Need a New(er) Truck!

Caveman

Member since
March 2008

Need a New(er) Truck!

Posted by Caveman on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 9:25 PM

Hey auto builders!

It has been a while since building an automobile kit. I usually build military stuff and haven't touched a car in 15 years or so. I am currently building a small diorama and need a pick-up in either 24 or 25 scale. The problem is......I can't seem to find a kit any newer than the 2000 model year. I would prefer it to be a North American make but at this point I am open to anything. Can any one suggest a newer vintage pick-up kit?

Thanks

Tim

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dirkpitt77

Member since
January 2006
From: NW Washington

Posted by dirkpitt77 on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 11:24 PM

Have you seen this one?

www.squadron.com/.../mmcs001.htm

Chris

"Some say the alien didn't die in the crash. It survived and drank whiskey and played poker with the locals 'til the Texas Rangers caught wind of it and shot it dead."

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Caveman

Member since
March 2008

Posted by Caveman on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:13 AM

A nice looking kit for certain, however it seems rather pricey, or am I that far out of touch?

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Les.61

Member since
September 2013

Posted by Les.61 on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 12:33 AM

In Australia that price is not too bad!! But found a few others (although not sure what you mean by vintage pick-up kit)

www.hobbylinc.com/.../mon854017.htm

www.hobbylinc.com/lindberg_dodge_dakota_sport_pickup_plastic_model_truck_kit_1:25_scale_72714

www.ebay.com/.../261479419627

Also not sure what year these are

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CrashTestDummy

Member since
January 2010

Posted by CrashTestDummy on Thursday, May 15, 2014 12:05 PM

Those Dodges are late '90's era vehicles. I'm still thinking of getting one of those Dakotas and doing a replica of my wife's 98 Dakota R/T.

But yeah, I suspect the price on that Ford reflects the licensing bribe the 1:1 manufacturers demand these days and paying for the new tooling.

Gene Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

G. Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

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CodyJ

Member since
December 2013

Posted by CodyJ on Sunday, May 18, 2014 8:02 PM

That Ford looks awesome but I'm w/ Caveman... I just have a problem paying that for a 1/24 kit. However the tooling & licensing has to cost a fortune for something that new. Tamiya must have paid a huge sum to Renault & Redbull for their RB6 Formula 1 car as well. Its only 1/20 scale and retail is $105. That's the cost for new stuff being licensed I suppose.

As far as your conundrum, here is the newest things you'll find by each of the major 3 (Ford Dodge Chevy) other than that new Ford. Hope this helps!

Boeing Build - June 15 2015

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Caveman

Member since
March 2008

Posted by Caveman on Monday, May 19, 2014 5:36 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. I can't be the only one in this predicament. I can kitbash aircraft to no end but do not feel good about modding trucks. Oh well, have to change my plans a bit I guess.