I am really glad I subscribed to your kit rundowns. Unfortunately, I was a victim of the ill-fitting window problem before I discovered your advice. The rest of the kit went together just fine, I built mine as a second "Union 76" livery service truck for my garage diorama.
Thanks for doing this review, I'd seen the kit in the store and wondered about it (mainly for the coke machine). The truck bed sounds like a challenge to fit together.
It's a nice kit. The glass will have to be filled, but other than that it goes nicely. The bed is a challenge, but nothing a modeler can't do if they are patient and wait for the glue to dry a bit before moving to the next part.
Great build! Have the kit, earlier release without the Coke machine. Have a wired distributor and whitewalls on the way. Plan on opening up the grill by grinding it through from the back, works a treat! Small nitpick, the 265 V8 in 55 was red, not orange. I know strange, however all the pictures and the instructions show this.
Nice authentic rendition. Most of them were white like this but with a 235 six-cylinder engine. There was a very rare original blue with black top auctioned off a few years ago. The red bed area was a standard stepside steel with fiberglass outer panels. The engine has the optional oil filter cannister. They were still optional for '55. They can be painted blue with orange top.
Fixing the glass issue is easy, get some thin plastic strip and glue it either onto the body or the lower edge of the glass. Then cut it to shape and either paint it black (if it's attached to the glass) to represent a window seal or body colour.
The AMT Tri-Fives are Truly Nice kits the Most Glaring Flaws of the Body is the Hood Gaps are wide and a bit uneven but many would overlook it once painted n built aone of mine I cut the Bed floor Wood slats away and used Dollar store Craft Sticks with Scale knots n wood graining n left the Strips for foilinh n Detailing. Iylt was lot of work but well worth effort
Hello Sir I really appreciate you doing the build review on the Coke 1955 Cameo Pick-up. I just purchased the kit and your right about the windshield and back window. Where can I get the shoe goo? Thank you for your time Sincerely Allan
I’m working on this kit now. Did you have any issues with how the front wheels fit ? My front wheels just slide off! On the rear wheels, one doesn’t quite fit the steel axle, and it slides off. I’m also not happy with how the cylinder heads fit the block - there’s enough slack such that the exhaust system won’t line up unless I have the heads perfectly aligned.
Despite the front and rear glass problems, I think I will get one of these soon! But boy it will be lonely amongst all the other 60 odd FORDS! I have on the shelves!, really like the shapes of these 50's Chevy trucks, but think I will do this one with a step-side bed n fenders that are sitting in the parts pile after doing yet another 53 Ford pickup!
Very good review, Chris. Much appreciated. Like all the tips, and hints. Chevy and Coke must be very proud of you. I like the tip with the Shoe Goo. Very cool. Hey, could I have a look in your SPARE PARTS BIN? LOL. Cool, Thx, God Bless. Be safe, take care, Tom out.
Thanks for the nice words! Nothing to look at really, lots of tires left over from other builds since AMT gives out so many cool tires. Some plastic parts left over from other kits and a pile of spare decals.
I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I’m wanting to get back into building models. I’ve gotten a good many of my tools (spray booth , spray gun and compressor and the rotating stands to hold the parts for paint ) But after almost 40 ( I’m 55 now ) yrs I fine that my eye site isn’t what it use to be What can I use to help me see the small parts during assembly
Hi, general question, and perhaps I've missed it, but in all the videos it looks like everything is getting paint including the spots where parts have to be glued together. Do stop and mask these areas, or scrape it before gluing, or do you just put glued over paint? Thanks for your time and great videos.
@@hpiguy yeah that's a trick i never thought of to be honest- I use Modge Podge right now as clear parts glue- soo much better than crazy glue or styrene cement, unless of course you want frosted windows, like your car has been sitting out all night in that infamous Wisconsin winter....LOLl
Pretty Nice kit not much of a car Modler nor a Armor build i tend to do Gunpla and figue kits thoe mostly all from Japan. but i have done a tank so far it came out pretty good for my first.
Don't get it on the glass surface, it won't want to come off. Just around the edge to hold it in. Also works well for headlights that don't want to stick, etc.
