1972 Chevy C/K Pickup Racer's Wedge 2n1 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review MPC885 Chevrolet 350 V8
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• BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: MPC’s 1/25 scale 1972 Chevy Pickup with Racer’s Wedge body options has been requested by modelers and now it’s back! It’s designed for the intermediate modeler, but like all MPC kits has enough detail to satisfy even the most seasoned model builder!
• FEATURE PACKED: All parts are included to build this exciting kit one of TWO ways: A beautiful factory stock replica of the 1972 Chevy Cheyenne pickup, or the car-hauling Racer’s Wedge ramp truck! Options include stock or open wheels, whitewall-striped tires and many accessory display parts for the Racer’s Wedge version! It also features a huge decal sheet with plenty of colorful graphics to decorate the finished model!
• QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale, over 145 easy to assemble parts; approximately 9 inches long once assembled. Molded in white with pad-printed black vinyl tires and clear windows. Many chrome plated parts. Paint and glue required. Skill 2 rating, for ages 10+.
• THE PERFECT PRESENT: Spread some retro joy! Maybe you have an avid hobbyist or racing enthusiast in your life. This model kit makes an ideal gift for any occasion! Buy one for brother or dad!
C/K is a series of trucks that were manufactured by General Motors. Marketed under the Chevrolet and GMC brands, the C/K series included a wide range of vehicles. While most commonly associated with pickup trucks, the model line also included chassis-cab trucks and medium-duty trucks and served as the basis for GM full-size SUVs. Used for both the model branding and the internal model code, "C" denoted two-wheel drive; "K" denoted four-wheel drive.
Introduced for the 1960 model year, four generations of the model line were produced, with GMC rebranding full-size pickups under a singular GMC Sierra nameplate for 1988. GM marketed the C/K in South America in Brazil, Chile, and Argentina.
After 1989, medium-duty trucks exited the C/K series, replaced by the Chevrolet Kodiak/GMC TopKick. For 1999, the Chevrolet Silverado (marketed by GMC as the Sierra) replaced the model line, with production of C/K pickup trucks ending after the 2000 model year. Drawing its nameplate from the top-level C/K trim, the Silverado consolidated Chevrolet pickup trucks under a singular nameplate (following GMC). The final C/K vehicles were heavy-duty chassis cabs sold through the 2002 model year.
Numerous changes occurred in 1971. First came another new grille design (the "egg crate") for Chevrolet trucks and black paint over portions of the GMC grille. Second, an additional trim package was introduced: the Cheyenne. On GMC models, this was equivalent to the Sierra. These packages consisted mostly of comfort features - nicer interiors, more padding and insulation, carpet, chrome trim, and upper and lower side molding and tailgate trim. 1971 was the first year for AM/FM radios factory installed. Finally, the front brakes on all light-duty trucks were switched from drum brakes to disc brakes, resulting in much less brake fade under heavy use. While prior C/K half-ton trucks had used a six-lug bolt pattern (6 x 5.5") for the wheels, two-wheel-drive models switched to a five-lug pattern (5 x 5-inch bolt circle) common to Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Cadillac passenger cars. The 1/2 ton 4 x 4 retained the 6 lug bolt pattern. This bolt pattern would remain the standard through the end of the C/K series (along with the Chevrolet/GMC vans). The 20 and 30-series trucks had the 8 x 6.5" pattern. Also, Chevrolet changed the 396 V8 emblem designation to 400 V8.
The 1972 models were very similar to the 1971 models, with the only change being the rear view mirror was glued to the windshield rather than bolted to top of the cab, and metal or vinyl-covered flat door panels were no longer available; all trim level door panels were molded plastic with integral armrests and wood grain inserts on Cheyenne and Sierra trim levels. For restoration, it should also be noted that the door and window cranks were slightly longer due to the molded plastic door panels, and the vent windows were now secured with a single screw on the inside of the door, thus differentiating it from the 1971 model year. The trim levels were rearranged on GMCs, with the Custom now being the lowest level (the Deluxe being dropped) and the Sierra and Sierra Grande becoming separate trim levels at the top of the lineup rather than option packages as before. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Very happy to see these older kits being reissued. I’m 73 and still builden em . Wish you guys could get hold of the jo-Han molds😁
I'm sure they have some of them somewhere.
JoHan had some great kits!
I love how broad the age group of people who build models are , I’m 14 and my grandpa got me into the hobby a couple years ago. I love building all sorts of middles from armor models to cars to battleships and I love the connection it brings with it.
I heard the Johan molds were destroyed but you'd think one of the model companies would clone some of those great kits,,,they were very desirable and would go over big today
I miss the Jo-Han kits too. I had many. But it seems the tooling has changed hands so many times, no one knows where they are, or if they still exist.
