Was this Ford Bronco ever made as a kit ?

[Goodwrench3]

I think I've watched all of the Walt Longmire series at least 5 or 6 times now.   Every time I watch it I want a model of his Bronco !   Was that model of Ford Bronco ever made as a kit ?

 

[iamsuperdan]

As far as I know, this generation was not. 

If I recall, there have been a couple of build threads here of people taking the mid-80s Bronco kit and doing a little surgery with the F150 Lightning kit.

 

[Fat Brian]

Nope, that generation of Bronco was not done. However, three different companies did the 80-86 body style. Of the three the Monogram 1/24th kit looks the most like the real thing out of the box. It's also the easiest to get ahold of at a reasonable price. The Revell and MPC kits both have shape issues around the window/windshield area.

If you want one really bad you could get the 92-96 Lightning kit that's out now and cut it up. For the top you could post in the Wanted section and see if anyone has one they'd part with. I have parts of an MPC kit and could take some measurements for you to plan your cuts.

[Plowboy]

The only way to get Walt's Bronco is bash an MPC '80s Bronco with an AMT '93 F-150. 

[Fabrux]

Seems to be someone has done this Bronco in resin, but I can't remember who...

[Daddyfink]

Would be cool..

 

[Goodwrench3]

And with a few scale "Rainier" cans sitting on the hood  ?

 

[Smoke Wagon]

On 10/14/2020 at 7:38 AM, Goodwrench3 said:

And with a few scale "Rainier" cans sitting on the hood

Walt would never... he “picks up litter” 

[Goodwrench3]

10 hours ago, Smoke Wagon said:

Walt would never... he “picks up litter” 

 

LOL... yes..   but he "puts down"  Rainier    ?

 

[stavanzer]

I have a build started of Walt's Bronco. I'm using the Revell (Ex-Monogram) kit, and just choosing to live with the wrong year issue. I ordered a set of Custom Lic Plates for it though. Was able to get the exact plate he has on his truck. I figure Walt has been driving Bronco's for a long time, and given how often he wrecks them or wears them out, at one time he had one that is the same year as the Monogram kit. Mine is more of a Tribute Build than an exact replica.

So That's my Story, and I'm Sticking to It.

[Goodwrench3]

Were you able to find the Absaroka county sheriff's badge decal for the doors   ?

 

 

[stavanzer]

No, I'm using a Generic Badge from ChimneyVille Hobbies.

[The Junkman]

This guy is just slightly ahead of you (no connection).  Seems he did the kit bashing described above.

https://mikesscalemodels.shutterfly.com/pictures/8