I love these trucks my dad had a orange 79 power wagon long bed with a 360 in it when I was a kid we used it to hall scrap metal and fire wood and go 4 wheeling It had no lift I’m in my 20s I haven’t spoke with my father in a long time we don’t really get along anymore but I think he still has that old truck good times
im am so glad these old MPC kits are coming back out, i was wondering about 10 years ago if some company would get these old molds and start re-issueing them again, i guess my whish came true i recently bought the 68 Coronet Convertable and im waiting to get the hardtop version,plus i want that new 1971 Demon kit. i found your channel about a month ago and love it, it is the best model channel on youtube, thanks ps keep them coming. oh ya im in Canada so it takes longer than you Americans to get these kits.
Bought a 1976 Dodge new 318 silver long bed black int white rims , l think it had a black plastic gas tank brought back good memories , paid 4,444.00 including license and taxes out the door those were the day's thanks for sharing your build great job
Thank you for posting this. My first vehicle was a 85 Power Wagon W250. It sat in a field for 15 yrs before I came across it. So many memories getting it running , and it breaking down. I picked one of these kits up , and even thought the grills are different, I'm still painting it in memory of my 85.
Model reviews aren't supposed to get you choked up, but I grew up in a blue collar family and your little story to go along with the model got me right where it hurts.
Another awesome build. My Dad used to have a Ford in Daytona Yellow - it was a magnet for Bees, Wasps, and flies in the summer, who were mistaking it for a giant flower!
Always like when they have all the extra little accessories in these kits. Thanks for great build again. You made it so interesting, not just another truck.
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What a terrific job you make me want to build models again I have a hundred and fifty models I'm not kidding you mostly a muscle cars cuz I'm a Ford muscle car nut but I love them all and I love the talent you make it look so easy
@@hpiguy hey bud I was wondering what glue do you use do you use to use super glue on everything cuz I know the old standard tester glue takes forever to dry and what's a really good brand of glue super glue that you use and if I could ask why do you use Rust-Oleum to seems off-the-charts opposed to any other paint and if I may ask one more LOL I see that you use that floor shine for your final but I've seen you use clear coat to how come you would do that or both I appreciate your response thank you again great work
What a great job !!! I do have to admit this one set off my OCD. I was doing fine with the green door, but the mis-matched mirrors and the one mag wheel sent me over the edge. LOL
Reminds me of an 87 Ram short bed a former neighbor of mine had. He shoehorned a 440 out of a late 70's Montico after going through it and freshing it up. We used to fry the rear tires on that thing. The neighbors loved us. Lol
The motor is actually a big block 400-440 engine. MPC made a nice small block in the 75 Dart Sort kit that will drop in there and look great. I used it in the Little Red Truck kit to make it look semi correct. Thanks for the video and I'm looking forward to the release of this kit.
This is by far my favorite model assembly of yours to date!! I had this exact truck, brought back a lot of memories! Mine was the blue color that is on the box art. I had the Cragar 5's with the fatty's on the back...miss that truck...great video. Thanks for sharing. :)
I built the 1984 4x4 long bed release of this era dodge. Mine was missing suspension and drivetrain so robbed an old lifted ramcharger kits lifted suspension and wheels and made my own 440 six pack from my spare parts. I stole the transfer case from an old parts bronco I had too. It’s just an old custom mud truck but definitely better than a stock build
I remember Dodge trucks back then, they didn't paint the whole unit at once so the panels were slightly different shades. Folks complained about it. Dodge's basic engine would have been their slant six. Like Ford and GM sixes, they were all well designed and fondly remembered.
thx for taking us along on your bench work! i really like the subtle evolving of your channel. ive been watching you for a couple years now. slipping in the remark at the end about the powerwagon was spot on ! i hope the kats @ round2 let that one soak in for a few! that build looks like it would be from the same construction crew from the gear hustler el camino you built last year
Came out very, very nice! Back in the 80's, I was living in Champagne, Illinois.. and a friend of mine had a small landscaping business while we were going to school.. and he had a truck that looked just like that.. hood a different color.. mismatched wheels.. I thought of him as soon as I saw this truck :)
Man that thing turned out GREAT! :D Really enjoyed watching this one (as always), love the way you weatherd it and did the door/wheels like that, looks like a real truck I would have seen back in the day as a teen in the 80's beatin' around. Nicely done B)
It's the "mis matched" things that add both detail and deepen the story. Very nice. You are an artist whose canvas is styrene - WOW. Thank you for sharing...
