Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

Fabrux

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    2,053

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Fabrux

  1. Fabrux
    Well, the real trucks used the same cab from 80-96, so the kits should be really close if not the same. I know that the 1:24 kits are slightly different between '80 and '87 versions.
  2. Fabrux
    Check this link out for a run down on them: https://www.blueovaltrucks.com/ford_articles/the-ford-highboy-f-250/ Yes, that's the kit I'm referring to. They have been going up in value, for sure. Depending on how comfortable you are with bodywork, you could start with the AMT 92-96 F-150 kits to get a cab and inner bed structure. You'd need to switch the front clip over from the Bronco as well as transfer the wheel arches from the Bronco to the F-150 bed.
  3. Fabrux
    The Bullnose F-series trucks have a completely different setup with the twin traction beams. The F-150 used coil springs while F-250 used leaf springs. The Fireball conversion kit is correct for '61-'72 F-250, as well as up to '77 Highboy F-250 trucks. The regular '73-'79 F-series had a wider frame than '72 on down. The Bullnose Revell Bronco kits have the leaf-sprung TTB setup, even though it is not accurate for a Bronco. And not as detailed as the MPC coil spring version. Convert that setup to leaf springs and you'd be good to go. You could also use the Revell Styleside Pickup as a starting point. Use the Bronco parts to make it a long bed.
  4. Fabrux
    Definitely not a T680 grille. The 680 is curved this one is flat. More like a taller version of the 880 SFA grille.
  5. Fabrux
    There is another steering wheel on the box, yes.
  6. Fabrux
    I am planning to build the service truck as a '66 F-250 4x4 with Fireball's kit as well. I have also, however, converted the flareside kit to 4x4 with the AMT '79 Ford 4x4 parts and everything fits great. Worth noting is the following modifications are needed: the front crossmember needs to be thinned down to slot into place and the relief in the frame for the leaf springs needs to be filled as the 4x4 rear springs mount a little farther forward. The AMT wheel backs slot perfectly into the Moebius wheels and those wheels fit perfectly in the AMT tires!
  7. Fabrux
    Man whenever I see those trailers I swear they are taller then me and I'm 13'6! ?
  8. Fabrux
    Interesting! I only knew of the wide six lug pattern used on 3 ton and up trucks.
  9. Fabrux
    Come on International LT...
  10. Fabrux
    Great! Listed as out of stock, though...?
  11. Fabrux
    Is there anyone out there that makes the Mopar Performance valve covers for the 426 Hemi? Or even a set of finned covers in any kit?
  12. Fabrux
    The long bed was last offered without trim so this makes sense. I will definitely be picking up a few of these as well! Unfortunately all of the kits I have are glue bombs so I won't be able to show a parts tree comparison.
  13. Fabrux
    Also it is a long bed, not a new tool short bed.
  14. Fabrux
    The tooling for the 2001-06 Chrysler Sebring was sold to GAZ and transformed into the Volga Siber. The Buick GL8 in China is still based off the Chevy Uplander platform, IIRC. In Brazil the 67-72 F-series tooling continued until 1992 with cosmetic upgrades; the 60-63 Falcon was built from 62-91 in Argentina with cosmetic upgrades; and the 66 Ford Galaxie was built in Brazil up until 1990. All those South American Fords continued with locally produced upgrades of the Y-block engine as well.
  15. Fabrux
    The display with the service bed truck seems to have the stock bed behind it painted the same as the cab. I wonder if the kit will include both beds?
  16. Fabrux
    Stopped for the day; turns out the old log book ruler is still useful for something. https://media.fotki.com/2v2EeU2v4xAUC7m.jpg I don't have any Round 2 boxes in the truck with my right now to compare with. But I think Rob was right, it is actually four short boxes for 3 tall ones.
  17. Fabrux
    One needs only to look at the latest Escalade reissue to see Revell still doesn't match box contents to box art.
  18. Fabrux
    I ordered this and the Chevelle when they released and finally was able to pick them up today. All this talk and no one has mentioned that the kit box is Round 2 sized instead of the traditional Revell box size. Might not mean much to most, but the way I store my stash I've always been able to stack two Revell boxes or three Round 2 boxes per shelf. Perhaps the new Revell is changing their shipping methods?
  19. Fabrux
    You might have to start looking on Shapeways for wheels like those. I haven't come across any that big from resin suppliers.
  20. Fabrux
    If you're looking to build the 3500HD all you can use from the MPC kits is the interior tub. The 3500HD trucks had a straight frame and leaf spring solid front axle.
  21. Fabrux
    I believe that the California Pickup descriptor is supposed to reference the bed, which is not a factory piece but an aftermarket item from a conversion company. I seem to remember reading on here that a lot of box art from this era was requested on such short deadlines that the kits photographed came from collections and were not actual box contents. So you end up with the Nova and Mustang already mentioned, wheels on the box that aren't even in the box, a longbed C10, etc.
  22. Fabrux
    Sadly it was an image of the box art in a newsletter and not an actual kit. Also nentioned was early 2019 availability, six cylinder engine, and two sets of custom wheels in addition to the stock steel wheels. The Torq Thrusts are a shoe-in but I wonder what the second set is?
  23. Fabrux
    This came in my email today.
  24. Fabrux
    Looking great, Bill!
  25. Fabrux
    Thanks!
×
×
  • Create New...