nascarfan12 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I have to get one of these. If the only real problem is too many instruction sets, that must mean the rest of the kit is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) I have to get one of these. If the only real problem is too many instruction sets, that must mean the rest of the kit is amazing. Well if you ever built the '50 Chevrolet 3100 kit back in the early '90's, that's all this is with a few newly tooled parts and decal sheet for the "Texaco Service Truck". For a 15-18 year old tool that's been issued as many times as it has everything in my kit is as crisp as the original issue I have. Can't help but think this might have been a few bucks cheaper if you weren't paying Chevron the licensing fees, and it had just been re-popped like the other kits of it's era that Round 2 has done ('70 1/2 Camaro , '66 442, '55 Chevrolet Cameo, etc.) But I see the big picture, much like the kits with the Coke connection, they will sell a pile to people with no intention of building it, but collect period service station memorabilia, and/or Texaco & Chevron collectibles. Edited January 30, 2012 by niteowl7710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) http://www.horse-powergraphics.com/category-s/1902.htm Edited December 18, 2018 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 I GOT 6 SETS OF INSTRUCTIONS.I'M GLAD I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE AND I HAVE NO CLUE WHY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I bought one of these a month or so ago and it had at least six instruction books in it. I have since traded it but I will buy another one. I was disappointed with the amount of flash the kit has now, I built the original issue of this kit and it was almost totally flash free. It's amazing the molds have worn so much and I hope it isn't a sign of things to come for all of the new, nice, AMT kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I bought one. I got the paint but I need to fabricate a holmes twin boom wrecker setup on mine. The 77 GMC wrecker unit sucks. Someone is throwing around the idea up in the resin section of building a resin wrecker kit for it. I am still trying to find proper wheels for the dually setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'08SEAL Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) I got this kit because I like building old trucks. I built the Revell 50 F1 twice, and got this in place of it. So how good is it? Edited June 14, 2012 by '08SEAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Good enough to buy at least a half dozen, at least that's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'08SEAL Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Lol dang I got it, sandbags for the bed and glue for the price of the kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Lol dang I got it, sandbags for the bed and glue for the price of the kit Entirely btw., you forgot to list 'Fear Is The Key' in your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The 3100 is a good kit. My only grip is the incorrect way the cab corners were done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The 3100 is a good kit. My only grip is the incorrect way the cab corners were done. I'd have to agree. That is a bit of a downer, but required for the interior to fit up into the cab. It does present a bit of a challenge blending and filling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaroman Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I'd have to agree. That is a bit of a downer, but required for the interior to fit up into the cab. It does present a bit of a challenge blending and filling them. Chuck, I have been toying with a way to change that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Chuck, I have been toying with a way to change that. I worked out a way to fix it, too, trouble is I never got around to finishing the 'test subject'. I'd really like to see your take on it- mine seemed kind of tedious. Let's just say there was a lot of trimming and force-fitting parts with my method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 It's one of my faves, and I have built and bought quite a few over the years. It's the one kit I like to stockpile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I'm actually currently building one as a 3800 1 ton with a 9 foot bed. The Revell pickup kits are very nice but I prefer the way AMT does their beds. I mostly build commercial trucks (3/4 ton +) and the way AMT sets up the kits with seperate fenders / bed sides / running boards makes it easier to turn the short bed 1/2 tons into longbed trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 i got two one the shelf and built one,miss it,but it's a kits with lots of many possablities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest G Holding Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Compared to the Revell 50 F1....this kit is poor....due to its vintage. I will build up as a sweet ride, although the suspension is lifted..sits quite high. The Ford kit is much nicer, although it comes with a race motor..the Ardun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertS Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 I dont have the gas station truck, but do have the green, stock, 1950 3100, and I really like the detail and the quality. Got to admit one thing. I have been out of this hobby since the late 80's, so seeing what is being made today, versus what I last had to work with, todays detail and choices are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Compared to the Revell 50 F1....this kit is poor....due to its vintage. I will build up as a sweet ride, although the suspension is lifted..sits quite high. The Ford kit is much nicer, although it comes with a race motor..the Ardun Thise kits were tooled about the same time originally. The 3100 actually sits a little low compared to the 1:1, mainly due to the undersize tires (the kit has 6.70-15s, 27" diamer in 1:1, the actual truck ran 6.00-16s, which were just a tad over 30" in diameter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 i just got this kit it going to be a tow truck i think its going to be but some time they fight you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Compared to the Revell 50 F1....this kit is poor....due to its vintage. The Ford kit is much nicer, although it comes with a race motor..the Ardun I wouldn't grade it as poor, but maybe average. It has fewer parts compared to the Monogram '50 F-1 and the details aren't quite as crisp, but the '50 Chevy does remind me of Monogram's older 1/24 kits- a bit simplified, easy to assemble, and when completed, it looks like the real thing. just picked mine up at michaels this past weekend with a 50% off coupon Ditto, as $14.00 is more in line with re-issue prices. This version of the kit may be worth seeking out just for the decal sheet, though, as the decal sheet (and the Texaco decals in particular) is (are) very, very nice: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Compared to the Revell 50 F1....this kit is poor....due to its vintage. I will build up as a sweet ride, although the suspension is lifted..sits quite high. The Ford kit is much nicer, although it comes with a race motor..the Ardun As others have said they were tooled around the same time, I believe the Chevy is about 3 years older. But the original run of the Ford didn't include the custom engine parts, 2 of the 3 wheel choices, or any of the other custom parts that are in the current kit. It was a bone stock truck cast in a "lovely" powder blue no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I finally got that Stock only Original 50 F-1. and have both the glue & SnapFast Original issues of the Chevy. I need to dig them, out!!! Yes, They are about the same vintage for tooling. I also prefer the separate box parts. Monogram/Revell's method of making the bed floor part of the cab floor & front fenders is interesting, but does block or at least make More work in converting the F-1 into longer boxes, or chassis configurations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Hopefully we will see some new parts, especially that barn door front bumper. But no matter what, this is a great little kit and has been a modeler's favorite since its introduction in 1994. Shawn Carpenter has a 1950 GMC conversion for this, and I remember more than one resin caster has a van/delivery body for this kit. 1954 cab conversions were available from All American Models and F&F Resin Casting, but sadly both are now out of production (hey resin casters! Here is an opportunity!!!) What I would personally LOVE to see is a resin ice cream truck conversion, including those all too prominent Good Humor or Bungalow Bar decals! What do you guys think? reading this post I had a vision of any ice cream truck with cheech and chong driving it modeled after the one they drove in nice dreams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.