I've built that MPC 53 Ford when I was a kid. I loved those spoked wheels. I didn't paint it or anything. It was just a gluebomb, but it was a fun kit to build.
Hi Matt! Don’t forget AMT also has a stock version of the 53, without the flip nose. Most recently as a Coca-Cola pick-up with Coke machine. Also earlier as a 3n1 kit with custom and service options. An iconic body style . I love the look I’ve built some over the years have a few in my “cue” line. Fun video.
I made mine tilt the bed as well. I have never seen the tilt bed till you posted it. Has some issues but nothing too bad. I love these Ford trucks. The original MPC version was always molded in black.
The 1969 Barracuda kit was a MPC kit that was released as an AMT kit when Racing Campions owned them, also The Monkee Mobile was a MPC kit that was released as an AMT kit.
I like these also, never own one, but I have been looking for these. Revell had also that 56 in HOTROD magazine series, I have been trying to get as many as I can (two so far hehe) mainly gassers and street machines. Very cool kits and box arts.
Cool video. The mpc spirit of 57, 57 chevy with the flip front end shares the same chassis and engine as these trucks. Great chassis for gasser or streak freak projects
I remember building the MPC kit in maybe '87?... give or take a year. What I remember is the kit wasn't too bad to build, not perfect, but not as bad as some kits I remember from that period. I did purchase that same MPC kit a couple years back with plans of a nostalgia build. Maybe we can have a MPC/ AMT/ ERTL '53 Ford pickup build off?
@@modelcarvideos5829 Yes it would and you're just the guy to do it! I would do it, but It needs someone who could get considerably more participants, and because you have a much larger subscriber base... I might not be willing to start it, but I would defiantly join in on it though.
Cool video Matt, I had an AMT kit, I think I mentioned it in a past video, it was warped too badly to attempt a build. I currently have a 56 Panel truck, I believe it’s a Revell. It’s the Harley Davidson model.
Talking about smell! Alot of them kits did have a great smell back in the day! And you and other builders from back in the day will remember. Just like the Cherry Bomb kit back in the day!
the Revells a 56 ford and amt has a nice 53 non flip nose kit thats been around since the 60s in many reissues ,,,my fav box art for that is the mid 70s version which i have with a few different covers... nice building kit as well as that Revell 56 ford truck fav version of the 56 is the Hot Rod version molded in blue metallic ...
Great job making this video man, thanks have built one of those flip nose and I absolutely love it, still in my show case and I did a lot of modifications to it, that kit give you so much much freedom to do whatever you have in mind
Hi Matt Fred minier noted that the mpc57 Chevy and the mpc truck has the same frame and motor, he's right also in the mid 70s there was a Datsun flip nose pickup that had the exact same motor frame and front and rear suspension and ladder bars as the 57chevy and53 Trucks and another guys commented on the smell you got when you opened a new kit, that was a wonderful smell, I think you don't get it anymore cause of the baged parts,,,, love the bags but miss the smell of fresh styrene,,oh yeah
Great open box review on both kits. I have been wondering about these kits.you did a great job on showing the comparison . I going to get one of these kits. Have a great week Matt. 👍👍👍👊👊
I built the AMT '53 Ford pick up when it was in their StreetRods series and no flip front. That had the optional DeSoto Fire Dome hemi with eight short direct fuel injection stacks or a log manifold with for eight carbs. My '56 Revell Ford kit had the Thunder Bird stock four barrel Y block or a super charged Pontiac V8 and no stock wheel option just CenterLines and Good Year slicks. The Foose FD-100 by Revell say that it was Chip's father's 1956 F100 that he customized and that has a nice Ford FE series single four barrel engine, like a 390 - 428. I do not know if this was ever sold as the '53, it is not anything like the '56 kit I bought in the mid seventies. Ok bye.
