mikemodeler

Can't go wrong with the Rally wheels. The AMT 86 El Camino has a nice set of factory wheels that were like the ones on the S-10s.

Back at ya Lee!

Nice review, although I don't recall the truck having multiple alternators as Tim kept calling them out! I think he struggled with some of the nomenclature, maybe he was nervous being on camera. Great kit, wish it had the stock front suspension and stock engine options, hoping the 3D and resin guys address that and also maybe some grilles to make other years. A bench seat would be nice, 2 of the 3 1:1 S-10s I owned had a bench.

Interesting how a company half a world away is doing some modern domestic pick up kits. Would be great to see a GM pick up too!

The Syclone and Typhoon were GMC's foray into performance vehicles. The Syclone had a very low load capacity and was designed to be the type of truck you hauled a set of golf clubs in. I am bothered by the fact that Chevy never offered an AWD S-10 and the components in the kit make it hard to represent a 4wd version without some work. Add in the turbo and it's really offputting. I will make mine as close to the 1:1 trucks I owned and go from there.

They do, I just got a couple. They need some clean up to be presentable but better than nothing!

I've always been intrigued by eBay. I have surfed it many times and been tempted to buy, but never have. A few years ago I sold off several hundred kits via local shows and while I may have been able to get a few dollars more on the internet, selling them in person, collecting the cash on the spot and not having to hassle with listing and shipping them was worth it. I have heard that eBay fees are rising and its getting more cumbersome to deal with the process. Out of curiosity, if one was to sell a kit for say $30 plus shipping, what would they net after fees? Are the fees based on a percentage of the selling price or is it set amount (flat fee)? I have seen more people listing on FB sites and seem to do okay, avoiding the eBay fees and using PayPal for payment.

That is very nice and well detailed! Love the color choices and how the snowmobile is painted to match.

Those tires from Scenes Unlimited definitely look better the kit tires. Danny has a lot of options for tires in that size and they are all very nice. Just a warning, in checking his website he has posted he is swamped with orders so some patience is needed if you do place an order.

A builder here by the forum name RepStock built a Ryder van similar to what you are looking to do. You may want to private message him and ask him for pointers on how he built his.

Very interesting subject, will be watching this one!

Manny at VCG Resins offers a 1984 S-10 Grille, I ordered the other day. Would be nice if someone offered the 2wd front suspension and stock engine parts.

Good question. I sent him a message yesterday on something else in his line and am waiting for a reply. I will ask him about the Louisville crew cab if/when he gets back to me.

I'm here in Charlotte Jonathan, I've been looking for one that hasn't been beat to death.

For now just the stock suspension, maybe some grilles to do the 82-90 & 91-92 model years. A proper 4wd suspension with the correct ride height would be nice , maybe possible.

Going to be watching this, wish I had grabbed one of these when I had the chance.

Pegasus offers these with and without tires. Order direct from Pegasus or some of the online retailers have them too.

Working with a resin caster this week to see if he can make copies of the 2wd suspension easily enough to offer up to the masses. Stay tuned!

While that would be ideal and make life a lot better, we are probably more likely to see the line of Revell paints that are coming. Of course if us modelers started a letter campaign to HL headquarters, it might sway them to add the Tamiya.

Earlier this year there was an article that due to the pandemic, there was a resurgence in the model kit building hobby. I doubt HL has suffered as a result and the alternating weeks of 40% off are probably to keep people coming back into the stores. Guys go in with their wives/girlfriends/kids and walk out with a cart full of goodies, and because kids have been isolated, they go back for more crafts/activities/kits, actually pretty smart of HL. I have noticed that many of the snap kits have been out of stock so maybe that is an indication that more kids are taking part in the hobby? People have mentioned here and elsewhere that the Ollie's kits that they have bought were part of a July production run and wondered if they were purposely made for Ollie's or if they were some big retailer's cancellations? My guess is that Ollie's saw the resurgence and asked the manufacturers for overstock or special runs to sell to draw people in. That may have played a part in HL running a 40% off sale too. Luckily for me I have an Ollie's and HL side by side nearby and will head off later this morning to see what bargains I may be able to find. In talking with a few resin casters they have said this pandemic has caused their business to double and they are swamped with orders. I know I have spent more than my usual this year, partly because I have more time to surf the 'net and more time to build. I think as long as we are forced to isolate, the better our hobby does.

With no hobby shops in my metro area, will there be an option to order a copy of the magazine directly from MCM? Will one of the online retailers carry it?

PM sent, most interested!

Looks great, nice job on the conversion and nice to see something like you see on the road!

I have seen some crazy prices but lately it seems to be insane! I saw a Revell Can Do Peterbilt Wrecker kit on eBay for over $900, a kit that retailed for about $80! I remember selling mine to a fellow modeler for $100 and we were both happy. If someone is willing to pay that price, that is the way of the world I guess!

Gee, if they have the license and drawings to do a 1/64 th scale Chevy pickup, what's stopping them from doing a 1/25th model kit?