I used to build models when I was a kid in the 60s, they were t as complicated like they are now, wish they would go back to having metal Axel's for both ends like they used back them. You could Jack the car up, or lower it. Used to take a red ink pen an make redline tires if they didn't come with the kit. Had a lot of fun building those kits. You could buy 3or 4 kits for what one cost now.
now that was a different way to build the truck I liked the rusted used truck look and adding a different door was a nice touch as with the different rims, nice build
Great Video I Loved Building the M.P.C.'s in the 70's they were very realistic like Promo's and quick builders too. Love Your fading and aging Technics Great Job.Love the videos. Thanks
Great build and review Chris! Well done...and when you buy a kit from Jack @ Model Roundup nothing could be better than that! Great job and thanks for sharing Chris...
Fantastic work! Great looking truck, very realistic. I learned to drive in a turquoise ‘67 Dodge pick-up... would love to find a scale model of that year someday.
Very Nice! I'm glad these are back out. I do wish they came with a second hood tho. A Scoop Hood, like the one I had back in the 70's. Gonna definitely buy this kit tho. Thank you for sharing! I really enjoy your Builds.
This too is an awesome build man! LOVE the music you play during the spray process. You ALWAYS make each of these videos VERY entertaining! I am VERY curious to see what the next build is?
Been looking for this kit like crazy my wife has me open a gift early and she managed to find it gonna try to build it bases off my 89 d100 not 100% the same but old dodges didnt change mucj
Ha ha ha! They just keep coming! They just keep coming! They just keep coming! I'm not done!.Now that is hilarious;funny!.I love your sense of humor;it reminds me of your kit review of AMT's Chevy trailblazer back in 2015: "Welcome back to the workshop with another kit review for you.Put the kids to bed early,hide the checkbook from the wife;so she doesn't see how much money you are spending on plastic model kits,and make sure grandma is in the other room.This is the greatly anticipated Chevy Trailblazer by AMT from the guys at Round 2."
@@hpiguy Thanks man!.Considering this is the re-released version of the 1978 Lil Red Dodge D100 custom pickup,and the fact it comes with an extended drive shaft with the midship bearing cross member,the 8 foot utility bed;from the Mobius/Model King 1965 Ford F100 utility truck,will look great kitbashed with this kit!.Paint it Lafrance fire engine red;a Rustoluim dark red shade and some fire department no. 51 water release graphics from the after market;or just printing them out using an inkjet printer;and Testors decal system;will make this truck look like the Dodge D100 utility/fire chief truck from the Emergency! TV series of the 1970's.The 8 foot utility bed from Mobius/Model king will also look good on AMT's 1:25 scale 1978 Ford F150 Firestone pickup kit.
I pre-ordered 2 of them. I wish they would re-issue the 72-73 dodge d-100. has anyone else noticed what they are listing for on ebay? I'm happy this kit is being re-issued and I plan on buying every one I see in the hobby stores.
Another great build. I totally remember seeing trucks like that in my state. They were STD (state road department) now DOT. Great story to go along with it. When they sent them to auction they took a rattle can of black paint and sprayed over the logo and that was it.
It's good to see that you actually built the model so you know what you're talking about in the kit review. I know it's a reissue of an old MPC kit so I find it a little strange that there's no emblem markings on the cab or Dodge name on the hood. What about the tailgate?
Decals? That's a switch from the original kit, isn't it? At least with decals, you wouldn't have to paint those tiny letters. I have several other years of 1970's Dodge Pickup kits and will have to compare.
I had a Dodge Power wagon and it was yellow. I took some chocolate brow spray paint to the bottom of the frame and to the top of the cab. Everyone thought it was that way from dodge. It look good also.
Funny you should do a single "alloy" wheel on the truck. I do recall Top Gear and Richard Hammond buying a Dodge truck with a single alloy wheel on it when they drove through the south. Model kit looks great and looks like a nice clean mold.