He washes his kits in Simple Green the rinses them in water (in a sink or small tub) to remove any "mold release" film left over from the manufacturer. I've used Dawn dish soap, clean dedicated sponge, and a toothbrush, in warm (not hot!) for years to do the same. Carefully wash all parts leaving them on the sprue and let dry. I also re-wash and thoroughly dry all assembled parts prior priming and painting. This is to remove any contaminents from handling during assembly.
I don't get it. I bought this kit many years ago, and the vending machine was already painted and screen printed. The box art is a bit different too, but it looks like the exact same kit.
Watching this video to decide if I want to do the red around the windows on the cab... I will. But mine is dropped axle straight to the frame. Also everyone should grab the grill and sand down about 16th inch or so from the back, makes a real see through grill
I am really glad I subscribed to your kit rundowns. Unfortunately, I was a victim of the ill-fitting window problem before I discovered your advice. The rest of the kit went together just fine, I built mine as a second "Union 76" livery service truck for my garage diorama.
Thanks for watching Ron!
Amazing build. Another homerun. I just picked this kit up today to add to the stash. Thanks for the great build review
Thanks Darth, just watch that glass and the rest of the kit goes perfectly.
Just bought this from Hobby Lobby, its great you did a video on this, helps me with my build. Thanks Chris!...Bill
It was a fun one, thanks Bill!
Love how it comes with vending machine and dolly. Nice work!
Thank you!
Thanks for doing this review, I'd seen the kit in the store and wondered about it (mainly for the coke machine). The truck bed sounds like a challenge to fit together.
It's a nice kit. The glass will have to be filled, but other than that it goes nicely. The bed is a challenge, but nothing a modeler can't do if they are patient and wait for the glue to dry a bit before moving to the next part.
Great job on the build Chris, really like the Coke decals. Cheers
Thank you!
Great review. I bought this kit yesterday and thankfully the windows fit fine. They must have updated the glass molds.
Good to know!
Great job Chris, this is a really nice looking kit and build.
Jeff
Thanks for watching Jeff!
Great review and build as usual Chris. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Jorge!
Absolutely stunning work.
Thanks!
Um clássico muito linda .
I already got mine copy of this can't wait to build it
Enjoy it Gary!
Quedo realmente preciosa felicitaciones amigo por tu trabajo sos un verdadero artista saludos cordiales desde Argentina
Thank you!
Great review this kit on my list to get for sure, started on my 1959 Do Camino
Very cool, order it before they are all gone!
ty for this video. Looks like a great kit and a fun one. Makes me want to get it.
I still like the 1950 Chevy pickup Kit.
Great build! Have the kit, earlier release without the Coke machine. Have a wired distributor and whitewalls on the way. Plan on opening up the grill by grinding it through from the back, works a treat! Small nitpick, the 265 V8 in 55 was red, not orange. I know strange, however all the pictures and the instructions show this.
It's a custom Coke truck, who knows what they did with the engine. ;)
Thanks for watching!
Great job on that Windshield Chris! now i know how to attack mine!
Thanks Bryan. Bummer that it's smaller than it needs to be but the fix was pretty easy.
Great looking build!
Thanks Scott!
Have a Coke and a Smile!!!!😁 Beautiful Build, buddy and excellent fixes on those issues.
Thanks Reb!
Wow, that is another amazing build, my friend. Keep up the great work and have a great day.
Thank you Chopper!
I LOVE IT!!!!!! SHE CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL!!!! I NEED TO BUY THAT ONE ALSO!!!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!
Came out great bud .. I love that coke machine as well... Thanks for sharing.. :)
Thank you Nick!
Very very nice. I got this kit as a gift a few days ago so nice to see it before I start
Sweet, enjoy!
Nice authentic rendition. Most of them were white like this but with a 235 six-cylinder engine. There was a very rare original blue with black top auctioned off a few years ago. The red bed area was a standard stepside steel with fiberglass outer panels. The engine has the optional oil filter cannister. They were still optional for '55. They can be painted blue with orange top.
