Revell 1/24 78 GMC Big Game Country Pickup Model Kit Build Review 85-7226

Revell 1/24 78 GMC Big Game Country Pickup Model Kit Build Review 85-7226
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[@twotone85]

Dented my body up, weathered it, cracked the glass (all using methods you have show) and put a stepside painted in the furthest thing from a matching color on mine. Looks very good.

[@ld1636]

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for reviewing all these models. It's extremely helpful in choosing which models to buy.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks as always! 'Like' the FB page for the channel and join the fun if you haven't already! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@travisbrecher3677]

Just got this kit today! My mind doesn't know which way to go. Fantastic build, I got my DL in Dad's 79 short box 350. In 1990.

[@hpiguy]

One step at a time and it all falls together. Enjoy!

[@rchydrozz751]

Im building this kit now. Nice tires in a kit for a change. The bad thing, they are directional like real tires, but they are all made the same. The beads on the tires are thin on one side and thick on the other, making the rims fit a little tricky on 2 of them to make matching pairs.

[@brianlewis6926]

Thanks for the tip on sliding the interior tub in from the front

[@hyankov]

I was going to get one of these, but I think I'm fully satisfied just watching you do it

[@mightylonesome9426]

You know you've made the big time on KZbin when you start seeing "hpiguys viewers watch this" on other modeling videos. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

[@hpiguy]

Haha, thanks!

[@jsidaho1957]

Awesome build, paint and weathering ! Those camo decals laid down and blended really well. Would of never thought grout would make such a convincing mud, great tip !

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, the grout works great for dust effects and mud since it's such a fine particle.

[@tonylantzer390]

Just got mine today in the mail. Watched video again for a quick reminder. Can't wait to build mine. As always thanks for sharing!

[@hpiguy]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@tonylantzer390]

@@hpiguy did you have trouble with the tires? They didn't hold the rim very well, I thought. Otherwise a nice kit. Just disappointed with the rubber.

[@justinmyslive4108]

I used to have a similar kit when I was a teenager. It was a Chevy stepside 4X4. The interior was identical to your kit. I've noticed it's a three speed in the column. As far as I know GM never put a three in a tree in the 4 wheel drives so what I did with mine was bent the column shifter to where the shit handle was visible over the dashboard looking at it from the front and snapped off the clutch pedal then filed it down to simulate an automatic. I also made it a "work in progress" truck and painted the front fenders and the stepsides a matte black like something a high school kid bought with his own money and fixing it up as he goes along

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching man!

[@calvincooley1074]

Built this as a Monogram kit when I was a kid. Men shouldn't sat delicious about anything but food. Love the channel.

[@hpiguy]

Men say what they want to say and don't worry if others like the word. ;) Thank you for spending some of your day on my channel!

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I see this at Hobby Lobby all the time and never had any real interest in it... until I watched this video. I think I need one now!

[@hpiguy]

It's a nice kit.

[@LiberalsArePoop]

@@hpiguy I see that. I feel like the box didn't quite convey that as well as your review and build does!

[@johnwilliams7102]

Really like your chrome treatment with dull coat. Overall looks really tuff.... another new favorite build.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John!

[@garrettsgarage4769]

The way you did the mud is incredible. This is my favourite video on your channel so far.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markandrews200]

I have this on my bench now. I dechromed all those parts.

[@mikerobertson2993]

I had a 85 Silverado as a work truck Drove it for 15 years and put over 300 thousand miles on the motor before I got a 90 model Silverado Put owner two hundred thousand on the motor before I got a 01 Silverado that I’m still driving today Great trucks

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

I just got one of these for Christmas can't wait to build it

[@hpiguy]

Thanks and enjoy your hobby! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@LitMobstaGee]

Wish you showed the Decals being placed on the truck because they are huge lol I’m building this kit now 🙏🏻

[@jeremy2033]

WOW, damn that's sweet! I didn't think the color would come out that bright under the decals

[@jeremywebb96]

Would love to get to your level. Just got back into doing model's after 10 or so years. Thanks for the video's and inspiration. I watched 30 plus easy of your work . Thank you.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment!

[@rideordieinc.rideordieinc.3496]

I'm building a 1969 442 olds and I'll send u pictures of my builds I have, started building models after watching ur 📹s, ur awesome bro!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and have fun!

[@smokinjoe3117]

That's a sweet looking old gmc. I really like what you have done with this one. That's awesome that they included camo decals and this can be built so many different ways.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, yes, this could be the basis for a dozen different builds or more.

