Full vintage kit build of the 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon from MPC

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  • @JDsHouseofHobbies
    @JDsHouseofHobbies Před rokem +2

    The fixing a warped body tutorial was much appreciated by me. The body of my Matador has a bit of a tweak to it. Love the Pinto.

    • @oldskolacura9798
      @oldskolacura9798 Před 9 měsíci

      Wish I would have known this when I built this trojan horse mustang 2 funny car.

  • @chriscallen6897
    @chriscallen6897 Před rokem +1

    That’s definitely something you don’t see. What a cool build. I never thought about splitting up the decals like that. What a good idea.

    • @TheAutisticModeler
      @TheAutisticModeler  Před rokem

      Thank you!! I’m glad I was able to show you a new trick. Thanks for watching. Happy Modeling

  • @raymondblasee1048
    @raymondblasee1048 Před rokem +1

    Wow! That Pinto looks great in red! It really sets off the "wood"panels

  • @LarrysModelShop
    @LarrysModelShop Před rokem +2

    That was a great build and the top on how to get that wrapped body straight was a great addition. The model came out really nice!!

  • @denislandry7577
    @denislandry7577 Před rokem +1

    Nice ! I love it when they give you extra engines , had some in the passed where you had 3 engines + custom parts . Hot that pinto wagon look’s like a million bucks ! Well done ❤

  • @alancyr3100
    @alancyr3100 Před rokem +1

    The Pinto came out great! Cool trick for fixing the body. I'll need to try it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @craigfresch575
    @craigfresch575 Před 11 měsíci +1

    i had a bobcat wagon, orange with the woodgrain sides!! K Mart here we come!

  • @geoffhipwell2198
    @geoffhipwell2198 Před rokem +1

    Hey That's a great 'trick' to straighten up the worped body!! Good job my man!! 👍

  • @sabledriver
    @sabledriver Před rokem +1

    I would have thought there was no way those decals were going to work. Wow, I'm glad to be wrong. Great looking build, would love to build one of these, but for finding the kit and the current cost of them. Thanks for sharing!

  • @sgnt9337
    @sgnt9337 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great looking result!

  • @jamesmcansh6393
    @jamesmcansh6393 Před rokem +1

    great build Louie everytime i watch one of your creations I learn something new!! Thanks✌Canada✌

  • @carouselofcrazychrisb
    @carouselofcrazychrisb Před rokem +1

    Damn this is cool!!! I love it! I've always had a soft spot for the pinto wagons, came out beautiful

  • @laurenciozabala4296
    @laurenciozabala4296 Před rokem +1

    A really good kit, my favorite was the silver cruising wagon and matching Econoline cruising van! I have both in stash!

  • @TI4438
    @TI4438 Před rokem +1

    Turned out real nice. Hopefully some day we'll get a styrene Bluesmobile for it to chase!

  • @dalekloka7069
    @dalekloka7069 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the advice on fixing a twisted body. Love the videos.

  • @Insomniamodelcars
    @Insomniamodelcars Před rokem +1

    Love the factory stock,love the woodgrain and a very nice build. To me I see that kit screaming to be a pro street.....just me❤

  • @carlkandetzki9077
    @carlkandetzki9077 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very cool build

  • @michaelcooke2559
    @michaelcooke2559 Před rokem

    Nice little build. That is a really neat kit. Nice job saving the decals. Thanks for sharing.

  • @AmateurScaleModelBuildi-lj3so

    I just struggled with a warped body. Now I know how to fix it. Thank you!

  • @deenjoan9938
    @deenjoan9938 Před rokem

    Cool build there Louie , like the extra few tips through in there nice keep them coming

  • @ronroberts2453
    @ronroberts2453 Před rokem +2

    Another awesome vintage build Louie, I love everything about this build! My Father had a wood grain Pinto Wagon in the mid 70's!! Great color choices 👌

  • @arlosanchez9104
    @arlosanchez9104 Před rokem +1

    my dad had the green pinto with the wood siding.

  • @Treeline9171
    @Treeline9171 Před rokem

    Excellent job, Louie. My parents had a 1977; white with the wood grain on the side 🙂

  • @modelcars2978
    @modelcars2978 Před rokem +1

    Those wheels are great.🤓👍

  • @Enigma-Sapiens
    @Enigma-Sapiens Před rokem +1

    That looks fantastic, great job!

  • @cdpgbc-mw2kz
    @cdpgbc-mw2kz Před rokem

    Grew up in the 70's....warped MPC bodies were the norm back then. Twisted Camaro bodies, hoods, etc. Nice job, btw.

  • @hortonshotrodshop2003
    @hortonshotrodshop2003 Před rokem +1

    Very cool build.

  • @johngligo4049
    @johngligo4049 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely incredible build! Love that red with the wood paneling and that tan interior! Outstanding!

  • @dmgscalemodels2825
    @dmgscalemodels2825 Před rokem +3

    Wow! Pretty impressive build! Paint looks amazing, and I am glad those decals worked out for you!

  • @dalepetrush4121
    @dalepetrush4121 Před rokem +1

    Another great build.A future build for me.

