Revell 1976 Chevy Sport Stepside 4x4 Pickup Truck 1/24 Scale Model Kit Build Review 85-4486

[@ghunt81]

I built this kit in high school...then took it apart and redid it as a fully detailed, lowered, 2WD street machine. Was one of my models I was most proud of, I still have it somewhere.

[@itsyoboiivan3255]

That's pretty cool. What color did you pick for it?

[@karlmaier4243]

I used to get so frustrated building as a teenager probably cuz I had no patience , you make it look so easy Chris I'm jealous. I'm 53 now and ready to try again. Nice job on ALL your builds, particularly this one! Thank you for your wonderful tips!

[@hpiguy]

Give it a shot and have fun! Thanks!

[@chasebowmaster1417]

I built one of these a long time ago and I thought the skid plate was a 5th wheel hitch so I drilled a hole in the middle and flipped it over and glued it into the bed…ive learned a lot today

[@krugmeister7301]

THAT IS 1 BEAUTIFUL CHECY TRUCK.!!! AWESOME JOB!!

[@ofcourseitsme5023]

One of the best looking completed models. Thank you for sharing it!

[@mikaelwise807]

Great videos i really like just putting them on in the background while I build my kits and even get ideas for future builds

[@hpiguy]

Cool, thanks!

[@krugmeister7301]

Can't wait to BUILD MINE ..😍🥰🥰🥰

[@crashdive100]

This is SWEEEEET! Please, Chris, replace the garage backdrop with the AMT garage kits you've built! All those accessories and the figure kits will make any vehicle you make come alive! Don't get me wrong, the photo backdrop is really cool, but the diorama look will give any car or truck a level of realism that will inspire more guys to buy those kits! Keep 'em coming, brother, you totally ROCK!

[@hpiguy]

I can't mix AMT models while promoting for Revell kits, and vice versa. Thanks though and I get the idea you have and agree!

[@rosseganjr9402]

Great kit can't wait to get it I think 73 to 79 Chevy trucks are great when I was a kid my dad had a 77 great truck

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, she's a beauty of a body style.

[@michaelupton2310]

Same here I'm 42 years old now and when I was a kid in the late 1980's my dad had an orange and white 1976 Chevy pickup truck.. only thing it wasn't a stepside his was a long bed fleet side and it had the hubcaps instead of the rally mag wheels..i like that body style myself..1973-1987 and the 1988-1999 is my favorite body style too 😀😀👍👍

[@ianjackson7515]

Tell you why I love HPI review builds.... it's the ENTHUSIASM, I'm in New Zealand and I can 'feel' the joy !! - as ever a great presentation, and a kit I'll be getting to accompany my Revell C10. Thanks for the review guys. All the best.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ian!

[@matthewbentley5810]

This is my first kit I’m working on and this is a fantastic video for help. I might screw a couple things up but that’s part of the learning process. Thank you!!!

[@josephwinkler4863]

The details on the steering wheel and dashboard are absolutely impeccable

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Joseph!

[@MrBMBuilder]

These Pickups still look great today. The dash with the decals came out much better than I expected.....well done!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, I agree, love these trucks!

[@michaelhall736]

Usually I don't like that kind of brown but it looks absolutely perfect with on that truck.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Michael!

[@michaeljankowski6073]

The 1976 chevy stepside is a Good Looking model. The brown color was a great choice. It was a popular color in the 70s, especially woth G.M. products. As always keep up the great work.

[@hpiguy]

I totally agree!

[@dc_modelworks]

I love the workshop background you used on the slide show. The truck looks fantastic as always too.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks man!

[@lucjanssens543]

Cool build and you betcha these decals make this 40-year-old ex-Monogram kit pop!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Luc, I agree!

[@jamesbutler5995]

Your really an inspiration to the model community the truck turned out excellent my friend.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot James! Thanks for watching! facebook.com/hpiguysworkshop

[@markc7002]

I love the way you get on with the build. I procrastinate way too much! Your condensed processes yield almost imperceptible results compared to those that take 10 times as long! Pleasure to watch.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Mark! Mine don't have the perfect paint and details like the long term builds, and I always miss something in the build, but I love getting them done and letting people see what's coming out!

[@dj371212]

You make everything so easy !! I had no idea building models was so easy!! If weren't for the apartment I live in I would build them more . I love all your technics

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Dennis, modeling is a great hobby if we step back and let ourselves enjoy it. Don't sweat the small stuff, just have fun!

[@benbowles1014]

Nice build and great commentary,Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Ben!

