Pizza Planet Truck

[spencer1984]

First seen in Toy Story, then making a cameo of one form or another in Pixar movies since, the Pizza Planet delivery truck has been on my "to do" list for a while. I started with Revell's "Rumble Rider" Toyota, mostly because I found the remains of one at a yard sale for less than a buck. Some body work, some lighting, a few part swaps and a ton of scratchbuilding later, I got this:

Revell modeled the LWB truck, so I started by shortening the box and frame, then adding the appropriate damage. Also, the interior was molded with bucket seats, so I cut those out and replaced them with a scratch build bench seat made from paper towel and masking tape layered over a styrene "frame." The steering wheel was modified from an AMT 280Z, and I piled in a bunch junk to match its look from the movies.

More junk was added to the back, a combination of kitbashing, aftermarket, and scratch building:

Aside from a bit of weathering and the battery caps, the engine was left as I recieved it. The chassis was likewise weathered:

The graphics, including bumper stickers and rear plate, were my own prints:

For an antnna topper I used the Pixar ball:

And just for the heck of it, I put an LED in the roof topper so that it could light up as seen on screen:

Finally, a shot of it with my other 1/24 Pixar models:

A full writeup of what was done is available here, and as always any comments/criticisms are welcome!

Edited August 28, 2023 by spencer1984

[Slotto]

Nice job. I love all the details

[Jim B]

Very well done.

[spencer1984]

Thanks, guys!

[TonyK]

Lots of work to create an obscure model. Looks great!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Very cool. Nicely done.

[Dave Van]

VERY WELL DONE!!!!! I love movie cars too...............................

[Stevens19]

Awesome! Love all the little details!

[spencer1984]

Thanks, guys!

8 hours ago, Dave Van said:

VERY WELL DONE!!!!! I love movie cars too...............................

I've enjoyed seeing the ones you''ve posted as well, it's always nice to see more Hollywood-themed rides!

[Goose1957]

Very, very nice. Movie cars and trucks are cool, so much better when there's not a real veichle or kit to use. Great job on that.

Jeff

[Mr. Metallic]

That's freaking RAD! You made me smile with all the movie specific details. Great realistic weathering too. 

[Gustavo Reis]

Very nice movie replica. 

[spencer1984]

Thank you!

[peteski]

Awesome!  Love the lit roof topper!

[spencer1984]

Thanks!

[vincen47]

Wow, incredible accuracy in reproducing it in scale model form. I’ve always had such an appreciation for your skill and dedication in creating scale models of vehicles from  television and film. 

[Bainford]

This is seriously cool. I am amazed with all of the details. The more I looked, the more I saw. It's all there. Very impressive work.

[charger74]

Thats really cool, great job ????

[carrucha]

Nice replica!  Good detailing job.

[athlon]

Very cool, impressive detail work

[spencer1984]

Thanks, guys! I don't usually build many with this much "stuff" in them, it was a fun change of pace.

[KWT]

Very nicely done Bill. Definitely looks the part!

[Intmd8r]

Super cool-the kid in me loves this!

[ChrisR]

COOL!!!!

[spencer1984]

Thanks, guys!