AMT 1993 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 Pickup 1/20 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1031

[@hpiguy]

Relive the 90s with your own Nissan Hardbody kit from Modelroundup.com! www.modelroundup.com/AMT-1993-Nissan-Hardbody-4x4-Pick-up-p/amt-r2-1031.htm

[@sonicimperium]

Never seen a man who can put em out faster than you! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching! I hope I can keep it up!

[@BibleStudyReview]

And look as great as they do!!

[@KBCC_Garage]

This era pickup ALWAYS reminds me of childhood. Not because we had one, but they we all over the place then. Can't wait to have more room so I can get this one. Another great build/review Chris...keep doing what you do sir!

[@hpiguy]

Yup, we all knew someone that had one!

[@hannabis80]

I switched to military models a few years ago, but now seeing your regular cars & trucks it's making me want to try them again. Keep up the good work, you've earn a new fan.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! I like all types, automobiles, military, planes, ships, space, science fiction, figures. I've built them all on the channel. Enjoying your models no matter the genre is all that matters! :)

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Is it just me, or do I smell the paint every time I watch one of these videos? Nice work as always. Thumbs up. --Dave

[@hpiguy]

LOL, thanks Dave!

[@michaelkovach7973]

Great minds think alike Chris, working on this right now. LOL. I used to have an 80s Nissan Hardbody truck back in the day. From start to finish, this came out looking terrific!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man, nice work on yours so far too!

[@bobastu]

The guy who bought it spared no expense...roll bar, upgraded metal flake paint, aluminum wheels. I feel sorry for the wive's of his neighbors; they all have to hear about "Chris's new truck!" It truly was a nice build and you did a great job as usual.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! Too bad a new Tacoma runs $50K now all loaded out. :) They were way more affordable back then.

[@maryfiltz800]

Love the paint you chose for this one. Really sharp - love the price sticker on it.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@chassegallerie2910]

Good build. Always loved those little Nissan and Toyota pick-ups.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, me too!

[@boblatzer]

I loved these little pick-ups. But as a working drummer, I needed a van. Trouble was I ended up moving all the bands equipment.

[@nitropfunk]

You rock man, I've bought several kits based on your review/builds Keep up the great work and interest in the hobby

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Joe, and enjoy your kits!

[@nitropfunk]

@@hpiguy You are the main reason I got back into this amazing art form No fluff just enjoying the hobby

[@cdachyk]

Nice job as always, would love to see a video tour of all your completed models!!! Keep up the good work!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Chris!

[@xwiing]

I liked that bulid so much I bought the model myself. I've also built the Hostess Ford C600 model you built too.. was a lot of fun!

[@hpiguy]

Very cool, glad you liked them!

[@icenesiswayons9962]

I had that same full size truck in the early 90's with the well known Z-20 engine. Nice build thanks!

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks for watching!

[@Bullitt180sx]

There wasn’t a Z-80 engine. There was a Z24 from 86-1/2 to 89

[@icenesiswayons9962]

@@Bullitt180sx datsun510.fandom.com/wiki/Nissan_Z_engine The Z24 had a tall block the Z20 was a shorter block. The truck I had in the 90"s was an 87 model with an 82 model Z20 fuel injected 200sx engine.

[@OakLawnSpeedShop]

Had a 91’ 2 wd with 4x4 front fenders and a Toyota bumper. Great truck.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for coming along for the fun!

[@ronroberts2453]

Super clean and detailed build Chris!! This is an excellent addition to your Toyota pickup, well done sir!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, I agree, just need to do the Sonoma now.

[@1955mouse]

I did the Toyota truck, awesome kits, it turned out real nice. Maybe gonna do a Chevy or the GMC Sonoma nice build!

[@williamsinger4124]

I'm actually building the Sonoma very soon. Pretty excited to start it

[@DarthRemey]

Fantastic build. Love the factory freshness. Thanks for all the great tips and the sharing. Muchly appreciated

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@edromeandbrossportsandcoll5706]

I remember building the Lindberg Toyota pick up kit 20 something years ago the one molded in teal great memories, I’m gonna buy this one and have some fun while building it

[@hpiguy]

You bet, that's the point, FUN!

[@denniswood2576]

Nice work Chris, you make it look easy with the spray can painting. Love the details and running cometary.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Dennis!

[@maxbrandt6]

Nice work! I'll add this to my wish list, makes for a fine weekend build!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@Toppervision1]

Really a nice buildup! There are many 1/20 kits produced by Lindberg out there. Only a few have been re-poped by Round 2 with the AMT name. It would be GREAT to see them re-pop the Jurassic Park Ford Explorer!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, and yes that would be cool. Didn't Revell do one as well?

