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Gathering supplies for a planned service truck build and would like find things like an air compressor, welder, oxy/acetylene tanks, tool boxes and other things of that nature to load the service body with.  

I did a search and did find a couple of kits but $30 to $70 for a kit I can use 2 or 3 items from is a non-starter.  Most of the service truck-related posts are are 4+ years old so links are dead.

I could design and 3D print some of the stuff, but I'd like to have the option of just ordering it.

Any leads appreciated, thanks.

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The AMT '53 Ford truck had a decent torch set in it. The AMT '49 Mercury had hand tools in it. I had a NASCAR pit set that I sold, that had decent tool boxes in it. Look to see what VCG resins has to offer.

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Some Stuff is out there.

Fujimi Makes several Tool & Garage sets, that while expensive are very well molded. I have a couple.

https://www.modelroundup.com/category-s/187.htm?searching=Y&sort=7&cat=187&show=28&page=1

Just keep scrolling down the page.

MPC & AMT include small numbers of tools in at several kits that are still readily available.

1972 Chevy Ramp Truck.

https://www.modelroundup.com/1972-Chevrolet-Racer-s-Wedge-Pickup-Truck-p/mpc-r2-885.htm

Boss Nova Funny Car.

https://www.modelroundup.com/Boss-Nova-Funny-Car-p/amt-r2-1441.htm

Any of the AMT/Round2/Lindberg 1934 Pickups.

https://www.modelroundup.com/1934-Ford-Sunoco-Pickup-p/amt-r2-1289.htm

1978 Dodge Longbed Pickup.

https://www.modelroundup.com/1978-Dodge-D100-Custom-Pickup-Truck-p/mpc-r2-901.htm

1960 Ranchero.

https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/amt-r2-822.htm

1968 Dodge Coronet. (either Hardtop or Convertible)

https://www.modelroundup.com/1968-Dodge-Coronet-Hardtop-with-Trailer-p/mpc-r2-975.htm

1963 Chevy II Station wagon and Trailer

https://www.modelroundup.com/1963-Chevy-II-Station-Wagon-with-Trailer-p/amt-r2-1201.htm

The two newly tooled Garage Accessory Sets from Round2

https://www.modelroundup.com/Tip-Top-Shop-Garage-Accessory-Set-2-p/amt-r2-pp-016.htm

https://www.modelroundup.com/Weekend-Wrenchin-Garage-Accessory-Set-1-p/amt-r2-pp-015.htm

Small Photo Etch Hand tool set.

https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/hms-31.htm

and the Big Cahuna, Joe's Garage set.

https://www.modelroundup.com/Joe-s-Power-Plus-Service-Station-p/mrc-academy-15122.htm

You'll notice that the prices vary some, and Joe's Garage is near the 70.00 you mentioned. But, all have a few, or lots of tools.

Hope this helps.

EDIT: I forgot the AMT 1953 Ford Pickup. This version with the trailer gets you an Xtra Trailer!

https://www.modelroundup.com/Gulf-1953-Ford-Pickup-Modified-Stocker-Hauler-p/amt-r2-1310.htm

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Oh, Some of the Monogram NASCAR Kits had a few tools, and a Nifty Rollaway Toolbox in them along with a Very Nice Jack, and Gas Can. I can't find a Photo of the parts right now.

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Etsy is a good source of 3D printed tools, and some R/C accessories are in 1/24th scale. There are also several doll house items in 1/24 scale, coffee pots, microwave, tools, etc

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Thanks for all the leads, folks!

I did find a few very nice .STL files on  Thingiverse that I'm printing now.  Will need some hand tools to populate the compartments tho.

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