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[Michigan Madman]

Finally, Lindberg sees fit to re-pop an old favorite! The ex-AMT '34 pickup is back for another go-round.

I will assume that most of you are familiar with this golden oldie, so I'll mainly discuss my observations about this particular reissue of the kit.

First off, the stock version's parts are still included in the kit. That means the Armstrong bias-plies, crude but effective Flattie, and those gorgeous wire wheels (which still, inexplicably, suffer from very little flash) are back for another go-round. One thing that did not make it back from the last issue is the set of S-spoke billet wheels- the earlier, five-hole Center Line style wheels seen in the first Lindberg branded issue of this old girl are back. I was kind of hoping, after seeing these wheels in the box, that the earlier tuck-n-roll pattern tonneau cover would make a return appearance as well. Alas, we get the 'smooth' textured tonneau that's been with the kit since the mid '90's reissue. On the plus side, the wrecker boom and all-chrome (good or bad- your call) T-Bird 390 FE are back as well.

The parts are molded in plain old white styrene. You'll still have to watch out for the molding seams on the frame (which run through the shock arms), on the cab (where they run down the rear cut line of each door), and the bed along the sides of the rails. Somehow, the kit also magically became 1/24 scale since it's last time out, according to the box art!

My gripes are few. First, like most Lindberg issues- the chrome tree is not bagged. On my '34, the clear parts were not bagged, either. Hey- Lindberg? These are the two parts trees that should be bagged! The 'glass' was unscathed, but a few parts on my chrome tree suffered from a bit of 'box rash'. And the latest reissue includes no decals- I was kind of hoping to see the old 'Red Crown/Sinclair' sheet come back. Oh, well, that's what the spares box is for! (You do hang onto spare decals for situations like this, right?)

I'll post pics of my build from this re-issue once I get batteries for my camera, even though it's not really close to a box stock build.

Okay- enough of my blabberin'. Let's hear YOUR two cents on this classic, and see your builds!

[Michigan Madman]

I like it so much I snagged three kits long before your review Chuck.

On side note I picked up Lindberg's 61 Hayden Profit Impala and the glass was bagged. The chrome wasn't.

Lindberg seems to be kind of 'hit or miss' on the subject lately!

As promised, here's mine. As I stated, not box stock (I built it to see how well the Revell Deuce parts adapted to it), but a pretty good representation of what can be done with this kit!

http://public.fotki....rd-blue-devil-/

[horsepower]

Lindberg seems to be kind of 'hit or miss' on the subject lately!

As promised, here's mine. As I stated, not box stock (I built it to see how well the Revell Deuce parts adapted to it), but a pretty good representation of what can be done with this kit!

http://public.fotki....rd-blue-devil-/

I like it, that turned out quite nice, just for thought on the next one, the upper"trim?" on the back of the cab is the real difference between a32, & '34 P-cup. Just block it off, & presto change o, instant '32 truck! Also let us know if we can use the rear seat from the sedan as a replacement in the truck. Keep it up, great ideas.

[Michigan Madman]

I like it, that turned out quite nice, just for thought on the next one, the upper"trim?" on the back of the cab is the real difference between a32, & '34 P-cup. Just block it off, & presto change o, instant '32 truck! Also let us know if we can use the rear seat from the sedan as a replacement in the truck. Keep it up, great ideas.

The '32 rear window surround was also separate, and riveted in. I've got a '34 cab I'm turning into a '32 right now. That one may end up on a Revell Deuce chassis.

Edited by Chuck Most, 16 November 2009 - 11:26 AM.

[rhoadapple]

Is this Linberg kit a re-pop from the molds of the old '34 AMT kit that had the purple/lavender paint job with the white trim on the box (one of my favorite box pics) and the chrome 390?

Joe

[Custom Hearse]

I was wondering if it was the same kit. I just finished the AMT version...





Now that I know that it's the same kit, I'll have to pickup (pun intended) a couple of these kits.

[rhoadapple]

Now that I know that it's the same kit, I'll have to pickup (pun intended) a couple of these kits.
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Me, too!! Thanks for the picture!

Joe

[Michigan Madman]

Hey, Marshall? Does the kit actually include dual rear wheels?

[Custom Hearse]

Hey, Marshall? Does the kit actually include dual rear wheels?

Yes it does. It has 7 tires in the kit (one for the spare well). The dual wheel set up has a plastic piece the holds 2 tires together to make the dual rear set up.This was one the most fun builds I've done in a long time!

Love your signature picture by the way... That is hilarious!

Edited by Custom Hearse, 17 November 2009 - 12:33 PM.

[Michigan Madman]

Yes it does. It has 7 tires in the kit (one for the spare well). The dual wheel set up has a plastic piece the holds 2 tires together to make the dual rear set up.This was one the most fun builds I've done in a long time!

Love your signature picture by the way... That is hilarious!

Sweet! I'm going to have to dig one of these golden oldies up now, for sure!

And yeah, I like my sig picture as well!

[Ed Krause]

Sweet! I'm going to have to dig one of these golden oldies up now, for sure!

And yeah, I like my sig picture as well!

[Ed Krause]

Is this the kit that has the gray and orange customs and black stock build on the cover? If so, my kit did NOT have the additional tires and set up for the dual wheel/tires in the rear, but rather wide custom tires and wheels, and in addition to the tow truck parts, it also has the stake bed like the previous release, though these options are not shown on the box art.
Wondering why.....

Thx

Ed