Dutch

Well it's been two years and I still do not have any further photos of the Huntington Beach Police Bronco. So I have re-emailed the Huntington Beach Historical Society soon after the new year, but have heard nothing yet. I think I am just going to wing it and do the best I can. Kind regards, Dutch

Mike, Thanks for posting this topic. And thanks to all the others who have responded. I have learned so much and will try one or two methods on my next builds. Kind regards, Dutch

First, thanks to Greg for the spotlight and to everyone for your observations and suggestions. I have re-emailed the Huntington Beach Historical Society soon after the new year, but have heard nothing. I think I am just going to wing it and do the best I can. Kind regards, Dutch

Bob, I am intrigued by your project. You seem to be off to a great start. Much like you, I usually learn a lot as I build something custom, only to realize that a different approach may have worked a whole lot easier. Sometimes it's a one-off project, and I will never do it again. For the repeats, I try to create a master and pour resin, though I would like to get started in 3D printing. I won't have the time until when I finally retire for good. In the meantime, I am enjoying watching your progress. Carry on! Kind regards, Dutch

Alexander, Beautiful build! That's exactly the color scheme I want to replicate for my Chevy Astro LT build. I couldn't locate the correct Astro kit, so went with the "Low Down" kit and also bought the GMC Safari kit for the correct wheel rims. I am now offering the GMC Safari kit for sale with the "Low Dow" wheel rims for $60. Thanks for the photos and inspiration for my own kit. Kind regards, Dutch

Woohoo! I had heard at the 2019 IPMS Nats that they had announced they would do the clear parts for the old Revell 1/48 series kits. I have been patiently waiting clear parts for the Chevy 2-Ton Stake truck, White Gas Tanker, Ford F-100 Pickup & police motorcycle, and the Honest John with Mobile Carrier (K-worth W900) (1/54). Thanks for the link. I ordered the Chevy & White clear parts today. Any news on if/when they will release the Ford pickup and K-worth glass? Two down, two to go! Kind regards, Dutch

Rodent, You are in luck, as they say. Try: Star Models 1968 Plymouth four door sedan. K/r, Dutch

Thank you both. That is a huge help! BINGO!

I want to build a LAPD police cruiser from the TV show Adam-12. I have the AMT 1/25  Plymouth Roadrunner kit #30270, the Star Models 1968 Plymouth four door sedan conversion, LAPD style siren, beacons and radios from Three Inches Under, decals by J-Bot, and have found a 3D printed standard Belvedere/Satellite grill (i.e. NOT Roadrunner or GTX). What I lack is the standard steel wheel rims and dog dish hubcaps. I think they should look like either of these variations below, but maybe they are different? Can anyone help me here? Thanks, Dutch or this style?

Greg, Thanks! That's perfect! Kind regards, Dutch

I can construct the roof rack from styrene strip & rod, but still need to locate a driver's side spotlight. Anyone have a clue where to get one?

Thanks for the help all. I had missed the "POLICE" on the Bronco door, but upon closer inspection, yes it does appear to be there. I can easily do it with the IPMS decals. Here are pics of the radios, roof beacons and siren that I obtained. I need an inside shot to determine the correct radio setup. I emailed the Huntington Beach Historical Society last week, but have heard nothing. I think I will go with the Revell kit tires and rims, just paint them black. What started out as a simple project is quickly turning into a mountain. Thanks again for the help. Kind regards, Dutch

Thanks, I will!

Beautiful photo! What year IH Scout is that? Must be at least '73 from the grille. Yes the roof light rack does look very similar to the Bronco rack, perhaps just transferring from one vehicle to the next. I bet the Bronco is a '69, so the Scouts replaced the Broncos, then?

So I have this old IPMS USA 2007 decal kicking around with markings for two Huntington Beach PD cruisers (not even sure what type vehicle as I do not have the instructions). Then as I was walking through my LHS recently, I saw they had the Revell 1/25 '71 Ford Bronco kit. I was mildly interested. When I searched for Huntington Beach Police cruisers on the net, I found their annual report from 2015 which included various photos of old patrol cars, including this one below of a Ford Bronco (p.11). So, now I have to build it, right!? However, further search on the net reveals nothing. Does anyone in Orange County, CA have any photos of the HBPD Bronco (looks like #4292) that they would be willing to share? (Link to my project on Scalemates.) http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/uploads/monthly_2019_08/Huntington_Beach_CA_Police_Cruiser_Ford_Bronco.jpg.f086722fd77cfd81ca4da97a5f33d190.jpg Here is a scan of the HBPD area of the decal. It looks like I could use the door shields, and perhaps the b&w roof and gold side fleet numbers (fictitious, of course as I cannot read the number in the above photo.) But I was really wanting to use the gold HBP titles as well. The license plate is the wrong style, so I will make my own. I will have to source or scratch a spotlight, roof rack and light bar with horizontal lights and siren / speaker. Probably put a whip antenna on the rear bumper / rear fender. Any help with photos would be appreciated. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/uploads/monthly_2019_08/000.JPG.3bddbdf17e70ddc068f65a621e8dce6c.JPG I found an eBay vendor who offers 1/24 & 1/25 emergency vehicle parts, including the old 1960s red beacons and siren for the roof rack, plus radios with mic. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/uploads/monthly_2020_01/001.JPG.83c96e57828a71d790b37ab619550979.JPG And I also found Gofer Racing 1/24 generic gold letters and numbers for the correct serial number. To make it easy, I have decided that the serial number will be 4292, so I can use the black roof numbers 92 from the IPMS sheet. http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/uploads/monthly_2021_01/002.JPG.dde9f45ffcc68b82f20efe80caf0a870.JPG Thanks for looking. Kind regards, Dutch