in 79 it was that very kit my brother was building , that i kept steeling to play with, that got me into building models, only days after he bought me my 1st kit, the revell 55 chevy snap-tite kit, been building ever since, i did a couple of years ago grab one of teh walmart versions at auction to build into the very black one, also got decals from a guy to do it as such,. truth, you will find teh revell kit sucks compared to teh amt/mpc version as the parts are really thin and teh kit is finicky, the amt/mpc kits build up very smooth and easily, good video
I have the same MPC kit you have. Never built it for whatever reason??? If always figured it was the exact same kit so I've never bought a second copy. Thanks for sharing Matt
Great video Matt, and it was quite interesting. I have only built one of the `53 Ford pick ups, and that is the blue AMT kit with an ordinary hood, not the flip front. That one went together without any problems, its a nice kit. Thanks for the video, and keep up the good work buddy 😀
Great video. Again!! I'm up in age... and have 4 or 5 of those kits. Fun to build and modify. Only part of the kit not happy with is front axle is little flimsy... Revell kit is a 56. Amt mpc 53. Monogram has a 55. Truck and panal van. And ofcourse Revell. Foose 56. Keep up the great job bud. Excited for your next build and 👍👍👍🛵🚚🚛🚘🚗🚙🛻🦧🍌🙏
Definately fun kits. I've built a couple of those flip nose pickups. One was the original 74 issue. My dad had a real 53 pickup so they were something special for me to build. Amt also had a regular pickup version of the 53. As I remember just a couple very minor quirks but overall goes together very nicely. Love the channel!
I had someone tell me that this model (the first pop in photo) was made off the '57 flip nose Chevy. If you look at the chassis and motor and wheels...they are the same. Check it out. Wonder if the chassis will fit each other?
I still have the MPC version I built in the late 80’s - not in great shape, though all parts are still there. The more I think about it the more I want to build another with the “skills” I’ve acquired over time - seeing these in your videos just increases that desire.
Mat , I have built the Revell 53 ford truck,the fit of that kit was awful, flash on everything 😠, a lot of sanding and trimming to get good fit and finish, but that's part of model building 👍
The flip nose version apparently shares most, if not all, its chassis with the MPC ‘57 Chevy sedan. I’m presuming the Chevy came first and the pickup was a cheap way of combining parts to get a new kit. Does the MPC flip nose F100 share its bodywork moulds with the stock AMT F100?
I remember my dad building the early MPC 53 flip nose kits when I was pretty young. I honestly think that’s what sparked my interest in model building. If I recall it was molded in purple? I’d like to find one of those to build.
I built the MPC in the early 90s. (the AMT is a rebox of the MPC) wasnt a bad build, the front end sits too low though so you have to lift the model kit up to open the hood. Only issue I remember.
Hi, so, I checked both of these kits out on eBay, the Mac is $47 with shipping and the amt is $34, no shipping, and you are saying that they are both the same kits. Then the price is the only factor in selecting which kits to purchase, right?
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I believe it was an actual 1953 Ford pick up that my dad had. He taught me how to drive stick with it. Great memory.
Very cool!!
I've built that MPC 53 Ford when I was a kid. I loved those spoked wheels. I didn't paint it or anything. It was just a gluebomb, but it was a fun kit to build.
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Good job, Brother. 😎👍
Thanks!!!
Thanks for the INFORMATION
Hi Matt! Don’t forget AMT also has a stock version of the 53, without the flip nose. Most recently as a Coca-Cola pick-up with Coke machine. Also earlier as a 3n1 kit with custom and service options. An iconic body style . I love the look I’ve built some over the years have a few in my “cue” line. Fun video.
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I built the 53 MPC. I don't remember when, but I remember that box. It's sad that I don't have any models left from when I was younger.
Same here
I built the original and reissue AMT '53 Ford P/U. You're '53's appear to be nice kits. Thanks Matt for doing the comparison on these two trucks.
Thanks for watching Chris!!
I made mine tilt the bed as well. I have never seen the tilt bed till you posted it. Has some issues but nothing too bad. I love these Ford trucks. The original MPC version was always molded in black.
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The 1969 Barracuda kit was a MPC kit that was released as an AMT kit when Racing Campions owned them, also The Monkee Mobile was a MPC kit that was released as an AMT kit.
Cool!!
doing the mpc at the mo
Nice comparison.
I have the AMT kit unbuilt .
L had the double flip kit and sold it at a swap meet .
Great comparison! Keep up the great content Matt!
And thank you sir for watching!!!👍🏻👍🏻
I like these also, never own one, but I have been looking for these. Revell had also that 56 in HOTROD magazine series, I have been trying to get as many as I can (two so far hehe) mainly gassers and street machines. Very cool kits and box arts.