[@shromp_]

I just bought a Revell '41 Chevy Pickup and it seems like a really nice kit, if you want get one yourself! Great work by the way!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Connor!

[@rc648]

I bought 2 from Model Roundup when they were released. I remember these trucks on the dealer lots. Tried my best to get my dad to buy one! I have always loved this 'sport' version and so thrilled Revell made a fantastic kit for all of us to enjoy! I have also researched this sport version in detail. They were available in 4 factory colors with matching color interiors. The windshield had stainless steel moulding vs the black only in the model build. The grill was a mix of a silver insert and outlined in chrome. Similar for the wheels. The trim rings and center caps being chrome and the wheel itself silver paint. I would call the one in the video a custom vs factory build. Just do a little search if you want a factory truck. I'm painting mine blue metallic...one of the factory colors. I will probably leave the 'orange peel' in the paint just the way Chevrolet did it! LOL I own a real '74 SWB C10. I will take the grill from the other kit and build a fleetside SWB of my truck. I may buy a few more copies of this one just to stash. The '73/'74 grilles were different vs later years and you can't find these 'sport' decals anywhere. Enjoyed the video and learned a few things to try on mine.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@2tallsmodelcargarage]

Sweet. Looks like the same thing as the plow truck and big game. Chassis wise. I'm glad they got rid of that fuel injection intake. Definitely will be buying this. Thanks for the awesome video man.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Taylor! Yeah they all share the same platform, as did the real ones of course. I used the injection system on the Big Game one, not bad, looked the part for a modded truck.

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

You sir are a talented modeler indeed. T/Y very much.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@maryfiltz800]

Really like the paint you chose for this one. Neat looking truck, good job.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Mary!

[@71_sears97]

I love that Revell finally has put out a mostly stock version of the square body gm truck, if only they included a stock steering wheel like what is on AMT's 72 Blazer. Awesome build and I will need to get a can of that dark copper metallic!

[@hpiguy]

She's a beauty!

[@sffsks11]

i literally had this in my hand at my LHS today after work, looks like a great kit

[@hpiguy]

Go back and get it!

[@johnnyb.bh86]

Dude!! This is everything I imagined and More!!!! I will be buying a couple copies of this and thank you so much for the video and keep building!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Johnny!

[@munchkinmodelingman72GAM2]

AWESOME job Chris. My aunt nettie had the 79' or 80' version painted just like this.......always wanted it when I was a kid .

[@hpiguy]

Very cool, thanks man!

[@Texassince1836]

That decal job was only available in 76. 79 and 80 had their own Sport packages BUT they had multicoloured stripes.

[@craigbetts1586]

turned out real nice with that body color you used

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Craig!

[@uberquellen]

Great build. I’ve always liked the short step side beds like this.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Rich, me too!

[@jrod66ify]

Wow you nailed the decals man. I just finished my version yesterday and flubbed on one of the back hub decals. Also Mine don't line up as well as I'd like but it still looks great. I get all nervous because I don't want to screw up and I get all shaky handed. My first model in 25 years though and I'm very happy with it.

[@joseromo2003]

Hpiguys: Beyond the great build, than you very much for sharing these videos, what a wonderful and positive way to approach this nice hobby!

[@hpiguy]

I really appreciate that! This is all here to show everyone that modeling can once again be a FUN past time hobby without freaking out about rivets and perfect paint and getting every detail to match the real thing down to factory air in tires. I hope people go out and get a kit and spend a weekend on it and enjoy what they made with their hands! If they want to make every detail perfect, that's cool too, but it's all about the FUN here. Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice comment! If you aren't on the hpiguys Workshop FB page, stop by and have fun!

[@KBCC_Garage]

That’s a stunning truck when painted right...Great review and another must have kit!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a million Clifton!

[@wendigoleo9267]

Mine arrived earlier, I put the engine together but I have to wait for my paint to be delivered. Lol this is my 3rd time watching your video, I'm really excited to start putting it together

[@hpiguy]

As always, thanks for watching and taking part in the channel!

[@wendigoleo9267]

@@hpiguy no problem! 😄

[@ronroberts2453]

Stunning build Chris, the color choices are spot on! It's 1976 all over again, I remember wanting to have this truck as my daily driver, but my income at the time would just not allow that!! Wonderful build!!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Ron, I loved it!

[@Texassince1836]

I daily drive a 76 Sport in Orange

[@michaelupton2310]

That's a really good looking Chevy pickup truck.. great job building that model kit 👍😀

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Michael!

[@derickwalls4286]

You always do a great job, but you really knocked this one out of the park!!! That color looks so 70-ish!!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Derick!