Fixing the glass issue is easy, get some thin plastic strip and glue it either onto the body or the lower edge of the glass. Then cut it to shape and either paint it black (if it's attached to the glass) to represent a window seal or body colour.
cute chevy truck chris. a great video as usual, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Ronny!
Awesome job Chris learn a lot from your videos
Glad you like them!
The AMT Tri-Fives are Truly Nice kits the Most Glaring Flaws of the Body is the Hood Gaps are wide and a bit uneven but many would overlook it once painted n built aone of mine I cut the Bed floor Wood slats away and used Dollar store Craft Sticks with Scale knots n wood graining n left the Strips for foilinh n Detailing. Iylt was lot of work but well worth effort
Clean, Simple n Beautiful Sir, God Bless All
Thanks Gary!
That's a great kit looks sweet.
Thanks John!
Beautiful mate !!
Thank you Gary!
Another great build
Thanks Samuel!
Very nicely done! - Jeff
Thank you!
For the truck bed did you put the sides on the actual part of the bed or on the sides of the bed
Looks good. Nice job
Thanks!
Looks great!
Thanks!
Never done a model before so I need equipment like a parts washer or and airbrush?
Hello Sir I really appreciate you doing the build review on the Coke 1955 Cameo Pick-up. I just purchased the kit and your right about the windshield and back window. Where can I get the shoe goo?
Thank you for your time
Sincerely
Allan
Hello Allan, google will tell you where to find it, but it's also at most Walmarts and hardware stores.
Hi Chris I use Gorilla Clear Grip contact glue for parts that need a strong flexible bond. It works the same as Shoe Goo....
I’m working on this kit now. Did you have any issues with how the front wheels fit ? My front wheels just slide off! On the rear wheels, one doesn’t quite fit the steel axle, and it slides off. I’m also not happy with how the cylinder heads fit the block - there’s enough slack such that the exhaust system won’t line up unless I have the heads perfectly aligned.
Nice kit the coke machine n dolley were kool
Thanks!
where do you get the wood tone
What color orange on engine and color how you get the primer white look good then you paint in white finish
awesome build. i am building the same kit in a prostreet style.....
Sounds great!
Despite the front and rear glass problems, I think I will get one of these soon! But boy it will be lonely amongst all the other 60 odd FORDS! I have on the shelves!, really like the shapes of these 50's Chevy trucks, but think I will do this one with a step-side bed n fenders that are sitting in the parts pile after doing yet another 53 Ford pickup!
It's a fine kit. I build just about everything, no matter the brand.
the white on the wheels it would look good red
Very good review, Chris. Much appreciated. Like all the tips, and hints. Chevy and Coke must be very proud of you. I like the tip with the Shoe Goo. Very cool. Hey, could I have a look in your SPARE PARTS BIN? LOL. Cool, Thx, God Bless. Be safe, take care, Tom out.
Thanks for the nice words!
Nothing to look at really, lots of tires left over from other builds since AMT gives out so many cool tires. Some plastic parts left over from other kits and a pile of spare decals.
That's fun, Thanks for sharing.Really cool truck. C ya.
I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I’m wanting to get back into building models. I’ve gotten a good many of my tools (spray booth , spray gun and compressor and the rotating stands to hold the parts for paint ) But after almost 40 ( I’m 55 now ) yrs I fine that my eye site isn’t what it use to be What can I use to help me see the small parts during assembly
This or similar will help
www.harborfreight.com/magnifier-head-strap-with-lights-38896.html
Just picked up this kit at Lobby Hobby on sale 40% off along with the 59 Chrysler Imperial.
Hi, general question, and perhaps I've missed it, but in all the videos it looks like everything is getting paint including the spots where parts have to be glued together. Do stop and mask these areas, or scrape it before gluing, or do you just put glued over paint? Thanks for your time and great videos.
Chris uses CA glue for painted and chrome parts. It works well with no mess.
I’m trying to build this one right now it’s not turning out too good
wow- shoe goo as a clear plastic adhesive- did NOT know that! Thx for the tip!
It helped on this one with the glass gap for sure.
