highway Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 58 minutes ago, mikemodeler said: So then why do you keep posting in the light truck topics? If you want to get their attention, then do it in the appropriate topic for semi trucks. I haven't seen people posting light truck requests in the semi truck topics. 56 minutes ago, chuckyr said: I have. In fact the typical post starts with: "I don't build semi trucks, but..." Just another reason why the 4 wheeled vehicle subjects need to go back to the "Cars" section where they belong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, highway said: Just another reason why the 4 wheeled vehicle subjects need to go back to the "Cars" section where they belong! Actually, commenting on class 8 trucks when the topic is clearly labeled pickup trucks is the problem. I have no problem with discussing Class 8 kits, but don't hijack a thread for your own benefit and laziness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 This will be the one and only warning to get back on topic. We are not going to reorganize the entire site because a few folks have a different definition of what a truck is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 6:32 AM, Xingu said: This will be the one and only warning to get back on topic. We are not going to reorganize the entire site because a few folks have a different definition of what a truck is. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 On 9.4.2018 at 5:21 AM, Ron Hamilton said: Same here. I can't wait for the 65 and 66 versions. I would love to see a 67 and 68. Same here, yes I start my reply the with the same words as you as I agree. I want 67 and 68 kits aswell so I can have all years of that generation truck. I'm a bit strange that way, I really want all years and all versions of vehicles. Infact, the 65 and 66 will add up to the list of F-series trucks and there is not that many generations we don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 (edited) The '68 and '69 grills are identical in 1:1 aside from distribution of black accents and a thin groove pressed into the middle horizontal bar on the '69. Plenty of reference pics available. If this scale interpretation suits you, you're golden ...if, however, the company should choose to add a '67 to their repertoire, it will require not only a modified grill but also door panels and dash face. This would provide a chance for a more accurately designed grill overall. Would new owners like to see something more reputation enhancing? Time will tell... mike Edited April 17, 2018 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 at least the hood fits good in the box art, hope it does in the model as well.....^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 5 hours ago, kataranga said: Interesting that the box says F-100 but the vehicle on the box is actually a F250/350 as the wheels shown are 8 lug, 16 inch tires and the suspension is the high rider. Either way, I will be picking up a couple of these, I've been wanting this one since it was first shown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 2 hours ago, mikemodeler said: Interesting that the box says F-100 but the vehicle on the box is actually a F250/350 as the wheels shown are 8 lug, 16 inch tires and the suspension is the high rider. Either way, I will be picking up a couple of these, I've been wanting this one since it was first shown. Moebius, please shelve this box art for when you DO release an F250/350 high rider. This artwork does not depict what buyers will get in the F100 4x4 box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 11 hours ago, kataranga said: Looks like a photo from an original sales brochure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Correct you are, Luc. One would think taking flak for this sort of thing would be foreseeable by the principals here; a little work on the wheels to give them a five lug look by the artist would have paid dividends in credibility. As well, the 'custom cab' nomenclature ended in '69, with 'sport custom' taking it's place from '70-'72. There appears to be a divorce from reality in some aspects of the development of these truck kits that didn't show up in the other kits released over the last few years. The inclusion of F250 hubcaps, other generic parts and the pending possibilty of non-Ford six lug 4x4 wheels being included in the '66 kit is interesting. One must remember, though, that the company has a strong presence in the fantasy kit genre and has a right to spend its money as it wishes mike Edited January 19, 2019 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) I actually love the truck on the cover, a no nonsense base model "Custom" F 250 4x4 I was planning on converting the new F 100 4x4 to an F 250 4x4 (my personnel preference). I will definitely purchase several regardless of box art. In 1970 Ford re aligned trim into 4 levels. Base model : Custom, then Sport Custom, then Ranger and Ranger XLT. There was also a special value add on package. the Explorer. Edited April 19, 2018 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 18 hours ago, kataranga said: 8 lug wheels F-250 on the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 I like the stepside in the background in that ad..would like to build one like that...or a crew cab 4x4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Here's the rest of the box art showing the built model which was inspired by the F250 used in the brochure photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 That is a fantastic clean build, Steve, and should sell a bunch mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Wonky box art aside, I like this kit. Want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 4/18/2018 at 7:02 PM, Rob Hall said: I like the stepside in the background in that ad..would like to build one like that... Check out my post on 3-31 page 6. This bed is far more complicated than it looks. The only thing in common with the shortbed version is the fenders, that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 A good start for an 8 or 9' flareside conversion would be the box from the recent re-issue of the monogram '80 ranger. It has the correct internal details so one just needs to add the flared topsides, length, modified tailgate and older fenders. Complete measurements are in the flareside thread. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Any news on a release date? I realize there has been some changes with the ownership at Moebius and that may have delayed production, but it would be nice to know when this might finally be on the shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 i got my replacement hoods for my 2 that were super warped. the new owners sent them to me yesterday. i havent had a chance to check them, but assuming they fit ok, i might pull out my moebius again. prior to this, i had given up on them because it would look horrible the way it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 3 hours ago, youpey said: i got my replacement hoods for my 2 that were super warped. the new owners sent them to me yesterday. i havent had a chance to check them, but assuming they fit ok, i might pull out my moebius again. prior to this, i had given up on them because it would look horrible the way it was what address did you write to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercuryman54 Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Now if Moebius would just tool up a F-250 Highboy frame and suspension!! Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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