[@Toppervision1]

@@hpiguy I don't recall one from Revell, but it's possible. The Lindberg ones go for big money now.

[@MajorDisappointmentModels]

Another great review and build! Man Chris you are the master of the rattle can.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Clay, much appreciated!

[@northerncountryrailroad8939]

Awesome video the truck looks so crisp!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@glenfelkey4994]

I have a 1996 Nissan pickup with a 4 banger. This looks like a cool one to build. I'll have to pick one up and modify it to look like mine

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

That's a sharp looking color. Turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Charlie!

[@maxbrandt6]

Nice railroad music to build your 1993 Nissan 4x4 pickup model to.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@WildBillJr]

Gosh that red metallic has a wide spray pattern. Looks good.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bill!

[@TRUGUNNER187]

Great job love it from a 94 HardBody owner

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Robbie!

[@johngligo4049]

Another awesome build Chris! Thank You for the review. I am planning on building this kit soon. I actually like the 1/20th scale due to the parts being bigger and it being easier to work on having big hands lol.

[@hpiguy]

You'll enjoy, have fun!

[@scifimodelshop]

Bamm another one for the shop it looking great I drove one of these ! It was about the same color however it was in wonderful mechanically shape , I used it for hunting and it looked it...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, cool! So many folks really love these trucks, me included.

[@maksymilianborusiewicz]

This one is nice but I wish there was Nissan PickUp scale model. Great review.

[@hpiguy]

This is a Nissan pickup.

[@maksymilianborusiewicz]

@@hpiguy I meant model of Nissan that is actually called PickUp, this one upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fa/2009_Nissan_NP300_Pickup_front.jpg I guess its also called Navara and they're called differently idk why, so you have few names for this nissan pickup.

[@NicksCollectableCreations]

I've been sitting on this kit for a few months. When I saw this for sale I had to get it since I own a 93. I wish I could blow up the bed to full size to replace my rusting out one!

[@hpiguy]

Haha, nice!

[@Snakewoods98]

Nice one mate. These trucks do up well full size too 🍻

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Dale!

[@charlespalavros6952]

Sweet build ! Love the color u picked

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Charles!

[@devinrussell2372]

There is only one more 1:20 scale pickup truck kit by AMT to build: the 1993 GM Sonoma 4x4 pickup truck;originally a Lindberg kit rebranded as an AMT kit. At the local hobby shop that I like to buy kits and supplies from,has the 1993 GMC Sonoma priced at $35.00 (with city,county,state,and federal sales taxes added to the subtotal price); about $3.00 to $4.00 more expensive than the kit you have just reviewed.The trucks both kits are based on,are 26 years old the same age as me;because I was born in 1993;the same year the Colorado Rockies were established.

[@devinrussell2372]

@Robert Darnell I agree.Other kits Chis could do a full build review on,is AMT's re-released 1978 Ford F150 4x4 Firestone pickup;and the highly anticipated;re-release of the 1:25 scale GMC Astro 95 cabover the same kit as the Chevy Titan 90;just with different emblems.

[@HondaFoxRacing]

Oh my God you finally did my review thanks!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@hishamaziz3282]

Nice looking model! Congrats on another great build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Hisham!

[@webvideofan]

I never knew the kit needed to be washed in Simple Green (any other cleaner?) before paint until I started watching you. I assume it’s to remove oils from the factory? Also, after parts are painted on the trees and removed, what paint do you use to touch up the parts? Just curious if you need to have craft paints that match your spray paints? How crucial is a paint booth for a casual builder? I’ll use that Pledge Floor cleaner over the final build, too, thanks to you. ...You have inspired me to build another model... I just ordered a Lamborghini Countach... After watching your vids and seeing how great the results can be, I wanted to try again. Now, with KZbin, I should be able to have better information for better results. 👍🏻

[@hpiguy]

Touch up the parts with a bit of the spray can shot into a cup and brushed on. Thanks for watching!

[@johnwilliams7102]

build sheet decal ... awesome !

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@andyjones357]

Sweet I might have to go out and get some 1:20 models and do some fun stuff

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@wwkdiecastmore5647]

Nice build Chris, great looking Nissan!...Bill

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Bill!

[@malikdigger4544]

That era of Nissan trucks will always be my favorite I'm working on 1/24 scale Datsun 4x4 custom pickup it's going to be scale model SEMA build

[@hpiguy]

Sweet! Is that the Revell kit? I like that one.

[@malikdigger4544]

@@hpiguy ; Correct with 383 powerplant too

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

Sweet

[@charlesmcclure5994]

great looking truck, just one more kit I need to get.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@spankyham9607]

RIP Hobby Lobby 40% Coupon. Bought my 93 Hardbody in 1999 still have it. 140K miles. I can tell you, transmission ain't black unless you got a major oil slick coming from the engine.

