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I know you can buy thirties trucks as die cast models but did Revell, AMT, Monogram, Lindberg, or any of the others actually make 1:25 or 1:24 scale model truck kits. The closest i have seen is a"Mini Art" Bogie Drive Gaz AA. The Russian version of the Model AA truck. And while this is an excellent kit and the most detailed Model A kit i have ever seen, there is just one problem its 1:35 scale. This is a primarily a military kit and 1:35 scale is popular with military modellers but my guess is this kit would sell like hot cakes if it was released in 1:25 scale. The Lindberg 1:25 scale 1934 Pick up is an excellent kit and i know many modellers would regard this as a truck due to its stake bed and tow truck options, but being on a pick up chassis counts that out. My definition of a truck is a rigid ladder bar chassis with a wheel base any where from 131 to 157 inches. These were what the AA and BB Fords had. If the majors aren't releasing any 30's truck kits, are there any resin producers offering them? I know there are a few offering COE bodies and the like but i mean actual kits with the chassis, heavy duty suspension and five lug wheels needed for it to be a truck model. The thirties seems to be an overlooked era for model makers which is a shame considering this was the ERA of the birth of the proper big rigs. Look up "Fageol" which went onto become "Peterbilt" and you will seehow trucks were evolving into what are the prime movers of today. Anyway if any one has any feed back on where i might be able to get a 1:25 scale truck kit of any kind i would be very interested. I am not concerned with whether its a Ford, Mopar, Chrysler, GM or any other make i would just like to know if any exist ? Fageol Truck Pictures.html