Can't wait to get mine! I'll build it as a working truck since that's what they were. I noticed that you didn't strip the "chrome" from the valve covers before painting the engine and I'm wondering how well the primer and paint will adhere to them. I don't know what others use to strip chrome but I learned (by accident!) that if you soak the parts in Coca-Cola over night, the plating will wash right off. F.Y.I. you can get just about any color of engine paint you want, as well as body colors, in spray cans at any auto parts store.
You should make a video showing your whole collection of models
I love the interior color perfect for blending in all the coffee spilled!!!!!!!
Right?!
I love these trucks my dad had a orange 79 power wagon long bed with a 360 in it when I was a kid we used it to hall scrap metal and fire wood and go 4 wheeling It had no lift I’m in my 20s I haven’t spoke with my father in a long time we don’t really get along anymore but I think he still has that old truck good times
im am so glad these old MPC kits are coming back out, i was wondering about 10 years ago if some company would get these old molds and start re-issueing them again, i guess my whish came true i recently bought the 68 Coronet Convertable and im waiting to get the hardtop version,plus i want that new 1971 Demon kit. i found your channel about a month ago and love it, it is the best model channel on youtube, thanks ps keep them coming. oh ya im in Canada so it takes longer than you Americans to get these kits.
Bought a 1976 Dodge new 318 silver long bed black int white rims , l think it had a black plastic gas tank brought back good memories , paid 4,444.00 including license and taxes out the door those were the day's thanks for sharing your build great job
Thanks a lot Francis!
Thank you for posting this. My first vehicle was a 85 Power Wagon W250. It sat in a field for 15 yrs before I came across it. So many memories getting it running , and it breaking down. I picked one of these kits up , and even thought the grills are different, I'm still painting it in memory of my 85.
Model reviews aren't supposed to get you choked up, but I grew up in a blue collar family and your little story to go along with the model got me right where it hurts.
Glad you liked it, sorry about making you choke up. But we all have those memories if our parents worked for a living.
That truck looks so incredible, your weathering techniques and imagination to come up with all those little details nail it every time.
Thanks a lot!
I managed to find a stepside d100 at a car show, paid $15 for it and made it into Steve Dulcich's mopar muscle truck
Cool!
@@hpiguy can you make a video of all the models you have made
I loved this particular MPC model as a kid in the 70s. I must have built every variety it came out in. This brought back some memories!
Thanks!
Another awesome build. My Dad used to have a Ford in Daytona Yellow - it was a magnet for Bees, Wasps, and flies in the summer, who were mistaking it for a giant flower!
I had a Daytona Yellow Ford too.... Faded badly and every insect in the country was having sex on it...
Nice!
Love it! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻😍
More 60-70's Dodge trucks! 🤘🏻✊🏻😎
I agree!
Some pre 78 dodge truck kits would be great
Yes, mid 60s POWER WAGON.
I always liked the 56
I love the imagination you have
Thanks!
Always like when they have all the extra little accessories in these kits. Thanks for great build again. You made it so interesting, not just another truck.
Thanks!
This guy is super cool how he puts a little story behind the truck and mini bike for his son
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What a terrific job you make me want to build models again I have a hundred and fifty models I'm not kidding you mostly a muscle cars cuz I'm a Ford muscle car nut but I love them all and I love the talent you make it look so easy
Thanks Steve, just grab a kit and get to having fun!
@@hpiguy hey bud I was wondering what glue do you use do you use to use super glue on everything cuz I know the old standard tester glue takes forever to dry and what's a really good brand of glue super glue that you use and if I could ask why do you use Rust-Oleum to seems off-the-charts opposed to any other paint and if I may ask one more LOL I see that you use that floor shine for your final but I've seen you use clear coat to how come you would do that or both I appreciate your response thank you again great work
WOW Chris, you really out did yourself on this build/review. This well worn work truck is spot on!! EXCELLENT build and presentation on this one.
Thank you Ron!
What a great job !!! I do have to admit this one set off my OCD. I was doing fine with the green door, but the mis-matched mirrors and the one mag wheel sent me over the edge. LOL
Thanks! Haha, sorry about the OCD!
I just picked up a 1977 dodge d100 slant 6. She started today after three years of sitting pretty badass.
