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15/10/2026 10:30 pm
Looks good, I just wish these new Maisto's were in 1/18 scale. The fact that their newer models range from 1/19 - 1/20 drives me crazy!
Not sure where you snagged that grill - or perhaps you fabricated it - but it looks awesome! 😎 😎 😎
Nice work!
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16/10/2026 12:45 am
@chris Thanks, this truck is 1/18, havnt seen any 19 or 20 scale from Maisto. The grill is metal and was part of some sort of candle holder which I took apart and cut it in size
without my wife's knowledge
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16/10/2026 1:25 am
"The grill is metal and was part of some sort of candle holder which I took apart and cut it in size without my wife's knowledge."
- Nice! Pieces & parts must be found, regardless the source. 👍 👍
- With regard to scale, yes Maisto lists it as "1/18" but it actually scales out closer to "1/20." When compared to other 1/18 Chevy trucks, this Maisto (and all their other new releases are smaller ).
This HW61 Chevy pick-up, for instance, is true "1/18."
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16/10/2026 8:18 am
Oh man, your modifications are fantastic! First, I absolutely love the monochromatic paint. Yes, even though the hood is flat black and the truck sports that awesome black stripe accent, it is a great color blend over the stark two tone red & white. The wheels are a terrific departure and, I'm with Chris on the grille - wherever you find the 'right' parts, no harm, no foul!
Lastly, lowered and de-bumpered, the truck looks stunning! Nice work!
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16/10/2026 11:31 am
Interesting info, so according to GM Overall Length: ~191.5 inches on this one which divided by 18 equals to 10.611 inches, the model is 10 and 5/8 of an inch, not too far off
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16/10/2026 1:15 pm
@modified18 ....yeah, it's close, but.... I think Maisto's '79 Ford pick-up might actually say "1/20" on the chassis, this '74 Chevy is better than that but still not quite 1/18 (that short box not with standing).
The front clip is a bit stubby, and overall, width & height is smaller. Again, it just bugs me because I really wanted their "new" Buick GN, '57 Chevy, and Rivian truck but I can't deal with the smaller scales. 🙄 😯 🙄
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16/10/2026 4:38 pm
That's quit a difference
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