[@Texassince1836]

Ive been looking at buying this thing the last few months. Im not a model builder BUT I daily drive an original Orange 76 C10 Sport with the stripes. Sports came in 4 colors. Tangier Orange (aka pure orange, Omaha Orange) Catalina blue metallic Rosedale red (maroon) Black

[@dariajames6200]

My grandpa has a 78 sport Chevy it’s a little messy but it still runs great

[@philipperiopel1911]

A time when the U.S. built reliable solid trucks.Love the Led Zeppelin style song at the end of the video!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks!

[@RayWarChiefWilliams]

I remember the old man’s stepside. He had a 4x4 194 in-line six and three on the tree. Pretty sure he kept having to adjust the shift mechanism so he added a floor shift. It was a little ratty but I liked it a lot. Wish I took pictures of it.

[@RayWarChiefWilliams]

Opps it was a 292 Chevy inline six.

[@stevehoulihan726]

Awesome truck. Awesome build. I love the enthusiasm in your voice!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Steve! Why do it if it's not fun, right?

[@stevehoulihan726]

@@hpiguy I'll ask myself that next time I get frustrated at the model I'm trying to assemble not going right!

[@barsey74]

Beautiful build! The color turned out amazing.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Greg!

[@trainguyv3984]

Wow, When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it was real. Great job!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@dc_modelworks]

I've gotten burned by Krylon Fusion before on a model--literally! It burned the plastic on a 1/16 scale Mustang I built once. I haven't used it on a model since. It might say it works on plastic, but it doesn't seem to work on _our_ plastic. Your usual Rustoleum 2X stuff works fantastic though, so I've been sticking with that for solid colors. Love that it's $3 a can, too.

[@hpiguy]

No idea why it reacted so bad to their own clear coat but lesson learned for sure.

[@georgebain986]

If you clear coat within around ten minutes with the clear your golden, just don't put the clear on too heavy.hope this helps.😱

[@rogerwachal3718]

Awesome, job the decals are crazy good one mistake that revell dose on these trucks is 2 gas tanks and one gas cap

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Roger, those decals made the build!

[@rogerwachal3718]

@@hpiguy your welcome ,to bad you can't buy just decals from this and other kits ,besides e bay

[@devinrussell2372]

I have had a similar experience,with the Rust-Oleum colonial red paint that I used;tterplicate the box art.The Rust-Oleum colonial red paint had shrunk;and wrinkled,after applying several mist coats of the Rust-Oleum gloss clear;even after allowing the paint to dry for a week;when I painted the 90" sleeper cab of my GMC Astro 95 COE tractor,by AMT.I had to use paint stripper to strip the black preshade/basecoat;and the red top coat,and re-paint the sleeper cab.After letting the paint dry for a week I applied several coats of Pledge Floor Gloss (PFG) (Formerly Future Floor Polish,and Pledge Floor Care Multi-surface Finish);and then I took a 3/4 oz. Bottle of Testors gloss coat;and a paint brush,and hand brushed the 90" sleeper cab;in preparation of applying the Associated Truck Lines decals.Because Round 2's decals are temperamental;and are prone to disintegrating,I will be using Micro Scale's two part decal solvent system;Micro Sol,and Micro Set to get the decals to settle down into the contours;and recesses,of the sleeper cab.

[@billybleedscrimsonblood9478]

I sure wish I had some of that future floor polish!

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

hpiguys workshop : boy you make all your builds look easy Chris. Been years sence I've modeled. Realy enjoy your channel. 👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Bud!

[@thunderbird885cc]

That is a very cool model, great job as always

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Kris!

[@logan80232]

I have had a similar experience, with the Rust-Oleum colonial red that I used,to replicate the box art.The Colonial red paint had shrunk;and wrinkled,after applying several mist coats of Rust-Oleum gloss clear;even after allowing the paint to dry for a week;when I painted the 90" sleeper cab of my GMC Astro 95 COE tractor,by AMT.I had to use paint stripper to strip the black preshade/base coat;and the red top coat,and repaint the sleeper cab.After letting the paint dry for a week,I applied several coats of Pledge Floor Gloss (PFG) (formerly known as Future Floor Polish,and Pledge Floorcare Multi-surface Finish);and then I took a 3/4 oz. bottle of Testors gloss coat,and a paint brush;and hand brushed the sleeper cab in preparation;of applying the Associated Truck Lines decals.Because Round 2's waterslide graphics are temperamental;and are prone to disintegrating,I will be using Micro scale's two part decal solvent system;Micro Sol and Micro Set;to get the decals to settle down on the contours;and recesses,of the sleeper cab.