Reminds me of an 87 Ram short bed a former neighbor of mine had. He shoehorned a 440 out of a late 70's Montico after going through it and freshing it up. We used to fry the rear tires on that thing. The neighbors loved us. Lol
The motor is actually a big block 400-440 engine. MPC made a nice small block in the 75 Dart Sort kit that will drop in there and look great. I used it in the Little Red Truck kit to make it look semi correct. Thanks for the video and I'm looking forward to the release of this kit.
Thanks for the info!
3 years late, but yes... distributor on the front of the engine = B/RB engine
I always enjoy your storytelling
Thanks man!
my dad bought me a used sears minibike with a 5 hp tecumseh on it back in about 88, was the best christmas
Cool!
This is by far my favorite model assembly of yours to date!! I had this exact truck, brought back a lot of memories! Mine was the blue color that is on the box art. I had the Cragar 5's with the fatty's on the back...miss that truck...great video. Thanks for sharing. :)
Thanks for the support!
I built the 1984 4x4 long bed release of this era dodge. Mine was missing suspension and drivetrain so robbed an old lifted ramcharger kits lifted suspension and wheels and made my own 440 six pack from my spare parts. I stole the transfer case from an old parts bronco I had too. It’s just an old custom mud truck but definitely better than a stock build
I remember Dodge trucks back then, they didn't paint the whole unit at once so the panels were slightly different shades. Folks complained about it. Dodge's basic engine would have been their slant six. Like Ford and GM sixes, they were all well designed and fondly remembered.
Dude, Chris, awesome build!!! Nice job with the weathering!
Thanks Buckner!
Love the back story . The build is quite amazing .
Thanks Jimmy!
thx for taking us along on your bench work!
i really like the subtle evolving of your channel. ive been watching you for a couple years now. slipping in the remark at the end
about the powerwagon was spot on !
i hope the kats @ round2 let that one soak in for a few! that build looks like it would be from the same construction crew from the gear hustler el camino you built last year
Thanks, I agree, hope we get to see more Dodge's from this mold!
In college I drove a 1974 Dodge pick-up. It had the 225ci slant six engine, 3 speed on the column
Just got this kit.......Looking forward to building it !! 👍👍👍👍
Came out very, very nice! Back in the 80's, I was living in Champagne, Illinois.. and a friend of mine had a small landscaping business while we were going to school.. and he had a truck that looked just like that.. hood a different color.. mismatched wheels.. I thought of him as soon as I saw this truck :)
Awesome, thanks Hisham!
Man that thing turned out GREAT! :D Really enjoyed watching this one (as always), love the way you weatherd it and did the door/wheels like that, looks like a real truck I would have seen back in the day as a teen in the 80's beatin' around. Nicely done B)
Thank you!
It's the "mis matched" things that add both detail and deepen the story. Very nice. You are an artist whose canvas is styrene - WOW.
Thank you for sharing...
Thanks again!
Looks like you shrunk down a real ol' truck, VERY realistic, very nice, thank you
Thank you Jalil!
I love how you take a kit and make it your own, great build
Thanks a lot Charles!
I used to build models when I was a kid in the 60s, they were t as complicated like they are now, wish they would go back to having metal Axel's for both ends like they used back them. You could Jack the car up, or lower it. Used to take a red ink pen an make redline tires if they didn't come with the kit. Had a lot of fun building those kits. You could buy 3or 4 kits for what one cost now.
Hi Chris, norm here that's a nice kit and love the mini bike, its a Rupp Roadster I had one in 1970
Thanks Norm!
Love the “beater” look on this one mate, all the mix-matched parts and weathering details really suit it. Nice one
Thanks Dale!
That yellow is beautiful
Thanks!
turned out really nice!!! like the weathering.
Thanks!
always enjoy your kit reviews, you always sound so excited no matter what kit you're reviewing. Keep the video's coming
Thanks for watching Vernon!
I like the story's he makes with these trucks
Haha, thanks!
Had a mini-bike just like that when I was a kid!
Distributor up front that’s a 400 or a 440. Awesome build Chris!
now that was a different way to build the truck I liked the rusted used truck look and adding a different door was a nice touch as with the different rims, nice build
Thanks Craig!