  • @KarlScaleModeling
    @KarlScaleModeling Před rokem +1

    Nice work Louie, was fun seeing you assemble this Pinto together to produce that lovely model at the end. Congratulations and keep up the great work.

  • @CoinSnobz
    @CoinSnobz Před rokem +1

    Very good job on a difficult older kit! You definitely earned a sub from me. Happy modelling!

  • @grb351
    @grb351 Před rokem +2

    Another really nice one Louie. Good save on the decals, I hope I can save mine. I have a couple of these, but they have the Cruising Van decals. MPC kits of this vintage are some of my favorites from my youth. I also have the 1979/80 version.

  • @gordonshumway8030
    @gordonshumway8030 Před rokem

    Wow! Looks better than the real one😆🎯

  • @crohde6486
    @crohde6486 Před rokem +1

    Sweet! Great paint & nice skill set to save those decals. Great build as usual, thanks Louie.

  • @theintake8961
    @theintake8961 Před rokem +1

    Cool build Louie! Nice work on those decals. Your Pinto built up great. Thanks for the video 😎👍

  • @jethro1260
    @jethro1260 Před rokem +1

    What a nice job you did building that classic, I really enjoyed this and I would love to see 👀 some more of how you straighten out warped bodies, I'm curious to know if it can be done on old promos from the sixties. Thanks.

    • @TheAutisticModeler
      @TheAutisticModeler  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching. If the promos are Styrene, you could fix them, if they are made from Acetate no.

  • @SmallADVentures1973
    @SmallADVentures1973 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful build! I enjoyed watching it come together 😊✌️

  • @waynesworldofmodeling2574

    That mark fit that your using on your decals how you use it is if you're body or parts are not clear coated you put it on the surface before applying decals to make them move around and won't rip or tear on a flat surface

  • @rayrussell6258
    @rayrussell6258 Před rokem +2

    Did you need to do something to make the hood fit better?
    In still photos it sat down, although earlier in video it was not well aligned.
    I like the Pinto wagon, you really did get this to turn out well.
    The technique using hot water to get warpage out of the body I'd heard of, it was nice to see it performed in real time.

  • @oldskolacura9798
    @oldskolacura9798 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Only 119.00 on ebay still in box. Id pay that if it were the mpc gap n rouse pinto. So my plan is to use the us postal service pinto and add this 3d printed back half wih 4 link and narrowed 9 inch. I have a full boss 429 just for it. It will be my winter project.

  • @johnhughes9019
    @johnhughes9019 Před rokem

    One of my favourite kits ! You did it right, *Louie* ! I'm pleasantly surprised about the decals ; they were junk when the kit was new ! I'd built my first one in '77 or '78 ; those disintegrating decals sent me into a (8 years old) rage . Not sure why MPC's kits decals were such junk back then...
    But, I digress.
    Does the clear coat over the decals have to be gloss ?
    Keep up the *great* builds !

    • @TheAutisticModeler
      @TheAutisticModeler  Před rokem +1

      Thank you!! The clear I would say doesn’t have to be gloss, I have not tried matte clear on them, I might have to grab a set of old Johan police car decals that I have a lot of and try it.

  • @ericverpeten8503
    @ericverpeten8503 Před rokem +1

    👍👍

  • @TJHahn624
    @TJHahn624 Před rokem +1

    You love your pintos don’t you, lol

  • @wwiiinplastic4712
    @wwiiinplastic4712 Před rokem

    They need to reissue this kit. I want to build my mom's old car but $100 is a bit steep.

    • @TheAutisticModeler
      @TheAutisticModeler  Před rokem

      The prices on some of these kits are crazy. This one has been in my inventory for a bit.

  • @redshirtmodels5757
    @redshirtmodels5757 Před rokem +1

    Great build....you heard anything about this getting re released?

    • @TheAutisticModeler
      @TheAutisticModeler  Před rokem +1

      I have not, the only version pinto wagon that is out is the 79 model cruzing version. Reissued about three years ago. Thank you for watching

  • @billsimpson8882
    @billsimpson8882 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video where did you find the pinto model kit l live in Florida model car are hard to find where l live l like the way the pinto turned out Thanks again ps lm left hand too

    • @TheAutisticModeler
      @TheAutisticModeler  Před rokem

      I’m not sure where I acquired it. It’s been in my collection for some time. Internet and eBay are some of the best sources for kits. Thank you for watching.

    • @billsimpson8882
      @billsimpson8882 Před rokem +1

      @@TheAutisticModeler thanks

    • @billsimpson8882
      @billsimpson8882 Před 10 měsíci

      any time thanks lm working on 56 Chevy gaser

  • @labspeciman7402
    @labspeciman7402 Před rokem +1

    You did a great job but that hood. This car needs to be a race car of some sort..

    • @TheAutisticModeler
      @TheAutisticModeler  Před rokem

      It just wasn’t on all the way. Thank you for watching!!

    • @labspeciman7402
      @labspeciman7402 Před rokem +1

      @@TheAutisticModeler Its cool. I thought maybe it was off due to manufacturing.

  • @duncant025
    @duncant025 Před 4 měsíci

    It was the calling us "9-5" people slaves, yet that's where the money would come from. Make it make sense. SMFH