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Cool video. The mpc spirit of 57, 57 chevy with the flip front end shares the same chassis and engine as these trucks. Great chassis for gasser or streak freak projects
I remember building the MPC kit in maybe '87?... give or take a year. What I remember is the kit wasn't too bad to build, not perfect, but not as bad as some kits I remember from that period. I did purchase that same MPC kit a couple years back with plans of a nostalgia build.
Maybe we can have a MPC/ AMT/ ERTL '53 Ford pickup build off?
That would be cool!!
@@modelcarvideos5829 Yes it would and you're just the guy to do it! I would do it, but It needs someone who could get considerably more participants, and because you have a much larger subscriber base...
I might not be willing to start it, but I would defiantly join in on it though.
Cool video Matt, I had an AMT kit, I think I mentioned it in a past video, it was warped too badly to attempt a build. I currently have a 56 Panel truck, I believe it’s a Revell. It’s the Harley Davidson model.
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I bought one of AMT (non Walmart) version. It's a complete glue bomb.
Some are:
74 Roadrunner/GTX
57 Chevy Gasser
57 Corvette Gasser
Basically every Camaro kit from 1968 onward
Cool!! Thanks
Talking about smell! Alot of them kits did have a great smell back in the day! And you and other builders from back in the day will remember.
Just like the Cherry Bomb kit back in the day!
I love the smell of styrene in the morning.
Lol!!
the Revells a 56 ford and amt has a nice 53 non flip nose kit thats been around since the 60s in many reissues ,,,my fav box art for that is the mid 70s version which i have with a few different covers... nice building kit as well as that Revell 56 ford truck fav version of the 56 is the Hot Rod version molded in blue metallic ...
Great job making this video man, thanks have built one of those flip nose and I absolutely love it, still in my show case and I did a lot of modifications to it, that kit give you so much much freedom to do whatever you have in mind
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Hi Matt Fred minier noted that the mpc57 Chevy and the mpc truck has the same frame and motor, he's right also in the mid 70s there was a Datsun flip nose pickup that had the exact same motor frame and front and rear suspension and ladder bars as the 57chevy and53 Trucks and another guys commented on the smell you got when you opened a new kit, that was a wonderful smell, I think you don't get it anymore cause of the baged parts,,,, love the bags but miss the smell of fresh styrene,,oh yeah
Very cool!! Thanks
Hey also mpc 57 Chevy gasser uses the same Fram and motor as the 53 truck 👍👍👍🦧🍌
Cool!
Good to know. It was something I always wondered. I probably have at least one of this in my stash.
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4 bolts on valve covers for small block. 7 bolts on big block
Thanks
Great open box review on both kits. I have been wondering about these kits.you did a great job on showing the comparison . I going to get one of these kits. Have a great week Matt. 👍👍👍👊👊
Thanks Neamon!!
Look out the back of the decals and they'll probably have a date on them.
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Interesting look at those kits. Thanks for the history lesson, and thanks for sharing.
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I built the AMT '53 Ford pick up when it was in their StreetRods series and no flip front. That had the optional DeSoto Fire Dome hemi with eight short direct fuel injection stacks or a log manifold with for eight carbs. My '56 Revell Ford kit had the Thunder Bird stock four barrel Y block or a super charged Pontiac V8 and no stock wheel option just CenterLines and Good Year slicks. The Foose FD-100 by Revell say that it was Chip's father's 1956 F100 that he customized and that has a nice Ford FE series single four barrel engine, like a 390 - 428. I do not know if this was ever sold as the '53, it is not anything like the '56 kit I bought in the mid seventies. Ok bye.
Very cool!!
in 79 it was that very kit my brother was building , that i kept steeling to play with, that got me into building models, only days after he bought me my 1st kit, the revell 55 chevy snap-tite kit, been building ever since, i did a couple of years ago grab one of teh walmart versions at auction to build into the very black one, also got decals from a guy to do it as such,. truth, you will find teh revell kit sucks compared to teh amt/mpc version as the parts are really thin and teh kit is finicky, the amt/mpc kits build up very smooth and easily, good video
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I have the same MPC kit you have. Never built it for whatever reason??? If always figured it was the exact same kit so I've never bought a second copy. Thanks for sharing Matt
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Great video Matt, and it was quite interesting. I have only built one of the `53 Ford pick ups, and that is the blue AMT kit with an ordinary hood, not the flip front. That one went together without any problems, its a nice kit. Thanks for the video, and keep up the good work buddy 😀
Thanks Kim!!