You are sooo good for do butiful models cars! you have a new fan!
Thank you so much!
This came out amazing Chris. Everything looks the part. I was loving the steely missing the hubcap that was a great touch.
Thanks much Brian!
Awesome work and great detail in your work!
Thank you very much!
Excellent build Chris, love your touch making it a well used truck.
Thank you Dennis!
Nice story, ol' boy! 👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks Kevin!
I have an old Monster Truck version of this kit. I’m building it as an off road Cummins with cut fenders.
whoa they remade this...i had a bunch back in the 70s...they had dirt bikes with the kit
That. Is. AMAZING.
I love it! I' m a big fan of Dodge!
Thanks!
Great Video I Loved Building the M.P.C.'s in the 70's they were very realistic like Promo's and quick builders too. Love Your fading and aging Technics Great Job.Love the videos. Thanks
Thanks Matthew!
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Another winner, well done sir
Thanks!
Pretty cool build. If I ever get one of those, I wanna paint it Panther Pink!
That will stand out!
That is so cool, I love the D100 trucks. Great weathering technique my friend. Keep up the great work and have a great day.
Thank you Chopper!
Wow! Chris, great build. I really like how you got the rust in all the right places. Nice realistic build.
Thank you Shannon!
I am currently working on this model. It is going together great & I painted it Viper GTS Blue Pearl.
nice job chris weathered just right
Thank you Jeff!
I really love your choice of scale models.
Thanks!
I had a 77 Plymouth pickup, wish I still had it. Someone cut in front of me and the truck got wrecked. Lucky no one was hurt.
I just built this little truck. It’s my 2nd model build
Cool!
hpiguys Workshop thanks!
U make them.look so realistic amd about those dodges yeah they run funny when its humid
Thanks Ralph!
I had (and may have) the 4X4 version that I built many years ago. Love this kit!
There are some 4WD parts on the trees so maybe we'll see it back!
@@hpiguy Yeah, I saw the mounting holes for the front leaf springs on the chassis. Let's hope they do!
Great job on this truck kit Chris. Congrats on your affiliation with model roundup. Jack is a cool guy & great to do business with.
Thanks Rick, heck yeah, good peeps over there!
Great build and review Chris! Well done...and when you buy a kit from Jack @ Model Roundup nothing could be better than that! Great job and thanks for sharing Chris...
Thank you Mike!
Fantastic work! Great looking truck, very realistic. I learned to drive in a turquoise ‘67 Dodge pick-up... would love to find a scale model of that year someday.
Thanks, cool!
I love your channel whatching in Brazil all the kits build with perfection and also very good to learn technics
Thank you Ronaldo!
You did a great job, looks like some of the trucks I see on the road.
Thanks!
😮. Now I want MINE ! lol. Another great build/review! Can’t wait to get a couple of these.
Thanks Clifton!
Very Nice! I'm glad these are back out. I do wish they came with a second hood tho. A Scoop Hood, like the one I had back in the 70's. Gonna definitely buy this kit tho. Thank you for sharing! I really enjoy your Builds.
Thanks Bonde!
This too is an awesome build man! LOVE the music you play during the spray process. You ALWAYS make each of these videos VERY entertaining! I am VERY curious to see what the next build is?
Thanks!
Think ultra modern, about as opposite of the spectrum from this truck as you can get.
This reminds me of the toy story pizza planet teen truck
Super cool Chris! Thanks buddy 🏁🏁👍👍👍
Thanks!
Been looking for this kit like crazy my wife has me open a gift early and she managed to find it gonna try to build it bases off my 89 d100 not 100% the same but old dodges didnt change mucj
Just use the links provided on my videos, that's the easiest way to find stuff I review.
Cool build... looks great
Thanks Doozer!
Another great weathered model...looks good!
Thank you Peter!
Adding an Adventurer trim to the new door would be really cool.
Just got back from AC Moore a chain craft box store who is going out of business. ALL models 60% off. I bought 6 😎👍🏻
Thanks for stopping by the channel!
Great build Chris
Thanks!
I just finished mine did to match my 78 its a cool carshow piece to have it as a matching model
Nice!
