Ramchargers Dragster and Transporter Truck

[Raoul Ross]

Whoa!

MPC970

 

Edited April 17, 2022 by Raoul Ross

[iBorg]

Last available in 1969 or 1970.

[Daddyfink]

Cool! Now I can leave my original alone! I just hope the corrected the decals for the dragster 

 

[ChrisBcritter]

I see some cool motorhome conversions coming!

[Mr. Metallic]

On 4/16/2022 at 11:56 AM, Daddyfink said:

Cool! Now I can leave my original alone! I just hope the corrected the decals for the dragster 

 

Corrected the decals? So the one that came out within the last 3-4 years is wrong? If so, what's wrong? I thought they tooled up a couple missing parts for the latest release too?

[stavanzer]

Different Truck, I think.

Anybody have a link for the Instruction sheet for this kit? I thought Drastic Plastics had it, but I cannot find it there.

[Mark]

The truck is the same one that was released separately a few years ago.  In the original release, this version had a promo style engine insert instead of the complete OHC 6 engine, also the clear canopy that covered the load area was not included.  The Round 2 issue may however be different.

Edited April 19, 2022 by Mark
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[keyser]

It also didn’t have the hydraulic rams for cab. Weird kit but love them. 

[Daddyfink]

17 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Corrected the decals? So the one that came out within the last 3-4 years is wrong? If so, what's wrong? I thought they tooled up a couple missing parts for the latest release too?

The first issue had the correct decals for the real version of this car and not the '68 Woody Gilmore car. The current issues have the longer dragster markings. 

 

 

[Casey]

11 hours ago, stavanzer said:

Anybody have a link for the Instruction sheet for this kit?

https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/456/mpc-ramchargers-dragster-transporter

 

[stavanzer]

Thank You, Casey.

[stavanzer]

Found a review of the kit, with photos of the contents, for those who have never seen it.

https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/mpc/kit_mpc_0787.shtml

 

[Raoul Ross]

1 hour ago, stavanzer said:

Found a review of the kit, with photos of the contents, for those who have never seen it.

https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/mpc/kit_mpc_0787.shtml

 

I had no idea it pivots behind the cab fifth wheel style, Thanx for the link!

Edited April 20, 2022 by Raoul Ross

[stavanzer]

Looking back at the thread, I see why I was fooled.

The 2012 release showed the Cover over the loadbed. This boxing shows the Dragster. It was just different enough to not trigger recognition.

[1972coronet]

Pontiac 230/250 OHC 6 = COOL !

[keyser]

Dragster issue doesn’t have engine. It has promo insert. 
Daytona transport has the Pontiac OHC 6. 

[Daddyfink]

Hey! Found them. 

The original issue decals vs. the re-issued versions

Top decals are the correct version. 

 

[keyser]

I have early reissue that has the correct ones. I’ve not seen the wonky ones until now. Weird. 

[Raoul Ross]

Jeez, I thought this would'a been released by now...?

[unclescott58]

Neat looking truck. I have the one release a few years back. The Daytona Transport Truck version. It built into look a nice model. But it’s bed is not big enough to hold anything other than a rail style dragster. I was a little disappointed with that.

[Raoul Ross]

Good thing it comes with one, LOL