AzTom Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 This is the M2 diecast pickup in 1/25 scale. It looks right but I have not scaled it out to be exact, does not matter that much to me. I do like that it has realistic type door hinges instead of the dogleg type. The hood hinges are dogleg type but are to the outside edge so they look ok. Feel free to ask questions.
High octane Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 That truck is a nice addition to your collection Tom.
AzTom Posted October 15, 2014 Author Posted October 15, 2014 I think it was around $19.00?? I got it buying groceries and just added it to wife's cart
mikemodeler Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 That is a very nice piece, I will have to check and see if it is available on this side of the country.
mikemodeler Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 I think it was around $19.00?? I got it buying groceries and just added it to wife's cart Tom, Did you get this at Wal Mart? I saw their website and they were listed as a retailer. I think Hobby Lobby also sells some of these diecast pieces, but in a smaller scale. I really like this truck, wish it was available in kit form!
Rob Hall Posted October 15, 2014 Posted October 15, 2014 That's nice. I have a number of their 1/64th diecast, didn't realize they were doing 1/24th.
Longbox55 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 I'm going to have keep a lookout for this one. I've been collecting their 1/64 diecasts, too, and have a few of their 1/24 cars. Nice to see someone do a 1/24 diecast of the Task Force/Blue Chip body truck and actually get it right!
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 i would like to find one in 1/64 to add to the farm display...i have to many f350's on it
AzTom Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 WOW, Tom! Where do you buy your groceries??? Fry's, on Geezer day. They have a lot of the 1/64 M2 but seldom have the 1/25. Actually this one may have come from Wallymart, we were there also.
unclescott58 Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 That's nice. I have a number of their 1/64th diecast, didn't realize they were doing 1/24th. Same here. This is the first I've heard of their models in this scale. Going to have to keep my eyes open for them. Scott
AzTom Posted October 16, 2014 Author Posted October 16, 2014 There are a few 1/24, sorry about posting 1/25, in this series. They also make the 59 GMC Apache with the style side bed in 2wd version. I found the wheelbase of the real GMC 150 online and this scales out to 1/25 not 1/24 The bed is a 6.5 ft and scales out at 1/24 i would like to find one in 1/64 to add to the farm display...i have to many f350's on it This truck is available in 1/64 in the same colors.
redneckrodder Posted October 16, 2014 Posted October 16, 2014 There are a few 1/24, sorry about posting 1/25, in this series. They also make the 59 GMC Apache with the style side bed in 2wd version. I found the wheelbase of the real GMC 150 online and this scales out to 1/25 not 1/24 The bed is a 6.5 ft and scales out at 1/24 This truck is available in 1/64 in the same colors. i know..the trouble im having is finding one for a reasonable price where i dont have to pay alot for shipping...i'll find one eventually though
Longbox55 Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 If you're looking for the 1/64 scale versions, Walmart and Meijer both carry them (locally, Meijer has a better selection), and if you have a Menards in your area, they are stocking them for the Christmas season. I just picked up a pair of '59 Chevrolet Fleetside 4x4s from them yesterday.
Longbox55 Posted November 12, 2014 Posted November 12, 2014 I picked on up over the weekend, it is very nice, with a few errors. The engine is one that is somewhat major. A GMC of that vintage should have a Pontiac V8, rather than a Chevrolet. Also, I have to disagree about the door hinges. While they are nice, and would be ok on a different subject matter, they are incorrect for a Task Force or Blue Chip truck. On the 1:1, the door actually does swing out on dogleg style hinges.
AzTom Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Would be nice next to my '58 Side by side the M2 is a much nicer truck
Longbox55 Posted January 17, 2015 Posted January 17, 2015 This is what the hinges look like on the 1:1. Note how the door swings out past the fender, rather than tucking in.
triplelindy Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Very nice truck. I have modified a few of them. This one is still in progress. Tires and wheels from Scenes unlimited.
triplelindy Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 M2 also makes this Cameo. It was a 2wd I swapped the 4x4 chassis from the red truck. Again tires and wheels from Scenes Unlimited.
triplelindy Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 And my Maisto 57 Suburban, still in progress.Swapped onto the M2 chassis. Tires and wheels from Scenes unlimited.
Ridge Rider Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Wow, these are all so cool. I would love to have them in styrene, but it must more expensive than metal. But seriously they sound pretty reasonable for what they are and it's nice they are available. Thanks for sharing.
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