Ha ha ha! They just keep coming! They just keep coming! They just keep coming! I'm not done!.Now that is hilarious;funny!.I love your sense of humor;it reminds me of your kit review of AMT's Chevy trailblazer back in 2015: "Welcome back to the workshop with another kit review for you.Put the kids to bed early,hide the checkbook from the wife;so she doesn't see how much money you are spending on plastic model kits,and make sure grandma is in the other room.This is the greatly anticipated Chevy Trailblazer by AMT from the guys at Round 2."
Thanks a lot Devin, much appreciated!
@@hpiguy Thanks man!.Considering this is the
re-released version of the 1978 Lil Red Dodge D100 custom pickup,and the fact it comes with an extended drive shaft with the midship bearing cross member,the 8 foot utility bed;from the Mobius/Model King 1965 Ford F100 utility truck,will look great kitbashed with this kit!.Paint it Lafrance fire engine red;a Rustoluim dark red shade and some fire department no. 51 water release graphics from the after market;or just printing them out using an inkjet printer;and Testors decal system;will make this truck look like the Dodge D100 utility/fire chief truck from the Emergency! TV series of the 1970's.The 8 foot utility bed from Mobius/Model king will also look good on AMT's 1:25 scale 1978 Ford F150 Firestone pickup kit.
I pre-ordered 2 of them. I wish they would re-issue the 72-73 dodge d-100. has anyone else noticed what they are listing for on ebay? I'm happy this kit is being re-issued and I plan on buying every one I see in the hobby stores.
Heck yes, it's a fun build, enjoy yours!
Great looking kit, really nice weathering. Hope the bring out more Dodge trucks, would like to do a rumble bee version.
Thanks, me too!
Excellent build
Thank you Eric!
Thanks for the video!
It has given me a TERRIFIC idea!
Great review as always Chris. Truck turned out sweet. Thanks for doing these reviews on the new kits. Cant wait for the next one
Thank you!
Another great build. I totally remember seeing trucks like that in my state. They were STD (state road department) now DOT. Great story to go along with it. When they sent them to auction they took a rattle can of black paint and sprayed over the logo and that was it.
Thanks a lot Jon!
Dude should have knocked the tailgate out and put some dents in the bed never mind I need to finish the videos before I comment great job Chris 🤯🤯🤯🤯
LOL, thanks!
That looks great!! You paint and build some awsome models
Thanks a lot Robert!
Beautiful job as always Chris!!
Thanks Kevin!
It's good to see that you actually built the model so you know what you're talking about in the kit review. I know it's a reissue of an old MPC kit so I find it a little strange that there's no emblem markings on the cab or Dodge name on the hood. What about the tailgate?
As you can see in the video they do provide decals for the emblems. This is so the kit can be used as multiple Dodge cabs and beds. Adventurer, etc.
Decals? That's a switch from the original kit, isn't it? At least with decals, you wouldn't have to paint those tiny letters. I have several other years of 1970's Dodge Pickup kits and will have to compare.
I have spent nearly a year and couldn't find a dodge truck model, I'm happy to see this, but I'd really love to see the W100, as it's what I got
I'd love to see one aswell, it'd be great to have a model of my truck
Especially an "exact" replica too
I had a Dodge Power wagon and it was yellow. I took some chocolate brow spray paint to the bottom of the frame and to the top of the cab. Everyone thought it was that way from dodge. It look good also.
Not sure what comes with the kit but my dad's came with a 318ci. Unfortunatley the body color was beige.
Great job on the build.
Thanks for watching!
Funny you should do a single "alloy" wheel on the truck. I do recall Top Gear and Richard Hammond buying a Dodge truck with a single alloy wheel on it when they drove through the south. Model kit looks great and looks like a nice clean mold.
Cool, didn't know that!
Can't wait to get mine! I'll build it as a working truck since that's what they were. I noticed that you didn't strip the "chrome" from the valve covers before painting the engine and I'm wondering how well the primer and paint will adhere to them. I don't know what others use to strip chrome but I learned (by accident!) that if you soak the parts in Coca-Cola over night, the plating will wash right off. F.Y.I. you can get just about any color of engine paint you want, as well as body colors, in spray cans at any auto parts store.
Zero issues with paint sticking to chrome after primer, I do it often.