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I picked up a 1980 Datsun trucks brochure, and wanted to share some scans with everyone. According to the brochure, the truck depicted in this kit would be a Lil' Hustler 4x4 with a Grand Luxury trim package. The engine in the kit is the 2.0L L20B and not the NAPS-Z engine as indicated on the box. Here is a stock truck with the decals included in the latest reissue: Grand Luxury dash: Standard/Deluxe dash: King Cab GL interior: Standard/Deluxe RWD interior: GL 4x4 interior: And finally a closeup of the 15" 4x4 wheels in the kit. From my research, these wheels were all white with the black centre caps. Some pictures I have seen have the front centres open.

Special edition Boxer pickup, based on the RWD cab-and-chassis model:

The Satellite shows up on the big auction site from time to time.

Far too many!

I really enjoyed building this kit and the subject material has become a new interest of mine; I just like boxy 80s vehicles it seems! I picked up a dealership brochure for the 1980 Datsun truck line and as it turns out, there was a special edition Datsun Boxer pickup that was available. It would be ordered as a cab-and-chassis model and the aftermarket stepside bed would be added. It was 2WD only and the fenders were a bit different but it looks quite similar. I hope to be able to scan some of the brochure soon.

30 May 2015 (Saturday), Fredericton, NB 27th Annual CAMS Spring Classic Kinsman Centre, 141 School Street, Fredericton, NB For more information, visit the web site at: http://www.capitalareamodellers.ca/ Automotive theme this year is The Fabulous Fifties: It’s the Fifties and North America felt bold, important and enthusiastic about the future and we wanted our cars to portray those feelings. We wanted bigger, faster and flashier and Detroit responded with chrome covered monsters that dripped opulence and luxury. Across the pond, in the UK and Europe, cars may not have been as big and flashy as in North America but there was plenty of action. Names like Jaguar, Aston Martin and MG were developing top rate sport and luxury cars. France had names like Citroën, Peugeot and Renault, while the Germans were breaking new ground with the Mercedes 300 SL, Porsche 356 and the VW Karmann Ghia. The automotive world of the 1950s was going through a renaissance that would change how cars were built and perceived for decades to follow. The automobile was no longer a ride - it was a lifestyle. Build your favorite "Fabulous Fifties" automobile kit for CAMS 2015!

I watched a couple episodes of their show the other day and was wondering what was in this thing for an engine.

In the vein of Alaska themed reality shows, did anyone else watch Alaska Off-Road Warriors? I'm still trying to figure out how Team Rover came back with a new rig!

Really nice site, but you can tell it caters to a trucker audience! I was looking for mixers and pumps based on manufacturer. The truck they're mounted on is of little consequence to a concrete poker.

Those tires are also on the Chevy Snap Fast Dually kit and promos.

I usually open them once I get home. On those occasions when I buy kits at club meetings, I end up opening them there so my buddies can look at the kit too.

There is a dropped front axle in the Revell 56 F-100 kits.

In referring to the AMT 72 kits, yes there are long and short versions. In referring to the Revell 64/65 kits, there is only short.

I have a Walmart-boxed issue of AMT's 1955 Chevy Bel Air that I had every intentions of building up but when I discovered just how much work would be needed to get proper panel gaps around the hood I tossed it back in the box.

The trailer is one of the Revell boat trailers I've been working on for another project.

I picked up this little guy at the local thrift store. No idea what scale it is supposed to be, but it scales out pretty decently to about a 17' boat or so in 1:25 scale.

No long bed, just a full-width shorty and a stepside.

Looking good, Steve!

Actually, that car appears to have an Ontario license plate.

The design of the engine in this kit makes it difficult to add the distributor due to the lack of timing belt cover.

I can see BC ports getting a whole lot busier...

The wheels can indeed be drilled out. I even did a spare:

Well, one half of my pair is done. The Roadrunner still languishes in the bath. I took a shot of the finished interior before I trapped it in: Finished shots: Now on to the Roadrunner!

You're turning into an old man, Steve! Weather permitting I hope to go to the meeting on Tuesday. Hope to see you there!

In addition to the Dutch license plate. there's also a California plate, plus another one that I can't quite make out. But there's a flag in the background that says "OPEN" on it, so I'm thinking it is in an English speaking country?