@@hpiguy yeah that's a trick i never thought of to be honest- I use Modge Podge right now as clear parts glue- soo much better than crazy glue or styrene cement, unless of course you want frosted windows, like your car has been sitting out all night in that infamous Wisconsin winter....LOLl
Very nice model 👌
Thanks!
Show,,,,,,,lindo,,,,,,,,,
AI CARAMBA !!!
Very nice build.
👀
👅 👍
Thanks Paulo!
Pretty Nice kit not much of a car Modler nor a Armor build i tend to do Gunpla and figue kits thoe mostly all from Japan. but i have done a tank so far it came out pretty good for my first.
Thanks for watching!
I got a question do the tires move or did you glue them ?
I normally glue them tight. Sometimes they just snap on and will wiggle a bit as the kit moves.
very nice
Thanks Roger!
How did your bed fit on the frame? mine was to low. It sat lower than the cab.
I'm going to make some spacers I guess
Nice work tho.
Wow this helped a lot. Could you do the 1/25 scale Coca Cola Vending Machine? I bought the kit in Hobby Lobby and it's killing me lol
I don't own it, sorry!
I don't know why but I just love the chrome parts.
LOL, on a shiny truck like this they fit well.
Yo tendria que haber pintado mi f100 del 65 de uso diario igual a esta chevy .saludos cordiales desde Argentina
Thanks!
Do you repaint the chrome parts or you just use the kit parts as is?
I used the chrome just as it was on the tree. Round2 has some good chrome going these days.
@@hpiguy how do u retouch the nicked/chipped paint when you remove it from the tree?
Can you do a demo on using the shoe goo if you have time?
It's just placing a bead of it around the glass and then installing the glass in it's housing. Like putting caulk around a window.
Because it's clear silicone, very thick and adhesive it fills up the gap and dries clear.
hpiguys Workshop Thank you. I will have try it.
Don't get it on the glass surface, it won't want to come off. Just around the edge to hold it in. Also works well for headlights that don't want to stick, etc.
Can you give us some details of what you mean by "into the parts washer" before you assemble ? Thanks.
He washes his kits in Simple Green the rinses them in water (in a sink or small tub) to remove any "mold release" film left over from the manufacturer.
I've used Dawn dish soap, clean dedicated sponge, and a toothbrush, in warm (not hot!) for years to do the same. Carefully wash all parts leaving them on the sprue and let dry.
I also re-wash and thoroughly dry all assembled parts prior priming and painting. This is to remove any contaminents from handling during assembly.
Is this model a snap on or does it require glue?
Watching the video helps with any questions you have.
This is not a snap kit.
That’s bad to the bone Chris! Heckuva job on that bud! Absolutely!
Thank you!
hpiguys Workshop - yes sir YW buddy!
Do you have to paint this model or can you just leave it White
You can choose to paint or not paint, it's your model.
Makes me want to bust the old diet and drink a coke!! Nice build and review!!!
Thanks man!
Maybe I should grab a Coke
Definitely a sweet kit.
.10 cent Cokes NICE!
Sure is!
Might have put windows in up side down
Super nice build
Thanks Charles!
I don't get it. I bought this kit many years ago, and the vending machine was already painted and screen printed. The box art is a bit different too, but it looks like the exact same kit.
I would buy the kit just for the soda machine and dolly, not to mention it's a chevy lol.
Have fun with it!
Spunkey739 right after I bought this kit I learn they make a Chevy stepsife coca cola truck. Prob end up getting that also lol
Spunkey739 I’m with you on that I’m a Chevy man right down to my bones
I'm gonna get a Coke I blame you Chris LOL
Thanks for coming along for the FUN!
Rip into that sucker.
This kit really pissed me off. I wish
AMT would do a better job of making pieces fit properly. I had to jimmy rig this truck…. Very frustrating.
As I say in the video the glass fits pretty poorly, otherwise no big big issues on my end.
Watching this video to decide if I want to do the red around the windows on the cab... I will. But mine is dropped axle straight to the frame.
Also everyone should grab the grill and sand down about 16th inch or so from the back, makes a real see through grill
Awesome kit and build as always Chris! Thanks buddy
Thank you!