[@kevinrichards3288]

Out of all the different body styles of Chevy & GMC pick-up trucks ever made, those 1973 - 1987 year model ones right there in that video are my favorite. The heartbeat of America🇺🇸👍.

[@hpiguy]

You bet, great trucks.

[@clarenceupton4995]

Great build, I've got three of the snow plow versions of this revell GMC pickup truck😊😊👍👍❤❤

[@hpiguy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thomasallen3818]

One of my favorite models, but the coke bottle MOPARS are tops.

[@alensley1368]

Nice build. I picked this one up yesterday at Hobby Lobby!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for the nice words, we love all our cool viewers and their friendly support! We'e on Facebook if you don't already follow us, search for hpiguys Workshop

[@JonnyHolms]

I love it too. I can not get enough of this awesomeness. I could watch this 24/ 7 Chris and still want to watch more. Great Build and Great tips on using the Future Finish. As always Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for sharing this with us. Jeff

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jeff, if you can tell, I'm a big fan of the square bodies. This one was a joy for me to do.

[@Tv-vu1ck]

Your positive energy& your perfect vocab made this a really fun video to watch, i felt like i was watching a sporting event! Really great work. Very clean building style!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Timothy!

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Fantastic video and work Chris...the truck looks great!! Thanks for sharing...

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mike!

[@user-jj7lo3sp2n]

Making this truck as we speak these tires are a pain in the ass

[@hpiguy]

Take your time, they will slide over the wheels in the proper direction but it's not the most supreme fit. As long as you don't play with it after it's built mine have not fallen off.

[@davidpayne4315]

It's kind of hard to cut the webbing in the tires

[@IamGalvatron]

I wish they’d do a full size bed for this kit, ya know, for the Fall Guy fan in all of us.

[@SladeM.]

Loved the build, but the OCD in me didn't like the column shift when it was a manual transmission. (unless it was a 3 on the tree) ;-)

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@richbentley6502]

I just bought this. Figure I can't afford my dream vehicle I'll build it.

[@hpiguy]

Right! Was a time when you could get a nice squarebody for pocket change but now they are collector items in decent shape.

[@ennisanderson2719]

You almost snuck this one by me ! I saw it but thought it was an old video. Damn you !!! Now I've got to get one of those kits too! Keep up your outstanding videos! I really look forward to seeing a new video from you. Not something I can say about most folks on KZbin.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ennis, much appreciated!

[@stevejake4316]

That reminds me of something from the original red dawn movie, or out at the res. Nice build.

[@hpiguy]

I'm glad you took time out of your day to watch and comment! Thanks!

[@njcivicwagon1]

Wow! Thats a wondetful build Chris The mud affect really brought this truck to life!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@Stevesscaleworkz4504]

That turned out great!, really enjoy your review and builds.. I'll be building that for Chevy truck month... 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Steve!

[@maxpayne3864]

I really really really love the color and ties and the rims really really really cool truck

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch and comment! Join the fun on our Facebook page if you haven't already!

[@mosquitolemon]

I'm jealous, i have that kit but came missing the gun rack

[@calvincooley1074]

Originally a Monogram kit. I have this assembled from 35 years ago. Kool.

[@KPrayfortheworld]

The Dukes of hazard cop car kit has a pistol and like 4 other guns👍👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Good tip!

[@charliebowman785]

your models are making me to switch from airplanes to cars and trucks

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Charlie. No need to switch, you can make planes, cars, trucks, boats and whatever. No one needs to just pick one type of kit and build only that. Have fun, that's the most important part!

[@marke.5609]

Very well done job...still can't figure chrome with camo...seems completely contrary to each other..but to each his own.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@andylong6589]

interior is awesome

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@jimervin387]

Now you'll have to add the rust holes from all that mud you're getting under the fenders and box. It looks good, though. Since I have a full size 'GMC '78 long box 3'4 ton, I built an earlier, Monogram, copy of that kit. I lengthened the frame and used a resin cast long box on mine. My main problem was in trying to match the two tone yellow and cream paint job on my real truck.

[@hpiguy]

Haha, if it was in WI it would just be rust holding hands by now.

[@jimervin387]

Not sure what you mean by rust holding hands but I sure know how famous these trucks are for rusting.

[@kidmack1121]

I want those long guns and rack for my Gee-Gaw collection.

