Post by hardtohandle454 on Apr 5, 2024 12:41:54 GMT -7
One of the last models I ordered before Dad died. I thought this was a cool looking truck and it's significant to automotive history as well, so I knew I had to have one in the collection.
The kit itself is a pretty garbage kit that fought me all the way. The fit is horrible and things are way over molded. There's also parts that aren't needed and the directions kinda suck too. Getting the body on was not fun and the bumpers were next to impossible to get to stay on right. The hood isn't glued shut, but it might as well be. It's hard to move and wants to pop up a little. The engine bay has little detail anyway, so I really didn't care too much other than the time wasted painting the engine and all. It's also got some disappearing decals. They just disappear into the paint when applied. So that's something to be aware of as well. Came out looking alright though.
SAM_1574 by Eric Lucas, on Flickr
SAM_1575 by Eric Lucas, on Flickr
SAM_1576 by Eric Lucas, on Flickr
The kit itself is a pretty garbage kit that fought me all the way. The fit is horrible and things are way over molded. There's also parts that aren't needed and the directions kinda suck too. Getting the body on was not fun and the bumpers were next to impossible to get to stay on right. The hood isn't glued shut, but it might as well be. It's hard to move and wants to pop up a little. The engine bay has little detail anyway, so I really didn't care too much other than the time wasted painting the engine and all. It's also got some disappearing decals. They just disappear into the paint when applied. So that's something to be aware of as well. Came out looking alright though.
SAM_1574 by Eric Lucas, on FlickrSAM_1575 by Eric Lucas, on FlickrSAM_1576 by Eric Lucas, on Flickr
