Truck - Are you sure ?

[gary geracci]

I was just reading Chuck Most's column concerning the Ford F-150 pickup . Chuck are you sure about the start for this truck ? I have one and I would be willing to swear ( oops I don't do that on line though ) that this model started as a Revell - Monogram Snap kit in late 1982 . The reason I say this is very hard to state .But when I do I think you'll understand . My 12 year old  went and bought his first , choose alone and pay for out of his allowance money model . It was this truck .A snap kit with the Revell name on it .

     It was molded in black and had a full engine , and the most beautiful grey ( silver and red trimmed ) decals in a panel design .He built it all by himself .Uh Oh ! he accidently snapped the hood in two . It wasn't fixable . For some reason the glue wouldn't make a good join . So I showed him how to make a hood from scratch . He didn't show me the whole truck till the new hood was on it . Why ? well , it happened to match the brand new one in the driveway . He wanted me to have a model of my truck built by him .He died 14 days later In a tornado.

    This truck didn't survive that day either . I have waited all these years for the exact truck to come back in stock trim . I believe this is that former Snap kit . I could be wrong . I still love it . Now it looks good done up just like the one he did back then . I have done it in Gloss Black with Silver panels outlined in red . It is gorgeous . Red interior too . Please don't ask for pictures as I have NEVER successfully learned how to do that .  oldcarnut 

 

[Jantrix]

I'm sorry to hear about your son. Chuck is a member here so you could message him directly if you wish.

Here's a tutorial on posting pics. It's very easy. 

[Rob Hall]

Revell did have a snap F150 in 1/25th scale back then, but it is unrelated to the Monogram 1/24th '80-81 F150 glue kit that was reissued in the last year or so.  Revell and Monogram were still separate companies then.  The Revell snap kit F150s (there were a couple versions) have never been reissued AFAIK.

Edited September 7, 2016 by Rob Hall

[kilrathy10]

This is kind of a tough post to read.....Totally sorry to hear about your son, Dude......Wow....I was not expecting that......

Would love to see what you did with the truck, though.....

[Modelbuilder Mark]

I too am deeply sorry to hear this. I cannot imagine the loss. I wish you the best in being able to replace that model someday as it may well offer you some comfort. Have you tried Ebay since there have been no reissues?

 

[disabled modeler]

Gary...very sorry to hear about your son.  I hope you can find the kit your looking for to have.  We had a tornado here awhile back lost many of my old childhood ones and some of my dads got damaged but we were very lucky not to loose anyone.

[Fat Brian]

I know the kit you're talking about, it's the Revell Night Rider pickup. I was part of a series of Revell trucks that also included a fleet side. dually, and Bronco in 1/25 scale. Here is a picture of the kit. Here is a link to an ebay listing of the kit, this is a decent price for it for a Buy it Now. You might find it a bit cheaper in an auction but sometimes I like the certainty of just buying it outright, I paid this much for this same kit earlier this year.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REVELL-SNAP-KIT-NIGHT-RIDER-FORD-FLARESIDE-4X4-1-24-MODEL-CAR-MOUNTAIN-KIT-FS-/142097496876?hash=item2115abbb2c:g:LtwAAOSwdzVXjlNg

Edited September 7, 2016 by Fat Brian

[gary geracci]

WOW , that's it , Brian  ! !

     It's alright though .I got the model built the way he did . It sure is one sharp truck . Now my friend down the street wants it . No way ! When I put the last part on it I , got quiet for a moment.  "Convoy " was playing on the CD player and that was his fave song . See we get sad , but the angels they are now do have something to do .Keep us sane !

      Now , from here on out my comments will be geared to helping anyone that needs it . Remember , I've been doing this , it seems like forever , and I want to share . Cars were my first passion then ships got in the way ( I joined the Navy ) then things changed ( I rejoined after 12 , and started building Marine stuff . That is Planes , Light-skin Armor and figures .  I also scratch build a lot of oil and Gas tanker Ships .

   My civilian job in the winter was captaining Seagoing , Oil and Gas tankers . But I like to build stock automobiles with vinyl tops and the extra trim of a regional nature . Like the " Razorback " Ford pickup .and the "Texas " edition Chevy etc .       Oldcarnut