Ford Louisville Short Hauler Morton Salt CAT Diesel Lift Gate 1/25 Scale Model Kit Review AMT 1424

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AMT Ford Louisville Short Hauler Morton Salt 1:25 Scale Model Kit (DUE JANUARY 2024) AMT1424 1424
The Ford Louisville “Morton Salt” Short Hauler model kit is a great project for any experienced big rig modeler. Add it to your collection today!
This super-detailed delivery truck is dressed up right - in the unmistakable blue and yellow colors of Morton Salt. Some of its special features include an operating tailgate and rear door, a fuel-injected “Cat” V-8 diesel engine, a fuel tank, a tilting hood, and an air ride driver’s seat in an authentic interior that all sits on top of a heavy-duty frame. The 6 authentic Goodyear tires have chrome-plated rear wheels with inner wheels and rear brake drums. Best of all, the extra-large water slide decal sheet includes all the authentic Morton Salt markings needed to build a beautiful replica in 1/25 scale. The Retro Deluxe illustrated packaging brings it all together for an irresistible and fun-to-build kit!
Features:
1:25 scale, skill level 3, paint & glue required
286 parts
Molded in white, clear, transparent red, transparent amber, and some chrome-plated parts
Black vinyl tires
Metal axle
Built size: 14.25 inches long
The Ford L-series is a range of commercial trucks that were assembled and marketed by Ford between 1970 and 1998. They are also known as Ford Louisville or, for the 1990s aerodynamic models, Ford Aeromax. The first dedicated Class 8 truck produced by the company, although Ford had been producing "Heavy Duty" trucks since 1948 and their "Super Duty" lineup since 1958. The L-Series was the successor of the F-900/F-1000 Super Duty and the Ford N-Series (both derived from the Ford F-Series). The line encompassed a wide range of models in GVWR Classes 6 through 8, as either straight trucks or as semi-tractors, with vehicles developed for medium-duty, on-highway, severe-service, and vocational applications.[1]
The L-Series was produced by Ford at its Kentucky Truck Plant near Louisville, Kentucky, alongside medium-duty F-Series trucks, and C-Series COE truck. The truck line accordingly adopted the Ford "Louisville Line" nickname;[1] for its second generation introduced in 1996, the line officially adopted the Ford Louisville nameplate. Both generations featured the Ford Aeromax aerodynamically-enhanced truck, sold primarily as a semitractor.
After the 1996 sale of the Ford heavy-truck line to Freightliner, production of the L-series was ended by Ford in 1998. Freightliner had taken over L-series production and went on to reintroduce the line as the Sterling A-line (Aeromax) and L-line (Louisville) during 1998. It continued to be built alongside the medium-duty Acterra until the end of 2009, when Freightliner closed operations of Sterling Trucks.
For 1970, the L-series was introduced in four size ranges, two hood lengths and grille styles, and with single or tandem (denoted by the "T" in the model designation) rear axles. Powertrains included a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines, based on GVWR.
In 1971, Ford introduced a set-back front axle configuration. For the rest of the 1970s, the L-series saw few major changes. In 1976, the LL/LTL-9000 was introduced. Designed as a truck for long-haul drivers, the LTL-9000 was a competitor to the GMC General, Kenworth W900, Mack Super-Liner, and Peterbilt 359. Fitted with a set-forward front axle and a longer hood, this version had more room for larger powertrains. In 1981, Ford gave the LL/LTL-9000 its own grille and headlight styling, including one of the first uses of the Ford Blue Oval in North America.
LN 600 24,000 lb (11,000 kg) 361 V8 5M, 4A
LN 700/7000 27,500 lb (12,500 kg) 361 V8/V175 10M, 4A
L 800/8000 35,000 lb (16,000 kg) 361 V8/V175 13 M
LT 800 46,000 lb (21,000 kg) 475 V8[d] 13M
LT 8000 61,000 lb (28,000 kg)[e] V-225[d]
L 900/9000 35,000 lb (16,000 kg) 401 V8/NH230
LT 900/9000 61,000 lb (28,000 kg)[e] 475 V8 / 3406[d] 5x4M

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Awesome love this build of a Ford Louisville with Cat diesel

[@maryfiltz800]

Thanks for showing this - I agree with you, I like the Morton Salt girl decal.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

On my to get list!! 👍👍

[@jenniferwhite6089]

AMT did put out a Coke truck many years ago out of the same model

[@DillanOttawa]

Just finishing this kit. For those who find the instructions to this kit a bit unclear, Chris's video for AMT 1/25 Ford C600 City Delivery Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1139 is a very similar build (box, chassis, engine, and most of the cab). Really helps for things like the placement of the rear lights, etc.

[@cdpgbc-mw2kz]

I loved your reference to AMT instructions being a bit unclear. Grew up building AMT truck models in the 70's, unclear nails it on the head. The vague arrows pointing to a position on the opposite side of the frame, which is not shown always made me cringe, and still do. I must be a glutton of punishment, I have about 10 of these old truck models, in the to build pile.

[@robh7421]

Really excited about that Dodge build! I built that when it was lindburg, I believe. Had a wrecked Ford (40's) on the bed. Anyway, I really agree with you on the lift truck!!! They issue all these trucks and trailers, but no dock equipment?? A pallet jack would have also been a deal sealer for me to purchase this! Happy New Year, Chris! Thanks for all you do for the hobby!!!