[@MrTBDude]

Great vid, I had a truck like this when I was younger with kc lights on the role bar

[@hpiguy]

Cool!

[@modelcar1589]

I'm getting back into model cars 🚗do you have some tips 😏

[@Badassfordf150]

Also a nice touch with the mud sweet

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, enjoy your kit!

[@BullRunRoad30]

That's a cool kit. It always reminded me of Rocky's pickup on The Rockford Files.

[@hpiguy]

Nice!

[@reconranger1370]

You did a really nice job on that truck, thanks for sharing!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@saltields7649]

How did you cut out the center of the tires to get the wheels to fit properly? I’ve tried, but ruined all four tires. Could you do a how to video on how you did the tires? I had a ‘75 K20 pickup. I’m going to build a model of how I wanted my truck to look all fixed up.

[@ViSiOnEr420]

I have a axial scx24 and a ecx24 barrage have you ever put one of these scale bodies on those rcs??

[@TrueNorthModels]

Great review and build Chris, it would make a good companion build for the plow version. Cheers

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Wayne, yeah love the plowtruck too.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Great review and build up. Has always been my favorite gm truck bodystyle too. That square shape just screams truck

[@hpiguy]

For sure, thanks! Even non-GM folks end up liking this generation of Chevys.

[@stoves92]

Was the dashboard short in your kit? Mine is short and doesn't fit properly on the seat tub. Trying to figure out how to mount the dashboard.

[@jodyblackwell9012]

I sure do miss my bench time haven't been at it since January 3 and won't get back to it until March 15th or 16th when I get back to the US I'm down in Costa Rica until all the cold is over with keep up t h e builds at least I get to see some

[@hpiguy]

You'll be back in no time and be able to whiff plastic and glue soon! Thanks for watching!

[@jamiepowell3405]

Great video brother! 😊

[@rogerkittner1193]

Dude your awesome. Want it

[@hpiguy]

Very nice Roger, thanks!

[@KPrayfortheworld]

Awesome job buddy. I love you. In the middle of the "Deserter" build!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Keith!

[@bromhead100]

looks good,i might get one to do the Fall Guy truck.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@genemiller6837]

looks good ive seen those all over the place in the 80 and nineties looks like its barrowed parts from the mad mudder pull truck i will be acquiring this one the tires are a bit close for my tastetoo bad they dont have the parts to lift the body

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gene. Lifting the body would be pretty easy with some cut down sprue pieces.

[@maxpayne3864]

Wow really really really. Cool 😎 GMC. TRUCK. I wish I had that truck really really really Cool 😎 😎

[@mgilmer61]

How do you get the tires to direction? mine came with only left side tires they can only go together one way from what i see? The wheels go to the thin walled side and back of wheels fit in the back thick insets about 3/16 inset. Great model im loving it

[@hpiguy]

I talk about how I fit the tires in this review.

[@mgilmer61]

@@hpiguy I have watched 4 times and do not see how, I got all left side tires? The back peace goes in where the inset is to hold in place, the wheels go to the thin wall of tire i got that. but no matter what tires i put where the right side is backwards? I would have to put 2 wheels on the side the backs pieces go in to be directional , Can you tell me what minute marker has the way you corrected this? Wish i could show you a video of what im talking about

[@IamGalvatron]

g man you have to cut out the inner part of the tires like the instructions say to. The kit does only supply driver side tires though that why removing the inner part is necessary. The passenger sides won’t be perfect on the rim but will be serviceable. I put a bead of super glue on the back side to help hold the tires on the rims.

[@shannonmorrow2399]

Thanks for the review and build up. Gotta have one of those.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Shannon :)

[@bobastu]

GREAT JOB on the mud truck. Looks true to fashion. That's the kind of model you take outside into the low brush and take photos; people would have a hard time discerning model or real thing. You truly amaze me at your mad skillz!!! One criticism, you already corrected: when you showed the out of the box, pre mud version, the roughing up of the tires looked off because the water channels looked fresh and brand new while the traction tread was roughed up. I'm anal though. As I said before....final model was a true work of art. I tried watching another modeler and in the first five minutes he was saying "other modelers do it this way, explaining what the parts are...I'm not going to do that." What the heck man! He lost me! Don't slam other modelers. I like you because you only worry about you, and maybe us, lol! Again, two thumbs up

[@hpiguy]

Well, I think I know who you mention and I don't dive into that realm of drama and pettiness. I won't trash talk other folks. There is no point to it. He also sends troll friends to my page to thumbs down and cuss and insult. No idea why, I don't even know the dude. Thanks for the kind words. We're a 100% drama free place. I just want to build models and have fun. :)

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Awesome build and review Chris! You have the same taste in kits as me I got the Jeep Honcho kit last week and just got this kit today!! Great stuff buddy!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching. FYI, the decals release slow after dipping, but give them a little extra time and you won't have any tearing. Once they release they slide smooth.