This will make a great display for vintage race cars and muscle cars.Also saw you using orange sharpie for turn signals red works well on chrome and on clear if you don't have clear paint.
Yup, used red on the tails.
One of the coolest kits I’ve seen you build. Thanks for sharing your work. Keep on teaching us!
Thanks, will do!
Hi! Thanks for this video and the others. I did never see a real one of these and I won't see one soon for sure as I am not living in U.S.A. But it looks great as it is the normal thing in your videos. This looks great with the tools and I love tools as I do modelling. I think I'd love to buy mpc and other brands of model car directly, but everything that comes out of U.E. is a pain in the ass to get to me... Please keep posting your models.
Thanks, and enjoy!
This is my Favorite 70's truck body of all time
Sprue trees, cab, bed & chassis are molded the exact same as the amt '72 Chevy...only thing different is the optional wedge bed & tools...but I think I need to get one of these for the accessories...
I love the AC/DC reference, 1990 400 watts and an equaliser. You were the king!
Razor's EDGGEEEEEE!
Headlight tip,,, paint those chrome lenses gloss white and before the paint can dry wipe off only the middle so the white fades back to the edge,,,looks pretty real,,,try it you'll like it
Love the old school ramp/wedge truck...now you need to load a sweet gasser on board & head for the local 1320' ✌😎
I have a old photo of Bruce Larson's USA1 Camaro sitting on one of those wedge trucks !
That would be cool
CHRIS+ put your 57 Chevy gasser on the back of that wedge truck that's what will make an exleant. Display
I been wanting to order this kit for my 1972 Bobby Allison Chevy Monte Carlo Coke car i done. That will be a nice go together
Thanks, and enjoy!
So i just bought this because they were using your photos to sell it.
Hi Was wondering what you do with Your builds do you have a display room? Would make a cool video. Do you sell your builds 👀would you be open to doing a custom build for somebody.
Most get stored, some displayed and many given away. I don't sell stuff or take commission builds, I build for me, for fun. Thanks!
good job honestly
Thanks, and enjoy!
Another fun build. Thanks - and like the color you picked.
Glad you like it!
my dad had that truck, the mirror had that problem with his truck, if the mirror was lower he couldn't see behind him
Thanks man!
Nice video Chris, I'll be getting a few to build!!!!!! 👍 👍 👍 👍
Thanks, and enjoy!
I got mine !! Now lets hope they bring back the tow truck as well ! Can anyone say cooters!
That would be great!
Never liked the dual rear wheels ? Never seen one like this in real. Would have prefered they made it with true dually rear end, and proper wheels and tires. Still will buy it , and make it a pick up version.
Growing up at the local dirt tracks in the 70s and 80s helping my uncle with his late model, that was my thought too. The low budget racers had open trailers and the "rich" ones had wedge beds. I don't remember ever seeing a tandem axle wedge (let alone a twin screw) either. Like you, the ones I remember were all long wheelpace 1 tons with dual rear wheels.
Sure, dangle the minnow in front of the Northern! Great build, may need 2 from the drag strip diorama I'm thinkin. Winter's in WI. ...basement life!
Yeah, more to clean up today but it's been a pretty light winter so far.
Salut super yes 😂🤣👍👍👍🇺🇸 Gégé France
Thanks!
I would like to build that as a miniature semi tractor.
Very nice kit and gorgeous build as always!!! 👍
Thank you kindly!
I just finished this kit. I used alot of your tips and techniques from this video. Thanks for all the info hpiguys 👍
Great to hear!
I think I may have to pick this up....make a nice display for another kit. Chris you are the only person I know that could buy testors silver by the gallon and not have it dry up before you used it all...LOL..
You'd be surprised how long those tiny bottles last. I go a few months before I open another.
You're awesome I am learning a lot from you. Keep it simple is my downfall, I will be changing things up with this one.
Looks great! I can't wait to build mine. Thanks for the tips.
I finally got mine built and the video posted after watching your review Chris. I did mine as an older used hauler
It looks really good. Nice relaxing video.
Thank you so much 🤗
Im stuck on one thing will the 1 25 1973 richard Petty race car fit on there and if so i wanna make it look like a Richard petty race car hauler. whats your thoughts about this?
Love your videos! Just curious as to what model would you consider your best work?
I like my figure kits, they seem to have the most character.
Awesome work there, Sir! Also, now you have a nice stock pair of side mirrors for one of your other trucks! (Bonus!)
Looks very nice got to have 2 for both versions decals are awesome
They are!
What black did you use on the grill?
Craft paint black as always. Thanks
I bet you own every color those rattle cans come in.
Quite a few, that's for sure!