[@edwardnash7411]

I don't think they ever made a model of a Plymouth Trail Duster I think they should would be nice

[@martindaredare]

Very nice looking kit ,thanks for sharing 👌

[@goratgo1970]

Sure wish someone would 3D print a corrected grille (real deal is stamped, not flat) as shown at 5:58. Only seen one done in PE but unfortunately just as flat as kit part. Thanks for the review Chris, looking forward to the race team build.

[@danielkemp4801]

Very nice video. It will be a great model, like the operating door and tailgate. Keep up the great work and have a nice day.

[@shawnj547]

Happy New Year 👍👍👍👍

[@davidhinkson8856]

I think the sprue map on the back of the box and some aspects of the way this kit is molded will make it a bit easier to build than the C600 - that was a lot of hassle for me the first time I built it because I found the instructions a bit vague and it was my first non-curbside truck, but in the end it came out really nice. I know the Dodge is an old Lindberg kit with a million and one variants, but it'll be nice to see what changes have been made, and I don't think I've ever seen a build video of one.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Nice unboxing. It looks like a very nice kit. Happy New Year to you and yours!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@lylebriggs923]

Thanks Chris for the quick unboxing video an hope your new year is off to a good start Thanks

[@stevenbaker8216]

Happy New Year Cool review Thanks I`m going to order both kits the car hauler and the Morton salt hauler

[@doublenickelbob]

Cool video Chris...keep em ciming, i'll keep watching. HAPPY NEW YEAR!🎉

[@deadandblue]

I want to see more moebius model king kits be built some day such as the 66 style side the 69 f100 and 72 f100 sport custom

[@jackoszuscik6669]

Cut the edges bout one inch then I used two pieces of 1/2" nylon strips glued bout 5/8 from the edges. Finish cutting the panels through.

[@stevenbongiorno9277]

I’m in the middle of building the race car hauler, and mines got a bunch of flash. I’m glad to see that they got rid of it! (Finally) I typically build race cars, so trucks don’t mean that much to me, but I’ve been looking for haulers, and trailers lately. But , like I said. I’m working on the hauler version of this truck, and I’ve considered, throwing it back in the box, a few times now. I’m always thinking about how I’m overwhelmed with all the race cars sitting in boxes, in my collection, and how much I wanna build them all. I just thought that I needed a break from just building race cars. But i chose to do this, and I’m gonna finish this! I gotta tell ya, that I built this model ( the hauler) when I was eight years old, back in the seventies, but , this time, it’s been a little more difficult. I don’t ever remember how involved this kit was to build. I’m trying to use my experience, to make it even better than last time. I’m sure it’ll come out better, but, Wow!, what a struggle it has been. Happy New Year to you! And I wanna thank you for all the great videos you do!!! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos, cause they keep me inspired!

[@davidhinkson8856]

I understand what you're saying about building a hauler to hold a big collection of racing cars. I recently built a car transporter kit because I was running out of display space for my cars.

[@hughdavis8769]

Do you know if there is any alternate decals from a 2nd party that are available? It would be nice to see what other options are out there!

[@rayrussell6258]

I love the Louisville Line of Ford trucks, but I'll enjoy the Dodge kit assembly too. I have an earlier version of Lindberg's Dodge, not built, and when you do your Round Two kit I'll be able to anticipate some possible sticking points I might run into. My collection has a few Ford C-Series trucks, so it will be nice to see you build that Dodge for comparison. Small point of correction, Chris. The company that made the cargo van body (and also truck trailers) is Trailmobile, as in automobile, not Trail-MOBIL as in the gasoline brand's name. My family's trucking company used a lot of Trailmobile and Fruehauf equipment. Trailmobile started out as a side product of the Pullman railroad car company.

[@briananderson2796]

Good looking kit, but I have built the snowplow so that will be enough for me.

[@laurenciozabala4296]

Nice kit, Chris. It's too bad I can't build it, my doctor said to cut down on salt.

[@rayrussell6258]

Round Two has salt-free versions of the Louisville Line just for guys in that situation! 😉

[@mattthegamergraham2graham164]

You may love the dodge, you may hate it. I have a love hate relationship with the dodges. But I'm on #4

[@richardlee1092]

Nice unboxing! The decals make a this one special. Your recording is malfunctioning, at times your audio speeds up like a disclaimer on a lone commercial. Unless it was intentional. Happy New Year Chris!

[@hpiguy]

If you can tell me at what time the audio issue happens I'll check it out. Thanks

[@richardlee1092]

@@hpiguy Chris, I’m very sorry I just watched the whole video again with no issues. Unless you fixed it or I’m losing my mind. Probably the last one. Thanks

[@BlueGillage]

😂 14:10 I know "that guy." Enjoy the seat buddy.

[@markandrews200]

I have been stripping most of the chrome off these truck kits. Real work trucks have nearly no chrome.

[@lylebriggs923]

I have never built a big semi truck or Rig which one would you recommend for the 1st big truck build

[@user-ei2dq6gf8g]

What do you do to make decals go on easily

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nice 😅

[@robertmartini-zl2xq]

Same kit , different decals

[@MPMeterman]

How’s that different than what’s stated in the video?

[@crashey2224]

The hostess is with a different cab