hct728(Bob) Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 F100 utility truck http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/ford/584597-rare-sears-roebuck-short-bed-utility-truck.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct728(Bob) Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 46 minutes ago, oldscool said: I have always wondered why they skipped the 68s. In my WIP utility build I mention some of the 1968 details that show up in the 1967 kit, weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 1 hour ago, hct728(Bob) said: In my WIP utility build I mention some of the 1968 details that show up in the 1967 kit, weird No doubt planned but maybe no longer coming with the change in ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 On 6/26/2021 at 9:55 AM, oldscool said: I have always wondered why they skipped the 68s. No reason to do one as the 68/69 trucks would be identical with only paint details on grill to distinguish year. On the other hand, they could have covered all the bases by putting 8 lug wheels on the 4x4 along with their vague rendition of the '68/'69 grill and called it a '68 F250 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 On 6/28/2021 at 5:10 PM, mk11 said: No reason to do one as the 68/69 trucks would be identical with only paint details on grill to distinguish year. On the other hand, they could have covered all the bases by putting 8 lug wheels on the 4x4 along with their vague rendition of the '68/'69 grill and called it a '68 F250 4x4. I didn't know there was so little difference between 68s and 69s. Makes sense. They should do more 3/4 ton versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 This is from the Hoosier Model Club newsletter.. Jim Casassa’s column. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 oh, how i wish they would make a 78/79 ford f100 or f150 the only one i know if is the amt one and its not very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 As we all know, 'good' can mean different things to different people. It's true that the box assembly can be difficult depending upon the degree of warpage found in the kit, and the choice of modeling the super camper special wheelbase version makes for a goofy looking truck. However, the amt pattern makers did an excellent job in bringing us a superbly scaled kit with as close to perfect perspective as you're likely to find in 1/25 or any scale, with easily correctible flaws. Unfortunately, the same can not be stated for the newer kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I sure hope the '68 F 250 comes with 16.5 wheels and 16.5" tires or 16" 2 piece rims and 16" tires. Both with good commercial bias ply highway treads. 3 arm long camper special mirrors in chrome would be a nice option in kit also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Found this picture on the Pegasus website today. Looks like they have some different wheels tooled up for this version. http://pegasushobbies.net/catalog/p5200/%232564-1968-Ford-F-250-Custom-Cab-1/25th-scale/product_info.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Finally putting those F250 hubcaps where they belong. Never were accurate for the F100s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hct728(Bob) Posted July 16 Author Share Posted July 16 13 hours ago, mikemodeler said: Found this picture on the Pegasus website today. Looks like they have some different wheels tooled up for this version. http://pegasushobbies.net/catalog/p5200/%232564-1968-Ford-F-250-Custom-Cab-1/25th-scale/product_info.html So there's the '68! I dont see different wheels in the picture, but I think I'll just wait for the ramp truck and buy two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 If it's a true F-250, then the tires should be 7.50 x 16.5 IIRC. Looking at that picture, they do appear to be new caps and look like the ones on my Dad's 71 F-250 he had back in the 70's. The Ramp Truck looks enticing, might have to splurge and get one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 Same caps they've been using for five years... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted July 16 Share Posted July 16 4 hours ago, mk11 said: Same caps they've been using for five years... And they use Ford advertising artwork for the boxes. Not always indicative of what’s inside the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 True, but there was only one design for the 16" wheel F250 hubcap in '68. Moebius replicated it beautifully in scale. Why would they not use it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 9 hours ago, mk11 said: True, but there was only one design for the 16" wheel F250 hubcap in '68. Moebius replicated it beautifully in scale. Why would they not use it? IMO, they did not. The hubcap looks accurate, same general design, but it is too small in diameter. Moebius put a downsized f250 hubcap on a 15 wheel in their earlier F 100 kits. The '68 should have 16" or 16.5 wheels 8 lug wheels and a larger diameter hubcaps to fit a larger rim. If not, they blew it again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim H. Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 (edited) 3 hours ago, leafsprings said: IMO, they did not. The hubcap looks accurate, same general design, but it is too small in diameter. Moebius put a downsized f250 hubcap on a 15 wheel in their earlier F 100 kits. The '68 should have 16" or 16.5 wheels 8 lug wheels and a larger diameter hubcaps to fit a larger rim. If not, they blew it again. This photo appears to show some proper 8 lug 3/4 ton rims, in the lower left under the ramp. Kinda hard to tell, looks like maybe some 4x4 rims also 🤔 Some new tires would be great Edited July 17 by Jim H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 (edited) On 4/21/2021 at 10:37 AM, hct728(Bob) said: My summary, based on the box art or some I have bought. Please correct me if I made any mistakes! Year Model Bed Length Engine Extras 1965 Custom Cab Styleside 8’ 352 V8 1965 Ford Service Truck 8’ Service Bed 352 V8 1966 Short Bed Styleside 6-1/2’ 352 V8 1966 F-100 Custom Cab 4x4 8’ 352 V8 9 wheels/6 chrome 1966 F-100 Flareside 6-1/2’ Straight 6 5 wheels/4 chrome 1967 F-100 Service Bed 8’ Service Bed 352 V8 8 wheels 1969 F-100 Custom Cab 6-1/2’ Straight 6 5 wheels/4 hubcaps 1970 F-100 Custom 6-1/2’ Straight 6 1970 F-100 Custom Cab 4x4 8’ 360 V8 1971 Ranger XLT 8’ 390 V8 5 wheels/4 chrome/4 discs 1972 Sport Custom 6-1/2’ 302 V8 Edited July 24 by deuces wild 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 (edited) On 7/1/2021 at 6:20 PM, leafsprings said: I sure hope the '68 F 250 comes with 16.5 wheels and 16.5" tires 3 arm long camper special mirrors in chrome would be a nice option in kit also. A visual of what I'm looking for in this kit! Edited July 24 by leafsprings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Cute puppy....😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Those mirrors are available from Fireball Modelworks. Sure hope the F-250 is done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 On 7/26/2021 at 1:10 PM, mikemodeler said: Those mirrors are available from Fireball Modelworks. Fireball just might have to come up with a nice upgrade for this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 12 hours ago, leafsprings said: Fireball just might have to come up with a nice upgrade for this kit. He has discontinued the 4wd conversion kit, he had way more orders than he could fill. Not sure what else he could come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 3 hours ago, mikemodeler said: Not sure what else he could come up with. First, I'm glad Moebius is doing the '68 and will purchase anyway. Assuming all were going to get is a new grill and leftover wheels, tires and hubcaps from older kits. This is what Fireball package would look like. From left to right. Spicer 60 rear axle, 3 arm camper special mirrors, camper special emblems, 390 emblem, F 250 hubcaps, and 8.75X 16.5 or 9.50x16.5 highway tread tires and 16.5 8 lug wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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