[@hpiguy]

Bummer, yeah, every now and then Rustoleum will fail me but the win percentage is still high. :)

[@georgebain986]

If you use the Rust-Oleum brand gloss coat apply in light coats and you will have great results. Trust me and have fun.👍

[@krugmeister7301]

Never forget about the Problems CHEVY HAD WITH Those GAS TANKS...

[@stevendrake1251]

I saw this kit yesterday at my local hobby shop. Might just have to get it!

[@hpiguy]

Snatch it up!

[@stevendrake1251]

@@hpiguy my Hobby Lobby carries the Revell truck series kits. Gonna use my 40% off coupon. I had a '76 Blazer in the color you used. It brought back good memories.

[@od1452]

Nice. I remember Monogram had Monster trucks ..I think might be the same kit with different parts. Love those trucks. Thanks.

[@hpiguy]

Monster truck kits used to be all over. I hope to see one or two reissued some day.

[@garyparker2969]

I Like It, thanks Again for Sharing Chris n God Bless All.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Gary!

[@ThePr8head]

That is SUPER TOUGH!!! Makes me miss my old Chevy Stepside! I ordered me one THANKS!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot!

[@massboy11]

beautiful work! my 2 favorite pieces would be the woodgrain deck in the bed and the realistic looking wheels. nice!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and Happy New Year from hpiguys Workshop!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Beautiful truck Chris. Awesome job. Thanks for sharing.

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Charlie!

[@jsidaho1957]

Cool truck Chris, I really dig the dark copper paint job! And I hear you are a connoisseur of fine cinema as well. "Big bear...big bear chase me!"

[@hpiguy]

66 times! In inininininin the head!!! Thanks!

[@moparnut6286]

Wow great build again.....I know where there's a real one and yours looks spot on to the real thing!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks John, awesome!

[@hillbilly7292]

Truck truned out really nice love that color great job

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@henriqueoliveirajr1837]

Nice build ! Beautiful Chevy pickup !! 👍😊

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Henrique!

[@hishamaziz3282]

Great kit. All kits should have decals for the interior, like this one has.. they really make a huge difference.. as do the decals for the bed. Thanks for the great build!

[@tomcline5631]

I agree,but I usually cut the bed floor out and build one up from bass wood strips.

[@hishamaziz3282]

That's even better... for skilled modelers :)

[@tomcline5631]

@@hishamaziz3282 yeah,I've been building kits for ,jeez I just sat and thought about it!!! Damn near 40 years! Ive also carved and stick built replicas of aircraft and ships for about 15 or so years. Got a little experience. But the only way I got it was by doing it. When you cut something like a bed floor out,do it carefully,and if you butcher the wood replacement,you can always cement the original back in place. With a little filler,it'll look good as new. Take care

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Hisham, I totally agree. I love these decals they add so much detail and don't take a long time to get a great kit done.

[@quintonreid8240]

Beautiful work!

[@stevehenry2510]

awesome job on thist truck. i justbpicked this 1 up last friday along with the 1934 ford and the 1970 ford 4x4 from mobeius . any how love it !! its up there with the nova u did :)👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a bunch Steve!

[@1955mouse]

YES! I've been waiting to see this one...beautiful job again Chris love it!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@TimShredder]

Nice! Love the choice of colours you did and those decals look great! Inspired by your way of building I actually did glue the back cab in before installing the interior (I built the snowplow and camo , same kit most parts) and it actually does fit if you slide it in from the front!

[@hpiguy]

You know I built the Mud truck one and glued the back on and for the life of me could not remember how I got the interior in. From the front, that's it! Good call!

[@40intrepid]

I built this the first time it was issued by Monogram around 1980, it came with a rifle rack with three rifles for the back window. Probably removed from the repop for stupid PC reasons. The other Monogram chevy truck kits also came with this rifle rack.

[@hpiguy]

The recent Big Country kit has the rack and rifles.

[@reddog5753]

my 78 stepside is the same/very similar color. just bought this model kit to make it look like my truck.

[@tonyfortier8835]

I bought it then started to paint the american flag on it

[@northerncountryrailroad8939]

Oh wow that kit looks awesome!

[@hpiguy]

It is!

[@andrewmcgibbon9785]

I remember building this back in the 1970s. I remember it being molded in black

[@hpiguy]

Thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@genewood3421]

Looks like my 1/18 swamp monster truck .it was fun to build.

[@hpiguy]

It is!

