90's Toyota Pickup

[martinfan5]

Did a US speck Toyota Pickup from the recent reissue Toyota Hilux Liftup kit, I used parts from two of Aoshima's low rider Hilux kits, the rear bumper from one, and the LHD from another one. The wheels came from the Tamyia Land Cruiser kit, the Wheelman work his magic to make fit the tires for stock Aoshima Hilux kit, the tires and tailgate came from said Hilux built kit that was being junked. The tailgate had to widen to fit, I added a strip of .20 Evergreen on each end. Pheww, that was a lot of work just to make a US spec version, paint is Toyota Pewter from Scalefinishes, I feel its missing the typical side wavy lines decals found on them, it needs to that complete the look. One of my workbench lights fell and landed on the cab by the left door.

 

Edited April 30, 2021 by martinfan5

[iamsuperdan]

That looks really good.

 

[TarheelRick]

Really nice builod and those photos look like they came from a factory brochure.  Very nice work.

[slusher]

Real sharp and clean build...

[Oldcarfan27]

I really like this truck!

I've wanted to build a stock one of those for years, but never could find availability of all the OE wheels, bumpers and such.

I'm surprised that no maker has tooled up a stock 80s or 90s Hilux pickup. They were so popular in real life and they still have a following today.

My vote is for a black 86 4x4 extra cab, so I could duplicate Marty McFly's ride!

[PappyD340]

Super nice Toyota Jonathan!