Thank you, Retro Car! I remember when I first saw this in the hobby shop shortly after it came out. I was only six when I first saw it, and lacked the money to get one, much less the skill to build it. I did eventually get one when I was eight, and it was one of my favorite Monogram Show Car kits. I remember it fondly because I was able to attach the canopy and headlights without marring them with glue. At the time, I knew better than to attempt to paint the chrome strips on the hood behind the headlights. But if I get another chance, I'll try BareMetal Foil. Please - if anyone at Atlantis Models is watching this and reading my comment - Please consider a reissue. Not only do I want another chance to build this iconic classic, but I'd also like to scratch build the body-lift rams shown at 3:13. I did NOT know the original Ultra Truck could do that . . . . Thanks for making and sharing! 95th Like.
Thank you very much. I'm even afraid to ask, you probably have a large collection of car models. It's cool when you have a hobby or hobby that starts from childhood.
I've been building and collecting 1/24 & 1/25 model cars since 1959. I have an original release of this vehicle - untouched. I'll be selling my collection soon, on Ebay.
@@retrocarchannel Life's priorities change. I'm in my 70s, with much less time left than I once had. I have a LOT of 'still in box' rare models that I had intended to get to in my retirement. I've travelled, lived and worked in numerous countries and hosted and 'tutored' numerous students from numerous countries. I've decided to spend my remaining time travelling and visiting my 'foreign' friends.
@@trueaussie9230 I just turned 65 last month, and I'm starting to relate. To paraphrase Warren Zevon's famous comment on books; I guess we buy model kits thinking that we're buying the time to build them. That said - like you - I intend to keep building for as long as I can. Take care, stay well, and Happy Modeling!
People, it’s a show truck, not a daily driver… you may not like it, but you have to appreciate the skill, the passion and the hours of dedicated work that goes into a show vehicle like this.
FYI a 1 ton cab is exactly the same as a 1/2 ton cab! With a Name like Ultra Truck you'd think it would have the capacity to carry something bigger than a dozen eggs!😮 But it's still Kool!
Does anyone recall the Matchbox or Hot wheels car based on this? I think it was called something like the moon or mars buggy and was metallic green in colour.
The restoration was done in a totally different colour? The latter looks way better than the original paint job. No more words on the practicability of bubble tops in direct sunlight - obviously one has to suffer for good lloks… Tilting the whole body in order to reach the mid-engine is a bit of „shooting sparrows with a cannon“ but somewhat cool. The rear of the car (everything behind that deadful bubble-top) looks hackneyed with an emphasis on „HACK“(ed).
I like the story of family and restoration as much as I like the truck.
You do find interesting stuff
Thank you so much, I try to find something unique and undiscovered.
That is very well done and quite excellent
I like it.
Darryl Starbird - a giant among the legends of custom car builders. Thanks again Retro!
Thank you.
I had that model as a kid!
Thank you, Retro Car! I remember when I first saw this in the hobby shop shortly after it came out. I was only six when I first saw it, and lacked the money to get one, much less the skill to build it. I did eventually get one when I was eight, and it was one of my favorite Monogram Show Car kits. I remember it fondly because I was able to attach the canopy and headlights without marring them with glue. At the time, I knew better than to attempt to paint the chrome strips on the hood behind the headlights. But if I get another chance, I'll try BareMetal Foil.
Please - if anyone at Atlantis Models is watching this and reading my comment - Please consider a reissue. Not only do I want another chance to build this iconic classic, but I'd also like to scratch build the body-lift rams shown at 3:13. I did NOT know the original Ultra Truck could do that . . . .
Thanks for making and sharing!
95th Like.
Thank you very much. I'm even afraid to ask, you probably have a large collection of car models. It's cool when you have a hobby or hobby that starts from childhood.
I've been building and collecting 1/24 & 1/25 model cars since 1959.
I have an original release of this vehicle - untouched.
I'll be selling my collection soon, on Ebay.
Why are you selling your collection?
@@retrocarchannel
Life's priorities change.
I'm in my 70s, with much less time left than I once had.
I have a LOT of 'still in box' rare models that I had intended to get to in my retirement.
I've travelled, lived and worked in numerous countries and hosted and 'tutored' numerous students from numerous countries.
I've decided to spend my remaining time travelling and visiting my 'foreign' friends.
@@trueaussie9230 I just turned 65 last month, and I'm starting to relate. To paraphrase Warren Zevon's famous comment on books; I guess we buy model kits thinking that we're buying the time to build them. That said - like you - I intend to keep building for as long as I can.
Take care, stay well, and Happy Modeling!
People, it’s a show truck, not a daily driver… you may not like it, but you have to appreciate the skill, the passion and the hours of dedicated work that goes into a show vehicle like this.
Totally agree with you.
I drive a 64 C10, I can see a little bit of the shape of the doors in there. Never would have noticed if you hadn't pointed that out.
Thank you.
One thing nobody who hasn't actually been in a bubble top custom mentions is that they all needed - but not one had - air conditioning.
FYI a
1 ton cab is exactly the same as a 1/2 ton cab!
With a Name like Ultra Truck you'd think it would have the capacity to carry something bigger than a dozen eggs!😮
But it's still Kool!
It basically looks like a take on the '54 Pontiac Bonneville concept with a small bed added.😕
👍
Love me a bubble top!
Does anyone recall the Matchbox or Hot wheels car based on this?
I think it was called something like the moon or mars buggy and was metallic green in colour.
You must mean Orange Hauler.
Drum brakes in front.........!
It was built in 1959!
All the critics here don't even have the ability to build anything with Legos
Die KI übersetzung ist nicht fehlerfrei .
Sie kennt die spezifischen fachbegriffe und betonung nicht !
No mirrors,,side or rearview,,just not much of a truck either,,but still cool
The restoration was done in a totally different colour? The latter looks way better than the original paint job.
No more words on the practicability of bubble tops in direct sunlight - obviously one has to suffer for good lloks…
Tilting the whole body in order to reach the mid-engine is a bit of „shooting sparrows with a cannon“ but somewhat cool.
The rear of the car (everything behind that deadful bubble-top) looks hackneyed with an emphasis on „HACK“(ed).
Rear wheel drive and a stiff, truck rear axle! Terrible!