[@chrisvogt6040]

I love how you build your models

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for stopping by and sharing a nice word! I appreciate the fun loving viewers

[@v8cool231]

Gorgeous. Your videos always give me the 'wants'

[@hpiguy]

Thanks for watching and Happy New Year from hpiguys Workshop!

[@leterguyschroeder4919]

Another great build, keep up the great work

[@hpiguy]

Thank you!

[@brianbayer9746]

That would make a great Rockford Files Rocky truck!

[@hpiguy]

True!

[@adammarsden4650]

Personally iv had a lot of problems with krylon paint freaking out when clears applied....so much so i dont buy krylon anymore. If its gonna be a rattle can i either buy rustoleum...or the model brands....testors tamiya etc... Mabye future is the only way to successfully deal with krylon though....you may hav it licked my friend! Revells steppin up ther decal game! That dash was so great!!!! Love yer car&truck builds!!!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Adam, Future has never reacted bad on any paint so when in doubt, get the Future out!

[@marc-andrepalange5794]

Thank you for another great built i love old chevy trucks 🤗

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Marc!

[@robertschildt306]

Fantastic build chris my 81 Scottsdale was the same color

[@hpiguy]

Thanks a lot Robert!

[@modeltankguy]

awesome build truck looks sweet to ride off in keep them coming

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Gilbert!

[@waltereldridge9447]

Awesome looking build. 😊👍👍

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Walter!

[@portland-182]

Those wheels came out great!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks, great molds!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Awesome build Chris.

[@hpiguy]

Glad you like it!

[@thomreece2436]

I'm just now watching this (looking for ideas for my build) the shifter is a 3 speed manual not a automatic per the trans on the engine. Very rare option

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

With all the different versions this kit has been issued in over the years, I can't believe that it still comes with those Goodyear Tracker bias tires! Those haven't even been produced since the 80's. They can include that nice decal sheet, so, why not some decent tires? At least this one doesn't come with the Corvette fuel injection system like most of the others. It does however, still have the column automatic shifter for the manual transmission. For the prices they charge, a few more updates would be greatly appreciated.

[@2179madmax]

Really tho...a brake Master Cylinder/ Brake Booster would be a good place to start .

[@chrisnix2252]

Nicely done absolutely gorgeous chevy. Thanks for the video

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Chris!

[@timburnette5914]

Dude that’s amazing and the wood bed looks beautiful! You did a awesome job my friend!

[@hpiguy]

Thank you again Tim!

[@timburnette5914]

hpiguys Workshop You’re welcome!

[@matthewflair1919]

That's a great looking truck very nice

[@hpiguy]

Thanks 👍

[@nlpnt]

Revell should tool up a set of steelies and hubcaps and a stock steering wheel for these. Between this Chevy stepside, the GMC shortwide recently reissued and the Blazer it'd be a worthwhile addition to a lot of kits.

[@verovieira1]

Nice build and awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Best regards from Brazil!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Fabio!

[@gregorytalber2068]

I love that truck I would like very much to see you do John Baker’s GMC truck from the chips show . Please do that one.l will look forward to seeing that one.

[@hpiguy]

If I do it there will be a video, thanks!

[@MrPappysCobra]

Another great job. I had a new green one like it.

[@hpiguy]

Thank you Mark!

[@eclipsehorse8693]

Woow, fantastic looking kit, and finish! So much awesomeness to look at, Im not sure where to start! Great job on this little beauty! You mentioned using Future floor polish at the 17 minute mark. I did a little research, and found out Future and Pledge are both going under a new name, 'Pledge floor care'- just in case any other builder was looking for it (like i was). Keep up the wonderful work, I can't tell you enough what an inspiration you've been to returning builders like me- I've been trying some of your tricks and techniques with EXCELLENT success! :)

[@hpiguy]

Glad to hear it's helping you have fun making models again!

[@KevinRichards-rk3gp]

I like those generation Chevrolet & GMC fullsize pickups. The real ones were produced from 1973 - 1991 except the half ton & three quarter ton plain cabs were finished in 1987 & the one ton plain cabs were finished in 1989.

[@krugmeister7301]

Wasn't there a Sidestep CHEVY IN THE MOVIE ...THE HITCHER??? ...Staring ACTOR ...Rutger Hauer.??

[@liorof]

Nice looking truck!

[@jimrogers7841]

Very nice build as always my friend!

[@hpiguy]

Thanks Jim! Looking forward to the Gatorade and Petty cars when they arrive!!!! :)

[@recnepsgnitnarb6530]

I'll have to look for this kit. I'd build it to look like the truck on the Rockford Files.