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Here's what it looked like after a rough mock-up six months ago....

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Here it is today.....

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The cab and chassis are still loose as I have to finish up the driveline.

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I've back-dated a Model King F350 Pickup to a '76 model with an early style grille from my parts box. The cab color is 76 Ford Truck code 4, Ginger Bronze Poly.

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I still have to attach the rear gate, door step and fix the roof cover as it's a little too wide now from all the paint and foil work, otherwise the Camper section is done!

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Thanks for looking .... for more in progress photos check out my Fotki Album below, the photos start on page 3. Model King Open Road Camper

- Steve

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WOW!!!! That is super cool. Very nice job on all the details, I really like the interior. I noticed you have it in your box art section, :lol:;) please tell us it's going to be a complete kit. Man, that would be sweet. Anyway, great build so far.

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:D Thanks for your comments, the cab and chassis was built from a combination of kits including the Super Stones issue and the current M-K F350 kit. The one ton tires and wheels are Modelhaus. The Camper portion is box stock, I've only added paint and foil.

The original plan was for this model to be Box Art for a second release of the M-K Racer's Wedge and Open Road Camper kit. Dave requested it be on the Ford Pickup chassis.

If I recall, offering both of the kits as a package was discussed but dropped for several reasons including the need to make some major modifications to the Ford Pickup frame to make it fit the Camper. Do to other commitments I had, and the deadline RC2 set for the box art to be ready, Dave had to use some previously used artwork for the box. So this project is strickly for my own enjoyment.

BTW, If someone has a set of the front bumper guards from one of the earlier issue 70's Ford Pickup trucks that they aren't going to use let me know. They would be a nice finishing touch for this one.

Steve

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Steve, did you raise the top edge of the windshield to make it correct? It looks like it in your pics. I just noticed it on mine, I made a few resin copies of the kit several years ago and I just noticed it so I have to fix it and re-cast the cab.

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On 6/22/2022 at 1:26 AM, 72inlawcamper said:

B87377D6-3EB1-432F-80CC-13E170F8D7D5.thumb.jpeg.af115419bc8bb705bb44504aeafc469e.jpegB87377D6-3EB1-432F-80CC-13E170F8D7D5.thumb.jpeg.af115419bc8bb705bb44504aeafc469e.jpegI know this is an old thread, but my in laws have a camper that looks almost exactly like this and I’d love to get them a model. Is this kit for sale or how do I get something like it?

That Chevy cab is currently out either as a pickup in Coca Cola trim or the Racers Wedge kit. That Open Road camper comes up on eBay so you may find there, also check with some of the vintage kit sellers. The wheels can be had from Modelhaus Tires.

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On 7/3/2022 at 6:54 PM, mikemodeler said:

That Chevy cab is currently out either as a pickup in Coca Cola trim or the Racers Wedge kit. That Open Road camper comes up on eBay so you may find there, also check with some of the vintage kit sellers. The wheels can be had from Modelhaus Tires.

I’m new to this. Where are these vintage kit sellers? eBay? And where would I find the truck in Coca Cola trim or racers wedge kit? 
thanks 

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11 hours ago, 72inlawcamper said:

I’m new to this. Where are these vintage kit sellers? eBay? And where would I find the truck in Coca Cola trim or racers wedge kit? 
thanks 

eBay could yield what you are looking for, might be pricey. You could check with The Modelroundup and see if they have the kits you are looking for.

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