1973 Ford Bronco by Revell - Episode 69
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- čas přidán 21. 06. 2024
- Today I’m building this 1973 Ford Bronco by Revell. This was absolutely a ton of fun to put together. The DecoArt Garnet Red paint turned out perfect and looks absolutely stunning with the white accent pieces. Everything went into place on this kit perfectly, though I did have to open up some of the alignment pinholes (a minor detail ).
This particular Bronco depicts a 1973 model year based on the license plate that came with this kit, which was dated 1973. So, with that information, I am going to call this Bronco a 1973. During my research I discovered that this first generation of Bronco was in production from 1966 - 1977 with very subtle changes in appearance, other than 1970 being the first year for the side marker lights and some changes to the front signal lights. These changes were done to meet the new federal lighting requirements that were put into in place that year.
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Equipment used to make this video possible;
Main camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
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Video Editing Software used: Corel VideoStudio Ultimate 2023. - Zábava
Another great looking build, using craft acrylics. And, of course, watching you use the tube glue is like watching Michelangelo work in oils! Great job, thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Comparing me to Michelangelo is quite an honor but I'll take it LOL. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
Another great build. I’m digging the color combo.
Thanks! This color was actually purchased for another future build. I thought that it would look good on this Bronco and just went with it.
Fantastic build. I love the color combination
Thank You! I flip flopped on whether I should go with the white or the tan like I used on the seats. I went with the white because of the white decals.
Hello my friend I wanted to let you know that I am thoroughly impressed by your work with this build it sure is gorgeous
Thank You! It did turn out quite well.
Great job on this build, choice of colors is spot on 👌
Thank you! I like to get the colors somewhat coordinated together.
Awesome build, great job. I like the color combo 👍😎
Thank You! I actually bought that color for another build but I thought that it would look good on this one as well.
The colors play off of each other well, nice build!
Thank you. I thought that they would.
Fantastic build!!!!!
Thank You!
73 Bronco came out nice. My spare tire carrier flops around.😊
Thank you. The tire carrier on mine flops a little as well. I put an extra coat of paint on the pins, let it dry, and then pushed it into brackets. It's still movable, but the extra paint tightens the clearance of the pins and provides some resistance so that it doesn't just flop with the breeze. Don't know how long that will last, but it works for now.
Nice build.....looks sharp 👍
Thank you! I like the contrasting colors and it turned out better than I had imagined
Looks great.
Great video, nice build 😊
Have a great weekend.
Thank You! My videos of late have been running longer for some reason. This build turned out better than I had thought that it would. Happy Saturday
Another great build
Thank You! This was a fun build as well. I had zero issues with it that was the kits fault. It's rare these days to get a kit that is basically flawless.
Wow that turned out well. Really love what you did with this. Appreciate the tips and tricks, I have this kit and now I have a good reference on what to look out for when I get around to it.
Thank you. This kit went together really nice, but there are just enough challenges to keep it interesting. That red paint was originally bought for another upcoming build. I thought that it would look great on this one as well.
Great job on ur bronco.love it thanks
Thank you!
Sweet Bronco !!
Thank You!
Beautiful. Bet it looks real nice next to the 79 Bronco from earlier.
It looks kind of funny actually because of the size difference. They both look good together but just a tiny bit odd...
I’m definitely a fan of that color, great choice. I think I have a version of this kit, with a trailer and race vehicle? Sound familiar? I have far too many kits I’ve completely lost track.
Thank You! Revell does make another Bronco with a half cab and a dune buggy. It's kit number 85-7228 and is listed at the Revell website. I do not have that kit right now. I have quite a few kits as well and I couldn't tell you every kit in the stash. It's a disease but one that I am happy to have.
@@scaleautoguysworkbench oh absolutely. I know I’ll never be able to build them all before I depart this existence but I just keep buying. No regrets
The side marker lights were introduced in 1968.
According to a few searches that I conducted the side marker lights were mandatory in 1970.
Here's what I discovered through one of my searches, "Initially, the regulation for 1968-1969 required lights or reflectors, which is why some cars in 1968 had amber lights in front and red reflectors in the rear (1968 Ford Motor Company cars, for example). Chrysler vehicles used lights in 1968 and reflectors (on most models) for 1969. This regulation was later amended to require lights and reflectors on all vehicles made on January 1, 1970 or later, which is why most lines had changes to their side marker lights for the 1970 model year."
Changes to the federal law in 1970 made it a requirement to have marker "lights" on all vehicles. So, you are correct but the lights were optional in 1968 not required until 1970.