1966 Ford F100 Seaplane Truck

[Chuck Most]

Years ago I stumbled upon some photos of 4x4 pickups and even front wheel drive cars converted for use as seaplane tugs. I've never seen a model of such a contraption built, so I went for it. 

Basic kit is the Moebius 1966 F100, with the chassis behind the cab cut away. The kit V8 and manual transmission were replaced with a 240 straight six and automatic transmission, the wheels were modified to accept MPC snow tires, and the side trim was removed for a base model look. I carried that into the interior by removing the horn button ring and making a flat instrument cluster with a gauge decal from a Revell Bronco. 

The seaplane platform is made up of various plastic strip and Hasegawa Subaru 360 wheels and tires. Various parts box castoffs fill out the rest. 

[Joe Nunes]

Now THIS is unique!  Never knew that something like this existed. Pretty neat idea. Well done!  ?

Joe

[rlwheels]

[rlwheels]

Just now, rlwheels said:

Now all you need is one of these.

[rlwheels]

Now all you need is one of these.

[Jim B]

That's pretty cool.  Never seen anything like it.

[rlwheels]

Jim B,

I was raised less than 100 miles from you. 10418 Ste Rte 812 in Lewis County. Small world heah?

[cobraman]

Unique, never saw anything like that in all my years. Cool model.

[espo]

Like the unusual subject. Realistic looking finishes. 

[thatz4u]

weird but very nice, well done Chuck....

[vincen47]

That’s an interesting purpose-built vehicle, for sure. An incredibly unique model. I like the “Tawas” markings. Going for a Lake Huron vibe? Makes it even more unique and cool.

[Repstock]

Now THAT'S DIFFERENT!  I'd like to have a look underneath that truck.

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Very cool and very unique! Excellent work!

[Jonathan]

That's the coolest thing I've seen all day!

[slusher]

Unique and great!

[Bainford]

Very cool project, Chuck, and well executed. Very original. I love it. I once saw a contraption similar to this using an early 70s Tornado and thought it would be a cool project. Glad to see someone having done it. Cheers.

[Bainford]

On 1/15/2023 at 9:19 PM, rlwheels said:

Whoa! You can't drop a bomb like that and walk away. Need more info. Who makes this kit? Is it available? I never knew this existed, but I certainly want one.