I've built the MPC had a hard time with the hood closing.
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Great videos! Fun watching your builds. Have you ever done 1/16 scale? If so, can you tell me how you make battery cables for that scale? Thanks
No I haven't done a large scale before.
@@modelcarvideos5829 once you go large scale it's tough going back.
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Great video. Again!! I'm up in age... and have 4 or 5 of those kits. Fun to build and modify. Only part of the kit not happy with is front axle is little flimsy... Revell kit is a 56. Amt mpc 53. Monogram has a 55. Truck and panal van. And ofcourse Revell. Foose 56. Keep up the great job bud. Excited for your next build and 👍👍👍🛵🚚🚛🚘🚗🚙🛻🦧🍌🙏
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Hard to find AMT with good price in Indonesia. Currently build BMW E21 from revell.
Great comparison Matt! That Revell kit is pretty good! Thanks for sharing!!
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Definately fun kits. I've built a couple of those flip nose pickups. One was the original 74 issue. My dad had a real 53 pickup so they were something special for me to build. Amt also had a regular pickup version of the 53. As I remember just a couple very minor quirks but overall goes together very nicely. Love the channel!
Thanks Eric!!
Cool video! I've seen the AMT one around, looks pretty cool. (So based on recent videos, the AMT is better than the MPC?! Lol)
🤦🏻♂️ lol!!
I had someone tell me that this model (the first pop in photo) was made off the '57 flip nose Chevy. If you look at the chassis and motor and wheels...they are the same. Check it out. Wonder if the chassis will fit each other?
I'll check into this!!
Cool bro
The Revell kit is a 56 not a 53.I built the Revell kit back in the 60’s.The original is a really good kit with opening doors lots of chrome.
I still have the MPC version I built in the late 80’s - not in great shape, though all parts are still there. The more I think about it the more I want to build another with the “skills” I’ve acquired over time - seeing these in your videos just increases that desire.
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Mat , I have built the Revell 53 ford truck,the fit of that kit was awful, flash on everything 😠, a lot of sanding and trimming to get good fit and finish, but that's part of model building 👍
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AMT 1953 Ford Pickup (Coca-Cola) AMT 1953 Ford Pickup Modified Stocked Hauler Gulf AMT1310 Plastics Car/Truck Amt 1953 Ford F 100 Pickup 1 25 Scale
Looks like AMT and MPC did a lot of "kit sharing" over the years....
Yep!!
I have a 53 from 1991that is just RED NO GRAFIX ITS AMT/ERTL
That's what I was thinking! 👍🏻👍🏻
I also have one that was blue on the box with HOT TUB ON THE SIDE MPC
The flip nose version apparently shares most, if not all, its chassis with the MPC ‘57 Chevy sedan. I’m presuming the Chevy came first and the pickup was a cheap way of combining parts to get a new kit.
Does the MPC flip nose F100 share its bodywork moulds with the stock AMT F100?
I've got to check into this!!
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I remember my dad building the early MPC 53 flip nose kits when I was pretty young. I honestly think that’s what sparked my interest in model building. If I recall it was molded in purple? I’d like to find one of those to build.
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Like I always said MPC was before its time!!!! They made alot of stuff before the rest of the kits!
Do you remember when they made the glue that smelled like a tangerine?
That didn't last long.
You need to look at Scalemates and trace the kit history.
I built the MPC in the early 90s. (the AMT is a rebox of the MPC) wasnt a bad build, the front end sits too low though so you have to lift the model kit up to open the hood. Only issue I remember.
Do you watch hpiguys workshop?
Yes.
Hi, so, I checked both of these kits out on eBay, the Mac is $47 with shipping and the amt is $34, no shipping, and you are saying that they are both the same kits. Then the price is the only factor in selecting which kits to purchase, right?
Absolutely!