Chuck Most

They're pretty similar, Nick, but not quite the same! The fenders were the same (more or less)from '53-'79, and so was the tailgate. They all interchange. But the actual bed rails were changed, in the early '70's (not sure exactly which year- '73 or '74) they went to flat (90 degree) bed rails, which replaced the earlier slanted bed rails. Later versions also had the gas tank filler neck in the bed side. This bed design was still used into the mid '80's, but with different fenders on the 1980 and newer models. About the only change you'd need to perform to an AMT '53 or Revell '56 bed to work on this '66 would be the side steps and taillamps. You wouldn't need to add a fuel filler neck, as the '66 still housed it's gas tank in the cab, just behind the seat. And the 'rear' (actually front) bumper, in your Model King/AMT '79 F-350 kit? It's the correct setup for this, as well as any other 1957 through 1977 or '78 Ford Pickup. It's crazy that stuff like this was in production for so long, but the factory Ford Flatbed (like the one in the Lindberg '34 kit) was introduced in 1932 and used well into the '70's with a few tweaks over the years! And I think I mentioned this earlier, but those dog dish caps in the new 'Fairlane' reissue of Revell's T-Bolt kit were still in use on trucks for '66. Gawd... I love old Ford Trucks!

Nope, not I! It would be one hell of a drive for me just to dump a couple of gallons of Purple Power into YOUR pool!

And, it could be used to create a phantom 1965-ish CXT! I've wanted to do that in 1:1 for years!

It's a ###### shame this kit's tooling was pillaged years ago, and we'll likely never, ever see it reissued. Still, I have to hand it to you for ignoring it's rarity and percieved value andB-U-I-L-D-I-N-G the thing! Beatiful job!

Gerald... That sure is... uh... a great deal more pink than my example! Yeah, the mold lines are pretty extreme up around the headlamps, but they don't look nearly as bad as some of the earlier-run '49 kits I've got in my stash!

It does work better at room temp, but it works better still when it's warm. In the summer, I usually set it out on my deck in the sun, so it works its magic quicker. In the winter? Well, I'm just a bit more patient! I've noticed that most Testors paints let go pretty easily after a bath in the purple pond, ditto most automotive type paints. Some of the Krylon stuff doesn't like to come off with PP, but that's been pretty rare in my experience. The way I dispose of mine may be a bit crude, but my process is the following- I pour it into a garbage can full of old newspapers, and when it dries, I use the newspapers (with the dried Purple Power and paint residue soaked it) to start fires in my furnace. Probably not the most PC way to do it, but it works, and it's a far piece better than just pouring it into the nearest storm drain and/or your idiot neighbor's swimming pool.

Thanks, because I just noticed I totally f'd up the spelling of Trumpeter! If you'd wanted to 'attack' me back, that would make me a standing target!

You know... that thought has crossed my mind!

This isn't the actual model, but the first model I ever built was this one- The old Monogram Snap Tite Fox body Mustang with the fadeaway pony decals. I was six years old, and remembered being quite pleased with the results- even though I broke off one wheel and (crookedly) glued it back on! I don't recall what ever happened to it, but I picked up this one built up for $1 a week or so ago. I like having it around- it's like having an old childhood pal back!

I saw Miscalculation in Hot Rod, and I thought it would make a killer model. Looks like I'm right so far... even if I'm not the one building it! (Of course, that can be a blessing... )!

Wow... what a dumbass!

This is weird.... and I like weird! Way to make use of a failed earlier attempt!

I've never even seen the regular cab Dakota kit- I've got the Club Cab version. Who did that kit- was it AMT or Lindberg?

The Double Dragster's on my list, that's the one I'll likely get. Wild Cards: Motor City Resin Casters International Metro Panel Motor City Resin Casters Jeep DJ Dispatch (postal unit) Ertl International Scout SSII

It would bug me as well... by the way, happy b-day, Eric!

I feel the same way... about the flatbed! Of course, I can always go back and dirty it up, right?

Thanks guys- I'm already planning a second version that's going to be a bit less tame!

Thanks, guys! Now it's on to that stupid White-Freightliner dual drive again! Unless I get sidetracked. (Again.)

Yeah- I was thinking that too... or maybe slapping some weird, ridiculous object on the back just for kicks!

Reason #77,876 I'm glad I didn't want to build it as a stock truck!

Well, you did use the WRONG I-6, but I like it nevertheless!

Good news/bad news, Nick... Scale Squads did a '75 (identical to the '76) nose for the '77 Monaco kit (it's the one on the right, leaned against the car). Unfortunately, Scale Squads went out of business some time ago, and your odds of finding this part still in usable condition are slim to nil.

I think your display base is a Revell product- I passed up so many chances to buy one at my LHS and now it's gone! MPC did something similar with the Jeepster Commando kit- it came with a base, but it was not pre-painted.

HeyheyheyheyHEY.... BETTER idea! Make the engine so it actually runs!

Here's one I built a couple of years ago... It's the AMT Model King '79 F-350. I bought the 49" Iroks with the Weld Mountain Crusher wheels from So Real- sadly, I don't think this set is available any longer. It's hard to see in the photo- but I aso used a Dana 60 front axle. I can't remember where I got the pushbar/winch from. And I've also done a couple of mud trucks- Early '70's Jeepster Commando (1/32 monster truck wheels, Ford 429 big block) '55 Chevy Cameo ('82 Trans Am engine/trans with tunnel ram, IH Scout Dana 44 axles and wheels/tires)