Zippi Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Picked this up yesterday at Wally World and think it will be my next build. I'm kinda parcel to the Fat Fender cars & trucks so this one caught my eye really quick. I don't think I've seen this one posted here since I've been a member. Never had an MPC kit before so if you have built this model I'm looking for the pro's and con's and pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I built one of these a loooong time ago Bob. Too long to remember any issues with it. I scored another "Truckin' On Down" version a couple of years ago. But, never have done anything with it. I'll be watching this to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernurd Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Walmart is selling models again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 It’s an old tool Bob. Not as good as the recent Revell 29 or 32s. But better than ancient Revell kits. The Coke decal sheet in this version is downright beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 25 minutes ago, Supernurd said: Walmart is selling models again? I think its just a one time thing. There display was in the middle of the isle. Nothing in their toy section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I will be watching Bob, I have only seen one of those built kits posted built a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfire 2004 Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I built the ‘Truckin’ On Down’ boxed version some time ago, swopped out the front axle and the wheels to get it sitting right, and I think it turned out ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Warfield Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 35 minutes ago, crossfire 2004 said: I think it turned out ok. Stuart I think it turned out very well! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, crossfire 2004 said: I built the ‘Truckin’ On Down’ boxed version some time ago, swopped out the front axle and the wheels to get it sitting right, and I think it turned out ok. Yeah that looks Gangster. Nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 1 hour ago, crossfire 2004 said: I built the ‘Truckin’ On Down’ boxed version some time ago, swopped out the front axle and the wheels to get it sitting right, and I think it turned out ok. I like those artillery wheels. What kit did those come out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Just opened the box. Not much flash vs some AMT kits I've had. The white letter tires look awesome. Body fits the running board/fender assembly nicely. Not much to the instructions. Trying now to think of what color. 2 tone or one color with a black top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 That should make a cool build Bob, and yes, very nice tires!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 I just picked this one up recently so I’ll be watching too. I seem to prefer two tone paint jobs on these old fendered units. Whatever you come up with will look great I’m sure.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Zippi said: Just opened the box. Not much flash vs some AMT kits I've had. The white letter tires look awesome. Body fits the running board/fender assembly nicely. Not much to the instructions. Trying now to think of what color. 2 tone or one color with a black top. That's odd. The original versions had the rear side glass areas already filled in. Does this version come with the fenders molded in black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Yup, fenders are in black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Love the tires but black plastic not so much. Not bad if you want to paint them black or perhaps a dark blue . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 What other parts are molded in black? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 34 minutes ago, Plowboy said: What other parts are molded in black? I think the frame and suspension are moulded in black in this version of this kit too - not sure why they would go to that trouble…perhaps leftover stock of SOME parts from a previous run or something weird like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Like Jim said on the molded black parts. The body, interior bucket, hood, ratdiator shroud are in white. So I guess since the molded black parts are in black it would be tough to get the white and black parts to come out looking the same if primed and painted all one color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) i could be wrong, but I believe this kit was based on the 32 Sedan/phaeton kit molded in the 70's as part of the MPC Switchers series. @tim boyd would know more for sure. I think the body is relatively accurate, and the suspension, engine speed parts are very 70's Edited September 29, 2021 by Mr. Metallic updated information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Here are the parts bags. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 That would make a nice little parts picker upper for a shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Hi Bob, Interesting that the side windows panels are separate, like mentioned earlier, both my Truckin on Down versions had the panels moulded in. If you were a stickler for accuracy, I suspect the roof is about a scale inch too high but its not terrible. The body is also a fraction narrow at the back but again, you can live with it. MPC left the fuel tank off the rear altogether so if you have some AMT, Monogram or Revell Deuce parts lying around, they can be substituted. The frame bears little resemblance to a real 32 Ford but correctly assembled it fits the car well and will look acceptable. One think I struggled to accept was the extremely thick lower windshield frame. You could file the top edge of the lower frame down to a thinner profile, or cheat like I did and gently slice the lower section off from the vertical sides, slide it down a bit and reglue. It is definitely worth it to remove the toylike appearance. Finally, if you have an AMT 32 grille insert, I think it fits the MPC shell and is more accurate. It is the only 32 Sedan Delivery kit available in styrene and a few tweaks are worth the effort. Good luck with yours! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: i could be wrong, but I believe this kit was molded in the 70's as part of the MPC Switchers series. @tim boyd would know more for sure. I think the body is relatively accurate, and the suspension, engine speed parts are very 70's The Sedan Delivery kit was not part of the original Switchers series (the original Switchers Deuce kits were the 5WCoupe/Roadster and the Sedan/Phaeton), but the Sedan Delivery was clearly derived from the Tudor Switchers and shared almost all its contents (other than the body itself) with that prior kit....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Looks like a very nice kit. I really like those tires… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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