond memories driving on the farm back when I was a young man.  The vehicle is a 1965 Ford F600 with a wooden grain box.

Watch this exciting build replicating a 1965 Ford F600 grain truck that was used on our farm.  Below is the videos in order starting with a brief introduction to the scope of the project. Enjoy!

1965 Ford F600
Ford F600 grain truck
Ford F600 scale model
Ford F600 scale model
Below is a short video showing the REAL truck in use
Episode 1 The beginning - Explanation of the scope of the project
Episode 2  Cutting & Fitting the frame
Episode 3 Building the wooden box
Episode 4 Heavy weathering techniques
Episode 5 Completed truck
Below are some in progress pictures of building this 1965 Ford F600 grain truck 1/25 scale model.
AMT C600 model kit F600
This is the kits and parts I started with

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12/17/2020

Tonka Forklift box

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Tonka Forklift in box original
Custom Replica Tonka Forklift box
I have always been one to want to replicate the factory packaging for vintage toys.  This is a log harder than it looks. In most cases my attempts come close, but in most cases they fall under "custom". In this case I am doing it as part of the gift.  I restored this very same model of Tonka Forklift in another video which can be seen below, however the main attraction is the video showing the FULL process of making the box from scratch.  I also made some scale wooden pallet for the forklift to lift.

I am also always looking for tips or suggestions on how to do it better, so if you stumble upon this post.  Leave a comment on the video or this blog post and let me know if you have any tricks for replicating factory style toy packaging.  I would love to hear it!
See the box making video below
Below is the video of the vintage Tonka Forklift restoration.
Tonka Forklift box vintage
The little wooden pallets are a custom item I made
Yellow Tonka Forklift box vintage
Makes a great gift under the Christmas Tree!
Tonka toy under Christmas tree XMAS

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8/4/2020

Tiny Tonka's

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tiny tonka dump truck cement mixer
Tonka Mini's were released in the late 60's-through the 80's.  Here are a few examples.  These probably came from a set.  The Semi truck & Lowboy probably came with a dozer that is missing from this set.
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No. 535 Dump Truck
Release Year: 1970


Cement Mixer
Release Year: 1970


No. 695 Semi Lowboy
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Release Year: 1978

Below is a video of the entire restoration of this Tonka Triple Deight!  Check it out.
tiny tonkas
small tonka trucks
red yellow tonka dump truck
tiny tonka 1970 and 1982
In 1968 Tonka began producing a line of toys under the label of Tiny Tonkas, ranging in size from 5 inches to 11 inches. These little toys were made out of press steel just like their larger siblings. Over the next two decades Tonka would produced many variations of these toys made out of press steel and plastic in various colors, styles and multiple iterations on the same design. In 1984 Tonka would sell off the Tiny Tonka brand to Hasbro ending the production of these little steel toys. In 1982 Tonka had begun the phase out of the snub nose toys replacing them with a more modern looking square plastic cab.

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7/12/2020

Ertl International 3088 toy tractor restoration

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ertl 415 international 3088 toy tractor
Ertl International 3088 toy tractor restoration with replica box!  Below are more pictures from the restoration.  Watch the entire video to see this amazing restoration.  Lots of tips and tricks for your own restoration are in the video.

This model of ERTL tractor was produced up into at least the year 2000.  It came in several varieties of "generic tractor" as well as was used as a model for promotional pieces for various companies.  This model was even used as an incentive to ERTL employees for safety awards for 0 accidents in a certain time period.  (see video)

Ertl stock 415 international 3088
Other versions of this same casting
Ertl 415 toy tractor
ertl 3088 international toy tractor 415

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