As always great build! I have been waiting a long time for this re-issue and I hope there will be more. Just an FYI, the 72s had blue bow ties. 😉
Thanks for the info!
Nice 👍
Thanks ✌
I want a couple of these. One to build as done here, and a second one to put the ramp on a Ford truck and put the pickup body on a USA-1 monster truck chassis. Sand off the lower body trim, paint it Caddy pearl white and use the USA-1 decals and it will look great. Kitbashing is a fun part of the hobby.
Enjoy!
Good video ,Thanks well done. I am 53 and have never built a model car. Just started a V8 engine build , assembled some snap togethers. Ready to try the real thing .
Right on!
Welcome to the bench
Kind of disappointing that they molded the headlights into the grille like that. May have to drill them out and use lenses from one of the square body kits or make my own lenses.
WOW!!! Nice build. I have two on order now I am thinking I need a few more. I also learned a few new tricks Thank you. One more thing. I am a new subscriber as well. Thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
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My father had a 72 Chevy Pickup in a similar baby blue. It was his competitive Truck Puller. "Little Blue" was the name. Always bring me back seeing that cab and color combo.
Time to grab the kit and build up a tribute. :)
Great job again Chris, you da man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks again!
I would love to find a 68 chevy truck model kit. The 72 is the closest I have found.
That wedge is really nice. Great job as usual.
Thanks, enjoy!
Love this build really want to buy the truck, but I am really interested in the Nova Wagon you are putting on the back, can not find you you-tube video on that one.
Want to buy 2 of the wagons!
Search my home page for 1963 Nova.
I like the way you built this kit. This kit reminds me why I liked MPC kits back in the day. They didn't cost as much as most Revell kits also. Dirt track racing was a big thing in my area and we used to make race cars. We used the plastic that the parts were molded from to build roll cages. Our creations would have look great on the back of your hauler.
Nice memories!
I like all the extras you did , mirrors look great . Kit is awesome, build is even better .
SOOOOO KOOOOOLLLL
Glad you like them!
I built this when I was kid for the Bruce Larson USA-1 Camaro funny car
Thanks, and enjoy!
Awesome job buddy, I love how it came out, man do I enjoy watching your videos we both have fun with your builds it's all about enjoying our hobby..happy modeling...
Awesome thank you!
Will the ramps slide into the slot on the bed under the spot in the center , also is their a shifter ?
Would like to see your entire model display of all the kits you have built .
Hi, I am a new subscriber and half watched a number of your builds.I especially like 5this one.Years ago I was an avid model builder until my young cousin came for a visit and decided that my model cars were just like hot wheels and broke a few.I quit the hobby.now back into it and your videos are a godsend.
Awesome, thank you!
May put the mirrors wrong I think they need bee up on the windows not down on doors
Great video, one thing I would suggest is a video on how you separate the parts from the sprues. I have trouble removing parts from the sprues even with sharp side cutters. Thanks for the tip on colored sharpies!
Noted!
What do you do with all these models? I've seen you make what seems like a hundred of them, do you sell any or do you store them all? I would love to see a vid of your collection.
Most are stored, many are given away. Thanks!
I was looking forward to this one. Love the color! This is a great kit. My wife happened to be here so I pointed to it and told her "Me want that one!" lol. I'll tell you if it worked. :)
LOL Thanks, and enjoy!
Really cool build, Chris! 😁I need a couple of these!. Happy weekend, my friend 😊✌
Thanks, you too!
Chris u r the man...thats why I got nothing but luv for u buddy! Keep building my brother.👍
I appreciate that!
Another great build! Brought back a lot of memories of disassembly and rebuilding this kit when a built one was given to me.
Thank you!
What are the names of the music you used? Nice build! Thank you!
I think thats TH-cam supplied music. If he used copyrighted music, he'd be in violation of rules, or would have to pay fees. Kinda boring always having to use the same stuff. Some cool old car songs would be more appropriate.
It's all random tracks from the YT music library. Search 'mellow'. Thanks!
Was hoping to see 8 lug wheels like a tow truck...
I tried to find out on the box the length of the built kit but it's not shown
Can't wait for this one . Very nice build .can't wait for the next video 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks 👍
Just a reference the grill bowtie for 72 is blue.
Beautiful build! I built one of those original release kits when I was about 12 or so. Thanks for the memories!😃
Glad you enjoyed it!
Someone really needs to start selling resin nose clips or cabs of the old 67 kit
I think someone on ebay sells the different style grilles these trucks came with.
@@donh.5557 I think there used to be but now it’s an expensive rarity
@@ToriL97 I’ll have to look into that, the 67s also used a different hood
@@donh.5557 looks like I got it wrong, they only made the 67 as a fleet side/tow truck but you should just be able use the bed from the 72 kit
The joy of kit bashing.
