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nate3923 · 01-15-2010, 06:16 AM

I saw a f-350 dually scale build and fell in love with the idea for a truck puller or mud bogger and I also drive one, but mine is an 2001 f-350 4 door long bed. My problem is I can't seem to find a 1:24 scale model of one. The only models I have found is a extended cab 97 and a 4 door long bed (http://www.randysdiecast.com/newracing/winwallace.htm) link for four doors but they are metal bodies anyone know where i could get one? Thanks for the help!!

JustinHaddon · 01-15-2010, 07:15 AM

If your handy with stuff try getting two models and glue the cabs together to make it a 4 door

nate3923 · 01-15-2010, 08:14 AM

I was think of that but still doesnt help with getting the new body style

nate3923 · 01-15-2010, 05:04 PM

how bad of an idea would be using a metal body?

Alpha Male · 01-15-2010, 05:44 PM

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My problem is I can't seem to find a 1:24 scale model of one.

I think you will need a larger model than 1:24. I'm going to use a 1:18 scale body for my Land Rover and stretch the wheelbase to fit. If you use 1:24 scale, the wheels/tires will be way too big. Compare wheel sizes between your Losi and a 1:24 and see what you think.

VooDuuChild · 01-15-2010, 06:51 PM

I too was thinking 1:18.

constantmotion · 01-15-2010, 08:00 PM

I have a 1/24 Chevy Dually plastic model. Here are some pics. I have too thought about using this. Can't see it very good in the pics but the wheels stick out about an 1/8" from each side. The WB on the dually is around 6 1/4".

BLOODBANE · 01-15-2010, 08:25 PM

Im gonna try a metal Explorer body 1/24 scale(If I win the auction on the bay)I have wondered about the weight of the metal bodies as well. I will see and post some pics after I start if you havent done yours yet.....

Calicrawler23 · 01-15-2010, 08:54 PM

I tried a Chevy dually on my micro, and it was just too big. I even tried chopping it down, but it still was bulky.

Twisted Nuts · 01-15-2010, 09:19 PM

check out your LHS and see if they could order you the scale size you would want in an ERTL model kit

Just a thought, b'cause i have a 1/14? (I think) scale viper plastic model that would fit perfect!

nate3923 · 01-16-2010, 05:35 PM

i have not started yet havent got my body and stuff off ebay but i found a 1995 dodge standard cab dually i thought i would try it out because the four door might be to long

mcrc · 01-16-2010, 06:15 PM

6.5 inch wheel base is huge for a micro this will be quite a stretch.
will you make a new frame to mount the transmission etc to or mount it to the existing floorpan.?

nate3923 · 01-17-2010, 01:21 PM

I'm going to try to use the frame from the truck but we will see how this goes still need to get it home first

01-15-2010, 06:16 AM	#1
nate3923 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cincinnati Posts: 97	dually ideas I saw a f-350 dually scale build and fell in love with the idea for a truck puller or mud bogger and I also drive one, but mine is an 2001 f-350 4 door long bed. My problem is I can't seem to find a 1:24 scale model of one. The only models I have found is a extended cab 97 and a 4 door long bed (http://www.randysdiecast.com/newracing/winwallace.htm) link for four doors but they are metal bodies anyone know where i could get one? Thanks for the help!!

01-15-2010, 07:15 AM	#2
JustinHaddon Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 9	If your handy with stuff try getting two models and glue the cabs together to make it a 4 door

01-15-2010, 08:14 AM	#3
nate3923 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cincinnati Posts: 97	I was think of that but still doesnt help with getting the new body style

01-15-2010, 05:04 PM	#4
nate3923 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cincinnati Posts: 97	how bad of an idea would be using a metal body?

01-15-2010, 06:51 PM	#6
VooDuuChild Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 115	I too was thinking 1:18.

01-15-2010, 08:00 PM	#7
constantmotion On the lookout for Rocks Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monroe, Louisiana Posts: 3,711	I have a 1/24 Chevy Dually plastic model. Here are some pics. I have too thought about using this. Can't see it very good in the pics but the wheels stick out about an 1/8" from each side. The WB on the dually is around 6 1/4".

01-15-2010, 08:25 PM	#8
BLOODBANE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canon City Posts: 466	Im gonna try a metal Explorer body 1/24 scale(If I win the auction on the bay)I have wondered about the weight of the metal bodies as well. I will see and post some pics after I start if you havent done yours yet.....

01-15-2010, 08:54 PM	#9
Calicrawler23 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 398	I tried a Chevy dually on my micro, and it was just too big. I even tried chopping it down, but it still was bulky.

01-15-2010, 09:19 PM	#10
Twisted Nuts Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: summertown Posts: 512	check out your LHS and see if they could order you the scale size you would want in an ERTL model kit Just a thought, b'cause i have a 1/14? (I think) scale viper plastic model that would fit perfect!

01-16-2010, 05:35 PM	#11
nate3923 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cincinnati Posts: 97	i have not started yet havent got my body and stuff off ebay but i found a 1995 dodge standard cab dually i thought i would try it out because the four door might be to long

01-16-2010, 06:15 PM	#12
mcrc Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: canada Posts: 45	6.5 inch wheel base is huge for a micro this will be quite a stretch. will you make a new frame to mount the transmission etc to or mount it to the existing floorpan.?

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01-17-2010, 01:21 PM	#13
nate3923 Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: cincinnati Posts: 97	I'm going to try to use the frame from the truck but we will see how this goes still need to get it home first

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