1972coronet Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I found this photo via a Dick Landy fanpage and am wondering if someone like caine440 would be interested in tackling a build of it : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Hard part would be coming up with the kit to use a basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Other than the obviuous need for one of the MPC annual Dodge van kits , it would *appear* to be a matter of replicating the paint scheme . I wonder if Round2 would be interested in remastering / re-releasing a backdated version of the Dodge van , complete with the decals to build the Landy version ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Never seen that before. I wonder what year it is. Neat idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 What is the history behind this vehicle? If it's just a parts runner, what would be the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 It would look good on the shelf with all my other Landy cars, that would be good enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Point taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I remember seeing pictures of the van and I think it was a late 70's piece. ( yes,, it was a parts runner / shop vehicle ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I was not sure if they used the silver, red, & paint after 72 when it changed on the race cars so I was think it would be early 70s but I have no idea for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 I was not sure if they used the silver, red, & paint after 72 when it changed on the race cars so I was think it would be early 70s but I have no idea for sure. That was my first thought exactly : the colour scheme ! Perhaps it's a '70-'72 van ... And like you've affirmed ; I proposed this as one for you to replicate precisely for the reason you've stated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 That image is lifted straight out of Hot Rod magazine, from one of their van-centric issues. I want to say it was a '75 or '76 issue, but the van appears to be a '73-'74, based on the Jr. West Coast mirrors which were only available until '75 or so IIRC. It's at least a '71, but it's hard to make out the door handle shape to rule out that year (or an early '72). It also appears to be a 109" (short wheelbse) Tradesman, too, so the MPC body would need shortening. The paint scheme would be easy, as the red area lies between the beltline and lower body trim bands, while the blue area falls below the drip rails and above the upper trim. You can even see how the A-pillar paint break falls on the factory joint, too. If someone decides to draw up and print some decals for this van, I would pitch in for a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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