mikemodeler Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 If that Datsun Monster truck is indeed the flip front end, then I will pass. Â I would LOVE to see that 1975 kit get re-issued, built that years ago and would appreciate having another chance to build a couple of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Seeing the Datsun above, another one that if it can't be built stock, it's another one I will not being buying. A shame. But, it saves me some money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The monster truck version probably doesn't have the stock 4cyl either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 It doesn't, it's got the supercharged 350 from the wrecker kit and it is a flip nose. It is exactly the wrecker kit with a monster truck suspension. The wrecker unit is a pretty neat little old school setup that would look great transplanted on a 40's or 50's truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Being a Datsun guy, I will buy it for my Datsun pile, but yes, I would rather have at least the Lil' Hustler flip nose than the Monster Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Being a Datsun guy, I will buy it for my Datsun pile, but yes, I would rather have at least the Lil' Hustler flip nose than the Monster Truck My very first car was a Darsun PL411 sedan......ugly as heck and just as tough. You can tell Datsun bought a Falcon to study!!!Love more Datsun models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Moswouldtkely not stock at all since the last version before this abomination was the flip nose version that shared a chassis with the Flip Nose 53 Ford Pick Up and the Flip Nose 57 Chevy And here is the Monster Truck I hope it is a last Hurrah release before the bring this back! I can dream, can't I? i would ratger have this version,maybe they will give us...in time.the back dating like the street charger was.......Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Most likely not stock at all since the last version before this abomination was the flip nose version that shared a chassis with the Flip Nose 53 Ford Pick Up and the Flip Nose 57 Chevy And here is the Monster Truck I hope it is a last Hurrah release before the bring this back! I can dream, can't I? The flip-nose Datsun pickup does NOT use the same chassis as the '53 Ford pickup/'57 Chevy. The Datsun used the stock frame and suspension, and the engine was a small-block Chevy compared to the big-block in the '53/'57. The monster truck still used the stock Datsun frame but the stock suspension parts weren't included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016  The flip-nose Datsun pickup does NOT use the same chassis as the '53 Ford pickup/'57 Chevy. The Datsun used the stock frame and suspension, and the engine was a small-block Chevy compared to the big-block in the '53/'57. The monster truck still used the stock Datsun frame but the stock suspension parts weren't included.I was told they where all the same. I guess I will have to compare it all when these come out. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) Hmmm, if that Datsun is the flip front I might change my mind. I just saw 4 wheel drive and lost interest.Any chance it still has any of the Lil Hustler suspension pieces included?Thanks, Russ Edited April 28, 2016 by russosborne formatting goof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 (edited) I think the version prior to the monster truck was the "Scavenger" "tow truck", like so:  There will still be some stock goodies and a few still-close-to-stock parts, but the hinged nose is the real deal breaker here. I *think* the monster truck specific suspension is shared with MPC's other monster truck kits of the era (Dodge pickup, El Camino), too, so I guess if you've been wanting a set of Rockwell axles you'll be happy about this reissue.  Think the not-a-monster-truck original-issue Scavenger was from 1979 or 1980. Pretty sure the last of MPC's Datsuns before the monster truck was the  Lil' Hustler pro gas racer that had a stepside bed. It's kit 1-0859, copyright 1982. Edited April 28, 2016 by Don Sikora II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'll probably grab one or two of those Datsun kits , regardless of 80's mullet livery . I have the Black Hawk issue of the Datsun 620 ; it has a nice looking camper shell and has all of the stock parts ( including those poo-poo plastic tyres ! ) . Maybe I'll combine the two kits ; a 2-wheel-drive with the V8 and non-flipnose ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 It's packed so I Â can't check........is there a California Sunshine version of the Datsun.......something like that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 It's packed so I  can't check........is there a California Sunshine version of the Datsun.......something like that....  California Sunshine was a custom that had the stock Datsun bed with IMSA flare overlays, but MPC also made a Datsun called California Step Side. Don't have one of those, but I'd guess that's where the bed in the 1982 Lil' Hustler originated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Ah yes, this little beauty! I think I have one somewhere in the stash Along with Edited April 29, 2016 by Daddyfink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Not sure, it WAS a while ago, but having built the "Scavenger" and wanting the Monster versionback then, I thought they were back-to-back issues, especially with the Monster being the Scavenger with the Lifted suspension!! Lightbar is Very wrong for that era Tow truck though unless it was owned by a Fire or Police Department!!Amber was regulated to them by the 70s.!! Too bad MPC never offered it with Clear caps!!It would be TOO much to offer red, Amber, & Blue,but Clear could be tinted any color!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) I picked up the California Sunshine version of the Datsun pickup a few years ago, nice kit. I was not too interested in the monster truck version until I realized that I can use the front grill assembly from the monster truck and maybe convert the California Sunshine version into a cool dropped down stock looking truck.Question did the California Sunshine version still have the 4 cylinder engine? My version is in storage. Edited April 29, 2016 by carnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRollerLT1 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I asked the guys at the booth about some of the kits they had advertised (mainly the Tyrone Malone trucks, my Dad and I want a drag truck and the Papa hauler for each of us .) The Pacer Custom will be a 2 in 1 and have the stock parts included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Good news on the Pacer having the stock build option.Custom-only would be pointless for most people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I picked up the California Sunshine version of the Datsun pickup a few years ago, nice kit. I was not too interested in the monster truck version until I realized that I can use the front grill assembly from the monster truck and maybe convert the California Sunshine version into a cool dropped down stock looking truck.Question did the California Sunshine version still have the 4 cylinder engine? My version is in storage.Yes, California Sunshine has the 4-cylinder engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 The name of the builder of this sublime Datsun 620 escapes me right now ... some guy in Japan . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Looks like Round 2 has changed the wheels in the Bruce Larson USA 1 vega to center lines ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Looks like Round 2 has changed the wheels in the Bruce Larson USA 1 vega to center lines ! Maybe because of this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 My budget is blown for the year with all these drag cars being releasedEdgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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