US Forest Service 1973 Plymouth Trailduster

[Oldmopars]

A few years ago I got this 1980 Ramcharger kit and just could not bring myself to build it because it was so ugly, the worst year of Ramcharger ever. 
I contacted Rico and explained what I wanted and masterfully created the early Plymouth and Dodge grills and hood for this kit. He designed them and listed them on Shapeways. 
I wanted to make a Plymouth Trailduster for the Forest Service. I got the wheels and tires from Fireball. Decals are Gofer. I added a coffee cup and clipboard to the cab. 
Yes, I know the hubcaps are Dodge, I couldn’t get the ones I wanted. 
I’ve had this 98% done for over a year, hence the dust. 

[Smoke Wagon]

Nicely done! As for the dust, well, it is a Trailduster after all. 

[NOBLNG]

Well done! Hard to keep it clean in that kind of terrain!?

[PappyD340]

Super nice, well done!

[Zippi]

Pretty sharp looking little service truck.  Nicely done.

[Jim B]

Very nice.  I didn't know Gofer made USFS decals.

[Classicgas]

Nice.

[leafsprings]

Very realistic and authentic build!  The government didn't buy wide large tires and chrome rims!

[thatz4u]

well done...

[happy grumpy]

Totally agree with you Scott, earlier models of ramcharger and dodge pick ups looked much better, this is what monogram should have aimed for. I bought three of these to have the drive train for different other projects, I still have the bodies. Your model looks just right and authentic as for the dust , well. it's a truck ! ?

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[kelson]

Very different look,are these parts still offered?.

[stavanzer]

Way to go! I remember seeing many Forest Service trucks like this, back when we used to go camping at Yosemite and the Redwoods. 

Those were the days. I miss them.

[Oldmopars]

On 12/5/2021 at 12:18 PM, kelson said:

Very different look,are these parts still offered?.

Yes, you can find them on Shapeways

[Oldmopars]

https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace?type=product&q=Trailduster
 

[Oldcarfan27]

Photos are very effective!

Next time crop out the 1:1 car and the model will look real.

[slusher]

Very nice..

[tomsheehy]

Very nicely done.  Grille looks great.  NYPD used them as well...

[ewetwo]

Nicely done

 

[Oldmopars]

10 hours ago, tomsheehy said:

Very nicely done.  Grille looks great.  NYPD used them as well...

Mmmm. Could be a future project, That is a cool truck.

[Gerald Haney]

very cool build..great photo's..  Well done build!

[89AKurt]

Considering what you started with, came out great!  I think Gofer makes NPS decals too, my dad was a Ranger, but had the Dodge pickup for a patrol vehicle.  Dust adds to this, don't worry about it.