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Awesome thanks for the heads up bro!

[@mindlesselectron3756]

Heat video. I bought the same model recently and was wondering how exactly do you use the tile grout. I searched the internet but I found nothing. Could you please make a video on this or reply. Thanks

[@hpiguy]

Mix it up and apply it like mud. It's honestly that simple.

[@MrModelworx]

Nice work Chris !, I missed this video for some reason

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gary!

[@SKULL0fD3ATH.]

What is the wheelbase on this model? Been looking at it because I'm thinking about putting it on a rc kit

[@bradgill6507]

I like the truck, I was wondering how it looks next to the MPC deserter pick up

[@hpiguy]

Would be very similar but different enough to stand out, just like the real ones.

[@MrBMBuilder]

Great build up!! Tamiya or Meng need to do one of these in 1/35

[@hpiguy]

That would be interesting.

[@jimkaminski871]

So do you just spray paint a matte silver or aluminum over the chrome? I love how the wheels came out. I’d like to duplicate the look.

[@hpiguy]

See my more recent videos on dealing with chrome wheels made to look like steel. Thanks!

[@jimkaminski871]

@@hpiguy I just want to say I’ve been a subscriber of your channel for awhile now. I have gotten a lot of inspiration from your videos I watch. Could you be more specific about which videos talk about taking the chrome shine off the wheels. The look in the above video is what I’m wanting to do. I’ve stripped some in the past and painted them the color I want but yours look great! Thanks for the help. Happy building

[@hpiguy]

@@jimkaminski871 Any video I've done with metal look wheels. The Mach 5 video I just did for one and dozens and dozens of others. I show it very very frequently. Enjoy!

[@rampantfpv8386]

Very nice job. If you still have it could you tell me the wheel base length center to center and body width. Looking to throw this body on a RC truck.

[@SkylerCFox]

As always, great video! Wish J could build models more often than I do. May be an odd thing to ask, but do you think this could be converted to standard 2 wheel drive? Possibly with some parts from a donor kit? I have a 74 chevy pickup, my first car, I’d like to build a model of. Thanks!

[@hpiguy]

I'm sure it could be made 2WD if needed.

[@richardbates2367]

Really my first car was a carmine red and frost gloss white 74 chevy Cheyenne super c10 long bed roller... I originally bought with my own money a very nice example of a 83 Buick Regal Limited factory metallic brown and beautiful chocolate brown pillow top limited interior pkg but blown up Buick 231v6 had a fix for that but my cousin acquired a 84 black Buick Regal Limited factory red pinstripe and burgundy interior a a factory 305quadrajet 4bbl sbc th350c and the estate sale paperwork ugh no title so he really wanted to use the regal limited I had and we worked on a few deals on the drivetrain and the truck his dad my uncle actually had but that is awesome to hear that you had a 74 chevy c10!! If I was you if yours was a long bed I'd either try to acquire the original 4 monogram 78 Chevy k10 monster trucks or the 3 reissue ones, but if you look online you will run across two versions of the long bed square body box if that is what you need.. I know that because I was looking into building a Fall Guy truck the right way with the mpc blue truck on the box 84 GMC Sierra k1500 short box

[@richardbates2367]

I unfortunately got rid of my 74 trust me I regret it.. very solid truck.

[@richardbates2367]

Hawaiian Blue and frost gloss white, orange red and frost gloss white, emerald green and frost gloss white, and Santa Fe tan and light Camel are the exterior paint scheme setups I liked I've owned a few, and yours looks sweet !! And I guess I could mention the beat up truck I had for 12 and a half years a midnight blue and frost gloss white and blue triple 80's specific pinstripe 86 chevy k20 custom deluxe bed farm truck

[@RCKRAZE3878]

I just bought one hoping I can make it fit my axial scx24

[@Brandumb]

Tell me if it does

[@lartdelamaquette980]

Hello, very beautiful realization

[@hpiguy]

Thank you very much

[@charlespalavros5908]

Really Sharp & Great Detail Work

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Charles!

