Fabrux Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Finished this one up. Build thread is here I hadn't originally planned on using the Desert Rat decals, but I goofed up and got a glue spot on the driver's door. So, the decals serve as a distraction. Edited March 13, 2015 by kataranga
pharoah Posted January 20, 2015 Posted January 20, 2015 Nice! That would have been my dream truck around 1980.
Atmobil Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Very nice, I think I have to get the newly reissued version of this kit as it looks very nice
Fabrux Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 I really enjoyed building this kit and the subject material has become a new interest of mine; I just like boxy 80s vehicles it seems! I picked up a dealership brochure for the 1980 Datsun truck line and as it turns out, there was a special edition Datsun Boxer pickup that was available. It would be ordered as a cab-and-chassis model and the aftermarket stepside bed would be added. It was 2WD only and the fenders were a bit different but it looks quite similar. I hope to be able to scan some of the brochure soon.
Fabrux Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Special edition Boxer pickup, based on the RWD cab-and-chassis model:
Fabrux Posted March 13, 2015 Author Posted March 13, 2015 Now with matching trailer! I still need to come up with a set of license plates from the same province or state for both the truck and trailer. I'll probably end up printing off a set on photo paper. I'm also going to look for some appropriately sized chain to add along with a wiring harness.
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