Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 One of the last models I ordered before Dad died. I thought this was a cool looking truck and it's significant to automotive history as well, so I knew I had to have one in the collection. The kit itself is a pretty garbage kit that fought me all the way. The fit is horrible and things are way over molded. There's also parts that aren't needed and the directions kinda suck too. Getting the body on was not fun and the bumpers were next to impossible to get to stay on right. The hood isn't glued shut, but it might as well be. It's hard to move and wants to pop up a little. The engine bay has little detail anyway, so I really didn't care too much other than the time wasted painting the engine and all. It's also got some disappearing decals. They just disappear into the paint when applied. So that's something to be aware of as well. Came out looking alright though. SAM_1574 by Eric Lucas, on Flickr SAM_1575 by Eric Lucas, on Flickr SAM_1576 by Eric Lucas, on Flickr 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Very nice looking Warlock. Sounds like your typical MPC kit. The 1978 Dodge D100 pickup was a challenge to get together as well, if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 1 hour ago, Jim B said: Very nice looking Warlock. Sounds like your typical MPC kit. The 1978 Dodge D100 pickup was a challenge to get together as well, if I remember correctly. It has those parts included too. Surprisingly, the bed was the easiest thing to put together and it works well. I should have put it down in one of the photos. The fender decals were a nightmare as well. I didn't mention that. You have to connect the striping together...........They aren't really curved..............Works about as well as you could imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Despite all your troubles it turned out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Great looking paint and Warlock trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 MPC strikes again. These re-pops of old MPC kits should just stop. I think the amount of work it takes to make these kits look good just sucks the fun out of building. Despite your issues, I think your build turned out pretty good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Sucks about the decals, that's been an on and off Round 2 decal problem for a while. I know this kit can be a bit of a challenge but it looks like you got a nice finished result. I'm definitely getting a couple anyway, mostly for the four wheel drive drivetrain doodads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I saw this rare,and somewhat similar Dodge PU at a show last week. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I think it looks great! We know what to expect from these MPC kits by now, so just because it's new, doesn't mean they corrected any of the flaws. The Lil Red Express was just as horrible to build, and the D-100 was only slightly less of a pain to deal with. But yes, I will still be getting one of these Warlocks because it's such a cool looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 On 4/21/2024 at 12:02 AM, NYLIBUD said: I saw this rare,and somewhat similar Dodge PU at a show last week. There was one for sell at a local lot about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Despite the kit's issues, the build turned out well. I am currently working on the 1978 D100 and have encountered the same problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Your build came out looking really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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