[@NOSJNKY-yu4jz]

Love this truck ive built every other version of it so far and yours is incredible. I'm going to make this one next but make it into Burt Gummers desert tan chevy from tremors the tv series

[@hpiguy]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@tylerfifia4906]

Love ur truck nicely done

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@yamahaguy1732]

I’d like to get into doing these

[@Toppervision1]

Oh yea, they're gonna sell a lot of these. Great work on that!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@Kevin-ps9yf]

Such a gorgeous made

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@MrStabby19812]

Does anyone make aftermarket bumpers with a winch etc on ? Possibly fender flares.

[@kidmack1121]

Try b-n-l Resins.com

[@MahoganyRush]

Nice build! Love the mud. What do you use for dulling the chrome? Thanx

[@hpiguy]

Flat clear acrylic spray from Hobby Lobby, about $6 can.

[@robschaffer2189]

I like to use Rust-Oleum for base colors as well. Great coverage and, honestly, a better price than hobby paint. What primer do you use? I use the R-O primer as well, but hit the styrene with a bunch of super light coats so it doesn't melt or distort then when I spray the color I can go a bit heavier. Just found your channel - pretty cool stuff!

[@hpiguy]

I use either auto shop primer in a can or Rustoleum primer. Neither has given me an issue.

[@40belowful]

so why do they not do square body s-10, s-15 trucks and mini blazers ?? OR older body scouts??

[@hpiguy]

All of those are out there, just not that common.

[@henriqueoliveirajr1837]

Looks great ! Awesome truck ! Good job ! 👍😊

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@timmyworkman5501]

How did you dull the chrome to look like aluminum?? Awesome awesome truck man!

[@hpiguy]

Shoot it with Treehouse Studios Matte spray dulls it right down.

[@seanhazelwood3311]

This model lacks one vital detail: The hood must be bent sharply at the hinges. Every 70's and 80's GM truck did this because the hinge springs were too stiff and GM never fixed it.

[@hpiguy]

LOL, never saw one like that personally and they were all over up here but it would be a cool idea for a beat up truck look.

[@seanhazelwood3311]

@@hpiguy I honestly never saw one that didn't, but replacement hoods were so cheap that people didnt care...we didn't even get mad. It may have depended on which truck plant it rolled out of, tbh. I'm in TN, I don't know which plant sold to which area. I'll send a pic if I can. The hood folded straight across right in front of the hinge plate, same spot every time.

[@madshagg1]

good job brother.....i am not a car guy, i like armour tanks/vehicles, military is my taste.......but once again you take a pretty good kit from revell..i was impressed with the detail and the huge amount of decals....those tires really are sex on legs....wow,the chunkiest tires i have seen on a civi vehicle...the job was really nice but the way you weathered it was a risk....if you had not got that so spot on with the mud you could have walked into a wall with that lmao....you weathered that up so realistic....so many times i have seen your build and paint and then there is the final review....BAMN !!!! there it is!!!! ...damn nice job brother....damn fine....

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Drew!

[@DarthRemey]

Great build...love it

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, glad you liked it. :)

[@wesleydowd4348]

I will have one to

[@bigeddie1231]

very cool will be adding this to the stash

[@jacklin694]

Awesome I'll have to get a few of those. Great review and build as always

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@TheLayinLo]

Amazing! How much time would you say you invested in this build?

[@hpiguy]

Two days on average for a car build. Thanks, I appreciate the support and nice words! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@scifimodelshop]

I hunted for years in a step side 1965 Chevrolet , I see buying this for parts . Had gun rack across back window went duck hunting all the time with my dog Brutus ( then someone cut lock off the gate And stole him ) nice looking kit

[@hpiguy]

Thanks! And it has the cool dog and duck decals!

[@projectbuildsscalemodels2758]

Super Great Build,! 👍🍻

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Silvan!

[@ToddHLHG]

Very nice truck! Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Todd!

[@BRyan-ti2xy]

I just got this mode on I have a problem installing wheels be due to the cut out part you have to do one side goes in great but the other side won't

[@BRyan-ti2xy]

It's the passenger side tires

[@hpiguy]

It ca be done as I did, you just have to line it up carefully, but it will slip off if you mess with it.

[@BRyan-ti2xy]

Thank you

[@BRyan-ti2xy]

@@hpiguy Where can I message you personally to ask you some questions and tips if you have any on building my own day arama