I swear I see a new tip or trick on every build you do.
Looks great Chris! Love that blue.
Thanks!
Awesome build , building my self one right now. But
Building a Lowrider version to carry those show cars around.
Again, great build. But putting that 63 Nova wagon on the back just wants me to get my Craftsman reissue going that much sooner. Likely the engine will be a 1st gen small block. I just dont think an LS6 would be right.
Great video, I can't wait to get my hands on this wonderful looking kit.
Hope you enjoy it!
Been waiting for this one chris wow excellent job love the blue cool color thank you for sharing keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
I like the way you detailed your models. My dad had a car that was in HotRod Magazine twice and made the cover once. I might have a business deal for you. I will get back to you as soon as I can. Keep up the good work!!!
How thoughtful of you to willfully make "errors", so that some people have something to complain about!
Pretty nice. Wonder if the transport part would fit on, let say, Revell's 90 something Ram truck.
Sounds like a Plan Sir, try it n let us know Please...
@@garyparker2969 I have over 60 kits to finish before that. lol
Thanks, and enjoy!
If you don't mind, how wide is the wedge?
What do use 2 get the deal s of the deal cal sheets
The morning waterfall blue...can i get away with it on a petty kit?...out here in puerto rico having tough time finding a petty blue but saw the morning waterfall blue at the home depot?.....thanks
Go for it!
Nice....Thank You...be safe
Glad to see this re-released. My goal is to restore the kit my dad built in 1970 when he bought his C10 (now mine) new, duplicate my 70, and duplicate the 71 blazer we had when I was growing up.
Thanks for the build - I'm building this kit now, and apparently no one has ever checked the fit of those side mirrors, I'm fighting to correct "the lean" now. A fun build, I'm thinking a Yenko Stinger Corvair will look good on it.
The tire sanding trick is great, sanding tires and pipe shaped objects is the worst!
Thanks!
I’m thrilled to see that kit in its new version that hasn’t been seen since 1972, especially the packaging which I remember from back in the day, the other thing that I would love to see is the camper that they had, I just have to wonder if that would be able to fit this kit, if so it would look spectacular!!!
Hhhmmm 🤔🤔🤔
Yes, that camper truck is a must have.
Looks Awesome! Can’t wait to do mine thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!
Whenever I see your videos I want to start building another model Kit. Thanks for taking the time.
Wow like to see you build more semis
Arrg the mirrors! lol
OH NOESSSSSSSS!!!!!!
But hey, it gives the trolls something to focus on. ;)
Love all the cool extras
Thanks, and enjoy!
Looks good. I Might have to purchase this one.
You should!
It needs a late 70’s Camaro Late Model short track car on back to be perfect. Perhaps Leon Archers 222 ?
Did you know they use your pictures on Amazon for it lol
Yup, they send them for builds so they are welcome to use the pics.
How would you do the pickup with that extra rear axle under it what I mean how would you get the extra axle off the frame
I started at the beginning I saw that second axle was a add on. Like always you did a good job
No worries, at least you watched!
I want this kit so bad
How do you get the glue to stick on painted/chromed parts without scraping down to the plastic?
Quick & fun ...
words to live by.
Thanks, and enjoy!
Thought I might ask here. I have the Racer's Wedge/Open Road Camper kit. I know I can use just about any truck kits to go with them but what kits would go best, fit wise and for the dual axles? Thanks and love the channel!
I do not know but I have a lot off really knowledgeable viewers on models so one may give you an answer here.
neat one , on my wish list
Robert
Thanks, and enjoy!
Wow, very Nice 👍👍
Thank you very much!
Next build should be the pickup truck version
next month they'll be releasing it w/o the wedge, and it'll have coke decals and a soda machine for the bed... You may get your wish :)
@@trevorharm2445 sweet
Seen marko done same kit unboxings look forward to seeing what u do now to ur one,, just started watching, 👍👍👍 just edit the commet i write at the start great job love the blue u chose to go with u done a awsome build i like it very nice u killed it cool man, 👍👌
Thanks, and enjoy!
That came out cool! I foresee lots of people buying this kit for the wedge, using it with their truck of choice, and selling off the remaining stock C10 part or building it separately.
Yup!
I have the model of cooters tow truck from Dukes of Hazzard i think to that the cab is the same wish they would reissue that kit
Yes - Cooters was based on this pickup as basis. Cooters wrecker body was pretty good but boom set up was less so....
Yeah, they can issue the kit and we can get the Cooter decals aftermarket.
@@hpiguy Hey Chris who would i get in contact with for aftermarket set of decals for Cooters Tow Truck