[@hpiguy]

OK, thanks

[@edwardjackowski2701]

I've got this kit from another company!coooool

[@moethebartender8837]

This was the first model i built as a kid

[@hpiguy]

Nice!

[@jjr56991]

Have you run into any issues using automotive spray paint on the plastic parts. I've heard sometimes the paint can be too hot(harsh chemically)?

[@hpiguy]

Nope, most of the paints I use are Rustoleum 2X brand which can be used directly on plastic. There are lacquers that will be too harsh for plastic, you can use them but you must use a primer and make sure you get full coverage. It's best to test on a piece of scrap if you are not sure.

[@andyrichardsvideovlogs8835]

Great looking kit, pity it isn't in the UK yet.

[@hpiguy]

Modelroundup.com will ship anywhere.

[@larrylooney4495]

I love my real 1997 nissan hardbody 4x4 I got to get one of those great work also

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

great job chris, love this kit .

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, me too!

[@kinghulk4142]

Dang that looks good!awesome work.👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Hulk!

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Awesome build Chris! Thanks buddy 👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Whitey!

[@bigeddie1231]

great looking build sir

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Eddie!

[@douglasmodelgaragesvideo]

Could you do a build & review of the revell 4x4 datsun , haven't seen a full build of it

[@hpiguy]

I've done a kit review, of the parts, but have not built it yet. If I get some downtime I'll consider it.

[@michaelkeogh8454]

I hate those Rustoleum triggers. The ones I've used seem to leak like crazy. That being said, where do you buy those metallic colors? I don't see those in my area.

[@hpiguy]

I get a lot of the metallics at Menards. Not sure if they have those by you. Usually on sale for under $5.

[@nevinjacobs8577]

just had a kit get ruined I waited a couple days for the paint and decals to set then tried spraying clear and the paint wrinkles up any clue as to why I was using all rustoleum products like you use.

[@hpiguy]

Might have been sprayed too thickly or too close, causing the carrier to attack the paint under it.

[@nevinjacobs8577]

I had the waterslides applied and wanted them sealed and it was a satin finish that I wanted to gloss as I really liked the color @Charles Gilliland

[@carolinehaf21]

What brand was the clear coat?

[@PabloGonzalez-hv3td]

What's the wheelbase? My LHS has a few I wanted to use one for an RC project but I just realized it's 1/20. Thanks.

[@eat_some_lettuce8749]

Any idea where i can find this kit now? I cant find it anywhere. Thanks

[@hpiguy]

This is out of print but AMT is reissuing the 1992 Toyota pickup this year, so they hopefully will be doing the Nissan at some point as well.

[@eat_some_lettuce8749]

@@hpiguy man i hope so, thanks!

[@alconk7129]

Another awesome build! Did u say you used a Molontol black pen for the window trim? Also sometime can you show how you apply the Future Floor polish? Do you brush or airbrush? Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

I used a black Sharpie for trim on this one. Future is just applied with a brush, I have shown it in some videos. Brush it on, one nice coat and walk away for three hours to dry. Do NOT touch it while it dries or you will get brush marks.

[@samim8628]

I'm actually interested in buying one of these for a custom rc build combining this with a axial scx24 chassis. I've been looking online and can't seem to find the dimensions of this model kit. Could you help me out by telling me what the wheel base of this model is?

[@jonathan1932]

Do you know if they make 2door non extended cab? Thank you

[@hpiguy]

No, this is the only one by them.

[@jonathan1932]

@@hpiguy that's what I thought thank you so much for taking the time to write back to me. I ordered it last night and what I'm planning to do is modify it and cut the back part and turn it into a 2door cab

[@here3262]

Great model! Nice work!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

Hats off to you sir perfection.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@billcroft4254]

Have you ever done the Lonestar semi ? I would like to see you do that one.

[@hpiguy]

Nope, never owned it. Yet.

[@fordF-pm1le]

What was the best looking model kit that you built

[@hpiguy]

I've built hundreds, impossible to pick but some of my figure kits, and some dios are my favorites.

[@fordF-pm1le]

@@hpiguy ok

[@NOTAVABLEINUDA]

Amazing video

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jimsmodelcargarage3196]

Another great build Chris, really like the color on this one. K.u.t.g.w.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jim!

[@jamesbongiovanni5180]

I've always thought that 1/20 scale was a little odd for automotive kits as it seems to be the preferred scale for sci-fi figures. Never really understood why companies produce the F1 cars in 1/20 either.

[@hpiguy]

I'm just guessing it's because the F1 cars are pretty small in standard scale so Tamiya bumped them up a bit. But who knows.

