Monogram 1/25 Chevy S-10

Tank_1812 · 28 January 2021 21:01

I debated if I should post this here or the car side. I mean it’s a truck but let’s be real it’s not a truck truck. Anyway picked the kit last night at the hobby store.

I want to make a 1982 model. How can I get there from here on this kit? From what I recall my truck had the Isuzu 4 cy engine, so this might be a curbside build which I am ok with if need be. I had a single exhaust and the interior was a bench seat w/ a manual transmission. Anyone know where parts can be found?

Thanks in advance

betheyn · 28 January 2021 21:04

Well its a pick up truck, so its good here as far as I’m concerned.
Are you going to build it as a brand new look or a bit up which typifies how these trucks normally look?
Andy

Tank_1812 · 28 January 2021 21:49

So my truck was not new when got her so it will have some wear and tear but not a beater upper (expect the bed) if that makes sense.

kosprueone · 28 January 2021 22:43

The Revell 1978 GMC pickup has a bench seat. Then can’t you just leave the center stick out and fill the hole?

Tank_1812 · 29 January 2021 11:36

Not familiar with the kit but looking around it appears it is molded into the tub, is that correct? Won’t the body width be different so I couldn’t swap them out?

The interior looked very similar to this. 1992 Chevrolet S-10 - Pictures - CarGurus

As I recall the bench was cloth not vinyl bench.

kosprueone · 29 January 2021 17:15

Correct, it’s one piece molded together with the tub. I assumed that you already expected to do some cutting and scratch building to replicate your 1:1.

kosprueone · 29 January 2021 17:25

This kit has a separate bench seat part which may be the correct size. Matte paint and/or flocking may achieve the cloth look over vinyl.

MPC872 1975 DATSUN PICKUP 1:25 SCALE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN38f7eTgb4

Tank_1812 · 29 January 2021 18:24

Yes, I do expect it. I have to make some cuts to install the 445 ac. The kit already has the sliding rear glass but not the sunroof that was installed before I got it. So four open windows and 45 mph is how I cooled down in that bad boy in the Carolina summer heat.

Thanks for the tips. I will try to find either kit though the Datsun seems the better choice.

Tank_1812 · 29 January 2021 21:51

On a whim I looked in some old boxes and found a Ford Bronco back seat that might work. When is it warmer I need to find the photos I might of the truck to make sure the trim package is close. The paint was a sport two tone overall dark blue with white bottom.

kosprueone · 31 January 2021 16:57

yeah, that might work.

AussieReg · 1 February 2021 10:05

Definitely a truck the way I’m seeing it! And a Chevy, so double-points to you Ryan

Looking forward to progress reports coming through, a cool project with a personal twist is alwasy fun.

Cheers, D

Tank_1812 · 1 February 2021 12:32

Thanks, I will update when I can but I am slow builder and this is still in the research phase.

mustang1989 · 3 February 2021 21:55

Looking forward to this one. I’ve thought about getting this kit and building it with a small block V-8.

Tank_1812 · 3 February 2021 23:11

Thanks for following. At $20 it appears to be a decent kit.

Tank_1812 · 6 February 2021 21:19

Was able to find some old photos of girl and one of the GM keys for her. When complete it will either go in the bed or on a base in some fashion.

The grill and rims will need to be changed. Anyone know of any options?

kosprueone · 6 February 2021 23:51

The rims look like the parts out of the Revell '77 Chevy Van #85-7221.
Kit box art:
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/revell-85-7221-77-chevy-van–143379

Wheel parts:
https://hobbycom.jp/upimages/view/photo_sub_image/537962/fullsize

I don’t know about the grille.

Tank_1812 · 7 February 2021 01:05

Thanks, I will see if I can get those parts.
Would this work, it appears similar?

If you cannot find anything on grille, anyone have any ideas on how to make one?

Tank_1812 · 7 February 2021 13:35

I think if I am looking at this correctly, my truck was a long bed and the kit is a short bed. Not sure how I can over come that. Maybe I just build the kit as a representative of my old ride instead of a replication of it.

kosprueone · 7 February 2021 15:46

Round 2 rereleased the MPC '78 Dodge D100 Pick-up Truck
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpc-901-1978-dodge-d100–1211453
Long bed. Sure it’s not GM but it is 1/25 and similar lines to model it into your Chevy.

kosprueone · 7 February 2021 16:01

Maybe for the price and so you don’t have to buy the whole kit.

These are the parts from the '77 Chevy Van kit