1:25 Ford 4x4 Pick-Up Firestone

Ford 4x4 Pick-Up Firestone - plastic kit 1:25, AMT

An injection-molded plastic kit of the American Ford 4x4 pickup truck in the Firestone Super Stones show finish, in 1:25 scale from the traditional American maker AMT. The model captures the rugged off-road version with a long bed, a raised chassis and all-wheel drive. In the box you will find a roll bar with lights, a front bumper with a guard, off-road suspension and wheels, and a color decal sheet with Firestone markings. The body is molded in white plastic. The tooling has been through changes that sharpened up some of the details, for example the front bumper and small body elements.

The real subject

American off-road pickup trucks of the late 1970s were a popular basis for show trucks and off-road specials. A raised chassis, massive off-road wheels, roll bars and bold graphics made them eye-catching machines at shows and on promotional tours. The finish in the colors of the Firestone tire brand refers to exactly that style of show vehicle, where the engineering mattered as much as the striking looks.

Building and painting tips

Glue the joints with thin cement for plastic, sand down the mold parting lines and give the body a filler primer before painting. The gloss coat of the body is finished off by polishing, and the chrome and the add-ons are completed with a brush. The off-road tires and the chassis come out well with a gentle wash and matte shades, which underline the rugged character of the vehicle.

Who the model is for

• For fans of American pickup trucks, off-roading and show trucks
• For collectors of models from the end of the 1970s with a bold livery
• For modelers who will appreciate building an off-road chassis and big wheels
• For beginners and experienced modelers alike (the kit is of medium difficulty)

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.