[@jamesbongiovanni5180]

@@hpiguy Well, I suppose that could be true, but didn't AMT & Revell issue Indy cars in 1/25?

[@jeremystrickland7767]

i want this truck

[@hpiguy]

You should get it!

[@reyortiz5197]

Best brand to buy??? AMT, MPC or REVELL?

[@BibleStudyReview]

Rey Ortiz My opinion is Revell by a country mile. Not to say AMT or MPC don’t have some nice kits, but Revell seem to be better detailed and go together smoother.

[@SpikerDragon95]

My dad own a 1989 D21 the exact model as the scale, the only difference my Dad's D21 got the Pathfinder fron end

[@IPS0125]

Will you sell this already assembled?

[@mudbog6769]

Dang I can't find this truck anywhere hopefully it'll be a rerelease like the dodge warlock

[@05gtdriver]

Actually Nissan introduced the "Hardbody" pick-up in 1986 1/2 as a 1987 model. I truly regret trading in my '92 Hardbody(purchased new) for a new 1998 Frontier pick-up(which in itself was a refined truck).

[@karoljavierguzmangutierrez120]

👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching the review and leaving a nice comment!

[@samuelvasquez8170]

Great build

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Sam!

[@GilbertoVazquez-t8c]

Las vendess amigo??

[@stanleybaker3400]

History lesson Nissan use to be Datsun

[@dc_modelworks]

Datsun was a division of Nissan, and it was what they sold most of their cars under in North America. (They were always "Nissan" overseas). There was a time in the 80s where Nissan and Datsun existed together in the US marketplace (my folks had owned both a Datsun and a Nissan when I was little), but Nissan phased the Datsun name out by the end of the decade. Datsun exists again now, but only in India and SE Asia, as just Nissan's "basic transportation" brand. Sadly all they have are now these tiny little subcompacts that are notorious for folding up really badly in a crash.

[@brianmackie5479]

Daniel Kuhlmeyer they were all Datsun in the Uk until around 1983/84 when they were rebranded as Nissan

[@dc_modelworks]

@@brianmackie5479 overseas I meant more like Japan and East Asia markets--I probably should have been more specific about that. I think the phasing out of Datsuns started about the same time in the US and by the end of the decade Datsun was gonzo.

[@TiGrosTuning]

Ciao, è possibile acquistare questo modello? Puoi contattarmi?

[@portland-182]

A lot of overspray with that Cherry - maybe try a different nozzle?

[@hpiguy]

You can't change the nozzle on the spray cans.

[@portland-182]

@@hpiguy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gojOpaGrnJt9aKs

[@hpiguy]

Cool, but I'm not going to worry over it. As long as the paint I want gets on the model, the hood can suck up the rest.

[@liampatterson9396]

I’m sad I can’t find this truck

[@hpiguy]

Took 1.1 seconds to find it on Modelroundup.com. www.modelroundup.com/AMT-1993-Nissan-Hardbody-4x4-Pick-up-p/amt-r2-1031.htm

[@liampatterson9396]

@@hpiguy sadly it says they are out of stock but hopefully one will show up on eBay

[@hpiguy]

@@liampatterson9396 Ahh, bummer! I'm sure some will pop up somewhere, or they'll reissue them if they sold that well that no one has them in stock anymore.

[@Bullitt180sx]

The front air dam is supposed to be body color

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the tip.

[@earnierosenow9834]

i have a model of that same kit that is painted the same green as my real truck that i used as a reference

[@gumbysmodelcargarage4144]

Where do you buy your restoleum paint at

[@fordF-pm1le]

A store

[@gumbysmodelcargarage4144]

Of course a store. I am wondering which store since he always has a wide variety of colors he uses.

[@fordF-pm1le]

@@gumbysmodelcargarage4144 probably at hobby lobby

[@hpiguy]

Walmart, Menards, Home Depot, Lowes all carry a large assortments of spray can. Thanks!

[@gumbysmodelcargarage4144]

What's the best way to strip paint and clear cost from a model

[@averagemodeler]

Good looking truck

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@karoljavierguzmangutierrez120]

Como puedo conseguir una

[@richardarios5706]

👌👌nice

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@fordF-pm1le]

Hi

[@georgebain986]

Hi

[@kevinritchie9227]

Thats a beautiful build. Only thing I dont care for are the wheels. Man they were ugly! Other than that, its beautiful

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! Yeah some like those wheels and some don't.

[@WhatIsKenDoing]

Really irritates me that they made this 1/20. No reason to not be 1/24

[@hpiguy]

Lindberg was big into 1/20 scale for a while in the 90s. They thought the larger size would be more appealing. I like it!

[@motodipper8429]

Nowadays you have no power on bottom end now

[@motodipper8429]

They also scream 80s